by Kevin Underhill | Mar 6, 2014 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
The Vikes track team dominated the middle distances and relays at the Canada West track championships on Feb. 20–22 in Edmonton. After a brisk two-week stay at home, UVic returns in full force to the University of Alberta track. The Vikes look to build off their Can...
by Kevin Underhill | Feb 6, 2014 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
With the 2014 Winter Olympics quickly approaching, it’s time to examine a sport that typically skates under the radar. When you think of the winter Olympic highlights, it’s easy to consider hockey, curling, and extreme mountain sports—but what about the art of figure...
by Kevin Underhill | Jan 23, 2014 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
The Vikes swim team enters its spring season with one goal in mind: to qualify as many athletes for the CIS championships as possible. Their only remaining qualification event is the Canadian Western Championships, taking place in Calgary, Alberta. That meet is about...
by Kevin Underhill | Jan 23, 2014 | Features, Stories
I drew a hockey rink in my notebook. Underneath, on the same dotted lines that fifth-graders practice on, I described the play: “Naslund to Mo’, back to Naslund—he scores! The Canuck captain buries the wrist shot off the iron and in.” It felt organic. It felt right. I...
by Kevin Underhill | Jan 9, 2014 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
With 2013 but a distant memory, it’s time to reflect on how we can improve. Everyone can make some adjustments and this is the perfect time of year to observe and adapt. University students can fall into routines pretty quickly and before long, it can be a task in...