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Holidays out of the way, more Vikes basketball to come

After posting dominant first halves to their respective seasons, both the Vikes’ men’s and women’s basketball teams hit the road over the holiday break to test their skills outside the…

New year’s resolutions: student edition

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…

Vikes runners head to Trinidad and Tobago

It’s a new year, and once again UVic will continue its proud tradition of showcasing its athletes on the world stage. The Vikes international display kicks off this February with…

The gloves come off during finals, and everything is fair game

My dear readers, A few months ago, in a desperate attempt to save you all from my own past foolish mistakes, I wrote a column advising you against getting freaky…

Balance for school and life

While yoga has long been a form of great relaxation and a fitness tool for many, the body, mind, and spirit approach has other implications for the busy brains of…

Ways to cut consumerism this Christmas

As the month of December starts to poke its toes quietly around the corner, the reality of Christmas is quickly closing in. With this comes the tantalizing tickle of childhood…

Crunchy treat for your health

  Sometimes my mouth craves a delicious crunch. Are chips and fries the only solution to fulfil this guilty pleasure? No, not at all. Instead of paying extra dollars to companies…

How do you pay for school?

Much of the university experience lies in having little to no money. University not only teaches students academics, it also instructs kids about being resourceful, which some refer to as…

If you want to have sex, you will

Here’s a fact: you’re going to get laid. It doesn’t matter if you’re a virgin or in a relationship, or even if you’re in the midst of a very long…