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Essential knowledge for essential oils

Essential oils can be useful for many aspects of student life (concentration, sleep and immunity) but, as with all natural remedies, they should be used carefully. Distribution of natural remedies…

Riva laces up for final year

While Thomas Riva is taking six years instead of five to finish his engineering degree, no one can accuse him of going slow. In July, the track star won the…

A journey of self discovery: The pursuit of safe sex for you and your partner

Al Green gently wafted over the speakers, the lights were dimmed, and that special moment was approaching. She asked me, “Do you have one?” “Why, of course I do my…

Seedy bread made simple

Baking bread is one of those things that you basically assume is impossible. You think it’s for people who have way too much time on their hands (or geniuses) and…

Men’s season kicks off: Vikes defeated 3-1 in opener

It was a hard-fought 90 minutes, but the Vikes men’s soccer team were defeated in the season opener by the UBC T-Birds by a score of 3-1.

Season opening success for UVic women: Vikes win 2-1 against UBC

The match started with strong passing and team cohesion from the T-Birds alongside moments of danger as a result of strong counterattacks on an apprehensive UVic defense.

Confessions of a commuter cyclist

After screeching into one of UVic’s increasingly rare parking spots, I resolved to trade four wheels for two, and after a year, I have no desire to go back.

Tweets from athletes

Canada's M4- @VikesAlumni Kai Langerfeld 5th overall! GBR, USA & AUS take the medals pic.twitter.com/PRUmRBjGhg” — UVic Rowing (@VikesRow) August 30, 2014 https://twitter.com/jessneilson13/status/505708273816064000 Losing my toe nails again…. Must be…

Vegan & gluten free black bean brownie

Put black beans in your brownie; it provides a boost of protein, and you won’t even taste it at all.