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Salsa club dancing, via Evalyn Braybrook

UVic’s Cuban Salsa Club a popular spot for dance and community

Perhaps, on Wednesday nights you’ve seen the UVic Cuban Salsa Club dancing in front of the Student Union Building. Perhaps you’ve glanced at their table at Clubs and Course Union…
Taylor Swift in Midnights promo, photo via Taylor Swift on Twitter.

In review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ a worthwhile listen

It doesn’t take much to understand the appeal of Taylor Swift. Her discography reaches nearly every audience, and her music encompasses the emotions that come with heartbreak, growth, love, revenge,…
Victoria's Chinatown. Photo by Manmitha Deepthi.

These haunted spots in Victoria will unlock your Halloween spirit 

Victoria is infamous for being one of the most haunted cities in B.C. At its core lies stories of murder and mystery. 
Craft Beer Market, photo by Sajjan Sarai.

Nightlife additions to downtown Victoria

Victoria is a city well known for its downtown pub scene. Recently two new additions have popped up in familiar locations that students might be curious about. 
Smile promo photo via IMDb.

In review: ‘Smile’ horror film lacks originality

Smile is not unlike the many horror movies that came before it. If you’re a fan of the genre, you will probably find yourself wondering if you’ve seen some of…

Vancouver International Film Festival is back with a vengeance

For the first time since fall 2019, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) opened its doors to the public with open arms.  Whereas VIFF relied on online curation during the…
Comedian Laura Ramoso

UVic alumna draws laughs in sketch comedy show

If you follow Laura Ramoso on TikTok, you might recognize some of these sketches from her TikTok sketches transplanted onto the stage.
Barbarian film screenshot via IMDb.

Barbarian horror film both hits and misses

Going to see Barbarian is a lot like renting an Airbnb — the pictures online look great, and the reviews are glowing. But once you show up in person, the…
The Rehearsal promo image, sourced from HBO.

Practice makes perfect: A review of Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal

One of the biggest issues with The Rehearsal is that it’s almost impossible to explain to anyone what exactly makes it so great.

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