Culture

UVic students want to learn about vampires

“Those of us in the history department are always very keen on [taking history electives]. We have this idea like, ‘Why wouldn't people be interested in history?’ and we've been…

New class highlights misrepresentation of Voodoo religion in Western society

A new class called The Representations of Voodoo in Popular Culture and Fiction (FRAN 325) is coming to the University of Victoria this 2025 spring semester. The course will be…

If your resolution is to read more, UVic has the club for you

While clubs like UVic’s are working to redefine reading culture, social media is also bolstering physical book shopping. Doerwald doesn’t use TikTok, but she is aware of when a book…

‘Nosferatu’ is a visceral gothic triumph

If anything truly negative can be said about Nosferatu, it is that the film is not particularly original. Because it is a remake of a much older film, and because…

Victoria bands and musicians are looking beyond local for places to play

“It's always a bit of a struggle in Victoria because there aren't that many venues in the first place.” Marshman said. “We're kind of at a point right now with…

The Victoria Event Center will become ENCORE BY PAPARAZZI in 2025

The Victoria Event Centre (VEC), a space previously dedicated to bolstering emerging new artists and good music, will be converted into ENCORE BY PAPARAZZI in 2025. 

The UVic logo: how it’s going, and where it started

UVic unveiled a new logo collection, or “mark,” last month, signifying the start of a new design era for the university. We decided to dig deeper into the history of…

Six holiday-themed activities in Victoria this December

Looking to get creative or make a homemade gift for the holidays? 4Cats has a variety of holiday-themed clay workshops available throughout December. They offer instructor-led and self-guided workshops, making…

Could the new Wicked movie spark a return to classic movie-musicals?

The film version of Dancing Through Life makes you think this is how it was always intended to be —  crescendoing alongside an upbeat dance number, where huge, cylindrical spinning…