Culture

Director and UVic Theatre grad wins alumni award

Arespacochaga believes that the most important thing in theatre is to make sure that everyone involved feels ownership of the piece they are creating.

How to keep your roommate relationships positive, even during times of transition

Dr. Sarah Nutter says that positive roommate relationships start with selecting the right people to live with. She suggests that first, we should reflect on our own preferences when it…

Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab uses Indigenous art practices to foster creativity

Igloliorte plans to have regularly scheduled workshops, activities, lectures, and drop-in sessions at the lab when the fall term begins, all of which will be free to attend. 

The post-legalization legacy of UVic’s late cannabis club

UVic history student Meghan Jones — who published her honours thesis on cannabis legalization in Canada — said it’s important that current UVic students know of the club.

Have you met UVic’s campus busker? 

“I want to build the community [in Victoria] and find more people that are willing to play on a set of stairs,” says Murphy.

The Weather Station’s newest album cements their presence in the indie scene

The album's title captures the essence of the album – fleshy and real – and suggests that accepting life’s uncertainty is the only way through.

Offbeat: CFUV shares top February albums

The Weather Station, Janette King, and New Age Dolls rank among CFUV's most listened-to artists in February, 2025.

The Phoenix Theatre showcases strengths of Shakespeare in Twelfth Night

From Viola’s unrequited crush on Orsino to the Fool just trying to find a job, everything is clear to the audience. And, given the comedic beats, moments of physical acting…

The man behind Victoria’s favourite pub quiz

Above all, Benji’s Pub Quiz is about eliciting communication — something he takes quite seriously when developing shows. In fact, it’s downright hard work. A new show takes about ten…