Culture

What are students actually wearing this finals season?

Instead of struggling to adapt online inspiration to fit real life outfit needs, why not take inspiration from tried-and-true students’ outfits?

Six UVic students and their JCURA-winning research

Successful recipients of JCURA receive a $1 500 award and the chance to present their research at an annual fair. 

From riffs to recognition: How Thistle became a finalist in Battle of The Bands

The brothers’ experiences on the West Coast are deeply entwined in their music. The McLennans moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 2007 and, surrounded by the San Juan Islands, the…

UVic professor leading research on agroforestry and the global cocoa shortage

Carodenuto encourages individuals to pay attention to where their cocoa products are being sourced, and to do research about the source of a product before buying it. 

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.