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Vikes rower wins 2024 Rowing BC Athlete of the Year

“I honestly didn’t know that was coming,” said the Vikes co-captain, and mechanical engineering student. “It gave me a chance to think about the year [because] things go by really…

Is napping in class disrespectful or relatable? Here’s what professors really think 

“I almost just think it’s funny. Because, usually, it would be right after lunch in the class that I have right when you want to be napping. Every once in…

Are we witnessing the death of U Sports hockey?

The NCAA made a landmark decision — a massive rule change that has already sent shockwaves through the Canadian junior hockey landscape, and may spell the end of U Sports…

Fake grass, real problems

When it comes to facilities, the world of professional sports has had to walk a fine line — satisfying the needs of their athletes, the demands of the public, and…

Playing against the clock

The sports industry and climate change are inextricably linked. One estimate reports that the 600-billion-dollar global sports industry is responsible for a total of 350 million tons of CO2e (carbon…

Pacific FC’s season ends, last-minute heroics leave hope for the future

On October 23rd, Victoria’s Pacific FC (PFC) lost to York FC in the first round of the Canadian Premier League playoffs. It was a loss that, while unfortunate, felt less…

Decorated Vikes basketball star Diego Maffia takes last run at national championship

Vikes basketball player Diego Maffia enters his fifth and final season at UVic with one thing left to accomplish: winning a national championship. 

Five reading break day trips

For now, let's enjoy our reading break, however short it may be. Here are five outdoorsy trips to take in a day or less for those staying (somewhat) local this…

Vikes break the tape at Canada West championships

Following first place finishes for both the men’s and women’s teams at Calgary’s Stewart Cup on Oct. 12, Vikes XC felt like this could finally be the moment to capture…