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Six dinner table conversation topics to be wary of this holiday season

It’s that time of year again! The holidays are here and so are all the best traditions. Gift wrapping, putting up your light display, decorating your Christmas tree. It’s what…

What happens to students living on campus over Christmas break?: An explainer

It’s the holidays, the time of year when family and friends are the most important people in the world. To ensure that everyone gets to spend time with their families,…

Days of Thunder event draws large crowd to watch men and women play

The Vikes basketball programs kicked off their seasons and fans showed their support at Days of Thunder on Nov. 25 and 26.
A graphic of a heart with a sprout in the centre: graphic by SIe Douglas-Fish.

Five tips for living more sustainably

It can be hard to feel like any of the steps you take to be sustainable are actually accomplishing anything while mega-corporations are continuously exploiting the environment for gain and…
A vehicle in the snow, illustration by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Driving in the snow: Best habits and practices from an Ontarian

With Victoria experiencing snow before cities like Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal this fall, it might be that time of year again where everyone forgets how to drive as soon as…
Tofu katsu, photo by Atum Beckett.

Upgrade your meatless Mondays with this simple tofu katsu

If there’s any ingredient that doesn’t deserve the hate it gets, it’s tofu. Make this dish for anyone, die-hard meat eater or not, and they’ll see just how versatile and…
Risotto, photo by Atum Beckett.

Fall date night recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto

As the weather is finally starting to change, it’s the perfect time to invite someone over and impress them with some cooking skills. And if that’s not possible, maybe it’s…
Coffee cups, illustration by Sie Douglas-Fish.

A guide to UVic’s world of coffee

As a university student, cram nights before exams fueled by nothing but caffeine and sheer willpower is about as relatable as it can get. Not sure where to start or…
Person browsing a bookcase, photo by Karley Sider.

Top five books to curl up and get cosy with this fall

Picking up a good book can offer a nice reprieve from studying It’s that time of year again — the dreaded midterm season. And with it, the high blood pressure…

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