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Five ways to avoid the freshmen 15

Trying to maintain a fitness routine can be daunting once classes begin. Here’s five easy ways to ensure you stay on top of your health this semester.

A letter to my first-year self

Are you anxious about starting university? Missing your first year at UVic? Here's some advice from your future self about the challenges you're about to face.

The return of the sports stats page to the Martlet

Following a sports team costs a lot of money, work, and heartbreak. But the reward, for how short it lasts, is so sweet, and it’s why I’m excited to see…

A freshman’s guide to eating cheap in Victoria

So, it’s your first week in Victoria and you want to go out and see the sights, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy what your new home has to…

Here’s what you need to know about Vikes Varsity sports this fall

Despite the size of our athletic department — unlike many other universities across the country, UVic is home to just eight varsity sports — Vikes athletes, coaches, and alumni have…

The ultimate guide to free stuff on campus

In my time at UVic, I have learned many things — but arguably none more valuable than where to find the best free stuff on campus. And let me tell…

How to (successfully) step back from social media’s influence over you

It’s time we started paying attention — not only to how much we use social media, but also to how and why we use it..

10 Things new students need to know about UVic that UVic won’t tell you

First year students, this one's for you. Before you join the rest of your freshman class on the quad for a socially awkward and overwhelming day of orientation, read these…

Bi-erasure in 2019 is dangerous, so let’s talk about it

Despite being the ‘B' in LGBTQIA+, society — and even our brothers and sisters in queer — don't always believe we belong. Bisexuals are under a microscope, yet somehow people…