Lifestyle

Shop local at these six markets in and around Victoria

They have a few themed markets in August, including ‘Dog Days of Summer’ with the SPCA and Victoria Cat Rescue on Aug. 6, and a ‘Farm & Flowers’ market with…

Six UVic electives with no prerequisites to register for this fall

English 240 is a variable topics course focusing on a single author, and this fall, it's Taylor Swift. According to the course description, this class “will treat Taylor Swift as…

How to make new friends on campus 

One of the best ways you could make friends on campus is by dropping by the campus pub, Felicita's. This pub is not only a great place to meet people,…

Six books to add to your summer reading list

If you’re searching for a cozy fantasy to read this summer, The Honey Witch is the perfect mix of queer romance, historical fiction, and magical realism. No man can fall…

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…

How to get your drugs checked for free

Substance is a UVic-led drug-testing research initiative that allows anyone to check the contents of their drugs.

How UVic (and you) can be prepared for an earthquake 

In the future, Johns says that he hopes to have modules available on Brightspace that can be accessed by staff, faculty, and students to learn about emergency events and how…

What’s that animal on campus?

A 2020 report by co-op student Larissa Bron reported 785 species of flora and fauna on the UVic campus. Here is a short guide on some of the fauna you…

Seven UVic electives to explore this summer

Whether you need one more credit to graduate, or are trying to get ahead with an extra credit, consider adding one of these seven electives to your summer schedule.