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Sumo Tigers may not be ratified, but that won’t stop them from practicing

In Vancouver, Mansfield ran the Sumo Tigers club, which he brought with him to Victoria. Though Mansfield did not know enough students to meet the membership requirements for the UVSS…

Vikes Women’s Rugby team annihilates their competition at first leg of Canada West’s Rugby 7s

CanWest Rugby 7s consists of three tournaments, the first of which was in Edmonton, where the Vikes came in second place. The next leg is on home turf.

Vikes basketball transitions into 2026 keen to win 

“I think a big key for us this year is inside-out movement,” said women’s center Abigail Becker. “We have great shooters, but also a lot of size inside. If we…

UVic students run 126km to Nanaimo in support of men’s mental health awareness

“We both really got into running then, and that really helped us. So I think since then, we've been on this trajectory. This was almost bound to happen," Dorin said.

Formula 1’s race towards sustainability

But behind this spectacle lies the persistent issue of sustainability. This extravagant global enterprise produces about 256 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each season; after all, grandeur isn’t cheap. Temporary…

Vikes take on Trinity Western Spartans in opening weekend split

The women's team may need a few games to knock off the new season nerves, but fans hope they will bring back the heat they had in the first quarter. 

Vikes women’s rugby team finishes season winning gold and silver

The team attributes their success to the connection and trust they've fostered both on and off the field.

Vikes rowing crews win two divisions in costume at Gorge Regattas

The Vikes won two divisions, dressed as the Incredibles featuring Edna Mode, and Truffula trees featuring the Lorax.

‘Bandit races’ means anyone can join, but should they?

If you also have the urge to jump in on a major race event, please do so considerately, and with your safety in mind.