Sports

Meet highly recruited cross country runner Ian McAllister

McAllister is the reigning two-time Ontario High School Cross Country Champion — only the twelfth runner since 1957 to win the senior men’s event back-to-back, at what’s widely considered one…

Women’s rugby is UVic’s next varsity dynasty

If you didn’t know, Vikes Women’s Rugby is currently in beast-mode. Their quick start to the 2024 season is continuing their momentum after last year’s runner-up finish at the national U…

Join local disc wizards this semester in ultimate frisbee

Ultimate frisbee might just be UVic’s quirkiest sport. From now until Nov. 19, join teams like the “Disc Wizards,” “Whiskey Discs,” and “Masters of Disc-guise” in a semester of no-experience-required…

This fall, give the Victoria Royals a chance

The WHL hockey team looks toward a vibrant season — and hopefully a larger student audience 

Meet UVic soccer player Matthew Pearse

So, where has this increase in scoring come from? In short, from Matthew Pearse — who, as of September 8, is tied for first in goals and alone in first…

Touchdown Pacific was more of a fumble than a highlight play

Touchdown Pacific was the first professional football game ever held on Vancouver Island, but Victoria wasn't ready for it.

UVic’s Whitewater Club without practice space following McKinnon Pool closure

The club, one of UVic's oldest, faces an uncertain future come September without a practise space or place for gear storage.

Who is Carissa Norsten?

Third-year UVic student Carissa Norsten, who clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30, said that her win is proof that Vikes athletes should pursue their…

The 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival had something for everyone

The race began at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of August 10. Thirty-seven teams came from across B.C., and some from California, to compete. The womens and mixed teams raced…