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Vikes swimming team looks forward to bulk of season

The Vikes swim team looks back on a successful fall, and looks forward to the upcoming spring, where they hope to continue to invade the podium. The team recently competed…

Water polo club working up to big tourney

The UVic water polo club brands itself as a great spot for beginners and experienced players. They are first and foremost a recreational club; something club Vice President and head…

Power-stance your way to success

The door looms tall and foreboding in front of you, your fingers loosely touching the cold metal knob, while you draw in a quick deep breath before turning the handle.…

Vikes campaign trending up after a slow start to the season

The UVic women’s basketball team got off to a hot start on opening weekend, but returned home on the heels of a loss after faltering to old foes Regina. The…

What goes into being a Vikes cross-country runner?

It’s early in the morning on Saturday, Oct. 26, at an hour far too early to be running kilometre after kilometre around Mount Douglas High School’s football field. Yet myself…

Vikes earn silver at the CIS Championships on home turf

UVic’s field hockey pitch played host last weekend to the 2013 CIS National Championships. With the top seed, UVic looked poised to win their 12th national title since 1984. The…

Vikes fall sports—What’s on the horizon?

Men’s Basketball The men’s Vikes basketball team has gotten off to a wicked start going 5-2 in preseason competition and look to follow it up with another CIS final-eight appearance.…

Skydiving, having sex with your friends, and other really stupid decisions

There are a lot of bad ideas in the world. Like putting a fork in a toaster, or eating a whole pint of ice cream, or starting a meth lab…
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Vikes ready to ball

The Vikes men’s basketball team is riding into the regular season with plenty of momentum after a strong preseason showing, highlighted by an undefeated run in the UBC Tournament. UVic’s…

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