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UVic club’s design wins initial phase of national drone competition

Rome says the team is “blown away” by winning first place in the design phase. He added that the honour is especially meaningful because the aerospace engineering specialty isn’t widely…

UVic’s longest attending student passes away after 34 years of taking classes

Mr. MacGregor is unofficially UVic’s longest-attending student. If he had his way, it wouldn't have ended so soon. 

The growing role of petitions in advocacy

While they are not a platform that guarantees legislative reform, they can be a catalyst for advocacy efforts. Petitions might not rewrite laws alone, but they can help set the…

Vikes hockey club wins first championship since 2017

For the past two seasons, UVic and the VIU Mariners have been the strongest teams in the league. Last year, the Vikes fell to the Mariners in the championship game…

Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab uses Indigenous art practices to foster creativity

Igloliorte plans to have regularly scheduled workshops, activities, lectures, and drop-in sessions at the lab when the fall term begins, all of which will be free to attend. 

The post-legalization legacy of UVic’s late cannabis club

UVic history student Meghan Jones — who published her honours thesis on cannabis legalization in Canada — said it’s important that current UVic students know of the club.

Offbeat: CFUV shares top February albums

The Weather Station, Janette King, and New Age Dolls rank among CFUV's most listened-to artists in February, 2025.

The Phoenix Theatre showcases strengths of Shakespeare in Twelfth Night

From Viola’s unrequited crush on Orsino to the Fool just trying to find a job, everything is clear to the audience. And, given the comedic beats, moments of physical acting…

Five things to do while waiting for grad school admissions

Have your friends started getting their offers, while your inbox is still looking empty and a little sad? Here are five ways to pass the time while you wait.