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Local musicians reviving old tradition with fiddle dances

Many of the band members grew up attending dances as children and have been learning this music since they were young. Now, it only feels natural for it to be…

Vikes swimmers report ‘fractured’ training after Commonwealth Pool closure extended

The fractured training has “completely removed the team dynamic from being on the varsity team, which is the best part of being on a varsity team.” 

AVP Men’s Circle aims to combat sexualized violence on campus

Participating in opportunities like AVP’s men’s circle is just one step students can take to make campus a safer space for everyone. By immersing oneself in these resources, you are…

Undergraduate psychedelic research shows promise for brain damage treatment

“I think that is why [psychedelic compounds] do seem to be beneficial across many psychiatric illnesses. On top of that, you have the psychological effect of these compounds — people…

Vikes track and cross country season off to a promising start

Star players include Madelyn Eybergen and Jaxon Kuchar. Their hope is to rank at the top.

How UVic students can cope with the Liquor and Cannabis strike

Consider liquor distilled in seldom-used bathrooms, or encouraging your friends at Gustavson to get involved with another kind of "green" business.

UVic Board of Governors, Sept. 23

In a short meeting, the Board of Governors voted to approve a number of policies and procedures, including the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration Policy.

UVSS Board Of Directors, Sept. 22

Lengthy meeting touched on policy concerns, motions for upcoming AGM agenda In an almost two and a half hour long meeting on Sept. 22, the UVSS board of directors discussed…

Student and faculty groups petition UVic to change accommodation systems

Critics of the university’s approach, like Brown, say that this leads to a decentralized and unpredictable system for students, with increased responsibility put on the shoulders of professors and teaching…