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Seven UVic electives to explore this summer

Whether you need one more credit to graduate, or are trying to get ahead with an extra credit, consider adding one of these seven electives to your summer schedule. 

Must-read books before graduation, according to profs

Every student’s academic journey is shaped by the ideas they encounter, and books are a key way students broaden their perspectives.

The man behind Victoria’s favourite pub quiz

Above all, Benji’s Pub Quiz is about eliciting communication — something he takes quite seriously when developing shows. In fact, it’s downright hard work. A new show takes about ten…

Films about music triumphed at the Victoria Film Festival

The festival showed more than 90 films across genres in the span of just over a week. Eleven standout films this year could be classified as music films, or films…

Grow your green thumb at UVic’s Campus Community Gardens

The CCG is both an underrated hangout spot, and an educational and experiential gem on our campus, featuring so many different opportunities catered to the price range and availability of…

The Phoenix Theatre’s on-the-nose take on ‘The Killing Game’

The Killing Game was, ultimately, a disappointment with a few standout scenes. The pacing was slow, and by the time the second act arrived, the scenes were less an experiment…

The struggle to detach from our phones is real, but what does it mean?

Sihoe’s biggest piece of advice for students struggling to stay off their phones is practicing good sleep hygiene. He recommends turning off your phone an hour before you go to…

Elon Musk’s ‘unelected shadow government’ is a genuine threat to Canada

Going after Musk’s citizenship is a symbolic move, but will have little impact on Musk’s momentum. Worse, this punishment will not prevent him from interfering in our future elections.

Player poll reveals concerns about gender gap in UVic varsity funding

“It’s always frustrating,” said the player who first raised the fundraising issue, “When we have been working our asses off to only pull in a fourth of what the guys…

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