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Confessions of a commuter cyclist

After screeching into one of UVic’s increasingly rare parking spots, I resolved to trade four wheels for two, and after a year, I have no desire to go back.

An all-inclusive Boeing Boeing adventure

Catch Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing at the Langham Court Theatre to satisfy your wanderlust.

Victoria Ska Fest: a love story

On the third night of the 15th annual Victoria Ska Fest, there was a moment that crystallized and reflected everything I've come to love about the festival.

Camosun president says her contract termination is ‘completely unjustified’

Note: This article originally appeared in the Nexus, the student newspaper of Camosun College.  We reported yesterday that Camosun College told current president Kathryn Laurin on June 20 that her contract was…

Psychologist examines environmental apathy

The world is facing a major ecological crisis in climate change, yet very few seem fazed by it. Dr. Robert Gifford, a professor of psychology and environmental studies at the…

Local community unites for AfriCa Fest

The second annual AfriCa Fest took over Centennial Square in downtown Victoria on May 24, aiming to educate the public about African and Caribbean culture. “There’s a non-negligible amount of…

Comfort is key at Couch* art gallery

After interrupting a Friday evening of wine and friends, Tanya Horn and Ian Scanlan, a newly married couple, sat before me on the very couch that shaped the character of…

Former PM Martin comes to UVic

Former prime minister Paul Martin joined Gordon Smith for a wide-ranging discussion at the Bob Wright Centre at UVic on June 2. The lectures marked the first in a series…

New Uno Fest play delights

After the curtain closed on Shangri-La, another entry in the Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest lineup, I started thinking about how the play got its name. It could describe 14-year-old Jeanne’s…