Volume 67

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A conversation with Principal Hernandez: Vic’s academic vision

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The second segment of the interview with Principal Hernandez. Vic prides itself on its unique approaches to learning, notably its small classrooms, first-year programs, and, to an extent, professor-oriented courses. Given Vic’s rich historical pedagogical traditions, are there any that you want to uphold or, alternatively, revise? Vic is a unique place because it has […]

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The Governator’s Revenge: The Only Acrostic Worth Reading

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      Fourteen years from present day marks a monumental shift Upon which Arnold Schwarzenegger carved a neat and tidy rift Cutting with a statesman’s pen instead of Conan’s sword Kingship movies were past for him, as he was now the governor   Yes, indeed, the left coast elected a right-wing Austrian Ousting a

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Modern versus classic: the education debate

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Is the future of education found in new methods or rooted in the past? The debate between traditional and contemporary education methods highlights a clash between the reliability of time-tested practices and the innovation of modern approaches. Traditional education, with its disciplined focus on memorisation, has long provided students with a strong academic foundation. However,

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​​Renovations and restorations: preserving history at Vic

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Balancing tradition with progress The Victoria College campus, with its ageless structures and historic landmarks, elicits a strong sense of nostalgia in all of its students, drawing them into a profound connection with the past while also instilling feelings of pride and optimism about the future. As these beloved spaces are modernised, there is an

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​​Facing the Red Zone

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Why the Dean’s Office must confront gender-based violence from day one Content warning: sexual assault and gender-based violence. Orientation is more than just a welcome to campus; it’s a pivotal period that shapes the student experience. Generally, orientation offers first year and incoming students an introduction to campus life, as well as a large variety

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​​Which UofT Library are you?

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All-knowing quiz with brutal(ist) answers! How would your friends describe  you?  A: Friendly and warm.  B: Quick-witted and overambitious. C: Organised and efficient.  D: Quirky and outgoing.  E: I don’t have any friends.  What’s your program (or the  program closest to yours)?  A: Book and Media Studies.  B: Philosophy.  C: Computer Science.  D: Drama.  E:

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Victoria’s Scarlet and Gold (arches)

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The abridged history of the Northrop Frye McDonald’s Alumni who attended the school before 2019 will remember well the convenience and deliciousness associated with the Northrop Frye McDonald’s. Sequestered in the basement of the concrete building, the beloved fast food joint was a cornerstone of the Vic community, doing a roaring trade with students and

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