Category Archives: Recreation

Whistler Wayfinding: A UBC Student’s Guide

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Campbell

Confession: One of my main motivations in coming to this university was its proximity to Whistler. No, I’m not ashamed of it. Now, after almost an entire ski season of making the winding, snowy, scenic commute up to Whistler, season … Continue … Continue reading →

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A storm is coming

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Campbell

Storm the Wall 2012. March 25-30th. See you there. PS: Major shout out to the UBC REC Media team. You guys make awesome videos. Continue reading →

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Don’t Waste Your Lulls and Don’t Fret In Stress

Posted on January 19, 2012 by evan

There’s a lull in the air. It just feels like UBC’s taking it easy this week. I mean, I’m sure somewhere the Klingon Klub is madly organizing their bi-annual Spock-a-thon, but the general vibe is like a surfer at the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Hog Shack Cook House

Posted on January 6, 2012 by kiely

Hog Shack Cook House is a southern BBQ restaurant found in Steveston Village in Richmond, BC. They’ve been there for over a year now and generate a lot of talk through their use of social media, especially twitter. I’ve been following them for a long time and eaten there probably 4 times now. Its always [...] Continue reading →

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A Triumphant Return!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by evan

After a much-needed break, full of sleep, healthy food and other such luxuries, it’s good to be back for a clean slate in familiar territory. One thing I vowed to change for second semester was to get more involved early … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Anything and Everything: A Review of My First Semester Adventure

Posted on December 29, 2011 by evan

A full semester of UBC. A full semester of equal parts haste, equal parts precision. It showed me that intuition and intellect go nowhere without hard work, much like the papers to prove said intellect. It was fun though. I … Continue reading &#8… Continue reading →

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The happiest place on Earth

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Campbell

Sorry Disneyland, but I’m pretty sure Whistler is stealing the rights to your tagline. I bought my Whistler season pass weeks ago (for a third of the regular price, oh how I love being a student), and started to count … Continue reading &#8… Continue reading →

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This will be me tomorrow

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Campbell

…although I’ll probably be going a little slower and stick to the actual trails. Look out Whistler. I’m coming for ya. Continue reading →

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Sitting in at CiTR

Posted on November 18, 2011 by evan

On Wednesday, I got the sweet chance to sit in on a CiTR show, UBC’s campus radio. Just walking into the CiTR clubroom is an adventure. The aura is one of a medieval pub, of which every person has a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dan Mangan in Vancouver

Posted on November 12, 2011 by evan

One of my favourite parts of Vancouver is its rich musical roots. Only a city with a diversified pool of talent like ours could produce Michael Bublé and Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan and Mark Donnelly. And if you don’t know … Continue reading … Continue reading →

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