U in the Ring

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A campus news and lifestyle show for the University of Victoria.

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    • Sep 5, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    Rate My Backlash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 46:27


    Music in this episode by L CON, Rilla, Null Command.

    The Big One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 58:55


    Music in this episode by Sunset Lane, The Helletones, The Umbrellas, and Undertow.

    Cold Case: UVic Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 55:54


    Music in this episode by Hansmole, Colliding Canyons, Sugar Castle, Outback, Null Command and Kellarissa.

    With Knowledge Comes Responsibility: Territorial Acknowledgments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 59:57


    The Saga of the UVic Bunnies Pt. II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 60:00


    Music in this episode by Carmanah, Hello Blue Roses, Northland Rail Service, the Dayfather, Boo Rattley, and the Belle Miners.You can find Wild Rose Rescue Ranch here

    The Saga of the UVic Bunnies Pt. I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 59:58


    Music in this episode was written and performed for U in the Ring by Electric Blanket

    Take the Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 56:27


    Music in this episode by Loelle, Kirsten Ludwig, and Ora Cogan.You can find the Peer Support Centre at UVic here

    The Admins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 59:17


    Music by Psycho and Plastic, and Null Command. You can find UVic Confessions & Crushes here

    U in the Ring New Season Trailer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 1:31


    A sneak peak into what’s to come for the newest season!

    08 UVic as a Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018


    This episode reviews the University of Victoria as both an academic institution and a business.Gayle Gorrill, vice-president of the Department of Finances and Operations, explains how some financial decisions are made.CFUV correspondent Rachael sits down with Alberto, a former co-op student at the university of Victoria.Theme music for U in the ring is composed and performed by Toe. This episode is produced by Rachael Gardner, Maureen Chow, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is made possible by Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    07 UVSS Elections Views & Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018


    This episode of U in the Ring features stories and viewpoints on the UVSS Elections.Host Salma and CFUV Correspondent Bronwyn speak with students to find out what they know about this year’s elections.CFUV correspondent Izzy speaks with former UVSS Lead Director Sky Losier to learn more about the inner workings of student government.Theme music for U in the ring is composed and performed by Toe. This episode is produced by Salma Ihsan, Bronwyn Lawrence, Izzy Almasi, Maureen Chow, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is made possible by Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    06 Stress Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018


    This episode of U in the Ring focuses on stress, and how to handle the stress of student life.CFUV Correspondent Anabelle speaks with UVic Multifaith Service’s Henri Locke to learn more about the benefits of meditation when it comes to handling stress.CARSA spinning instructor Vanessa talks to CFUV correspondent Rachael about how fitness can lower your stress levels for school.CFUV correspondent Rachael hits the ring to speak to students about how they handle stress.Theme music for U in the ring is composed and performed by Toe. This episode is produced by Salma Ihsan, Rachael Gardner, Anabelle Budd, Maureen Chow, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is made possible by Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    05 LGBTQUVic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018


    This episode of U in the Ring explores the University of Victoria's queer community.CFUV Correspondent Arcade spins a history of western Canada's first-ever gender-neutral restrooms, which appeared in UVic's student Union Building.Queer students Tony and Dana speak with CFUV correspondent Myles to discuss coming out while studying at UVic.CFUV correspondent Aviva heads to UVic's library to learn more about its' transgender archives.Theme music for U in the ring is composed and performed by Toe. This episode is produced by Salma Ihsan, Kavan Hammond, Myles Sauer, Aviva Lessard, Maureen Chow, Arcade Pallot, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is made possible by Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    04 Transportation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018


    This episode of U in the Ring focuses on the many ways that students get to and from campus.CFUV correspondent Anabelle hits the bus loop to chat with students about transportation joys and woes.CFUV correspondent Rachael sits down with two of the minds behind UVic's brand new campus cycling plan.CFUV correspondent Jemma catches up with UVic's parking manager.The theme music you heard in this episode was composed and performed by Toe. This episode was produced by myself, Maureen Chow, Anabelle Budd, Rachael Gardner, Dante, Jemma Kosalko, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is proudly supported by Caitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    03 Food on Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018


    This episode of U in the Ring bites down on the rainbow of food choices that can be found on campus.CFUV Correspondent Izzy hits the Campus streets to hear more about what students think of the food choices on campus.Food Services director Jim Forbes talks about how nutritional choices are made for eateries on campus.CFUV Correspondent Anna puts together a recipe survival guide for hungry students on a budget.The theme music you heard in this episode was composed and performed by Toe. This episode was produced by myself, Maureen Chow, Izzy Almasi, Anna Pollard, Kavan Hammond, Dante, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is proudly supported by Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    02 Happening At UVic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018


    This episode of U in the Ring delves deeper into Campus life by speaking with little-heard voices around the university.CFUV Correspondent speaks with members of an illegal Greek sorority just outside of the University of Victoria's border.Grad student Mark McIntyre shares tips and tricks for a successful academic career.CFUV Correspondent Izzy speaks with coordinators at the Malahat Review.The theme music you heard in this episode was composed and performed by Toe. This episode was produced by myself, Maureen Chow, Georges Dupuis, Izzy Almasi, Dante, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is proudly supported by Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    01 Racism On Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018


    This episode features conversations about racism at the University of Victoria.Maureen speaks with the cast of Foundation, a play mounted by a handful of UVic Theatre students. This play examines problematic, western-centric beauty standards through the eyes of people of colour.Dr. Jeff Corntassel shares stories and triumphs of the Indigenous Law program at the University of Victoria.Equity and Human Rights Director Moussa Magasa explains his high hopes for the dimishment of racism at UVic.The theme music you heard in this episode was composed and performed by Toe. We also featured “Winds of Change” and “I’ll Rock You to the Rhythm of the Ocean” from the album, Native North America Vol. 1. This episode was produced by Salma Ihsan, Maureen Chow, Arcade Pallot. Anabelle Budd, Dante Andre Kahan, and Max Collins. U in the Ring is made possible by the generous support from Capitol 6 Cinemas and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    UVSS Lead Directors Debate 2018 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 44:50


    Part 2 of the 2018 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 27th, 2018. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    UVSS Lead Directors Debate 2018 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018


    Part 1 of the 2018 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 27th, 2018. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    UVSS All Candidates Forum 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018


    The 2018 UVSS All Candidates Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 26th, 2018. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    U In The Ring April 27th: Mental Health, Talking Circles, Safe Spaces On Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 59:33


    This U in the Ring episode brings • Kaitlyn Kosova from the Martlet to talk about the accessibility of UVic mental health services for students • The upcoming workshop on 3-d printing here at UVic hosted by Replik8 Studios. Link: www.replik8.ca • Richel Donaldson - undergraduated student - and her Indigenous studies research here at UVic where she conducted Talking Circles in Indigenous communities. Link: www.uvic.ca/givingtouvic/impact…donaldson/index.php • Jennifer Landrey who discussed gender identity and safe spaces on campus Music: The Bills - Happy Be The Wooden Sky - Swimming in Strange Waters Little Dragon - Butterflies Producer: Miyoko Host: Aviva Lessard CFUV 101.9 FM

    U In The Ring Apr 13th 2017: STEPS Forward and Convocation, Sexualized Violence Policy, Maker Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 59:14


    Interviews in this April 13th 2017 episode of U in the Ring: Martlet contributor Sarah Lazin: • Uvic response to petition supporting student with autism excluded from convocation Martlet editor in Chief Myles Sauer: • Approval of STEPS Forward proposal by UVic Senate • Final approval of sexualized violence policy by UVic UVSS Director of Outreach and University Relations Alysha Flipse: • The Third Space Wall project Audio production by Miyoko: • Humanities research with the MakerLab and Fiona Keenan at her Noisemaking workshop Music: • Laura Marling: The Valley • Port Cities: The Idea of You • Tei Shi: Baby

    U in the Ring: Third Space Art Installation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 51:44


    U in the Ring brings a special on The Third Space Wall project this week.

    British Columbia Provincial Elections 2017 - Oak Bay-Gordon Head Candidates Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 109:16


    The 2017 Oak Bay-Gordon Head Candidates Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017.

    UVSS Lead Directors Debate 2017 - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 51:35


    The 2017 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 28, 2017. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    UVSS Lead Directors Debate 2017 - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 62:13


    The 2017 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 28, 2017. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    UVSS Board of Governors & Senate Forum 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 74:28


    The 2017 UVSS Board of Governors & Senate Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 27, 2017. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    UVSS All Candidates Forum 2017 - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 73:51


    The 2017 UVSS All Candidates Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 27, 2017. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    UVSS All Candidates Forum 2017 - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 48:47


    The 2017 UVSS All Candidates Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 27, 2017. For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

    U in the Ring: Dec 6 mental health pilot project, a spoken word contest, and community cabbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 42:57


    This week Hugo talks to Dr. Marilyn Thorpe about a pilot project to help students with mental health issues. The Psychiatrist-led interdisciplinary team or PIT project began in 2013. It sets students up with a 30 minute assessment with a family doctor and a psychiatrist in an effort to help reduce the wait times for full psychiatric appointments. John Threlfal is in-studio to talk about UVic’s Diversity Writing Contest and UVic's Diversity Spoken Word Contest. Miyoko is back with a feature on Community Cabbage. And Salma Ihsan is here with news headlines and weather.

    U in the Ring: Nov 21 Homelessness feature, interview with an Olympian and Martlet chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016


    This week: Our correspondant Miyoko is back with a feature on homelessness. Shaun O'Leary interviews and Olympian and Editor in Chief of the Martlet, Myles Sauer joins the show to talk about campus news. 

    U in the Ring: Nov 15 Geography LNG Panel, Adele Barclay's Poetry, the Martlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 36:29


    This week Hugo speaks with Adele Barclay who just released a book of poetry - If I were in a Cage I'd Reach out for You. Josh Tawse and Richie Rickard join the show from the UVic Geography Department to talk about a panel the department hosted on Liquified Natural Gas. The Martlet's Editor in Chief Myles Sauer and Reporter Cormac O'Brien are in studio for a campus news roundup.

    U in the Ring: Nov 8 Party Drugs Survey, refugee food access, geog degrees in the field, food column

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 55:05


    This week Hugo talks to Melanie Callas about the Party Drug Survey that gets advertised on campus. Boma Brown from the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group joins the show to talk about their research project on access to food. Contributor Shaun O'Leary interviews his brother Colm O'Leary about what a geography degree looks like in the field. And Miyoko is back with her food column. She explores an edible landscape this week.

    U in the Ring: Nov 1 Turmoil in writing departments, Cafe Scientifique, The Bell Jar, Hempology 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016


    This week Hugo talks to UVic playwright and writing student, Jakelene Plan about the fallout from UBC suspending it's creative writing chair, author Steven Galloway. Robert Smith? from the University of Ottawa joins the show to talk about his upcoming Cafe Scientifique talk "Top Ten Diseases of all Time." Cafe Scientifique is a series of talks intended to bring elements of research to the public. The Top Ten Diseases of All Time will be presented at Hermann’s Jazz Club on November 15.UVic Director of Special Collections and University Archivist Lara Wilson joins Hugo to discuss the importance of the Library's acquisition of a rare print edition of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar. And Editor in Chief of the Martlet, Myles Sauer is in studio to bring us up to speed on news around campus, including Hempology 101's bid to officially become a funded advocacy group. 

    U IN THE RING: Oct 25 Kim Smith from Spokes Myles Sawer from Marlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 55:02


    This week Hugo talks to Kim Smith from Spokes, a bicycle repair workshop for women, trans, and gender non-binary people. Myles Sawer is from the Marlet to discuss the AGM.

    U IN THE RING: OCT 11 bEYOND THE JARGON, WITCHES AT UVIC, CORMAN O'BRIEN FROM THE MARTLET.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 58:28


    This week Hugo talks to the producer of Beyond the Jargon, Max Monday about the upcoming season of the show that focuses on grad students. Kaitlyn Kakoska is in the studio to talk about witches at UVic and Cormac O'Brien from the Martlet joins the show to talk about the UVSS Board Meeting. Miyoko is back with another installment of her series about food on campus.

    U in the Ring: Oct 4, 2016 Nutrition on campus, Remembering a member of the Faculty of Math, Upcoming Phoenix Theatre shows, and campus news chat with the Martlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2016 49:49


    U in the Ring: Oct 4, 2016 Nutrition on campus, Remembering a member of the Faculty of Math, Upcoming Phoenix Theatre shows, and campus news chat with the Martlet

    U IN THE RING: SEPT 27, 2016 Accessibility for visually impaired students, marijuana legalization, controversial clubs on campus, UVic's United Way campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 47:14


    Today's guests: Martlet Editor in Chief, Myles Sauer chats with Hugo about stories the student paper is following. UVic student Georgia Pike talks about how a new BC law negatively affects her and her guide dog. Distinguished Professor Susan Boyd joins the show by phone to discuss the Federal Task Force on Marijuana Legalization. And an update on the launch of UVic's United Way Campaign.

    U in the Ring: Sept 20, 2016 CSC 349A conflict, gender inclusive bathrooms, #textbookbroke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2016 46:47


    This week: gender inclusive bathrooms, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, the #textbookbroke campaign and conversations with staff from the Martlet Newspaper about conflict surrounding CSC 349A and UVSS director resignations. All that plus events and campus headlines. U in the Ring is your weekly campus news and lifestyle round-up. Hugo Wong is your host.

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