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Indigenous speakers and hundreds of gatherers oppose unsanctioned OneBC event on UVic campus
The Saanich Police Department told the Martlet in a statement that officers arrested one individual under the Trespass Act. Saanich PD did not provide their name, but both Brodie and…
Cumberland, BC taps into its past to power its future
The network of mines below Cumberland, B.C. is flooded with trapped water, which is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than surface temperatures. According to the proposal,…
UVSS adopts ‘Election Ban’ policy for repeated infractions
The update to the policy specifically allows the UVSS to ban candidates who commit “repeated major infractions” or “equivalent minor infractions” from running in the following election cycle. Under the…Opinions
Hockey Canada ‘not guilty’ ruling sends a chilling message to survivors
In Canada, the young men who play our national game are seen as heroes. But hockey culture, particularly among men, is a darker world than many of us would like…
What they don’t tell you about going on exchange
Rather than micromanaging, I allowed my life on exchange to fall into place, and everything worked out better than I imagined.
Reflections on getting sober as an undergrad
I never see many students in these meetings. In your twenties, you’re encouraged to imbibe. But with every new warning of rising drug toxicity, I’m reminded of why colleges are…Culture
How the SUB’s ‘full time chalk magician’ got his start
Although his drawings are now on display in the SUB, where hundreds of students can see them daily, Hooda pays no mind to the audience. “I am the audience,” he…
Victoria Poetry Project celebrates 20 years
Headlining the event is previous Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary, Sheri-D Wilson, who inspired the creation of Tongues of Fire.
First annual Little Free Library Award winners announced
After nearly a decade, Phelps Bondaroff said that he continues to be inspired by “the whimsy” of the LFLs, and by the way that they soften the hard edges of…Sports | Lifestyle
Victoria-based organization challenges ideas about serving unhoused populations
Demirel says the Existence Project’s ultimate goal is to contribute to a culture-shift in Victoria around how the housed and unhoused populations relate to one another. “We would love to…
Who is the UVic Lolly Trolly?
Despite loving his sugary side gig, balancing his busy lifestyle has been a challenge this semester, as Stauffer also works as a restaurant server while attending classes. “You have to…
Inside the global reach of the Victoria Hand Project
The Victoria Hand Project has been working in Ukraine since June 2023, and their partners have fitted more than 150 people with prosthetic arms. “It’s quite a big number, you…Features
‘Climate change is real. We are causing it. Once we agree on those two things, we will be able to change all these systems in place.’
My father bought a piece of land towards the forest. The soil was horrible, and took many years to make lively again. I think my Dad is trying to make…
‘I just want it like my childhood again’
When everything's gray, it's not so pretty to walk outside. I just remember it feeling like a very gray and very quiet time. I was like, "I'm going to work…
‘Three people fainted on the first day’
The day after, I went swimming with a couple of my friends. I remember seeing crabs, small fish, and shellfish all over the beach. The only smell I remember is…Humour
How to spend all two days of the fall reading break
If you have the Euro-summer travel bug that seems to have bitten every twenty-something, this reading break could be your chance! Go abroad and enjoy all of the wonders that…
The only guide you need to Halloween costumes
The scariest thing at UVic isn’t a costume, it’s realizing you picked the wrong major three years ago.
How UVic students can cope with the Liquor and Cannabis strike
Consider liquor distilled in seldom-used bathrooms, or encouraging your friends at Gustavson to get involved with another kind of "green" business.Meetings
UVSS Board of Directors, Nov. 17
Foster said he had never seen a policy “so alarming” and “personally offensive” as this one, which he viewed as taking away students' rights to participate in a fair democracy. Others…
UVic Senate, Nov. 7
One presenter took two questions regarding the consistency of language across awards as it relates to gender equity and inclusivity. A discussion followed, where a senator mentioned recently nominating a…UVSS Board of Directors, Nov 3
Committees filled and reports given, while proposed Remembrance Day statement faced opposition over inconsistencies.Our Digital Print Issue
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