by Martlet Staff | Sep 24, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
For new and returning students, avoiding social isolation during the pandemic requires creative solutions Stock photo via Pixabay. For many students, the start of the school year is a welcoming return to the campus community. Bands play on top of the SUB, chaos reigns...
by Martlet Staff | Sep 10, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
File graphic by Klara Woldenga Victoria is facing a homelessness crisis. However, instead of empathy and solutions, the city’s most vulnerable have been levelled with accusations that they are lazy, dangerous drug addicts who can’t find employment and pose a threat to...
by Martlet Staff | Aug 17, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
COVID-19 coverage underscores the necessity of journalism Photo by Kate Korte. Even with all of its unpredictability, 2020 has proved the importance of local news coverage. Local news helps people learn about local issues, and take action if they decide to do so....
by Martlet Staff | Jul 14, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
Photo by Michael John Lo The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly proved that our federal, provincial, and municipal governments are able to act quickly and allot resources to a crisis, with the right amount of political will. While the COVID-19 pandemic is rightfully...
by Martlet Staff | Jun 10, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
Earlier in the night, police liaisons negotiated with supporters to provide food and water to demonstrators inside. Photo by Josh Ngenda. Among chants of “Black Lives Matter,” another related call is gaining traction: “defund the police.” ...