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Students of Colour Collective backs out of social media deal with university after content was “policed”
In February, UVic’s Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) backed out of a social media takeover for the university’s Instagram account.
UVic Faculty of Health officially approved after years of planning
Last week, the Board of Governors followed the lead of the Senate and voted in favour of the creation of a new Faculty of Health at UVic.
UVSS election sees highest voter turnout in over 20 years
Over 3 500 students took to the polls between March 18 and 20 to vote for UVSS directors and referenda which aimed to increase fees.Opinions
Sydney Sweeney and the tale of the blonde bombshell
Sydney Sweeney is Hollywood’s newest occupant of a tired old stereotype. The blonde bombshell has been done.
The downfall of dating apps
My best recommendation is to skip the dating apps, however tempting they may be. The data supports taking it slow, forming friendships first.
#KateGate: Kate Middleton reveals her diagnosis and exposes our social media disease
On March 22, Kate Middleton issued a video announcing that she was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing “preventative chemotherapy.”Culture
Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Victoria
The prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has returned to the Royal BC Museum, running from March 1 to June 2. It displays the incredible work of photographers from…
‘Late Night with the Devil’ promises low-budget ‘70s camp and it delivers
Horror comedy Late Night with the Devil, starring David Dastmalchian, depicts a late-night show gone awry in low-budget 70s camp fashion.
A conversation with Amy Frank about her latest exhibition
Amy Frank is a Victoria-based artist whose exhibition, The Wisdom of Wonderland, is currently on display at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. She recently sat down with the Martlet to…Sports | Lifestyle
Finding Victoria’s best chocolate chip cookie
Victoria is littered with amazing bakeries and cafés, and each one has their own unique take on the chocolate chip cookie. But all of these options can get so overwhelming! Don’t…
The best writing tools for every — and I mean every — situation
If you’re looking for a fun, artistic pen to jazz up a festive birthday card, I recommend the Metallic Sakura Gelly Roll. They come with a 0.8 mm tip, which…
The best used bookstores in and around Victoria
Everything seems to be getting more expensive, and books are no exception. When paperbacks can cost upward of $20 each, buying new books isn’t always an option. At that price,…Features
The changing face of financial fraud
It’s time to look at whether Canadians are prepared for the changing landscape of financial scams powered by AI.
Long awaited returns: How the repatriation of treasures in B.C. creates ripples of change
Repatriation is the return of Indigenous objects to their communities of origin, often from institutions that obtained them without consent.
‘World changing’: Drag provides freedom from binaries for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community
Though not always safe from hate, drag shows provide queer folk with refuge and the opportunity to explore and embrace their identities.Humour
2024 has been the worst, and it’s all because of astrology
Have you barely made it to the end of this semester all in one piece? Has this year been a shit storm of drama and emotional turbulence? Well, you’re not…
Hell is a UVic Cluster party
The time I spent partying at UVic that fateful fall semester in 2021 is time I’ll never get back. UVic students had the devil in them, and the liquor let…
Which water bottle are you based on your astrology sign?
If you've heard about the insane Stanley cup craze, it might come as no surprise that I need to write an astrology piece on it.Our Digital Print Issue
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