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January 27, 2020

Aftermath of Vikes Rowing investigation brings new policy and initiatives to Vikes athletics

In the months since the allegations against Vikes Women’s Rowing Head Coach Barney Williams were brought to light, the Vikes administration has focused on supporting student-athletes, with less emphasis placed on preventing abusive coaching. Though Director of Athletics and Recreation Clint Hamilton says that the

January 23, 2020

Panel discussion on B.C.’s DRIPA reveals the long journey from UNDRIP to Bill 41

A panel discussion at UVic’s First Peoples House on Jan. 16 brought together Indigenous speakers to discuss B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The conversation emphasized both the history that has led to this moment, and the difficult work ahead.

January 23, 2020

New Public Interest Research Group conditionally accepted by UVSS

It’s been a long road to the formation of a new public interest research group (PIRG) at UVic, and it’s not over yet. Here’s a brief breakdown of the situation so far.

OPINION

January 27, 2020

How to create a martyr and incite violence: the Trumpian guide to targeted killing

"Targeted killings are delicate things which should be carried out in a way that ensures, to the greatest extent possible, plausible deniability. In true Trumpian style, Soleimani’s killing was the exact opposite of subtle, with devastating results."

January 27, 2020

Scott Morrison’s leadership is a death sentence for Australia

"For the past couple of decades, Australia’s fires have been getting bigger and more destructive, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison says that, while he recognizes the connection between global climate change and the 'weather events' and 'broader fire events' experienced by Australia, it is 'not

January 24, 2020

LETTER | An open letter to the Victoria Police Department

"I believe, after witnessing this level of unprofessionalism and implication of racialized violence, that our city should demand that VicPD use a portion of their already-massive budget for self education. They need to be re-familiarized with how to efficiently and peacefully interact with Indigenous Youth,

CULTURE

January 27, 2020

The New Twenties Magazine sets a new pace for climate change discourse

A newly-launched online magazine produced by UVic alums, The New Twenties, publishes climate-focused art and literature with a laser-focused aim to restructure the way people see climate change.

January 24, 2020

Sondheim’s Company still kicking at 50

Fragile egos, food fetishes, and empty flings collide this month in Langham Court Theatre’s revival of Company, the enduringly cynical 1970 musical comedy from Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Centring around the 35th birthday of Bobby, a confirmed but conflicted bachelor so full of hot

January 8, 2020

Stephen King’s The Institute could be a classic, as long as readers can finish it

The Institute is a gritty account of one boy’s experience in an institute for children with powerful gifts. King creates a story that manages to disgust and enthrall the reader at once. If readers can reach the final sentence, they’ll feel like they’ve been to

SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE

January 27, 2020

Starbucks is stressing you out

Caffeine did not make me any more successful, productive, or even awake — it just made me into an anxious yet alert squirrel for a few hours. Quitting six months ago made me realize how caffeine was causing me anxiety, and actually made me more

January 24, 2020

Eating Healthy on a Budget

A common New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, but it can be hard to stick to healthy eating with students’ limited budgets and time. Here are a few ideas that can help you get started!

January 16, 2020

A closer look at David Shebib, long-time Victoria independent candidate

In this election, Victoria had a crowded list of candidates. Independent David Shebib’s approach to politics could be described as “D.I.Y.” — he’s put hand-painted signs touting slogans such as “Death by politics” and “Revolution” outside of polling stations and police stations, regardless of

FEATURES

January 22, 2020

Why Kolin Sutherland-Wilson can’t stay quiet

UVic student’s week-long protest draws attention to movement against pipeline project in northwestern B.C. Photo by Joshua Ngenda It’s 1997, and Art Wilson has work to do. Art usually finds himself in the background, but the hereditary chiefs had recently called on the public to demonstrate why...

January 8, 2020

So you think you can afford a home in Victoria?

Our writer broke down how much it costs to live in Victoria — one of Canada’s most expensive cities — after graduation. The cost of living in Victoria is barely affordable and really, unless you’re rich and marry rich, you can’t afford it — and

December 11, 2019

Eat, drink, and be merry: The Martlet’s favourite holiday recipes

As the holidays approach, the Martlet decided to share some of our holiday baking (and sipping) traditions in the hope that they’ll inspire you to try them out or find your own, while making time for the people you love.