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Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says
The new uniforms were made following “feedback ... that their former uniforms too closely resemble those of other emergency responders," UVic said.
UVic participation in post-secondary emergency manager network ‘scant,’ university says
In late July, independent Canadian news outlet the Breach published a major investigation — the result of more than a year’s work by two reporters — revealing that over the…
Three-term councillor and MEd alum Karen Harper to run for Saanich mayor
Harper was the first to announce her candidacy after Dean Murdock, current mayor of Saanich, announced he would not be seeking re-election.Opinions
NEWS UNSETTLED | ‘Beacon Hill Park’ makes me uncomfortable
Placenames and the history of areas are important to know and respect on Indigenous land. You never know what you may pick up without the proper knowledge or respect for…
Alberta continues its far-right slide with new three-in-one IDs
Alberta's new three-in-one IDs add a dangerous citizenship marker, increasing the potential for discrimination in the province.
Substack is a welcome port in the storm of brainrot
With literacy rates declining and attention spans plummeting, Substack is exactly what we need to help ourselves out of this pit.Culture
Pop-up bookstore Alphabet City Books is creating a community hub for Victoria’s book lovers
Tucked in the back of Habit Coffee’s Chinatown location sits Alphabet City Books, a pop-up bookstore stocked with a carefully curated selection.
Six books by UVic alumni to add to your reading list
Looking for some Canadian authors to add to your TBR pile? Whether you’re a poetry lover, or only read non-fiction, try these six books by UVic alums!
OFFBEAT | CFUV shares top July albums
Reveal Yourself, knitting, Buildings and Food, Hillsboro, Kristin Witko, and Chanel Beads counted among CFUV's top charting artists in June.Campus
An insider’s guide to UVic’s Campus Kickoff 2026
The UVSS’ annual Campus Kickoff (CKO) is back, taking place from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11 with events you don’t want to miss.
UVSS to push for wider range of hormone replacement therapy options through health plan
The GEM, Pride Collective, NSU, SSD, and SOCC all endorsed the motion, calling for the UVSS to lobby for expanded coverage options under their health plan.
Centre for Aerospace Research launches second satellite built by UVic students
MARMOTSat serves different purposes than ORCASat, and will be in orbit significantly longer. While ORCASat was only in orbit for six months, including two on the International Space Station (ISS),…Science & Research
New saltwater display tank in Petch showcases marine life at UVic
“There are not many universities around the world where you have access to the ocean,” Marx said in an interview with the Martlet. “And I thought, ‘we have to display…
Study estimates up to 1 342 birds die on campus between September and February
“To me, it's kind of incredible that we have a system where we essentially build death traps for these wild animals that are around us all the time," said Dr.…
Research finds Campus Community Garden native plots more biodiverse than Finnerty Garden, university quad
“It really does go to show that non-native plants are not useful in terms of biodiversity. They’re not nearly as effective as native plants,” said Fortin.Sports
UVic Vikes men’s basketball is laying the groundwork for NCAA Division I preseason matchups
“A trip to the Bahamas will create that off-court chemistry,” said Smid. “Having the guys come close every practice, every game, just having fun … that creates a family-like feeling…
Vikes rugby stars unite on the national team with U SPORTS rivals to capture bronze
On June 7, 2026, Canada’s national team captured the bronze medal at the HSBC SVNS World Championships in Bordeaux, France. After a devastating 19–17 loss against New Zealand in the…
How long will B.C. play the World Cup waiting game?
Vancouver is preparing to host seven matches of the FIFA World Cup between June 13 and July 7, 2026, alongside a FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE. However, experts say the…Features
AI data centers are coming to Vancouver, but the community is pushing back
Vancouver is pushing back against encroaching data centers, and Torin LaRocque, an eighteen-year-old Vancouverite, is at the heart of it all.
Sock hops, sit-ins, and folk singers: UVic student life in 1967
Although many things have evolved at UVic since 1967, it is clear that one thing remains the same: a strong sense of student culture and community, no matter what circumstances…
VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show
Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.Humour
Your psych prof isn’t your therapist
Your psychology professor isn’t your therapist. They are not a therapist-adjacent figure. They are not a budget version of a therapist included in your tuition. They are a person whose…
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.Meetings
UVSS elects new Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council representative and reinstates dormant committee in August 10 meeting
The student society also approved a Special Projects Grant for the UVIC Fashion Society.UVSS discusses re-establishing University Relations Committee, lobbying to expand hormone replacement therapy coverage at July 20 meeting
In this meeting, the board discussed lobbying for expanded hormone replacement therapy coverage under the Health Care Plan, re-establish the University Relations Committee, and expenditures from the Major Capital FundUVSS approves funding transfers, discusses new Campus Security uniforms at July 13 meeting
Tam Aljundi, campaigns director, said that to his knowledge, the new uniforms are coming in August along with a name change.Our Digital Print Issue
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