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March 26, 2020

The vaccine for COVID-19? Staying home

While cases in Canada rise at a rate similar to the early days in Italy, people ignore the advice of our Provincial Health Officer, Bonnie Henry. The concept of social distancing is not that difficult to understand — just stay home and limit your social

March 25, 2020

UVic students living in residence may now be refunded hundreds of dollars more for moving out early

“We’ve crunched the hypothetical numbers for you: if you’re a single-room dorm occupant moving out on the default day (March 27), you’re eligible for a refund for 28 days of services rendered. That’s around $700 in your pocket.”

March 20, 2020

UVic student with symptoms, in direct contact with a positive case denied COVID-19 testing

At least one student in class with the first UVic student to test positive yesterday is experiencing significant symptoms of COVID-19. However, due to CDC restrictions, she was unable to qualify for testing to confirm if she has the virus.

OPINION

March 25, 2020

Engagement starts with YOU(VSS)

In the main 100- and 200-levels of the David Turpin building and on the exterior, there were 60 posters up, including multiple large billboard-style posters, not to mention the chalking of most free sidewalk and wall space outside. In the Fine Arts Building (both floors)

March 23, 2020

Why does Indigenous-international solidarity feel so unreachable?

"To my international pals: have you ever wondered about your relationship to Indigneous land struggles? We must remember that one does not automatically occupy a decolonial perspective with sufficient humility to spare a thought for fellow comrades simply by virtue of owning a marginalized identity

March 23, 2020

Despite moving towards gender equality, look how far we haven’t come

"Waves of feminism have brought Canadian women the vote, legal personhood, and progressive consent law, but as X-Site’s disturbing “Greta” decal demonstrates, misogyny is still latent."

CULTURE

March 23, 2020

Moose Hide Campaign Day ceremonies offer solidarity with Indigenous women and children in face of violence

The annual Moose Hide Campaign Provincial Gathering and Day of Fasting began at 7 am Feb. 24, expressing solidarity with Indigenous women and children in the face of violence. Despite the event’s growth, Sage Lacerte wants to see more participation from post-secondary institutions.

March 23, 2020

Cheers! Victoria Beer Week returns with all-new libations

Victorians were able to quench their thirst with the return of the annual Victoria Beer Week, now in its seventh year. This year’s festival put on 20 events over the span of nine days and gave beer lovers the chance to learn about Victoria’s vibrant

March 21, 2020

LGBTQ Review | Boy Erased by Garrard Conley

Boy Erased is difficult to read, not necessarily because the writing is poor — which it is in some areas — but because it is incredibly alarming to understand just how horrible gay conversion programs are.

SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE

March 28, 2020

The Existence Project aims to connect people and decrease stigma around homelessness

The Existence Project holds workshops for people to connect over their experiences with homelessness. At each workshop, a storyteller with lived experiences of homelessness narrates their story to a group of people, which deliberately includes students, artists, and public sector employees.

March 23, 2020

Pandemic best practices: How to avoid unhelpful language and behavior around COVID-19

In the wake of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, cases of xenophobic behavior, racist language, and hate filled actions have skyrocketed. In light of this fact, here are some different ways that people can ensure their actions are helping, not hurting those around them during this

March 13, 2020

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE | Walker Tottman, cigarette pollution at UVic

Ever notice how, for a non-smoking campus, UVic has a lot of cigarette litter? Fourth-year anthropology and environmental studies student Walker Tottman is trying to find out why.

FEATURES

March 18, 2020

The tragedy at King George Terrace, and what’s happened since

This story deals with domestic violence and may be difficult for some to read. Even with greater awareness around sexualized violence following #MeToo, domestic violence remains a pressing issue. Changes have been made since a tragic murder in Oak Bay 12 years ago as

March 4, 2020

The Artlet: A showcase of student art and poetry

The Martlet is revisiting a section from our paper in the 80’s that showcased student art and writing with the hopes of inspiring students to explore their creative sides. This will be a recurring series, and submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Please

February 5, 2020

Vulvodynia: Why a condition that affects one in six North American women is ignored, under-researched, and underfunded

Though vulvodynia, chronic pain affecting the vulvar area, affects one in six North American women at some point in their lives, it receives disproportionately low funding, publicity, and research. Some health care providers urge optimism, but many people affected by vulvodynia are left coping with