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September 24, 2020

The UVSS, the BOG, and the Senate: UVic governance explained

Have you ever wondered who decides tuition? Or what the UVSS actually does? Whether you are new to UVic or are a returning student, it is important to know how your institution works, who represents you, and who to hold accountable.

September 24, 2020

UVSS Campus Kick-Off provides a mixture of online and in-person entertainment

Favourites Bands on the Roof and Movie Night joined by new Instagram challenges and e-sports tournament Director of Outreach Sarina de Havelyn tabling at Campus Kick-Off. Photo provided. Under normal circumstances, the first few days of school would see the student union building (SUB) and surrounding lawns...

September 24, 2020

Fairy Creek blockade still going strong in efforts to protect old-growth forest

Province has agreed to protect over 350 000 acres of old-growth forest but protesters want to see moratorium on logging of B.C.’s ancient trees Photo provided. About 30 minutes northeast of Port Renfrew, near Fairy Lake on Pacheedaht territory, sit several camps blocking unfinished logging roads. Protesters...

OPINION

CULTURE

September 24, 2020

Divine Mercy Ezeaku highlights the Black experience in her photography project Magnificent Shades of Ebony

Ezeaku spoke to the Martlet about finding her creativity, using her lens to empower Black folks, and building her portfolio as a student. He

September 17, 2020

Back by popular demand, Josephine headlined the 2020 Victoria Fringe

osephine is a burlesque-cabaret dream play based on the life of the real life Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar. After making her start in the U.S., Baker moved to France in the early 20s and became a sensation.

September 10, 2020

A peek behind Colin Smith’s lens

Colin Smith began building his portfolio in music and concert photography by taking pictures of everyone from Canadian greats like the Tragically Hip to American rapper Snoop Dogg.

SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE

FEATURES

September 9, 2020

Inside UVic’s investigations of Vikes rowing coach Barney Williams, and the 60 alumni calls to re-conduct them

Williams is still coaching, despite at least 17 known allegations, a pending lawsuit from a former Vikes athlete, and an alumni letter calling for more action from UVic Elk Lake, where the Vikes rowing team trains. Photo by Kate Korte. By spring 2019, three Vikes women’s rowers...

August 27, 2020

Behind the Barrier: racialized students in the province face tiered access to health care services

Graphic by Lua Presidio (Ubyssey) When Chihiro Asami felt a sore throat coming on, a possible COVID-19 diagnosis wasn’t her only worry. She was working at a local cafe when her manager suggested she talk to a doctor—something Asami is not comfortable doing in English.  An international...

August 26, 2020

Pandemic forcing UVic students to grapple with uncertain housing situations

Personal decisions, changing rental markets impacting how students secure roofs over their heads this fall amid COVID-19  Graphic by Darian Lee On a mid-March morning, after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and UVic officially moved all courses online, Joe Hansen got a call from his mom.  He was planning...