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Senate to vote on controversial update to Academic Integrity Policy
If approved, the changes to the policy will be effective September 2026. If not, it will be the second time in two months that Senate voted against updates.
‘Students Supporting Israel’ group at UVic hosted event with IDF special forces soldier in April
The UVic SSI group is not affiliated with UVic, a UVic spokesperson said. They told the Martlet the university was “aware” of the event, but that it was not taking…
Several student advocacy resolutions pass at AVICC convention
A majority of delegates voted to support advocating for the $10 flat student ferry rate, provincial student food bank grant, and the Alliance of BC Students' Student Issues Backgrounder.Opinions
Victoria should do everything they can to keep Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social alive
Victoria should do everything in its power to keep two iconic venues — Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social — alive.
EDITORIAL | Plus ça change
We should make no mistake in acknowledging that the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran are cruel and tyrannical. That doesn’t mean we should blindly support a war effort…
EDITORIAL | Thank you for supporting our referendum question
In a time and place like Victoria in 2026, where the costs of living and pursuing post-secondary education are so high, that extra $2 per full-time student will go right…Culture
Victoria Academy of Ballet dancers will ‘take flight’ for their last performance of the season
While exams are over for UVic students, graduating VAB dancers Sydney Mix and Natalia Hidalgo face their final performance of the season, "Take Flight," in less than two weeks' time.
A glimpse inside ‘Say When,’ the 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class exhibition
In preparation, the artists worked together to turn the Visual Arts Building into a gallery, temporarily moving the building's furniture and classroom fixtures out to prepare the space.
‘This city is full of poets’: Victoria celebrates National Poetry Month 2026
For National Poetry Month, celebrated every April in Canada, the Martlet spoke to Victoria’s Poet Laureate, Kyeren Regehr, to learn about some of the events featured at local bookstores and…Sports | Lifestyle
UVic students breathe new life into retired climbing rope with their business
“It’s been really rewarding making gear for people out of their old rope that has memory and sentimental value to them,” Gyr told the Martlet. “Someone reached out because her…
Outgoing campaigns director reflects on his experiences on the board
“Integrity is upholding honesty when no one is looking, when you are alone, when co-workers aren't there to look after you, because continuous improvement is expected of us. No one…
Springtime is awesome, nasal congestion is not
If your symptoms are particularly bad, you might want to consider seeking out an allergy specialist. You can ask a physician or nurse practitioner to refer you to a clinic…Features
Amid venue closures across the city, local artists, studios, and performers push back with creative and accessible alternatives
“I was really upset when the VEC closed ... and it was like, ‘what is the common denominator to prevent it from happening again?’”
Drag in Victoria is more than a show
The realization, that drag did not have to reinforce the binary, opened a door. Within months, Simmons was experimenting with the art form.
The NDP collapsed in 2025. Does that mean they are irrelevant?
Former party leader Jagmeet Singh stepped down last year after losing his seat in Burnaby. Now, the party stands at a crossroads, with five potential candidates looking to be the…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 Board of Directors, April 20
The anticlimactic final meeting of the term ratified advocacy reps for 2026–2027, approved capital expenditures for kitchen equipment replacements, and heard directors report on preparations for their successors.UVSS Board of Directors, April 13
The Board of Directors approved the annual report, updated the Board of Directors Policy, ratified clubs, and received questions about SSI's club status.
UVic Senate, April 10
The penultimate meeting on saw heated debate over revisions to the Policy on Academic Integrity and the establishment of a Core Writing & Research Requirement.Our Digital Print Issue
