What’s to come of the Ghomeshi case?

by Cayden Johnson | Mar 17, 2016 | National, News

The controversial sexual assault case against Jian Ghomeshi is set to reach a verdict on March 24. Regardless of the result, what can society learn from the case? Let’s break down the basics. Three complainants have testified against Ghomeshi on allegations of sexual...

Local artist carves a space for memorializing women

by Cayden Johnson | Mar 17, 2016 | Culture, Visual Arts

UVic will soon be home to a towering sculpture, carved from cedar, honouring murdered and missing indigenous women. The Martlet spoke with its sculptor, Rande Cook, about raising awareness of indigenous issues in Canada, and the role of art in society. “It’s our...

Events March 17–31

by Cayden Johnson | Mar 16, 2016 | Culture, Events

ART Vic Slam [Poetry] Think you’re a poet? Join the competition and prove it. There are 12 slots up for grabs, and you’ll get three minutes to perform before an audience and judges. The top five go on to the second round where we find out who will be crowned the...

Harm reduction remains divided on campus

by Cayden Johnson | Mar 3, 2016 | Campus, News

Following a string of overdoses late last year, the City of Victoria is looking to reduce deaths from drug overdose by implementing a safe injection site sometime before 2017. But what harm reduction strategies are currently in place at UVic? According to Director of...

Events March 3–17

by Cayden Johnson | Mar 2, 2016 | Culture, Events

ART Marbling with Claire Ryder Join Claire Ryder as she demonstrates the ancient art of marbling: painting colours atop thickened water. The results are intricate, vivid, and natural, and the technique mimics water flow. The clearly defined movements of colour...