Why is there pornography in the library? April 22, 2021April 30, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Erotica of the past is important to understanding sexuality of the present. Sourced from Gale Primary Sources, Archives of Sexuality and Gender - Images from Joy Publications' "Wet Dreams," 1973. PORNOGRAPHY! IN...
Hermann’s Jazz Club still swinging after 40 years March 26, 2021April 8, 2021 Christopher Driscoll A brief history of the downtown venue from 1981 to 2021 Forty years after founder Hermann Nieweler’s original vision, Hermann’s Jazz Club is still surviving as live music venues shut down...
UVic political science student Haruun Ali running for Edmonton City Council March 12, 2021March 28, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Ali’s platform includes affordable housing and police reform Photo provided. First-year UVic political science student, Haruun Ali, aims to become Edmonton’s youngest and first ever Black city councillor. At 17 years old,...
Reflections of a student journalist: just write! February 25, 2021March 13, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Writing for a paper may seems daunting, but it is so important Senior Staff Writer Christopher Driscoll, photo by Michael John Lo. What do we think about when we think about student...
Affirming, reevaluating, and reimagining gender performance and identity in the time of COVID-19 February 12, 2021February 25, 2021 Kiley Verbowski and Christopher Driscoll Here we share six stories of people who have thought about their gender in different ways through COVID-19 and explore what gender means to them.
Poet jaye simpson on queering and reclaiming the world of poetry February 12, 2021February 25, 2021 Christopher Driscoll The Martlet sat down with poet jaye simpson to talk about their newest poetry collection, it was never going to be okay. From growing up in foster care, working as
Queering the Pub February 11, 2021February 25, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Pubs and bars are great places to meet and harbour communities. But for many in the LGBTQ+ community, some venues can feel intimidating and unwelcoming, or be outrightly so. Here
Five B.C. original films to check out at this years VFF February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Christopher Driscoll and Lucas Hung Victoria Film Festival launches with an array of BC Films. Here is a list of five BC originals to check out in this year’s collection.
What your mask says about you January 14, 2021January 22, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Frankly, it's also illegal not to wear a mask.
UVic anticipates more in-person classes in summer semesters, adjusts key dates and re-opens general bursary for spring semester January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Here are some updates on what we can expect regarding an eventual return to face-to-face classes, an update on those key dates, and how to apply for financial aid through
