by Cormac O’Brien | Dec 17, 2015 | Features, Stories
I love Star Wars. And after hearing that the Martlet was putting out a Star Wars-themed issue, I was excited. From being enchanted by the colourful worlds of the prequel trilogy at seven years old (my introduction to the franchise), to watching the original trilogy...
by Cormac O’Brien | Dec 3, 2015 | Campus, News
The referendum proposing increased resources for the UVic Pride Collective through an increased student levy has been struck down following a 54 per cent “no” vote on Thursday, Nov. 26. About 17 per cent of the student body voted in the referendum, with 1403 students...
by Cormac O’Brien | Dec 3, 2015 | Culture, Music
“Everybody tells me it’s ‘bout time that I moved on And I need to learn to lighten up” So sings Adele in “River Lea,” halfway through her new album 25. It wouldn’t be unfair to say that Adele’s previous two albums, 19 and 21, were about as joyful as getting uninvited...
by Cormac O’Brien | Nov 29, 2015 | Culture, Film
“One City. One Night. One Take.” So reads the tagline for Victoria, a German film directed by Sebastian Schipper, and it’s not lying. The film plays at Cinecenta from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, and is one of the only movies ever made from a single continuous shot....
by Cormac O’Brien | Nov 5, 2015 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
The 40th annual Women’s Field Hockey Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) championship kicks off this Thursday, Nov. 5, hosted by the number one nationally ranked University of Victoria Vikes. The Vikes are looking to win their 12th national championship, and reclaim...