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Can cell service in Canada get more expensive?

September 19, 2013September 19, 2013
Damen Korkoras
You’re probably well aware that Canadians pay among the highest cell phone rates in the world. In fact, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada ranked...

Streeters: What do you think of the new pub?

September 5, 2013September 5, 2013
Damen Korkoras
  Roxy Price Art History Graduate Manager of SUBtext “We know that there’s a bunch of graphics that are going to be going up, so we’re looking forward … excited to see how it’s...

Penny thoughts and loose education-change

September 5, 2013September 4, 2013
Damen Korkoras and Emily Thiessen
“Change” has to be the most romanticized word used by organizations of all kinds. Many preach the importance of relevant progression, yet few “leaders” actually lead by example. How many...

You’re not old, you’re just impatient

August 19, 2013September 3, 2013
Damen Korkoras and Hugo Wong
How did we get to a point where a 20-something-year-old can feel like a middle-aged adult?

Google Chromecast may bridge the handheld-to-TV gap

August 8, 2013September 5, 2013
Damen Korkoras
A few weeks ago, Google launched its latest home entertainment service.

UVic alumnus releases sustainability-themed album

July 23, 2013August 29, 2013
Damen Korkoras
Danton Jay, musician and UVic alumnus, will launch his debut album Morcenx, which the David Suzuki foundation partly contributed to, on July 24.

Streeters

July 11, 2013July 10, 2013
Damen Korkoras
What would you change about your classroom experience?

Career advice from the LinkedIn founder

June 12, 2013June 26, 2013
Damen Korkoras
Every day, I feel the butterflies in my stomach as I get closer to graduation and starting my life.

This Week in Martlet History: May 17

May 20, 2013May 20, 2013
Damen Korkoras
In the May 17, 2001 Martlet issue, staff wrote an editorial piece that discussed the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) protests and their effect on the world and

One student’s frustration with elections

May 13, 2013May 13, 2013
Damen Korkoras
I urge you to stop giving a shit about your government, because I believe that they don’t care about you, your family or your ridiculous student debt.

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Taelor Lay's term abroad in Northern Italy was int Taelor Lay's term abroad in Northern Italy was interrupted by the pandemic, as the city she was quickly growing to love shut down. But Lay stayed in Italy, and plans to run a solo marathon to raise money for two local organizations. For more on her journey, check out the full feature article by Josh Kozelj at the link in our bio.
On July 1, the legislature lawn normally used for On July 1, the legislature lawn normally used for a Canada Day concert was instead filled with a Black and Indigenous-led celebration called Resist Canada 153. The celebration sought to pay tribute to the ongoing resistance against the Canadian state and its ongoing legacy of colonialism and white supremacy.   At its peak, over 350 people gathered on the legislative grounds. At various points throughout the day, the group was provoked by a far-right and anti-mask protest on the other side of the lawn. Organizer Kati George-Jim, who is Indigenous and hails from the T'Sou-ke and W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) territories, said that Resist Canada 153 was created “to celebrate Black and Indigenous relationship and our solidarity and our resistance against the attempt to exterminate who we are as human beings.”  Photo and story by @michaeljohnlo.
Do you have a way with words? Submit your fiction Do you have a way with words? Submit your fiction or creative nonfiction story to the Martlet's summer writing contest! ▶️ Link in bio for more info on how to enter.
The tent camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue we The tent camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue were dismantled between May 20 and 24, in an effort by the B.C. government and the City of Victoria to reduce the spread of COVID-19. . Despite these intentions, encampment residents have voiced complaints about the process. Although they were promised housing, many residents are still without homes and without the community and services, they had in the camps. Residents also report that their tents and belongings have been destroyed or disposed of by the demolition company contracted by BC Housing to take apart the camps. . Photos from Beacon Hill Park and Pandora, by Michael John Lo. Shea Smith and his dog Tony are featured in Beacon Hill Park. . Full article at the link in our bio.
The Martlet is looking for BIPOC writers, photogra The Martlet is looking for BIPOC writers, photographers, editors, and graphics volunteers. Get in touch with us if you're interested!
Our June issue memorializes the names of Black, In Our June issue memorializes the names of Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour that have been killed by police in Canada. For more on why we did this and what steps we are taking to be anti-racist, see the Letter from the Editor — linked in our bio. Photo by @joshkozelj27, cover by @takodee
UVic students led a massive 9 000-person Peace Ral UVic students led a massive 9 000-person Peace Rally for Black Lives at Centennial Square. Organizers Vanessa Simon, Pamphinette Buisa, and Asiyah Robinson felt the need to stand up and make Black Voices heard. "We are not going to allow ourselves to be diminished any longer," Robinson said. . "We're coming together, we want you to walk with us — but if you're not there, we're moving anyways." . Photos by @carissa.massullo and @michaeljohnlo
@joshkozelj27 is covering the Black Lives Matter p @joshkozelj27 is covering the Black Lives Matter protest in Victoria. ~400 people are there, and a vigil is expected to start in about a half an hour. . "We're tired of being a hashtag," Vanessa, one of the organizers, said at the legislature. “We aren’t anti-white, anti-asian, or anti-brown, we’re just trying to say Black Lives Matter." Full story will follow. Take a look at Josh's Twitter for live updates.
Our new issue is out! The cover story is a feature Our new issue is out! The cover story is a feature about students in healthcare roles amid COVID-19. Give it a read on our website, linked in our bio. Cover Graphic by Darian Lee @takodee , Story by Dorothy Poon @voyageusedutemps 😊

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