by Martlet Staff | Jan 7, 2016 | Editorials, Opinions
In 2015, Justin Trudeau defied his detractors and skeptics as he led the Liberal Party from political underdog status to the top of Parliament Hill, winning a majority in the 42nd federal election. Campaigning on a message of “real change,” Trudeau not only took down...
by Martlet Staff | Dec 17, 2015 | Editorials, Opinions
As enjoyable (or unenjoyable, if Star Wars makes you want to take a whiff of bantha poodoo) as this themed issue has been, the Martlet would like to take this editorial to get serious. Because as fun as it is to run stories about lightsabers, Jedi, and other fictional...
by Martlet Staff | Dec 15, 2015 | Op-eds, Opinions
Watching Trumbo this past week, starring John Goodman, Louis C.K., as well as Bryan Cranston playing the titular role of the American screenwriter blacklisted due to his communist sympathies, I couldn’t help but think of the late Johnny Walker Black Label-imbibing,...
by Martlet Staff | Dec 3, 2015 | Editorials, Opinions
The UVic student political landscape saw the entrance of its newest contender last week, with the advent of the UVic Students for Free Speech and Accountability (USFSA). Borne of the desire to hold the powers that be (ie. the UVSS) accountable — as well as the release...
by Martlet Staff | Nov 19, 2015 | Editorials, Opinions
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the recent massacres in Paris, and we offer our most sincere condolences to the friends, families, and loved ones of the victims. But while we come to terms and deal with the aftermath of these atrocious acts, please remember who...