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UVSS elections sees lowest voter turnout ever, delayed Board nominations

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Jalen Codrington
“[E]lections aren’t cool,” reads this year’s UVSS electoral report — a document created by the independent Electoral Office to analyze the outcomes.

The nightmare of student parking at UVic

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Jalen Codrington
It’s a familiar feeling: you’re late for class, driving around Ring Road, feeling hopeless. You’re not finding a spot in Parking Lots 1, 5, 4, or 8 — don’t kid

Body Language: Reclaiming a lost tradition

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022
Jalen Codrington
“Our identity is our power.” The proverb resonated powerfully with Dion Kazsas after reading an article concerning the resurgence of Māori culture in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

UVic student lives in van to avoid rising rent in Victoria

March 24, 2022March 31, 2022
Jalen Codrington
Daniel Drury wakes up early — around 6:30-7:00 a.m. — so as not to upset the neighborhood residents whose houses he parks in front of. These early mornings can be

Meet your UVSS lead director candidates

March 22, 2022March 31, 2022
Ashlee Levy, Jalen Codrington and Isabella Kennedy
The Martlet caught up with each of the lead director candidates to talk about their platforms and campaign promises.

What happened to the PIRG funds?

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022
Jalen Codrington and Isabella Kennedy
The UVSS has come under scrutiny after the Jan. 24 board meeting renewed interest in the previous year’s Board of Directors’ decision to reallocate funds collected for the student-financed Public

UVic law students helping marginalized peoples through pro bono work

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022
Jalen Codrington
For many Canadians, the legal system is esoteric, convoluted, and inaccessible. Yet, according to the Department of Justice, almost half of adult Canadians will experience a serious legal problem over

Into America’s Wild: A vivid fast-paced expedition across America

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022
Jalen Codrington
Into America’s Wild is a 3D IMAX nature documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman, now playing at the Royal BC Museum. The film is directed by giant screen vet and ocean

CARSA booking system was a “disaster”

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022
Jalen Codrington
In accordance with the Provincial Health Officer’s Feb. 15 COVID-19 update, most indoor capacity restrictions have been lifted, fitness centres among them.

UVSS successfully advocates for ONECard name change

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022
Jalen Codrington
As of Nov. 24, 2021, the University of Victoria has added the option for students to update their ONECard to accurately reflect a change in name. The option is available
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