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Enjoying music festivals, not the ER

June 8, 2017June 7, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
A harm-reduction guide to doing festival drugs It's safe to say that it's summer time, folks, and that means it's time to gear up for all your favourite music festivals — but can...

Reverting to a childhood state

May 11, 2017May 10, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
Kids cartoon deep cuts from the new millennium Finally, friends, exam time is over. It’s time for us to relax, kick back, and spiral so far out of control from stress...

The waiting game: Students struggle with lack of access to UVic Mental Health Services

April 20, 2017April 19, 2017
Anna James and Kaitlyn Kokoska
[pullquote]“I went in and explained everything. After ten to fifteen minutes the counsellor says, ‘Sounds like you’re dealing with a lot right now. Let’s book a meeting in January and...

Tax tips for the financially challenged student

April 6, 2017April 5, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
Cherry blossom trees have begun popping up on Instagram feeds again, which can only mean one thing: tax season is here. For a lot of students, this might involve the...

Students petition UVic to dump coffee cup waste

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
A petition and YouTube video released by the University of Victoria Sustainability Project (UVSP) is demanding UVic provide more sustainable options for students sipping on their cup of morning joe. While...

CARSA under fire after harassment complaints

March 23, 2017March 22, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska and Josh Kozelj
On March 1, Vikes Athletics announced that the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) had been recognized with an Outstanding Sports Facility award by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports...

Is Campus Security making students feel less safe?

March 9, 2017March 22, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
On the tail ends of the new Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response draft policy, students have come forward to report their dissatisfaction with the way UVic Campus Security (CSEC) has...

Site C Dam put on blast at community panel

February 22, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
Over 130 community members gathered in the David Turpin Building on the evening of Feb. 9 for “Save the Peace, Protect the Future,” a panel event on the possible outcomes...

Seven things you can do alone (again) this Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2017February 8, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska
Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of year that makes you feel more alone than you ever did before. But you know what? Sometimes, that isn’t a bad thing. No...

UVic Senate approves editing services policy, Creative Writing minor

February 8, 2017
Kaitlyn Kokoska and Myles Sauer
Though the big news coming out of last week’s UVic Senate meeting was UVic President Jamie Cassel’s establishment of a working group meant to find ways to address the impacts...
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In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, mu In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, municipal and provincial governments are rethinking policing. The province and city council are looking at making adjustments to the way police operate. The UVSS is lobbying for a wholescale dismantling of Saanich PD's current police structure. Read the full breakdown at the link in our bio, by @lazenbyalec Photo by @joshua.ngenda
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.

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