UVic Students ticketed after partying for a second weekend in a row September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Kate Korte and Michael John Lo Photo by Michael John Lo from the first weekend on campus. For UVic students, the party doesn't stop for a pandemic. In a press release, Saanich PD said they issued...
The biggest Martlet news stories from summer 2020 September 10, 2020September 15, 2020 Kate Korte In a summer like no other, the Martlet’s team of student journalists continued to cover stories that matter to students.
Inside UVic’s investigations of Vikes rowing coach Barney Williams, and the 60 alumni calls to re-conduct them September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 Kate Korte Williams is still coaching, despite at least 17 known allegations, a pending lawsuit from a former Vikes athlete, and an alumni letter calling for more action from UVic Elk Lake, where...
Over 400 people join online candlelit vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Kate Korte The B.C. legislature was lit purple to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, photo by Kate Korte. For those that have lost loved ones to the overdose crisis, the rising number of...
Bastion Square “More Justice More Peace” mural protected by a protest after drawing complaints from VicPD over “ACAB” slogan August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Kate Korte ACAB, “All Cops Are Bastards,” alludes to the systemic nature of police violence Photo by Kate Korte After collaborating with Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists on a mural reading "More Justice, More...
Students left on read by Canada Student Service Grant program amid WE scandal August 7, 2020August 26, 2020 Kate Korte and Alec Lazenby While the Trudeau government faces questions about CSSG and WE, 35 000 students have been left without placements Graphic by Darian Lee On June 25, the federal government announced the now-cancelled Canada...
Demonstrators gather downtown to call for decriminalization and safe supply as overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Kate Korte On July 31, amid chants of “decrim now,” cowbells, and cars honking in support, over 50 supporters gathered in front of the Ministry of Health office to raise awareness for
Health officials’ portraits vandalized on Government St. July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Kate Korte The colourful portraits that line Government Street have been vandalized with racial slurs, swastikas, and other markings.
B.C. government breaks ground on two new UVic residence buildings July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Kate Korte New residence buildings will provide nearly 800 beds Vice-President of Finance and Operations Gayle Gorill, Premier John Horgan, and Minister of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training Melanie Mark at UVic. Photo...
“It’s not a welcoming space for us”: BIPOC students speak to their experiences on a mostly white campus July 22, 2020August 7, 2020 Kate Korte From the UVSS to the BoG and every level in between, students say BIPOC representation is needed Graphic by Darian Lee If you're a student at UVic, chances are high that most...
