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Lisa Nakamura speaks on Tumblr activism and Navajo microchips

March 5, 2015March 4, 2015
Katherine Goertz
In the past, Lisa Nakamura’s work has led her to write extensively on topics like racism and homophobia in gaming. For her piece on racism towards “gold farmers” in the...

Toronto gets ice storm for Christmas

January 16, 2014January 15, 2014
Katherine Goertz
Three days before Christmas, the power went out for Toronto resident Evan Yeong. Freezing rain had assaulted Toronto for several days. The ice that built up on trees eventually caused...

Why Seth MacFarlane’s Oscars bigotry should bother you

March 7, 2013March 6, 2013
Katherine Goertz
Boobs. I didn’t even watch the Oscars, and boobs were the first things I heard about.

Local film forum screens documentaries, fosters debate

December 13, 2012December 12, 2012
Katherine Goertz
Open Cinema founder Mandy Leith on what it takes to keep documentaries alive

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Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth graffiti artist P Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth graffiti artist PNDN has been bringing Indigenous art to the streets of Victoria since 2017. In response to what he sees a a critical lack of Indigenous public art, this is PNDN's attempt to "decolonize the streets." Full story at the link in our bio.
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UVic released the results from their survey. Head UVic released the results from their survey. Head to the link in our bio for the full article, and keep following the Martlet to be in the know about all things UVic. #victoriabc #uvic
go get that 💵 (if you qualify) You guys have go get that 💵 (if you qualify) You guys have been loving these explainer posts so our editor, @kate.korte, put this one together. 😊 Want more of the latest news + helpful tips for UVic students? Give us a follow and subscribe to our newsletter at martlet.ca/subscribe
🗞️ The Martlet's Top Photos of 2020 🗞️ F 🗞️ The Martlet's Top Photos of 2020 🗞️ Find more photos + links to the articles that accompanied them on our website. 1. Former UVic President Jamie Cassels leads the Board of Governors through a crowd of Divest protestors in January, at the meeting where they passed the responsible investment policy. Photo by Josh Ngenda. 2. On March 5, five Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en were arrested at the legislature. In this photo, some of the Indigenous Youth and their supporters are surrounding a police car. Photo by Mike Graeme. 3. A playground in summer 2020. Photo by Josh Ngenda. 4. 9 000 people gathered in Centennial Square for a Black Lives Matter Peace Rally. Photo by Michael John Lo. 5. Saanich Police shut down a gathering on campus during the first week of classes. Photo by Michael John Lo. 6. A protestor at a Moms Stop the Harm rally in October calls for more government action as overdose deaths spiked. Photo by Kiley Verbowski.
🗞️ full story at the link in our bio 🗞️# 🗞️ full story at the link in our bio 🗞️#uvic #victoriabc According to UVic, "the health authority has reached out to us about the availability of freezers to be moved to an off-campus location and we’re working with Island Health on this request."
Here's a sample from EP 4 - Laura sits down to tal Here's a sample from EP 4 - Laura sits down to talk with Mary, who recently collaborated with Alec on an article about how UVic students and proffesors have handled the online semester. 🎙️ listen to the latest episode of the Martlet Pod available wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️ As always, thanks to @cfuv for making this project possible.
#Repost @uvicnsu • • • • • • Call for #Repost @uvicnsu • • • • • • Call for pitches from Indigenous writers!! The Native Students Union and the Martlet are planning a collaboration for early 2021, with funding from the City of Victoria. In order to have lots of time to develop stories, we are starting the pitch process now! Even if you only have a rough idea of a story, send it to us and we will help you develop it further. Try to include a topic, the angle at which you would like to approach the story, and an idea of who you would interview (again, we can help develop this further). There will be financial compensation for contributing writers! All pitches and pitch ideas can be sent to communications@uvicnsu.ca and more information about the pitching process can be found through the link in our bio!
Reading the paper on a sunday is such a simple ple Reading the paper on a sunday is such a simple pleasure. 🗞️ Our December issue is out now, with a holiday cover by @siemingly and and a feature on online classes by @lazenbyalec and @mjheeg As always, the Martlet is FREE. There are lots of places to grab one, such as: - one of the two boxes in the SUB - boxes in other buildings on campus, like Clearihue and the library - Hillside Thrifty's - Munro's books - Union Pacific Coffee - a Martlet box on Cook St, outside of Prima Strada - Martlet box on Michigan and Government, beside the Birdcage Confectionery - Martlet box on Fort and Blanshard, by Menbow Ramen Send us a picture if you pick one up ☺️ #uvic #victoriabc

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