by Letters | Nov 18, 2013 | Letters, Opinions
As the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan’s aftermath continues to affect the Philippines, the Filipino community here in Victoria asks that you think of the victims there. As a part of the worldwide community, we are all affected by this tragedy. Please think of...
by Letters | Oct 31, 2013 | Letters, Opinions
As the owner of a large dog who lives in the city, I confess to reading Therrien’s “Dogmatic” piece with a sense of mild amusement. Referring to the ownership of dogs in a city as “morally and ethically wrong” seems a marked overstatement. I am not suggesting that dog...
by Letters | Oct 31, 2013 | Letters, Opinions
Re: Editorial Oct. 10, 2013, on the Times Higher Education rankings and teaching at UVic UVic continues to be one of the top ranked universities in the world and can be justifiably proud of the quality of teaching for its students. It is important to note, as the...
by Letters | Oct 24, 2013 | Letters, Opinions
Ezra Karmel is a Graduate Fellow at UVic’s Centre for Global Studies and the Head of Research for the Jordanian CSO Identity Center Damascus, locals say, does not measure its history in years or generations, but in civilizations. The evidence of these past lives is...
by Letters | Oct 17, 2013 | Letters, Opinions
I am a somewhat hoary UVic alumnus (BA ‘62) and, coincidentally, an erstwhile Martlet staffer. I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the ongoing hostilities between the pro-life and pro-choice factions on campus, which have now been brought to a head by...