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Max D'Ambrosio

I am a writer/editor living in Victoria, pleased as spiked punch to be the Martlet’s Business and Technology Editor. Videogames are totally art, okay? Okay. I also write reviews of local theatre for the Marble, not to be confused with the Martlet.

Animal rights protestors make Pig BBQ Joint their target: Locals rally back with support

December 4, 2014December 10, 2014
Max D'Ambrosio
On Saturday Nov. 22, protesters associated with the animal rights activist organization Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) staged a demonstration inside and outside of Pig BBQ Joint in downtown Victoria. They

Marvel-ously bad

August 14, 2014August 13, 2014
Max D'Ambrosio
A biting commentary on modern film franchises

Waffles feed Superkids

March 27, 2014March 27, 2014
Max D'Ambrosio
On the evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, West Coast Waffles resounds with the clatter of plates, upbeat music, and children’s laughter. The atmosphere is energetic, hectic yet contented, and the...

Eating for two

January 9, 2014January 8, 2014
Max D'Ambrosio
Among all the forms that charitable organizations can take, there is an enormous variety of methodology and approaches to logistics, even when the different groups are attempting the same basic...

Satisfied with dissatisfaction

January 9, 2014January 16, 2014
Max D'Ambrosio
UVic alumna Andrea Routley’s debut collection of short stories is entertaining and deeply affecting. Her voice is contemplative, always questioning assumptions or presenting alternative ways of thinking, and it’s fairly...

Out of the night that covers me: Thoughts on Nelson Mandela’s passing

January 4, 2014
Max D'Ambrosio and Ryan Ziegler
For many 20-somethings, Nelson Mandela’s recent passing is significant simply because he is a historic figure. He is venerated by those we value, and he is therefore meaningful to us....

Where fact meets fantasy

December 16, 2013
Max D'Ambrosio
The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day is an amusing and unusual beast. Like the rest of author Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, it is set mostly in a satirical fantasy...

Class distinctions and the shrinking middle class

November 28, 2013November 27, 2013
Ryan Ziegler, Max D'Ambrosio and Martlet Staff
The apparent absence of class distinction is a peculiar feature of university life. Socioeconomic class is something we dislike discussing yet remain fascinated by. Daniel Craig’s rebooted James Bond is...

CanAssist can assist you

October 24, 2013October 23, 2013
Max D'Ambrosio
UVic-based organization CanAssist has a growing reputation for excellence when it comes to providing assistance to people with disabilities. The group is notable not just for the quantity of cases...

Tale-end of summer

September 26, 2013September 25, 2013
Max D'Ambrosio
Now that summer is over and there’s less time to read at leisure, it’s wise to do a little research on prospective reading material before investing your time and money...

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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.
Our new issue is out! The cover story is a feature Our new issue is out! The cover story is a feature about students in healthcare roles amid COVID-19. Give it a read on our website, linked in our bio. Cover Graphic by Darian Lee @takodee , Story by Dorothy Poon @voyageusedutemps 😊
Goodbye for now 👋 the last issue for Volume 72 Goodbye for now 👋 the last issue for Volume 72 of the Martlet is out today! Thank you for your attention, interest and engagement along the way, we look forward to keeping you informed in our next volume :-) ✨ 🌞 link in bio #Volume72
In the midst of a crisis, sometimes having a good In the midst of a crisis, sometimes having a good laugh — or at least a smirk while you’re scrolling — can help to ease your mind. So while you’re at home safely in isolation, as we all should be, take a look at our new spoof issue released today! Link in bio 📰 🦠 Illustration by Darian Lee, Design Director

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