UVic esports to introduce a paid ‘battle pass’ in January January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Michael John Lo There is currently no finalized price point, but the paid premium battle pass allows participating students to unlock prizes, such as a $500 tuition credit. UVic administration says that a
UVic preparing freezers for potential COVID-19 vaccine storage December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Michael John Lo Clearing out these freezers will help the health authorities store the vaccine if extra storage is needed.
Bylaw-violating fuchsia clipped from Cadboro Bay boulevard December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Michael John Lo A beloved fuchsia in Cadboro Bay was reluctantly trimmed by its owners on Nov. 21, despite a public campaign by a meme account to save the plant. The fuchsia was
UVic anti-racism zine empowers Asian youth to build BIPOC solidarity November 19, 2020December 4, 2020 Michael John Lo Cultivating Growth and Solidarity is a zine that aims to give youth tools to understand and work against racism. But it is also a story of community resiliency and deeper
City of Victoria to house 200 by end of year, while bylaw issues arise for unhoused November 19, 2020December 4, 2020 Alec Lazenby and Michael John Lo Homelessness continues to be a serious problem across Canada, but in Victoria it has become a particularly hot topic. As winter approaches and demand for solutions increases, the city has
1 200 repaired bikes in two years: Tim Storm brings joy of biking to the world November 5, 2020November 23, 2020 Michael John Lo Retired schoolteacher now rescues bikes and finds them new homes both in the CRD and overseas Photo by Michael John Lo. Tim Storm repaired and donated over 30 bikes to immigrants since...
Abolish holidays October 22, 2020November 9, 2020 Michael John Lo Critiquing the corruption of ‘traditional’ holy, holidays into the consumerist, godless husks of today is a favourite pastime of conservative pundits and people who hate fun. But is there a
Ecological Restoration Club begins five-year plan to revitalize campus meadow October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Michael John Lo Participation in the Ecological Restoration Club is at an all-time high with online school. Their first event of the year— restoration work on the campus Garry oak meadow — is
How students are building community at UVic during a pandemic October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Dorothy Poon and Michael John Lo What’s happening to all the clubs and course unions this year? The Martlet takes a look at what’s changed and what has stayed the same for student campus life this
UVic faculty participate in Scholar Strike Canada, call on university to do more against racism September 23, 2020October 8, 2020 Michael John Lo You wouldn’t know this by looking at the UVic website — but over 40 professors, lecturers, and administrative staff from at least eight different departments at the university participated in...
