Martlet alumnus and Sam and Fuzzy creator Sam Logan finishes a 17-year comic saga July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Michael John Lo Photo provided Eighteen years ago, Sam Logan dropped off a comic at the Martlet office — a punchy, sardonic four-panel featuring Sam Samms and his wisecracking bear companion Fuzzy on the...
International students facing altered plans, tuition fees, and homesickness amid COVID-19 July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Kate Korte and Michael John Lo For international students, COVID-19 is causing unique struggles. With international travel halted for the foreseeable future, international students are stuck behind borders.
Resist Canada 153 attracts hundreds of attendees, clashes with far-right groups July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 Michael John Lo Black and Indigenous-led event holds space at the Legislature, displacing fringe groups Photo by Michael John Lo On July 1, the legislature lawn normally used for a Canada Day concert was instead...
Treatment of the street community in response to COVID-19 brings criticism from camp residents and activists June 16, 2020July 7, 2020 Alec Lazenby and Michael John Lo Disposal of property, lack of support, and inadequate housing amongst grievances for the homeless in Victoria Shea Smith with his dog Tony in Beacon Hill Park, photo by Michael John Lo. The...
UVic students lead massive 9 000-person Peace Rally for Black Lives at Centennial Square June 9, 2020July 7, 2020 Michael John Lo Chants of “Vic Sees, Vic Hears” marked a rally for centering Black lives and voices who refuse to be beaten down by systemic racism From left to right: Vanessa Simon, Asiyah...
Looking back on this year’s activism: What’s next? May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 Michael John Lo Graphic by Adrian Dunkerson Judging by the enthusiastic and liberal participation of rallies, protests, and direct action that has happened on campus and in the city this year, UVic students have...
Vikes to begin esport intramurals for Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 Michael John Lo After plans for e-sports leagues stalled in 2019, the pandemic has led Vikes to trial two esport leagues Graphic by Darian Lee As part of the Vikes at Home initiative, Vikes...
“Years in the making”: Innovative community responses to food insecurity during COVID-19 April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Michael John Lo As food banks are tightening their belts, some are looking at gardens for their potential. Others look to more radical ways to combat food insecurity.
Tough decisions for international students during COVID-19 April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 Michael John Lo Facing an ever-growing list of flight cancellations and border closures, international students studying at the University of Victoria face difficult choices amidst the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic. Do
Students of residence tire of UVic’s COVID-19 policies, take over University Centre in protest April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Michael John Lo In a stunning turn of events, UVic students have (once again) occupied the University Centre in a protest — and this time, it’s in protest of UVic’s mercurial response to
