by Nina Neissl | Dec 13, 2012 | Business | Tech
Whenever we go out shopping, we end up with plastic bags (even though they are not especially good for carrying heavy or bulky stuff). Most of them also don’t have a very long life expectancy. Either they rupture on the bottom or their handles rip, or both. But since...
by Nina Neissl | Dec 13, 2012 | Business | Tech
Developing games is a dream that many young people have, but only a few can pursue successfully. One of them is Matt Thorson, an indie game developer based in Vancouver who focuses on mechanics, minimalism and expression when making games. He recently gave the Martlet...
by Nina Neissl | Dec 6, 2012 | Business | Tech
Pension funds of big public companies, such as universities, manage billions of dollars invested in corporations worldwide. With UVic’s efforts to become more sustainable, the topic of socially responsible investing (SRI) is a timely one. Common Energy, a student...
by Nina Neissl | Nov 29, 2012 | Features
Every two weeks, the Martlet offers an Eco Tip for saving some bucks and the environment. Because this week’s issue is environment-themed, we’ve dedicated two whole pages to Eco Tips. From how to manage your cables with reused material to planning a whole green...
by Nina Neissl | Nov 29, 2012 | Business | Tech
Caitlin Burritt Second year Germanic Studies “I guess, mostly trying not to have too many lights on at the same time, and I always go around turning them off after everyone else and . . . sort of making sure that all the technology I’ve got is sort of shut down when...