A Canadian province is undermining education July 10, 2014July 9, 2014 Shandi Shiach This article was originally published by the Gateway of the University of Alberta. Teachers in Ontario pledged $1.5 million last month to...
Dear readers, April 3, 2014May 16, 2014 Shandi Shiach Couples are cuddling in the quad, cynical cyclists are plotting to run them over, and the Martlet crew has just prepared our last print issue of the volume. Even with...
UVSS revisits controversial pamphlet issue March 30, 2014March 31, 2014 Shandi Shiach The UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) is holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Cinecenta on April 3 regarding a UVSS Board of Directors motion that affects the Catholic Students’ Association...
YPY holds speak-out event March 21, 2014March 26, 2014 Shandi Shiach *Updated “Women Do Regret Abortion,” read signage at a speaking and outreach event held outside the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) Student Union Building (SUB) on March 21. Hosted by student group...
New UVSS board elected—voter turnout down March 6, 2014March 6, 2014 Shandi Shiach Kayleigh Erickson has been elected as the 2014-15 chairperson of the UVic Students' Society (UVSS). Erickson, a current 2013-14 director-at-large, ran on the Vision UVic slate with Kaylee Szakacs, who...
Election results pending March 6, 2014March 10, 2014 Shandi Shiach While students wait patiently for the results of this week's student elections, here are some pertinent facts. The webvote poll that closed at 9 a.m. this morning was for elections to...
This week’s horoscopes February 20, 2014February 20, 2014 Shandi Shiach Aries March 21–April 20 B.C. liquor laws just changed, making your access to alcohol easier. I thought that information would be less likely to make you drink than your horoscope. You’re...
What would you ask the university president? December 5, 2013December 11, 2013 Shandi Shiach Helen de Wit Political Science and Environmental Studies “What are you doing to make a better future for us students?” Mabel Bob-Manuel Third year Psychology and Environmental Studies “What are you doing with international students?” Scott Richardson Third...
Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to take place Saturday, Nov. 16 in Victoria November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 Shandi Shiach This Nov. 20th marks the 16th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. UVic Chemistry alumnus Marshall Kilduff says it’s, “A day to remember and reflect on those who’ve been taken in the...
New bus exchange to neighbour the SUB September 19, 2013October 3, 2013 Shandi Shiach A new set of 10 bus bays, like the set of 11 bays in front of the UVic Bookstore, is in development for beside the Student Union Building (SUB). B.C....
