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The costs of an active Canadian child
On a frigid winter night, Sam Anderson trekked across the University of Victoria campus, headed for the blazing lights igniting the black sky. Approaching the labyrinth of interlocking athletic fields—a Rubik’s…
They shoot, I write
I drew a hockey rink in my notebook. Underneath, on the same dotted lines that fifth-graders practice on, I described the play: “Naslund to Mo’, back to Naslund—he scores! The…
Rules of the road: A hitchhiker’s christening
I stood there, straddling the white line that separated shoulder from highway, wondering whether I actually wanted to do this. The cloud cover broke and allowed the April sun to…
Martlet Photo Contest
We asked people to submit their best travel photos—to tell the story behind their snaps. Here, they share details about the “bigger picture,” and why sometimes, travel is about more than…
Focus on Fuel Part V: The future of British Columbian LNG
This is Part V in a five-part Martlet investigative series exploring the economic, socio-political, and environmental impacts of the B.C. government’s decision to pursue Liquid Natural Gas initiatives. This instalment…
Reflecting together: UVic observes National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
VIDEO — On Dec. 4, 2013, members of the UVic community gathered in the Michèle Pujol Room to observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Focus on Fuel Part IV: B.C. LNG and indigenous sovereignty
This is Part IV in a five-part Martlet investigative series exploring the economic, socio-political, and environmental impacts of the B.C. government’s decision to pursue Liquid Natural Gas initiatives. This instalment…On remembering and resisting
Where I’m Coming From I’m not sure if where I’m coming from makes me the best person to write this piece. As a white male of privilege, what do I…Our Digital Print Issue
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