2019 Federal election streeter October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Josh Kozelj Days before the Federal Election, the Martlet ventured across campus to gauge student’s perceptions and opinions on the issues facing our country in this crucial election.
100 Debates on the Environment event in Victoria draws large crowd October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Kate Korte The 100 Debates on the Environment event filled the pews of the First Metropolitan United Church on October 3. Concerned voters listened as four local candidates took to the stage
SOCC sends formal request to move into VIPIRG’s old room in SUB October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Josh Kozelj The Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) has issued a formal request to the University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) to move into room B122 of the SUB.
Candidates clash at all-candidates forum in Vertigo Lounge October 16, 2019October 18, 2019 Alec Lazenby With the federal election kicking into high gear, the UVSS, the Martlet, Elect Her, the Political Science Course Union, and the Get Out The Vote campaign partnered to host an
Celebrated Vikes Women’s Rowing Head Coach under investigation for abuse and harassment October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Natasha Simpson UVic hired an alumnus and Olympian to coach the Vikes Women’s Rowing Team. When the abuse allegations began, the university allegedly delayed taking action until a complainant informed Rowing Canada.
UVic Bounce aims to help combat student burnout October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Truly Hunter Student burnout is a serious issue, but UVic Bounce hopes to combat it by decreasing the stigma associated with seeking help.
Wiccan holidays scrapped from UVic religious observances calendar October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 Josh Kozelj Eight Wiccan holiday dates were removed from UVic’s annual religious observances calendar this year, leaving students and faculty who identify as Wiccan without a way to request time off for
Your UVSS Board of Directors Oct. 7 Tweetcap October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Josh Kozelj On the same night Canada’s federal party leaders squared off for two hours in a televised debate, the UVSS Board of Directors met in a much less feisty affair
A guide to the 2019 federal election October 4, 2019October 16, 2019 Alec Lazenby Canadians will head to the polls on October 21 to decide who they want as the next federal government. We have compiled a brief overview of the main political parties
Little Big House to be a base for environmentalist, anti-colonialist movement October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Natasha Simpson The tiny house will be the centre of operations for the Matriarch Camp –– a grassroots organization that campaigns against unsustainable forestry and fish farming –– and will also facilitate
