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New Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness social enterprise model aims to alleviate youth homelessness

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
Alec Lazenby
Project is youth-led and will provide housing, supports, and job opportunities for up to 30 unhoused youth Photo provided. In late January, the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness (GVCEH) formally announced...

Robyn Maynard headlines 2021 UVic Humanities Literacy Week

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
Alec Lazenby
This year’s Humanities Literacy Week aimed to centre BIPOC voices and non-traditional forms of humanities research.

Jonathan Granirer and David Foster to represent students on UVic Board of Governors

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
Michael John Lo
The only candidates, seasoned representatives, step onto the board without an election File photo by Belle White. Jonathan Granirer and David Foster will represent UVic undergraduate and graduate student voices respectively on...

Worsened gender-based violence continues during COVID-19, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities

February 17, 2021February 22, 2021
Mary Heeg
Since the start of the pandemic, gender-based violence has increased between 20 and 30 per cent and has disproportionately affected marginalized communities. Heightened violence and its unequal effects have left

For campers at Royal Athletic Park, Hey Neighbour pilot project can’t come soon enough

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Alec Lazenby
For the more than 30 campers living in Royal Athletic Park’s parking lot, the Hey Neighbour pilot project has brought a ray of hope after several months of trauma and

The Students of Colour Collective will be holding four events for Black History Month

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Boston Laferté
Everybody is encouraged to attend the events and show support Photo provided. Black History month has been celebrated every February for decades. This year, the Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) is holding...

UVic Chair in Transgender Studies renewed for five more years

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Alec Lazenby and Minahil Memon
The UVic Chair and Transgender Studies has been approved for a new five-year term by the university’s senate. Over the last five years, the Chair has compiled the largest collection

UVic senate elections begin for three faculty representatives, four students acclaimed

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
Kate Korte
File Photo by Belle White Until Feb. 12 at 4:30 pm, UVic students will be able to vote online for senate representatives of the faculties of law, social sciences, and engineering....

UVic divests Working Capital Fund

February 2, 2021February 9, 2021
Alec Lazenby
$40 million still invested in fossil fuels through UVic Foundation, as of March 2020 Photo by Joshua Ngenda, Photo Editor from a Divest protest in 2019. The University of Victoria has moved...

Living with Water project explores coastal adaptation plans to address rising sea levels

January 29, 2021February 25, 2021
Peter Underwood
The UVic based Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) launched the Living with Water project on Dec. 15th. This $1 million, four-year Theme Partnership Project connects teams of researchers who
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Fashion is a massive industry — it employs one i Fashion is a massive industry — it employs one in six people worldwide. But according to Fashion Checker, 93 per cent of brands don't pay their workers a living wage. 

Through thrifting, some UVic students are learning to appreciate the treasure hunt that comes with combing through rows of second-hand clothes. 

For our feature this issue, we spoke to UVic students about why they love thrifting and why they've decided to kick fast fashion to the curb. 

For the full article, head to the link in our bio.
Senior Staff Writer Alexandra Mehl wrote an explai Senior Staff Writer Alexandra Mehl wrote an explainer article about contraception options for the sex and gender issue. 

When it comes to contraception, educating yourself about your options and advocating for your health care is key. In the article (link in bio), we offer more information, quotes from health care practitioners, and links to more resources. 

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Here's a little teaser of our sex and gender issue Here's a little teaser of our sex and gender issue...swipe to flip through! Free copies are available throughout campus or at one of our boxes downtown. 💟 PS cover by @siemingly, photo by @julianasech_

!1. Q+A with poet @jaye_simpson by @christopherdriscoll 
2. fine arts students say their art, which involves nudity, is being removed by instagram by @michaeljohnlo 
+ a powerful reflection on drag by Annie Konstantinova 
3. Our feature! By @christopherdriscoll and @kileyverb.docx - looks at gender identity and expression in the context of COVID-19 
4. An article on the asexuality spectrum by Jodie Brady-Quinton and one on the types of birth control by Ally Mehl
5. Last but certainly not least, @christopherdriscoll discusses the importance of queer venues 

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Issue 11 of Vol. 73 of the Martlet is coming out t Issue 11 of Vol. 73 of the Martlet is coming out tomorrow. We've got stories on queer pubs, birth control, Victoria Film Fest, and profiles on community organizations and individuals like jaye simpson.

Read it all on martlet.ca

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Some excerpts from an op-ed in our latest Indigeno Some excerpts from an op-ed in our latest Indigenous issue with @uvicnsu — the full article is live on our website. All photos and words by Amy Nichols.
BREAKING - UVic has moved $80M from the working ca BREAKING - UVic has moved $80M from the working capital fund to a short-term bond. This means that the $225M working capital fund is now free of any fossil fuel investments.

For more on UVic's investment, check out our last explainer post. A full article about the announcement will be posted soon.
In collaboration with @uvicnsu, we've created the In collaboration with @uvicnsu, we've created the Indigenous-focussed issue — a collection of eight articles authored by Indigenous writers and edited by @bostonlaferte. The cover art was also done by an Indigenous artist. Thank you to everyone that poured their time, work, and words into this project. 

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Next Friday at 7pm - Join two Martlet hosts and si Next Friday at 7pm - Join two Martlet hosts and six local journalists for a conversation. We'll chat with them about what it's like to be a journalist during a pandemic and some of the things 2020 has taught them. If you're interested in journalism or learning more about careers in journalism, this is a great event for you! 

Journalists from Capital Daily, CHEK, the Times Colonist, BC Today, and the Tyee will be ready to answer all your Qs. 

Get your tickets now before they sell out! Link in our bio to the Eventbrite. 
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The UVic foundation invests in Disney, Nike, and L The UVic foundation invests in Disney, Nike, and L'Oreal ..... and also Teck, Imperial Oil, and Husky 💰💰💰💰 #uvic #victoriabc #divestuvic

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