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UVic President Kevin Hall is reaching out to students with Reddit AMA, Zoom Town Halls

March 2, 2021March 3, 2021
Michael John Lo
UVic President Town Halls are back for the first time since 2014  Photo sourced from UVic on Instagram, background added. UVic President Kevin Hall is stepping into the digital limelight. President Hall...

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...

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

UVic law professor John Borrows appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Kate Korte
John Borrows, a UVic professor and the Canada Research Chair of Indigenous Law, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Borrows is well known for his

UVic anticipates more in-person classes in summer semesters, adjusts key dates and re-opens general bursary for spring semester

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021
Christopher Driscoll
Here are some updates on what we can expect regarding an eventual return to face-to-face classes, an update on those key dates, and how to apply for financial aid through
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In our latest issue, Senior Staff Writer Chris Dri In our latest issue, Senior Staff Writer Chris Driscoll admits that he wishes he would've written more for the Martlet during his degree. Chris says that anyone can write for the Martlet and encourages other students to do so. 

"By pushing outside my comfort zone in the world of journalism, I found myself engaging with communities outside the world of the arts that shared very similar bonds and passions to those I’d found in my culture work. I got the opportunity to help amplify individuals’ voices and play a role, even if minor, in bringing attention to the incredible communities we have here in Victoria.

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President Kevin Hall is looking to get student's i President Kevin Hall is looking to get student's input through two town halls and a Reddit AMA. For the full story and details on how to register, head to the link in our bio. #uvic #victoriabc! Correction:March 11 is for undergrads, the dates were accidentally swapped in the creation of this post and we regret the error
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.

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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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