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The struggle to detach from our phones is real, but what does it mean?

Sihoe’s biggest piece of advice for students struggling to stay off their phones is practicing good sleep hygiene. He recommends turning off your phone an hour before you go to…

Let’s talk about sex (therapy) 

“People talk about sex when things are going well — when it's a point of pride. But for a lot of people, it’s not. As a clinician, I say this…

FEM-EXPO is replacing SEXPO this year

“Expect a lot of fun and playful conversation about feminism and sex positivity,” said Goodacre, adding that “it’s always been incredibly fun and freeing. It’s a great event.”

Augmented reality has surprising uses in healthcare, says former Canada Research Chair

One of Black’s projects incorporated AR with rehabilitative treatment following surgery, using the technology to “[guide] individuals to remotely manage musculoskeletal disorders.”

New campus security uniforms leave UVic students guessing: Is it CSEC or police?

“There’s not a distinction between the two, and that’s a little bit suspicious,” said UVic student Jo. “I’m of a privileged demographic where I don’t really have issues with the…

The SSD is bringing back its popular cooking classes

Donaldson told the Martlet that the suspension, enacted ahead of SSD’s 2024–2025 budget, was in response to a pivot in financial planning due to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

UVic’s first-ever ‘Global Village’ will bring students and cultures together

“If you’re from Switzerland and you have something you want to share … we want to experience that. If you are from Kazakhstan and have something from your culture you…

‘It’s about time’

“What I genuinely think needs to happen is that all of the parties need to replace their leaders,” Jo said. In their view, Trudeau, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative…

Do you know the impact of your alcohol habits?

Apart from a beverage container’s alcohol content, no other warning label or nutrition table is required. Sure, consumers generally know that alcohol is harmful, but the risk assessment often stops…