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Research institute eschews short-term funding methods

In a landscape marred by massive cuts to science funding, the Hakai Institute on British Columbia’s Central Coast represents an alternative paradigm in research funding. For UVic ethnobotanist Dr. Nancy…

Movember continues support for mental health

While Movember—the popular men’s health campaign—is in its 11th year raising money and awareness for prostate cancer, it has also included campaigns for mental health and testicular cancer for the…

UVic student forced to withdraw over bathroom breaks

While attempting to write the deferred exams, Novlesky experienced unforeseen urinary urgency brought on by medication he was taking on a trial basis. On two of the occasions, after leaving…

B.C. Transit’s new website keeps pace with technology

A new, responsive website is currently being tested by B.C. Transit.

Gamergate controversy strikes at USU

On Oct. 14, Anita Sarkeesian cancelled a talk on women and video games at Utah State University due to death and shooting threats targeted at her and the attending students.…

Former MLA runs for mayor

Before she was running for mayor, and before she was a B.C. Liberal MLA, Ida Chong was a certified general accountant and a self-proclaimed problem solver. As she likes to…

Breaking the taboos of mental health

The three-year strategy includes a variety of initiatives focused on reducing the negative stigma surrounding mental health issues, and building a welcoming and supportive university community.

The Martlet’s guide to the 2014 municipal elections

Want to vote but don't know how? Read on.

Consortium for Indigenous economic development founded at UVic

The faculties of Business and Law at UVic have formed a new consortium aiming to promote economic development in Indigenous communities. The new consortium is a reboot of the former…

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