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University Centre renamed Jamie Cassels Centre, as Cassels retires from UVic

One of the main buildings within Ring Road is being renamed to honour the outgoing UVic president, Jamie Cassels. Cassels worked at UVic for 40 years and will move on…

RV art: How one Beacon Hill resident is finding beauty and inspiration in his surroundings

Aki’s unique lifestyle provides inspiration to others in following their passion Walking through the parks and forests of Victoria can feel akin to being in a real-life postcard. One Beacon…

“We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of this crisis”: Moms Stop the Harm holds rally for drug decriminalization

At the rally, representatives from MSTH emphasized the need for an evidence-based health care approach to B.C.'s overdose crisis — rather than criminalizing drug-users.

Everything you need to know about voting in B.C.’s upcoming election

Do you know how to register? Does mail-in voting confuse you? Are you wondering how the pandemic will affect voting? Not to fear, the Martlet is here to answer all…

The UVSS, the BOG, and the Senate: UVic governance explained

Have you ever wondered who decides tuition? Or what the UVSS actually does? Whether you are new to UVic or are a returning student, it is important to know how…

UVSS Campus Kick-Off provides a mixture of online and in-person entertainment

Favourites Bands on the Roof and Movie Night joined by new Instagram challenges and e-sports tournament Under normal circumstances, the first few days of school would see the student union…

Fairy Creek blockade still going strong in efforts to protect old-growth forest

Province has agreed to protect over 350 000 acres of old-growth forest but protesters want to see moratorium on logging of B.C.’s ancient trees About 30 minutes northeast of Port…

Vancouver Island Crisis Society launches suicide bereavement programs island-wide

As part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, the Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) is expanding their Suicide Bereavement Support program island-wide via Zoom.

UVic faculty participate in Scholar Strike Canada, call on university to do more against racism

You wouldn’t know this by looking at the UVic website — but over 40 professors, lecturers, and administrative staff from at least eight different departments at the university participated in…