UVSS struggles to reach a consensus on their values ahead of Annual General Meeting October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Kate Korte At the University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) annual general meeting (AGM) on Oct. 29, UVic students will be able to offer their input on the UVSS’s values and, if
University Centre renamed Jamie Cassels Centre, as Cassels retires from UVic October 20, 2020November 9, 2020 Kate Korte 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 October 8, 2020October 23, 2020 Alec Lazenby Aki’s unique lifestyle provides inspiration to others in following their passion Photo by Alec Lazenby. Walking through the parks and forests of Victoria can feel akin to being in a real-life postcard....
“We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of this crisis”: Moms Stop the Harm holds rally for drug decriminalization October 7, 2020October 20, 2020 Kiley Verbowski 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 September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Alec Lazenby 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 September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby 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 September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby Favourites Bands on the Roof and Movie Night joined by new Instagram challenges and e-sports tournament Director of Outreach Sarina de Havelyn tabling at Campus Kick-Off. Photo provided. Under normal circumstances, the...
Fairy Creek blockade still going strong in efforts to protect old-growth forest September 24, 2020October 8, 2020 Boston Laferté and Alec Lazenby 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 Photo provided. About 30 minutes northeast of Port...
Vancouver Island Crisis Society launches suicide bereavement programs island-wide September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby 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 September 23, 2020October 8, 2020 Michael John Lo 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...
