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Fair wages for the frontlines
We need to have a conversation about fair minimum wages and inclusive social security programs, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m sure we all remember that pivotal…
Letter from the Editor: Black lives, and Black stories, matter
How we are building a newsroom against racism I’m not going to waste a second of your time with a series of platitudes about how the Martlet is against racism.…
Leipsic comments prove hockey culture is still a work in progress
NHLer’s misogynistic comments show hockey, and sports culture, needs to change Unless you’re a diehard hockey fan, you probably had never heard of Brendan Leipsic until last month. He was…
Editorial | “Defund the police” is a call worth echoing
Among chants of “Black Lives Matter,” another related call is gaining traction: “defund the police.” Behind these calls is a key message — if we defund the police, we have…
Looking back on this year’s activism: What’s next?
Judging by the enthusiastic and liberal participation of rallies, protests, and direct action that has happened on campus and in the city this year, UVic students have certainly been stickin’…
Is blind marking the best way to mark?
Anonymous marking systems could prove beneficial for UVic Often when coming back from a study abroad semester, students come home with stories of international adventures, nights out, and friends made.…
The myth of inclusive online learning
Students with learning disabilities face steep challenges with very little support With elementary to post-secondary school classes being moved online, students with learning disabilities are finding themselves stuck at home…
How COVID-19 has emboldened colonial governments
COVID-19 has greatly impacted the entire world in almost every aspect of society. If one is not deemed an essential worker, risking their life every day in the face of…Our Digital Print Issue
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