The danger of misinformation in the era of social media news March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Martlet Staff When social media first spread its wings, there was a feeling of optimism that the people had finally found their voice. Now, with the war in Ukraine, we are seeing
FOI bill creates barriers for student journalists December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Martlet Staff Government accountability, freedom to information, and freedom of the press are just some of the hallmarks of a healthy and functional democracy. B.C.’s now-passed Bill 22 hampers these freedoms and
Introducing our climate issue: why we’re committed to good climate coverage November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Martlet Staff To act as an agent of constructive social change. That is one of the commitments in our mission statement that the Martlet has made to the university and local communities
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is just a start; true reconciliation must follow October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Martlet Staff Earlier this year, the federal government declared September 30th the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday, as a response to the 80th Call to Action in
Introducing us: UVic’s independent source for news September 16, 2021December 2, 2021 Martlet Staff Welcome back to campus! Thanks for picking up a copy of the paper or, if you’re reading this online, browsing our site. I’m sure it's been a busy time for
Partying post-pandemic? Don’t drink and drive August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Martlet Staff Victoria police ran out of tow-trucks at a check stop Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Over the August long weekend, the VicPD says they stopped 24 suspected impaired drivers at roadblocks....
One day of support is not enough July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Boston Laferté Settlers and Indigenous people need to keep working together beyond cancelling Canada Day once Graphic provided by the Native Students Union. On July 1, 2021, there were several events in Victoria to...
We needed climate action yesterday July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Martlet Staff Heat wave emphasizes the crisis in “climate crisis” Photo by Mike Graeme, climate strike 2019. We sound like a broken record. Students, scientists, and concerned members of the community have been calling...
Our home on stolen land June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Martlet Staff Indigenous peoples have watched white colonial settlers celebrating over 150 Canada Days — celebrating a day when four provinces joined together and proclaimed land that was not theirs to be
UVic’s fall plans neglect the concerns of students May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Martlet Staff UVic always says that students’ health and safety is their number one priority, but this plan does not align with that claim. If this is UVic’s way of prioritizing health
