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Eclectic Affinities: New book breaks down the Ukrainian tug of war

There was a Polish meme making the rounds during the Crimean status referendum in 2014 that captioned a glum-looking politician, proclaiming, “If Russia gets Crimea because of the large Russian…

EDITORIAL: The Martlet stands with Paris

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the recent massacres in Paris, and we offer our most sincere condolences to the friends, families, and loved ones of the victims. But…

Facing climate change demands an interdisciplinary approach

On Dec. 7, our new Prime Minister will be in Paris with a team of Canadian leaders to work out a new international agreement on climate change. Most Canadians want…

An open letter on Bill 41

To Minister Wilkinson, The University of Victoria Students’ Society strongly opposes sections of the proposed amendments to the University Act and the College and Institute Act contained in Bill 41.…

EDITORIAL: The system is broken, and needs to be fixed

In light of recent developments around the Board of Directors and the erroneous approval of $6 000 in academic grants to the Undergraduates of Political Science (UPS), one might be tempted…

Where is the safe space for autistics?

The fatal shooting at a community college in Umpqua, Ore. on Oct. 1 was a tragedy that rocked the United States, and deeply affected everyone who watched it unfold. Once…

Eclectic Affinities: In defence of longer campaigns

A constant point of throat-clearing from pundits and politicians this past election was its sheer length. The tone was mostly negative; the 42nd general election, weighing in at 78 days,…

We gave Steve the heave—so now what?

Oh, Canada. You’ve gone and got yourself a new, better looking boyfriend. Sure, you might make a cute couple when he’s not falling down sets of stairs, but will he…

EDITORIAL: Why is Playboy playing coy?

What do “The 40 Most GQ Approved Grooming Products,” “What to Wear Today,” and “When Should I Drink Protein Shakes?” all have in common? They’re all Facebook posts from men’s…

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