UVic soccer teams rally behind former men’s captain November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Alec Lazenby Mackenzie Rigg, former captain of the UVic men’s soccer team, had his education plans sidelined when he was diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain tumour. To support Rigg, his
Students use Discord to stay connected during the pandemic November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Liam Razzell The pandemic has completely altered the traditional university experience, and UVic students are now turning to Discord to stay connected. The Martlet spoke to two students, Bryce Edwards and Sue
Four important ways individuals can take action for our planet November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Alice Eckert While corporations are a major cause of the climate crisis, individual citizens are not helpless. There are a range of ways people can change their actions or join the collective
U Sports and Canada West announce further cancellations November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Alec Lazenby On Oct. 15, U Sports announced they would be cancelling all nine of their winter national championships. The sports affected include hockey, swimming, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and track and field.
Investigating the behavioural psychology behind COVID-19 guidelines October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Helen Gemmrich What motivates people to follow public health guidelines? Will mask-wearing and physical distancing ever feel normal? The Martlet talks to two experts about the science behind our reactions to the
Three U.S. students speak about election and pandemic fears October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 William Eltherington While the political division and uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. might feel far away for many Canadians, these crises have real consequences for international students in Canada.
Ecological Restoration Club begins five-year plan to revitalize campus meadow October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Michael John Lo Participation in the Ecological Restoration Club is at an all-time high with online school. Their first event of the year— restoration work on the campus Garry oak meadow — is
How students are building community at UVic during a pandemic October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Dorothy Poon and Michael John Lo What’s happening to all the clubs and course unions this year? The Martlet takes a look at what’s changed and what has stayed the same for student campus life this
4 pandemic study tips for UVic students October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Boston Laferte How to manage school while stuck at home Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish. This year, most UVic students will be attending their classes from home. This new reality has made it hard...
HarbourCats announce new Golden Tide baseball team for UVic students October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Kate Korte A new initiative by the Victoria HarbourCats will give UVic students the opportunity to play ball, and hopefully hit a few home runs. The new team, the Golden Tide, was
