The University of Victoria's independent newspaper

  • News
  • Opinions
  • Features
  • Culture
  • Sports | Lifestyle
  • Humour
  • Subscribe

Category: Sports | Lifestyle

Sports | Lifestyle Business Finance Lifestyle Sports

UVic esports to introduce a paid ‘battle pass’ in January

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021
Michael John Lo
There is currently no finalized price point, but the paid premium battle pass allows participating students to unlock prizes, such as a $500 tuition credit. UVic administration says that a

UVic PhD candidate studying humpback whale feeding behaviour

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
Emma Bishop
The other is a trio of humpback whales breathing together at the surface, one has the suction cup tag on its back.

Christmas Cookie Recipe: Better than Store-Bought Oreos

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020
Ashlee Levy
Whether you’re sharing with your household, leaving them on a friend’s doorstep, or eating them all yourself, these homemade Oreo cookies are sure to be a hit this holiday season.

DIY Gift Guide: eight holiday gift ideas you can make at home

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020
Kate Korte
This year, holiday cheer might seem hard to come by. Even if you don’t have the funds to buy gifts, you can easily make these ones at home. Most of

Holiday gift guide: Eight local businesses in Victoria to support this year

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020
Kate Korte
With our UVic community in mind, the Martlet has highlighted some local businesses in Victoria that have affordable gifts and sustainable practices.

Five at-home holiday date ideas

December 2, 2020December 29, 2020
Christopher Driscoll
Though it may not be as romantic to kiss under mistletoe through a N95 mask, who says that romance has to die over the holidays? You can still get cozy

Bridging divides and building forward: 2020 Victoria Forum asks the big questions

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020
Helen Gemmrich
Leaders in business, politics, Indigenous knowledge and academia gather to discuss global challenges Photo via Victoria Forum website. Global issues require global solutions – and the participants of the 2020 Victoria Forum...

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
Page 1 of 6012345...102030...»Last »

Subscribe to the Martlet

THE MARTLET ON INSTAGRAM

The UVic foundation invests in Disney, Nike, and L The UVic foundation invests in Disney, Nike, and L'Oreal ..... and also Teck, Imperial Oil, and Husky 💰💰💰💰 #uvic #victoriabc #divestuvic
Bernie's mittens > all other news today creds to Bernie's mittens > all other news today 

creds to Martlet design director @siemingly
Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth graffiti artist P Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth graffiti artist PNDN has been bringing Indigenous art to the streets of Victoria since 2017. In response to what he sees a a critical lack of Indigenous public art, this is PNDN's attempt to "decolonize the streets." 

Full story at the link in our bio.
We are looking to expand our nest! Please share th We are looking to expand our nest! Please share this with people you think might be interested. #victoriabc
UVic released the results from their survey. Head UVic released the results from their survey. Head to the link in our bio for the full article, and keep following the Martlet to be in the know about all things UVic. #victoriabc #uvic
go get that 💵 (if you qualify) You guys have go get that 💵 (if you qualify) 

You guys have been loving these explainer posts so our editor, @kate.korte, put this one together. 😊 
Want more of the latest news + helpful tips for UVic students? Give us a follow and subscribe to our newsletter at martlet.ca/subscribe
🗞️ The Martlet's Top Photos of 2020 🗞️ F 🗞️ The Martlet's Top Photos of 2020 🗞️ Find more photos + links to the articles that accompanied them on our website. 

1. Former UVic President Jamie Cassels leads the Board of Governors through a crowd of Divest protestors in January, at the meeting where they passed the responsible investment policy. Photo by Josh Ngenda. 

2. On March 5, five Indigenous Youth for Wet'suwet'en were arrested at the legislature. In this photo, some of the Indigenous Youth and their supporters are surrounding a police car. Photo by Mike Graeme.

3. A playground in summer 2020. Photo by Josh Ngenda. 

4. 9 000 people gathered in Centennial Square for a Black Lives Matter Peace Rally. Photo by Michael John Lo. 

5. Saanich Police shut down a gathering on campus during the first week of classes. Photo by Michael John Lo. 

6. A protestor at a Moms Stop the Harm rally in October calls for more government action as overdose deaths spiked. Photo by Kiley Verbowski.
🗞️ full story at the link in our bio 🗞️# 🗞️ full story at the link in our bio 🗞️#uvic #victoriabc According to UVic, "the health authority has reached out to us about the availability of freezers to be moved to an off-campus location and we’re working with Island Health on this request."
Here's a sample from EP 4 - Laura sits down to tal Here's a sample from EP 4 - Laura sits down to talk with Mary, who recently collaborated with Alec on an article about how UVic students and proffesors have handled the online semester. 

🎙️ listen to the latest episode of the Martlet Pod available wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️ 

As always, thanks to @cfuv for making this project possible.

@TheMartlet

Tweets by TheMartlet
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Features
  • Culture
  • Sports | Lifestyle
  • Humour
  • Subscribe

Courier

The Martlet
Student Union Building
Room B011
University of Victoria
3700 Finnerty Road
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 5C2
 

Staff Contacts

Editor-in-Chief
Kate Korte
edit@martlet.ca

Business Manager
Draven Clemah
business@martlet.ca

Mailing

The Martlet
PO BOX 3035
University of Victoria
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 3P3

Phone

Newsroom
1.250.721.8361

Ads | Business 
1.250.721.8359
ads@martlet.ca

Our paper is written and published on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen peoples, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose relationships with this land continue to this day. The Martlet Publishing Society is an incorporated B.C. Society and operates based on our Statement of Principles. We strive to act as an agent of constructive social change and will not publish racist, sexist, homophobic or otherwise oppressive copy.
© Copyright Martlet Publishing Society
  • About
  • The Martlet’s Pitching Guide
  • Community Support Map
  • Advertising
  • Get Involved
  • Jobs
  • Contact
  • PDF Edition
  • Subscribe
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Culture
  • Features
  • SPORTS & LIFESTYLE
  • Humour