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
