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 4, 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...
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
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...
