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Renovations to UVSS Food Bank improves access, discontinues free store

Priyanka Lopez, a masters student at UVic in the Department of Social Work, is a new user of the Food Bank. “I feel like it’s super essential,” said Lopez. “I…

Dropping reciprocal tariffs won’t change much for students

“Because the truth is, Canada is the 51st state economically,” Colby said. 

The Martlet’s ultimate guide to fall orientation events

Make the most of your campus experience with this handy guide to September orientation events. School’s almost back, professors are dusting off syllabi, and campus is waking up from those…

Six fitness classes offered at CARSA this fall

Vikes have added a new dance class to their programming this fall — and it’s all about K-Pop! Students will learn a range of choreography styles from old and new-school…

The UVic libraries are not just for books

Workshops offer students hands-on opportunities to “practice creative scholarship,” including 3D printing, laser cutting, and podcasting.

Is Starbucks really a great place to work as a student?

“It’s like any other business, but Starbucks definitely tries to make you join the cult more than others.” said Joe, a former Starbucks barista. 

A guide to great hikes between Victoria and Nanaimo

Picking a favourite hike is, of course, like picking a favourite offspring! After a little hesitation, I would probably select Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew. With its ancient, gnarled cedars…

Shop local at these six markets in and around Victoria

They have a few themed markets in August, including ‘Dog Days of Summer’ with the SPCA and Victoria Cat Rescue on Aug. 6, and a ‘Farm & Flowers’ market with…

Six UVic electives with no prerequisites to register for this fall

English 240 is a variable topics course focusing on a single author, and this fall, it's Taylor Swift. According to the course description, this class “will treat Taylor Swift as…