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UVic looking to develop properties on the edges of campus

Oak Bay also has a housing target of 664 housing units by 2028, as set by the Province. Murdoch said in his statement that “the project has not been sufficiently…

A student’s guide to earthquake preparedness

For easy access to resources, students can download the UVic Safety App, which includes information on emergency procedures, websites, and helpful phone numbers to call in case of an emergency.

Looking for resources to build a sustainable future? Check out the UVSP’s lending library

Both the lending library and the free store can be found at the UVSP office, which is in room B020 of the basement of the Student Union Building (SUB).

Wondering who’s behind the chair sculptures?

“[We] would like to be clear that we’re not trying to cause any damage or harm. If it becomes a problem and people are upset with it, we’ll stop, or…

‘Performative’ contests gain traction on campus

What was initially a social media trend has been translated into in-person contests across university campuses.

AVP Men’s Circle aims to combat sexualized violence on campus

Participating in opportunities like AVP’s men’s circle is just one step students can take to make campus a safer space for everyone. By immersing oneself in these resources, you are…

Undergraduate psychedelic research shows promise for brain damage treatment

“I think that is why [psychedelic compounds] do seem to be beneficial across many psychiatric illnesses. On top of that, you have the psychological effect of these compounds — people…

Five things I wish I knew in first year 

Maybe I’m just a little over-anxious, but the idea of accidentally ending up in the wrong class terrified me so much that the day before classes started, I went around…

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…