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Do you have a way with words? Submit your fiction Do you have a way with words? Submit your fiction or creative nonfiction story to the Martlet's summer writing contest! ▶️ Link in bio for more info on how to enter.
The tent camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue we The tent camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue were dismantled between May 20 and 24, in an effort by the B.C. government and the City of Victoria to reduce the spread of COVID-19. . Despite these intentions, encampment residents have voiced complaints about the process. Although they were promised housing, many residents are still without homes and without the community and services, they had in the camps. Residents also report that their tents and belongings have been destroyed or disposed of by the demolition company contracted by BC Housing to take apart the camps. . Photos from Beacon Hill Park and Pandora, by Michael John Lo. Shea Smith and his dog Tony are featured in Beacon Hill Park. . Full article at the link in our bio.
The Martlet is looking for BIPOC writers, photogra The Martlet is looking for BIPOC writers, photographers, editors, and graphics volunteers. Get in touch with us if you're interested!
Our June issue memorializes the names of Black, In Our June issue memorializes the names of Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour that have been killed by police in Canada. For more on why we did this and what steps we are taking to be anti-racist, see the Letter from the Editor — linked in our bio. Photo by @joshkozelj27, cover by @takodee
UVic students led a massive 9 000-person Peace Ral UVic students led a massive 9 000-person Peace Rally for Black Lives at Centennial Square. Organizers Vanessa Simon, Pamphinette Buisa, and Asiyah Robinson felt the need to stand up and make Black Voices heard. "We are not going to allow ourselves to be diminished any longer," Robinson said. . "We're coming together, we want you to walk with us — but if you're not there, we're moving anyways." . Photos by @carissa.massullo and @michaeljohnlo
@joshkozelj27 is covering the Black Lives Matter p @joshkozelj27 is covering the Black Lives Matter protest in Victoria. ~400 people are there, and a vigil is expected to start in about a half an hour. . "We're tired of being a hashtag," Vanessa, one of the organizers, said at the legislature. “We aren’t anti-white, anti-asian, or anti-brown, we’re just trying to say Black Lives Matter." Full story will follow. Take a look at Josh's Twitter for live updates.
Our new issue is out! The cover story is a feature Our new issue is out! The cover story is a feature about students in healthcare roles amid COVID-19. Give it a read on our website, linked in our bio. Cover Graphic by Darian Lee @takodee , Story by Dorothy Poon @voyageusedutemps 😊
Goodbye for now 👋 the last issue for Volume 72 Goodbye for now 👋 the last issue for Volume 72 of the Martlet is out today! Thank you for your attention, interest and engagement along the way, we look forward to keeping you informed in our next volume :-) ✨ 🌞 link in bio #Volume72
In the midst of a crisis, sometimes having a good In the midst of a crisis, sometimes having a good laugh — or at least a smirk while you’re scrolling — can help to ease your mind. So while you’re at home safely in isolation, as we all should be, take a look at our new spoof issue released today! Link in bio 📰 🦠 Illustration by Darian Lee, Design Director

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