covid-19

COVID-19 forcing in-class instruction to a halt left us all without closure

The last few weeks have taught me more about grief and anxiety than any class could Until a few weeks ago, no one could have anticipated that we would have…

UVic refusing to refund annual parking passes, offering credit for CARSA memberships

With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting normal life across the globe, the University of Victoria is receiving criticism from students for not refunding the 12-month annual parking pass after classes for…

Could this ultimately be good for us?

"As a great paper salesman once said, “We need a new plague.” Now that we have one, let’s take the opportunity to think about what positive change our species can…

Recipes to get you through the pandemic

It’s not easy these days to pop down to the market just because your cookbook has called for an oddly specific ingredient. A few Martleteers have some flexible recipes to…

What to do if you’ve lost your job due to COVID-19

Recent estimates predict that three million Canadians could lose their jobs in the coming weeks. Thankfully, there are supports available to those who have lost their job due to COVID-19.

In the kingdom of the coronavirus, the social outcast is king

I have observed a number of persons beginning to catalogue their riveting new lives across social media, and in these, one cannot help but observe a trend of gradually-evolving but…

Tough decisions for international students during COVID-19

Facing an ever-growing list of flight cancellations and border closures, international students studying at the University of Victoria face difficult choices amidst the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic. Do…

Award-winning Whistle Buoy Brewing Company founded on sustainability and local connections

Since entering the Victoria craft beer scene in June 2019, Whistle Buoy Brewing Company has supported sustainable practices and local sourcing and has already won a BC Beer Award. During…

Maintaining good mental health in a pandemic

Things, to say the very least, are stressful at the moment. However, we’ve compiled some tips to help you maintain good mental health during the pandemic.