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Team mom and superfan Elena Cruz is fuelling basketball championships at UVic

In the 2024–2025 season, the Vikes secured a national U Sports title. The team uplifted their greatest supporter, Elena Cruz, with a personalized championship ring.

EDITORIAL | Why the Martlet is asking for a fee increase

Currently, our fee is among the lowest in the province. The Ubyssey, UBC’s independent student newspaper, collects $8.37 per student each year, while The Peak (SFU) collects $4.90 per full…

Belfry Theatre starts 2026 strong with ‘Maanomaa, My Brother’

Told through flashbacks, the audience sees the actors transform from jaded, hurt adults into excited, carefree children.

How to celebrate Black History Month in Victoria this February

From cemetery tours and museum exhibits to keynote speeches and panel discussions, here are seven events to learn more about Black history this month!

Sumo Tigers may not be ratified, but that won’t stop them from practicing

In Vancouver, Mansfield ran the Sumo Tigers club, which he brought with him to Victoria. Though Mansfield did not know enough students to meet the membership requirements for the UVSS…

UVic estimates 1 200 library volumes damaged by heavy rainfall last month

UVic said that a clogged drain caused water to leak down to the third and second floors, damaging approximately 1 200 print volumes.

B.C. Supreme Court hears challenge to faith-based hospital denying MAID and other essential care

A four-week case began on Jan. 19 in the B.C. Supreme Court, challenging the right of publicly-funded hospitals to practice faith-based care.

Why you should submit to student literary publications

Created by students, campus literary magazines are spaces where creative journeys take shape, voices are amplified, and community is built.

‘Heated Rivalry’ subverts masculinity, and women are loving it

Despite Heated Rivalry being about two gay men, it’s women who have created the most buzz about the show.

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