B.C., UVic release plans for fall semester May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Kate Korte UVic hasn't released specific information about how these recommendations will impact the fall semester on campus, but the primer gives the university community a first look into the fall.
UVic’s year of COVID-19 April 22, 2021April 23, 2021 Kate Korte Photo by Noelle Collins. How the university responded to the pandemic For the majority of the 2020-2021 academic year, the UVic campus was essentially deserted — slackliners were absent from the quad,...
The university shouldn’t pass the costs of the pandemic onto students March 29, 2021April 1, 2021 Martlet Staff (Kevin Hall | photo by UVic) As we approach the time of year when the UVic Board of Governors decides whether or not to raise tuition, we’re asking UVic not to...
Student athletes navigate training, teambuilding, and restrictions throughout the pandemic March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Alexandra Mehl Jaime lee Hellard | Photo supplied Student athletes face the challenges of shifting province-wide restrictions As national competitions and races are cancelled due to the pandemic, many student athletes have had to...
Graduating into a pandemic: Amid a time of helplessness students are also hopeful March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 Alexandra Mehl This past year has shifted the student experience of university Photo by Deb Bertrand. Many of us began our university degrees sitting in a classroom filled with new faces. We scrambled...
What your mask says about you January 14, 2021January 22, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Frankly, it's also illegal not to wear a mask.
When it comes to COVID-19 guidelines, students are rightfully confused January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Martlet Staff For almost two months, B.C. has had tightened restrictions in place to control the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on social gatherings. On Jan. 7, these restrictions were extended
UVic anticipates more in-person classes in summer semesters, adjusts key dates and re-opens general bursary for spring semester January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Here are some updates on what we can expect regarding an eventual return to face-to-face classes, an update on those key dates, and how to apply for financial aid through
Local religious and spiritual groups continue to provide community, companionship, hope December 4, 2020December 8, 2020 Boston Laferté With the holiday season approaching, religious groups are having to navigate worship at a distance. For many people in Victoria, these groups aren't just people to pray or meditate with
Everything you need to know about voting in B.C.’s upcoming election September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Alec Lazenby Do you know how to register? Does mail-in voting confuse you? Are you wondering how the pandemic will affect voting? Not to fear, the Martlet is here to answer all
