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‘Being amongst humans; that’s the best part of storytelling’

The Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) will be back for its ninth year in late October. Authors from all around Canada are set to speak and partake in events at…

Meet highly recruited cross country runner Ian McAllister

McAllister is the reigning two-time Ontario High School Cross Country Champion — only the twelfth runner since 1957 to win the senior men’s event back-to-back, at what’s widely considered one…

Intermedia art installation explores feelings of climate grief

Harton’s installation, 'solastalgia [soon to be what once was],' explores themes of nostalgia and grief in relation to oceanic ecosystems.

Popular STEM peer mentorship program accepting applications

UVic’s Women in Science (WIS) peer mentorship program is accepting applications for its fifth year of operation.

Class participation confessional

For some, class participation is no big deal. For others like me, it's a nightmare. It’s not like we can outright refuse… Can we? 

Six electives with no prerequisites you can register for this fall

From Japanese animation to yoga, UVic has a barrier-free class for you  Whether you’re looking for a last-minute class for the fall or you just need one more elective to…

Eight things to do between classes this fall semester

Whether you’re entering your first year of university or you’re a campus veteran, no one is immune to the question: what do I do between classes? Follow the Martlet's guide next…

“Who is actually safe here?”

On Friday, July 5, hateful posters were found placed on the doors of UVic’s Multifaith Centre, sparking questions from UVic’s community about the safety of campus. 

The closure of McKinnon Pool has a ripple effect on the Victoria community

On July 2, UVic announced that it will close the McKinnon Pool by September 15 at the latest.