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ORCASat: How UVic students took an idea from campus to space

At 3 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2022 Levente Buzás counted down the seconds until ORCASat would be released into space.

UVic students are dumpster diving to save money and reduce food waste

Rising food costs and environmental concerns are leading some students to dig deep into dumpsters, creating a community of urban scavengers trying to reduce Victoria’s food waste and their own…

UVic’s Cuban Salsa Club a popular spot for dance and community

Perhaps, on Wednesday nights you’ve seen the UVic Cuban Salsa Club dancing in front of the Student Union Building. Perhaps you’ve glanced at their table at Clubs and Course Union…

How students are building community at UVic during a pandemic

What’s happening to all the clubs and course unions this year? The Martlet takes a look at what’s changed and what has stayed the same for student campus life this…

Over $2 500 in parts stolen from the UVic Formula Motorsport workshop

Crucial equipment was discovered missing from the UVic Formula Motorsport club's workshop yesterday, threatening their participation in an international competition this May. The parts are suspected to be stolen, and…

Perfect practice makes perfect

The refined art of Shorin-ji Ryu Karate I find that the best way to describe Karate is to compare it to yoga — just with more punches and kicks. Both require a…