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Proposal for accessibility committee meets backlash at senate meeting

At the time of publication, it does not reserve a spot on the committee for an SSD representative. UVSS Director of Campaigns and Community Relations Michael Caryk said the lack…

Potent synthetic opioid nitazene detected in counterfeit pills across Greater Victoria

Health officials warn that these synthetic opioids are up to eight times stronger than fentanyl, and increasingly appearing in counterfeit pills A powerful synthetic opioid called nitazene has begun appearing…

Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of Hearing advocates demand justice over cancelled services

“Having [the CFR] cancelled without explanation is causing a worldwide reaction as B.C. was poised to be the leader [for] having the most comprehensive program for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing…

UVic students, local groups host vigil on campus for Palestinians killed in Gaza

“The bare minimum would be acknowledging the genocide.... I want UVic to live up to some of its stated principles,” a faculty member told the Martlet.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming UVSS AGM

During the meeting, some members of the board had concerns with renaming the positions, citing hierarchical language, concerns over changing the roles of elected representatives mid year, and the immediate…

Agriculture’s ‘The Spiritual Sound’ is a big, cinematic example of how beautiful metal can be

Agriculture’s music suggests even the most grim, aggressive, fantastical sounding genres have room for interpersonal joy. 

Offbeat: CFUV shares top September albums

Ada Lea, Mac DeMarco, Kaytranada, pseudo-antigone, and palace oaks counted among CFUV's top charting artists in September.

Students are finding it increasingly difficult to find jobs

“It makes me feel like I’m not worthy. Like, nobody wants me even with my experience,” says Allenby Peña. 

‘Performative’ contests gain traction on campus

What was initially a social media trend has been translated into in-person contests across university campuses.

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