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UVSS candidates should focus their promises on achievable, and badly needed, ways of supporting students

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
Martlet Staff
From petting zoos to two-ply paper, we've seen enough empty promises A typical wall in the David Turpin Building during the 2020 UVSS election. Photo by Astra Lund-Phillips. We are about to...

Three referenda in upcoming UVSS fall electoral event, but no in-person campaigning

October 30, 2020November 5, 2020
Kate Korte and Boston Laferté
Voting in the fall electoral event will take place online from Nov. 4-6. Campaigning will be entirely online, due to COVID-19. In order for the referendums to pass, they must

LETTER | The UVSS: Run by (some) students, for (some) students

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020
Letters
"The UVSS claims to be an inclusive organization and has made it known in numerous instances that it values inclusivity and diversity. However, as seen from the meeting on April

April 6 UVSS Board Meeting Recap

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020
Josh Kozelj
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the UVSS Board of Directors met for nearly three hours through the online video conference app Zoom — and discussed events from the 2020 UVSS election,

UVSS ELECTIONS | New UVSS Board elected, all referendums fail to meet quorum

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020
Emily Fagan
The results are in! For the first time in over four years, the incoming UVSS Board of Directors will be made up of a mix of independent candidates and candidates

UVSS ELECTIONS | Lead Director candidates face off on campaign promises at debate

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020
Natasha Simpson
Candidates responded to prepared questions and the queries of an inquisitive audience on divestment, mental health initiatives, and combating international student tuition hikes in a three-hour forum.

UVSS ELECTIONS | Everything you need to know before hitting the polls

March 4, 2020March 18, 2020
Emily Fagan
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, voting has officially begun for the 2020 University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) elections. Not sure what or who you’re voting on? We’ve got

LETTERS | Re: “Concerns that candidate Justin Lo not the representative international students deserve”

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020
Letters
"I was disappointed to see a letter in this publication attacking his character. Not his platform, not his policies, but his character. While I understand that student elections are often

UVSS elections are dramatic and nepotistic, and cooperatives won’t change that

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020
Kate Korte
Rather than having slates, which loosely resemble political parties, or having everyone run as independent candidates, the UVSS created their own new confusing hybrid model in an effort to reduce

UVSS ELECTIONS | All Candidates Forum sees Directors-at-Large discuss plans for mental health, divestment initiatives

March 4, 2020March 5, 2020
Josh Kozelj
UVSS election week kicked off with an All Candidates Forum Monday afternoon in the SUB, with referendum proponents and candidates running for Director-at-Large positions sharing the stage in a two-hour
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In our latest issue, Senior Staff Writer Chris Dri In our latest issue, Senior Staff Writer Chris Driscoll admits that he wishes he would've written more for the Martlet during his degree. Chris says that anyone can write for the Martlet and encourages other students to do so. 

"By pushing outside my comfort zone in the world of journalism, I found myself engaging with communities outside the world of the arts that shared very similar bonds and passions to those I’d found in my culture work. I got the opportunity to help amplify individuals’ voices and play a role, even if minor, in bringing attention to the incredible communities we have here in Victoria.

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President Kevin Hall is looking to get student's i President Kevin Hall is looking to get student's input through two town halls and a Reddit AMA. For the full story and details on how to register, head to the link in our bio. #uvic #victoriabc! Correction:March 11 is for undergrads, the dates were accidentally swapped in the creation of this post and we regret the error
Fashion is a massive industry — it employs one i Fashion is a massive industry — it employs one in six people worldwide. But according to Fashion Checker, 93 per cent of brands don't pay their workers a living wage. 

Through thrifting, some UVic students are learning to appreciate the treasure hunt that comes with combing through rows of second-hand clothes. 

For our feature this issue, we spoke to UVic students about why they love thrifting and why they've decided to kick fast fashion to the curb. 

For the full article, head to the link in our bio.
Senior Staff Writer Alexandra Mehl wrote an explai Senior Staff Writer Alexandra Mehl wrote an explainer article about contraception options for the sex and gender issue. 

When it comes to contraception, educating yourself about your options and advocating for your health care is key. In the article (link in bio), we offer more information, quotes from health care practitioners, and links to more resources. 

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Here's a little teaser of our sex and gender issue Here's a little teaser of our sex and gender issue...swipe to flip through! Free copies are available throughout campus or at one of our boxes downtown. 💟 PS cover by @siemingly, photo by @julianasech_

!1. Q+A with poet @jaye_simpson by @christopherdriscoll 
2. fine arts students say their art, which involves nudity, is being removed by instagram by @michaeljohnlo 
+ a powerful reflection on drag by Annie Konstantinova 
3. Our feature! By @christopherdriscoll and @kileyverb.docx - looks at gender identity and expression in the context of COVID-19 
4. An article on the asexuality spectrum by Jodie Brady-Quinton and one on the types of birth control by Ally Mehl
5. Last but certainly not least, @christopherdriscoll discusses the importance of queer venues 

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Issue 11 of Vol. 73 of the Martlet is coming out t Issue 11 of Vol. 73 of the Martlet is coming out tomorrow. We've got stories on queer pubs, birth control, Victoria Film Fest, and profiles on community organizations and individuals like jaye simpson.

Read it all on martlet.ca

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Some excerpts from an op-ed in our latest Indigeno Some excerpts from an op-ed in our latest Indigenous issue with @uvicnsu — the full article is live on our website. All photos and words by Amy Nichols.
BREAKING - UVic has moved $80M from the working ca BREAKING - UVic has moved $80M from the working capital fund to a short-term bond. This means that the $225M working capital fund is now free of any fossil fuel investments.

For more on UVic's investment, check out our last explainer post. A full article about the announcement will be posted soon.
In collaboration with @uvicnsu, we've created the In collaboration with @uvicnsu, we've created the Indigenous-focussed issue — a collection of eight articles authored by Indigenous writers and edited by @bostonlaferte. The cover art was also done by an Indigenous artist. Thank you to everyone that poured their time, work, and words into this project. 

If you'd like to pick up a copy, they're available for free at: 
-campus news boxes in the SUB, Clearihue, etc. 
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