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Decarbonizing UVic’s energy plant is a critical but costly step towards a greener campus
UVic has set out to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 per cent below their 2010 baseline by 2030, and reach net zero by 2040. In 2023, UVic’s carbon emissions…
Chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has passed away
The TRC was a national inquiry in which commissioners heard the stories and experiences of residential school survivors — one of the commissioners being Murray Sinclair.Opinions
Don’t call me ‘Amazonian’
Maybe I’ve already heard that I’m tall twice that day, and your comment is my last straw. After all, extraordinarily tall women are interesting to people, but we’re not the…
North America’s fragile economic alliance is a threat to the future
“We complement each other, and we negotiate as equals,” said Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum during one of her daily morning briefings, called “mañaneras.” “There’s no subordination here,” she said.
Are we witnessing the death of U Sports hockey?
The NCAA made a landmark decision — a massive rule change that has already sent shockwaves through the Canadian junior hockey landscape, and may spell the end of U Sports…Culture
The Victoria Event Center will become ENCORE BY PAPARAZZI in 2025
The Victoria Event Centre (VEC), a space previously dedicated to bolstering emerging new artists and good music, will be converted into ENCORE BY PAPARAZZI in 2025.
The UVic logo: how it’s going, and where it started
UVic unveiled a new logo collection, or “mark,” last month, signifying the start of a new design era for the university. We decided to dig deeper into the history of…
Six holiday-themed activities in Victoria this December
Looking to get creative or make a homemade gift for the holidays? 4Cats has a variety of holiday-themed clay workshops available throughout December. They offer instructor-led and self-guided workshops, making…Sports | Lifestyle
Decarbonizing UVic’s energy plant is a critical but costly step towards a greener campus
UVic has set out to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 per cent below their 2010 baseline by 2030, and reach net zero by 2040. In 2023, UVic’s carbon emissions…
Vikes rower wins 2024 Rowing BC Athlete of the Year
“I honestly didn’t know that was coming,” said the Vikes co-captain, and mechanical engineering student. “It gave me a chance to think about the year [because] things go by really…Features
Vikes women’s field hockey stars rise to national dominance
In 2003, current head coach Krista Thompson, who was the program’s assistant coach at the time, started the Rising Stars program, which allowed the Vikes to offer scholarships to future…
‘It was no longer something on the horizon that was coming to get us. It was in our live reality. That almost made me feel validated in some sick way’
I worked at a concession stand at the beach in a little hut. I think there was just one big fan in the whole little hut for us to be…
‘We’re on fire. And people catch fire from your fire’
My first experience of the degradation of man towards nature was as a tree planter back circa 1980 to 85. At times, it would feel like I was being sucked…Humour
Two presents not to give your relatives this Christmas
One of the principal reasons I hate spending Christmas with my relatives is the innumerable remarks about my non-existent alcoholism. Every Christmas morning I have a screwdriver with my breakfast…
Halloween costumes inspired by your astrological sign
Are you feeling indecisive about your Halloween costume? Maybe Mercury is in retrograde. Let the stars inspire your outfit instead with the Martlet’s astrological costume guide.
How to tell someone’s relationship status based on what they wear this Halloween
It can be stressful to find a costume that checks all the boxes: attractive, funny, spooky, unique –– the list goes on. We’ve compiled a list of relationship statuses with…Our Digital Print Issue
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