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Local initiative seeks to map 1 000 rain gardens on southern Vancouver Island
While mapping rain gardens is the current project, Daniel told the Martlet that RUSH plans to map more kinds of green infrastructure and community supports — including canopy coverage, food…
New campus security uniforms leave UVic students guessing: Is it CSEC or police?
“There’s not a distinction between the two, and that’s a little bit suspicious,” said UVic student Jo. “I’m of a privileged demographic where I don’t really have issues with the…
The SSD is bringing back its popular cooking classes
Donaldson told the Martlet that the suspension, enacted ahead of SSD’s 2024–2025 budget, was in response to a pivot in financial planning due to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.Opinions
Cyclist-pedestrian shared spaces are an accident waiting to happen
I know the spokes of change turn slowly, especially at a university navigating a limited budget. But when it comes to the safety of students simply trying to get to…
Trudeau’s resignation spells trouble for students
In addition to university budgets, academic freedoms on campus could also suffer under a Poilievre government. The Conservative leader has threatened, both on Twitter/X and in an interview with The…
Exams are over, but the wait for marks persists
Is there anything more frustrating than spending countless hours scrambling to finish a final, only to still be refreshing UVic’s grading portal awaiting your results in January?Culture
Do you know the impact of your alcohol habits?
Apart from a beverage container’s alcohol content, no other warning label or nutrition table is required. Sure, consumers generally know that alcohol is harmful, but the risk assessment often stops…
Victoria arts sector speaks out about proposed budget cuts
Dell may have said it best: “If a local government is not supportive of the arts, you are not going to have a strong arts community.”
Take a sneak peek at the lineup for February’s Victoria Film Festival
The Festival also has options for cheap tickets. They offer student rush tickets, which are six dollars for ages 19 – 30 with student ID. They can only be purchased…Sports | Lifestyle
How to lock in and win this year — according to 2025 astrology
To get the most out of these tough transits, embrace Jupiter’s expansive energy, and continue to clear out the old and welcome the new.
Flying under the radar
Cheer is, surprisingly, one of the more dangerous contact sports when it comes to serious injuries. The combined skills and trust required to execute stunts leave little room for error.…Features
Flying under the radar
Cheer is, surprisingly, one of the more dangerous contact sports when it comes to serious injuries. The combined skills and trust required to execute stunts leave little room for error.…
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…Humour
How to lock in and win this year — according to 2025 astrology
To get the most out of these tough transits, embrace Jupiter’s expansive energy, and continue to clear out the old and welcome the new.
What’s in and what’s out this New Year?
Turkey is fine twice a year and at no other time. I can’t express how out turkey will be in 2025. As we move farther away from the blatant food-replacement…
Victoria’s 2025 proposed budget is more invested in policing the unhoused population than helping them
With the housing crisis continuing to demonstrate no end in sight, the City of Victoria needs to make serious changes to their investments.Our Digital Print Issue
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