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UVic student petitions Carney government to repeal changes to pesticide act
A fourth year political science student is petitioning the federal government to repeal changes passed earlier this year, allowing the federal cabinet to authorize the use of pesticides deemed unsafe…
Resumption of BC Transit driver overtime ban is affecting students and community members
The Victoria Regional Transit System is currently being affected by an overtime ban which started on Monday, Oct. 5.
Two UVSS directors resign in the same week
Mariah Luzon, the society’s director of finance and operations, resigned on Oct. 9. Her resignation was accepted by the board in a last-minute meeting convened that night.Opinions
EDITORIAL | The Cornell Daily Sun did what their university wouldn’t
As journalists, we must seek to root out rape culture with the same fervor we do corruption, malfeasance, and institutional mismanagement.
Chat, are we cooked?
In the era of artificial intelligence, it more important than ever that we all reflect on our own education — and what we really want out of it Like so…
You should care about local politics
Local politics should matter to you because you matter to local politics — even if you’re ineligible to vote.Culture
How to Manufacture a Legacy: Cameron Winter’s ‘Live at Carnegie Hall’
The album cements Winter as a well oiled cog in the American cultural machine, and potentially the greatest songwriter of the 21st century.
Local bands Thistle and Two Rats Loving sell out Coda for album launch show
Those interested in seeing Thistle perform may have to wait, as the band is taking a step back to work on larger projects and prepare for an upcoming tour.
Kelowna band Freeze the Fall wins the Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year
The three piece band was not expecting to win anything at the awards, however, so they didn’t attend the ceremony.Campus
A look inward at the culture of sexualized violence on UVic’s campus
The Cornell lawsuit has sparked widespread conversations about the culture of sexualized violence on other campuses like ours.
Campus peacock George is missing, but students are working hard to find him
“I heard about George way before I even went to UVic. He’s kind of a living legend, and the fact that he’s such a part of UVic’s culture now, and…
UVic parking meters officially go cashless
“Most of the parking meters on campus were in need of replacement over the next few years,” said Seward in an emailed statement to the Martlet. “Parking Services decided to…Science & Research
How UVic helped shape the Royal BC Museum’s new climate change exhibit
“There’s not a lot of museums that really cover climate change as its own topic … [they don’t] get into the foundations of climate change, what the impacts are, and…
Eight UVic researchers awarded $800 000 in funding for climate-related research
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) has awarded $800 000 to eight UVic research projects.
Local observatory expects to band between 1 200 and 1 400 owls this season
The Rocky Point Bird Observatory is on track for a strong owl banding year, with up to 1 400 Northern Saw-whets expected to be bandedSports
UVic women’s volleyball club makes D1 title, but can’t crack varsity
With the fall semester well underway, the UVic Women’s Volleyball Team are looking forward to facing old rivals in the coming months.
Two UVic students to run 24 hours straight around track for Movember
The duo chose to run the track this year partly for easier logistics, and a greater opportunity for community involvement.
Vikes men open soccer season with thrilling 4-0 win
The game drew in a raucous Thunderfest crowd, filling Centennial Stadium On Sept. 11, this year’s ThunderFest was reconfigured for the first time; the men’s soccer game was first at…Features
AI data centers are coming to Vancouver, but the community is pushing back
Vancouver is pushing back against encroaching data centers, and Torin LaRocque, an eighteen-year-old Vancouverite, is at the heart of it all.
Sock hops, sit-ins, and folk singers: UVic student life in 1967
Although many things have evolved at UVic since 1967, it is clear that one thing remains the same: a strong sense of student culture and community, no matter what circumstances…
VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show
Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.Humour
A boots-on-the-ground checklist for discovering who your (potential) roomie really is
Your very own trusty guide to finding the perfect roommate, or finding out whether the person you split chore responsibilities with is an agent of evil. I trust you know…
How to quit your phone and focus on school
Your very own guide to avoiding your phone this school year. The next time your phone is staring at you while you’re trying to study, you’ll know exactly what to…
Your psych prof isn’t your therapist
Your psychology professor isn’t your therapist. They are not a therapist-adjacent figure. They are not a budget version of a therapist included in your tuition. They are a person whose…Meetings
UVSS approves AGM draft agenda, accepts resignation in Oct. 5 meeting
The UVSS has called a second meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to accept a second board member's resignation.
Senate kicks off the academic year with housekeeping items, largest cohort of first-years in UVic history
In her opening remarks, Acting President and Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Croft said the incoming cohort is 5 255 people, the “largest” in UVic’s history.UVSS board of directors table motion to receive 2025/2026 draft audit at Sept. 21 meeting.
The draft audit is an annual process in which a third party examines UVSS financial records from the previous year.Our Digital Print Issue
