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Students, faculty call for changes to academic accommodation systems

The letter says that “the undersigned are disappointed at the University Administration’s continued push to treat accessibility as a one-size-fits-all task.” 

UVic student helping to build Haida Gwaii renewable energy plan

Returning to Haida Gwaii each summer, McEvoy told the Martlet that the roots of the trauma and harm in the community become more apparent — yet recent steps towards reconciliation…

UVic says no to faculty layoffs 

Eder stressed that UVic will “continue to prioritize student recruitment and success, [as well as] activities related to expanding [its] program offerings to reach new learners and markets.” In the…

Opinions

Pardon our progress

Behold — a maze of orange pylons, excavators, and “Detour” signs. You might be wondering: “how does anyone get to the beach in this mess?” As it turns out, UVic…

Is BC’s ban on US alcohol a sign to drink less?

Alcohol is difficult to avoid in B.C. The province’s very identity is often tied to its production of beer, wine, and cider, and it is by virtue simply of being…

Letter from the outgoing Editor

My first time in the Martlet’s office was to attend a volunteer information session five years ago. I didn’t say a word during the session, left immediately after it ended,…

Culture

BFA Class of 2025 makes its mark

As with all things fleeting, If Traces Remain invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and reflect. “I think it is our strongest catalogue," said Walde.

Local teen author Olivia Hahn releases debut single

With her drive and openness to growth, Olivia Hahn is one to watch. “I want to put everything into it. This is what I really want to do … if…

Kindness on campus

Then when she got off the bus, she turned around and dropped this piece of paper. I went to pick it up, thinking maybe she didn't mean to drop it.…

Sports | Lifestyle

Vikes golfer named Male Rookie Athlete of the year

When COVID-19 hit, golf became Owen Croft's new obsession. A year and a half later, he placed second at Canada’s most prestigious junior golf event. 

New book chapter highlights Indigenous women in sport

She feels that this type of sporting league offers an important opportunity for Indigenous athletes. “So often, we’re forced into mainstream sport, and that does come with a lot of racism."

Six books to add to your summer reading list

If you’re searching for a cozy fantasy to read this summer, The Honey Witch is the perfect mix of queer romance, historical fiction, and magical realism. No man can fall…

Features

Finding the ‘clown state’

Despite its silly nature, clowning is a high-stakes art. Upon entering the clown world, everything becomes a matter of life, death, and laughter, Almeida Siqueira says.

A season of champions

“Watching UVic when I was younger, they're not that good. Then I get here, and we start playing well and the goal is the national championship."

Teachers and administrators are struggling to keep up with AI as it infiltrates K-12 schools 

Rossetti says that allowing students access to AI while preserving their education is “a dance that [he’s] still figuring out.” 

Humour

Five activities to commemorate your time at UVic and avoid graduation doom

Below is a list of activities I have compiled that I think everyone should do at least once before graduation, in the hope that my fellow sentimental graduates will have…

Thinking of applying to UVic? Here’s a brutally honest guide to your future

Whether you are studying Philosophy (hello unemployment), History (congrats on not having a panic attack this week), or English (might be good to practice your burger-flipping skills), you get to…

Five things to do while waiting for grad school admissions

Have your friends started getting their offers, while your inbox is still looking empty and a little sad? Here are five ways to pass the time while you wait. 

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