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UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing as the new school year starts
Dr. Ryan Herriot told the Martlet he understands progress takes time, but he believes UVic should've been able to offer on-campus drug testing by now.
New club and course unions software causing frustration among club executives
User interface issues, concerns over data security, and feelings of inadequate support are among the issues reported by CCU execs amid the transition.
A student’s guide to this year’s municipal elections
On Oct. 17, every municipality in B.C. will be voting in new municipal representatives, including mayors, councillors, school board trustees, and more.Opinions
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.
NEWS UNSETTLED | The Canadian ‘tax-dollar thieves’
So, next time someone insinuates that hard-working Canadians give handouts to Indigenous people and you happen to be present, I hope you remember this column. Don’t be shy to correct…
Let’s be more sustainable this fall
The point is, we should all be more aware, and ask ourselves questions before falling into the trap of overconsumption this season.Culture
‘The Women of the Fur Trade’ is a hilarious, unmissable production
The Women of the Fur Trade is an anarchic and hilarious exploration of Canadian history, and the unresolved threads of the Red River Rebellion that continue to affect our world…
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is a chaotic exploration of sex and violence in horror
The film, which has scenes filmed at UVic’s CARSA, is both a playful evocation of and meta-commentary on the horror/slasher genres.
WARA-WARA exhibition opens at the UVic Legacy Art Gallery Downtown
The gallery is hosting WARA-WARA, an exhibition of street art and graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from Sept. 16. to Dec. 5.Campus
What would you ask a mayoral candidate?
Ahead of the October 17 municipal elections, the Martlet decided to ask UVic students what they'd ask of the many candidates running for mayor.
2026-2027 UVSS board of directors releases strategic plan
Four of the six directors with portfolio declined, or did not respond, to requests to be interviewed about their goals for the term.
Communicating with classmates as an autistic student doesn’t have to be so difficult
“I think through being ourselves, and just openly communicating with other students is really important. Oftentimes, this can mean sharing your diagnosis with others.… I found when I'm open about…Science & Research
UVic researchers peer into the solar system’s ancient past
New observations from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes are challenging ideas about how planets form.
New saltwater display tank in Petch showcases marine life at UVic
“There are not many universities around the world where you have access to the ocean,” Marx said in an interview with the Martlet. “And I thought, ‘we have to display…
Study estimates up to 1 342 birds die on campus between September and February
“To me, it's kind of incredible that we have a system where we essentially build death traps for these wild animals that are around us all the time," said Dr.…Sports
UVic to host national men’s rugby championship in November 2027
“It's the only opportunity in the year where all the top universities from across the country get a chance to measure up against each other,” said Head Coach Scott Manning.
Hosting after heartbreak
It’s been 15 years since the UVic last hosted the Championship games in 2011, and it’s been 15 years since the Vikes have won.
Vikes women play second soccer match of the night at ThunderFest for the first time
Neither team netted a goal, leaving both the Vikes and the WolfPack women's teams with clean sheets after this season opener.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 Board appoints interim SSD representative, approves bylaw change for AGM agenda at Sept. 14 meeting
Management reported breaking records at this year's Movie on the Quad, and some vacant spots on committees were filled.UVSS board approves budget for AGM, accepts SSD representative’s resignation at Aug. 24 meeting
The board also voted to accept the 2026–2027 directors' strategic plan and filled some committee vacancies, though others remain.UVSS elects new Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council representative and reinstates dormant committee in August 10 meeting
The student society also approved a Special Projects Grant for the UVIC Fashion Society.Our Digital Print Issue
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