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UVic researchers are leaders in Indigenous climate action
Indigenous-led climate action is crucial in moving toward a more sustainable future, and programs and research at UVic are dedicated to finding climate solutions grounded in Indigenous worldviews.
Sea cucumber crime and illegal fishing impacts global ecosystems
OceansAsia, a volunteer-run marine conservation organization, has undertaken a variety of marine research initiatives, including investigations into the shark fin industry and wildlife crime routes in the shipping industry.
UVic is still making ad hoc decisions about extreme winter weather
In January 2024, a student was struck by a car on Ring Road during a snowstorm, and rushed to the hospital. Following the incident, UVic faced harsh criticism for choosing…Opinions
Can BC Ferries promise 22 extra sailings for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour?
Fans like me, who won the “Great TicketMaster War” and got tickets to this concert are threading friendship bracelets by the minute, tweaking details on elaborate costumes, researching merch booth…
We need electoral reform to fight climate change
The recent provincial election in B.C. returned a historic result: despite more than 200 000 British Columbians voting for progressive candidates over Conservatives, we now have an almost evenly split…
‘Juggling pain, spoons, and guilt’
There is a severe lack of disabled representation in conversations about how fast fashion, driving, and single-use plastic affect the environment. When able-bodied individuals complain about single use items, the…Culture
The Phoenix Theatre’s latest spectacle musical is lighthearted fun — but that’s it
The Phoenix Theatre’s most recent production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is exactly what it says on the tin. Following a lively ensemble cast of seven quirky…
UVic researchers lead in solutions-based climate work
UVic’s commitment to climate action and research spans 30 years. This year, UVic has been ranked second in Canada for supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 which is…
UVic’s thriving marine biology program has room to grow
According to Dr. Ben Neal, a biology professor at UVic, the university’s undergraduate marine biology program could expand to include more locally applied marine conservation aspects.Sports | Lifestyle
Fake grass, real problems
When it comes to facilities, the world of professional sports has had to walk a fine line — satisfying the needs of their athletes, the demands of the public, and…
Playing against the clock
The sports industry and climate change are inextricably linked. One estimate reports that the 600-billion-dollar global sports industry is responsible for a total of 350 million tons of CO2e (carbon…
UVic students speak out
Climate doom is the idea that our current rising climate is beyond repair; an intense sense of hopelessness for the future. The Martlet asked UVic students: What do you do…Features
‘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…
‘Nature is powerful and it doesn’t care if there’s a town there’
This was 2021, the year after COVID. Things were starting to open up again and I planned a trip with my friend Amelia from high school to stay at her…Humour
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…
How to survive Thanksgiving with your politically incorrect relatives
Well, it’s that time of year again. The time of year where you take a break from all of the due-tomorrow homework assignments from your professors and sit down with…Our Digital Print Issue
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