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UVic to offer new Media Studies BA this fall
The first media studies cohort was in September 2023, originally offered as a certificate made up of 10.5 units. The certificate is still available, but the department will simultaneously offer…
Despite efforts to improve accommodation services and accessibility, implementation still a concern for some students
Student senator Evan Maher said he was prompted to push for improvements to CAL after hearing from students that UET wasn’t meeting their needs.
Graduate Students’ Society referendum result upheld by Electoral Officer following complaint
Dr. Marlea Clarke, a faculty advisor to the WUSC UVic chapter, told the Martlet she felt that the GSS used its' power to unfairly campaign. However, she said WUSC UVic…Opinions
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I’ve also witnessed reflections in Indigenous and non-Indigenous spaces on where our goals for the future come from. As students, a good chunk of us aspire to acquire a job…
Does a thirteen-year-old really need an AI chatbot account in school?
Copilot 13+ includes safeguards that protect student data, filter out harmful content, and it does not use the chats to train AI models. The VSB said that families with concerns…
Generative AI needs to be regulated, like now
When ChatGPT was rolled out, Canada had no laws in place to govern the development of gen AI. Today, we still have no meaningful legal or policy framework to address…Culture
Victoria’s first mobile bookstore enters its second season this summer
Meant Well Books is a community-oriented business. “For me, a big goal with the book truck is to create opportunities for people to connect through stories,” Brouwer said. “I think…
Farheen Haq’s free art exhibit, ‘آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water’ invites witnesses to reflect and feel
Filled with digital art, textiles, poetry, and even an immersive “Royal Red Tent” room that seems miles outside the gallery, the exhibit transports viewers away from the bustle of downtown…
UVic alum injects new energy into Canada’s orchestral scene
“Nothing to me feels as amazing as working really hard with a group of really talented musicians,” Loe said. “There’s a lot of tough situations that you are forced to…Sports | Lifestyle
Vikes rugby stars unite on the national team with U SPORTS rivals to capture bronze
On June 7, 2026, Canada’s national team captured the bronze medal at the HSBC SVNS World Championships in Bordeaux, France. After a devastating 19–17 loss against New Zealand in the…
New UVic study reveals the extent of lost kelp forests in the Northern Salish Sea
New research from the University of Victoria reports that vast kelp forests around the North Salish Sea vanished decades earlier than previously understood, largely due to warming ocean temperatures.
Your guide to celebrating Pride in Victoria
If you don’t want Pride to end, here are some great events to keep celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Victoria with all summer long.Features
Writing Department unveils new writers-in-residence program
“It occurred to me that it would be great if more writing students had dedicated writing spaces on campus and a way to connect with students and faculty studying in…
Misogyny and gender bias in engineering remains a problem on campus and beyond, students say
“To look around the room and see just men and a few women is so isolating,” one student said. “I think that it’s an environment that’s really hostile to someone…
Amid venue closures across the city, local artists, studios, and performers push back with creative and accessible alternatives
“I was really upset when the VEC closed ... and it was like, ‘what is the common denominator to prevent it from happening again?’”Humour
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…
How to spend all two days of the fall reading break
If you have the Euro-summer travel bug that seems to have bitten every twenty-something, this reading break could be your chance! Go abroad and enjoy all of the wonders that…
The only guide you need to Halloween costumes
The scariest thing at UVic isn’t a costume, it’s realizing you picked the wrong major three years ago.Meetings
UVSS hears presentation on UET, discusses Pride crosswalk at June 8 meeting
The presentation and crosswalk discussion condition took up most of the meeting, which also saw committees filled and clubs ratified.UVSS Board of Directors, May 25
The majority of this board meeting was dedicated to filling the seats of several committees, as there was not enough time last meeting to conduct them.UVSS Board of Directors, May 11
The new board kicked off the term with a long, slow meeting filled with electing members to committees and club/course union ratification.Our Digital Print Issue
