by Martlet Staff | Nov 2, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
File photo by Belle White. Though we are not surprised, you aren’t exactly the Indigenous candidate we had in mind for the next president. But we remain hopeful for what you can do in the role. UVic needs a president that welcomes consultation with students,...
by Martlet Staff | Oct 7, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
Instead of having a Monster Mash, put on your Monster Mask Across the city, our trees are beginning to molt into shades of maple and ochre. The days are getting shorter and midterms are looming menacingly around the corner. What all this means is that the second...
by Martlet Staff | Sep 24, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
For new and returning students, avoiding social isolation during the pandemic requires creative solutions Stock photo via Pixabay. For many students, the start of the school year is a welcoming return to the campus community. Bands play on top of the SUB, chaos reigns...
by Martlet Staff | Sep 10, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
File graphic by Klara Woldenga Victoria is facing a homelessness crisis. However, instead of empathy and solutions, the city’s most vulnerable have been levelled with accusations that they are lazy, dangerous drug addicts who can’t find employment and pose a threat to...
by Martlet Staff | Aug 17, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
COVID-19 coverage underscores the necessity of journalism Photo by Kate Korte. Even with all of its unpredictability, 2020 has proved the importance of local news coverage. Local news helps people learn about local issues, and take action if they decide to do so....