by Martlet Staff | Jun 10, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
Earlier in the night, police liaisons negotiated with supporters to provide food and water to demonstrators inside. Photo by Josh Ngenda. Among chants of “Black Lives Matter,” another related call is gaining traction: “defund the police.” ...
by Martlet Staff | Apr 15, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions, Uncategorized
If you’re able to stay home and stay safe at home, you’re one of the lucky ones Photo by Joshua Ngenda Right now, physical distancing is our main line of defense against spreading COVID-19. Our “firewall,” according to the Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry....
by Martlet Staff | Apr 1, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
Headlines of increasing case counts are reminders that this is our reality, and it’s time to adjust accordingly Stock photo via Pixabay If looking back on “normal life” feels surreal, you’re not alone. The social and economic impacts of the past three weeks have...
by Martlet Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
COVID-19 has demonstrated our ability to react decisively to a threat — climate change deserves the same response Photo by Mike Graeme COVID-19 is indisputably a global crisis that demands an immediate, effective, and informed response. It deserves the effort, money,...
by Martlet Staff | Mar 4, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions
The high-risk results of pandemic panic photo by Beth May As human beings, it’s in our nature to be afraid of the unknown. Not having a sense of control or grip on a situation that affects millions of individuals across the world, like in the cause of the recent...