by Letters | Feb 24, 2020 | Letters, Opinions
A letter to the editor in the Martlet first published online Feb. 6 about the women’s rowing program contains several inaccuracies and assertions that are important to address. First and foremost, the Vikes and the university in no way condone behaviour by coaches or...
by Letters | Feb 6, 2020 | Letters, Opinions
I read with profound shock and disappointment the articles in the Times Colonist and Martlet featuring UVic female rowers who came forward to complain about the alleged verbal and mental abuse suffered under the current women’s rowing coach at UVic, and...
by Letters | Jan 24, 2020 | Letters, Opinions
In light of recent events, I felt obligated to voice my opinions on Victoria Police Department’s intervention on a peaceful protest in the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources on the night of Jan. 21, 2020. Personally, I am skeptical of protests, and I...
by Letters | Dec 11, 2019 | Letters, Opinions
Campus Security Services takes its responsibility of providing for the public safety and security of campus members very seriously. It is central to their mandate. They also strive to have professional and respectful interactions with their fellow campus members,...
by Letters | Dec 11, 2019 | Letters, Opinions
The university is committed to supporting the fundamental rights of students and university community members to engage in freedom of speech and expression and to engage in protest and demonstration on campus. The university is also committed to ensuring a safe...