A Canadian province is undermining education

A Canadian province is undermining education

by | Jul 10, 2014 | Op-eds, Opinions

This article was originally published by the Gateway of the University of Alberta. Teachers in Ontario pledged $1.5 million last month to shore up the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (B.C.T.F.) in its ongoing strike. The teachers are on strike after the B.C. government has...
Dear readers,

Dear readers,

by | Apr 3, 2014 | Editorials, Opinions

Couples are cuddling in the quad, cynical cyclists are plotting to run them over, and the Martlet crew has just prepared our last print issue of the volume. Even with the cloying stench of tree blossoms and new beginnings on our clothing, it can be hard to let go of...
UVSS revisits controversial pamphlet issue

UVSS revisits controversial pamphlet issue

by | Mar 30, 2014 | Campus, News

The UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) is holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Cinecenta on April 3 regarding a UVSS Board of Directors motion that affects the Catholic Students’ Association (CSA). Chairperson Kelsey Mech wrote in an email, “We are providing an...
YPY holds speak-out event

YPY holds speak-out event

by | Mar 21, 2014 | Campus, News

*Updated “Women Do Regret Abortion,” read signage at a speaking and outreach event held outside the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) Student Union Building (SUB) on March 21. Hosted by student group Youth Protecting Youth (YPY), about 10 people handed out leaflets to...
New UVSS board elected—voter turnout down

New UVSS board elected—voter turnout down

by | Mar 6, 2014 | Elections

Kayleigh Erickson has been elected as the 2014-15 chairperson of the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS). Erickson, a current 2013-14 director-at-large, ran on the Vision UVic slate with Kaylee Szakacs, who was elected as executive director of student affairs; Anas...