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Five mysteries haunting UVic’s campus

The Martlet sought to uncover UVic's top five campus mysteries. Some we did... others will have to remain unsolved. 

Recipe: Halloween chocolate shortbread bars

If you’ve got extra mini chocolate bars laying around this week, you’re not alone. Sometimes I find myself buying a box of assorted treats just to realize that this many…

What makes UVic students smell, and what can we do about it?

We’ve noticed a recent uptick in Reddit posts complaining about body odour on campus. We spoke to an exercise scientist to understand what’s really going on. 

Six Halloween events happening around Victoria this October

Looking for some spooky ways to celebrate October — other than a visit to the pumpkin patch? Check out these six Halloween-themed events haunting Victoria this month. 

A guide to beautiful autumnal walks around campus

Before the days of rain and cold settle in, there are plenty of gorgeous fall-scapes to be explored, and many of them are right here on campus. 

Low and no-cost fitness options to stay active all semester

You can still get your fitness fix with this guide to budget-friendly workouts. We’ve gathered some of the city’s best free and cheap fitness resources to release stress and improve…

Touchdown Pacific was more of a fumble than a highlight play

Touchdown Pacific was the first professional football game ever held on Vancouver Island, but Victoria wasn't ready for it.

Six electives with no prerequisites you can register for this fall

From Japanese animation to yoga, UVic has a barrier-free class for you  Whether you’re looking for a last-minute class for the fall or you just need one more elective to…

Eight things to do between classes this fall semester

Whether you’re entering your first year of university or you’re a campus veteran, no one is immune to the question: what do I do between classes? Follow the Martlet's guide next…