Series

‘We’re on fire. And people catch fire from your fire’

My first experience of the degradation of man towards nature was as a tree planter back circa 1980 to 85. At times, it would feel like I was being sucked…

‘Nature is powerful and it doesn’t care if there’s a town there’

This was 2021, the year after COVID. Things were starting to open up again and I planned a trip with my friend Amelia from high school to stay at her…

‘It was like walking into a sauna’

It's an old building with really, really old windows, and they don't close properly. So in the winter, there's a draft. In the summer, there's hot air coming in through…

The Artlet: A showcase of student art and poetry

The Martlet is revisiting a section from our paper in the 80’s that showcased student art and writing with the hopes of inspiring students to explore their creative sides. This…

What not to do in your first year

Unfortunate true stories that should inspire UVic’s fresh faces to not do the same Always be prepared, especially when writing exams. I was writing a midterm for a math course in my…

A critical look at Canada 150: Qwul’sih’yah’maht (Robina Thomas)

We asked community leaders and educators about Canada’s sesquicentennial anniversary, to reflect on this country’s present, past, and future. Qwul’sih’yah’maht (Robina Thomas) | Director of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement…

A critical look at Canada 150: Annalee Lepp

We asked community leaders and educators about Canada’s sesquicentennial anniversary, to reflect on this country’s present, past, and future. Annalee Lepp | Chair of the Gender Studies Department The Martlet:…

The Ripple Effect

The story of J-32 the killer whale

Taking Small Steps: the ups and downs of bipolar disorder

I always joke to myself that I don’t go to the gym because dealing with a brain that is constantly producing different emotions is enough exercise already.