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Transphobic graffiti found in Student Union Building

Lindsey Andrew, director of events at the UVSS, said the board will be exploring the possibility of a committee dedicated to responding to transphobia on campus. 

Recent conflict between India and Pakistan causing ‘stress and uncertainty’ for international students

“It’s hard to talk to your parents or loved ones who are telling you they have to evacuate and move, and can see things in the sky that aren’t stars…

UVic professor is Victoria’s next MP

“I wanted to give voters in Victoria an opportunity to cast a ballot for a progressive MP who also could be a part of a progressive government in Ottawa," said…

Students, faculty call for changes to academic accommodation systems

The letter says that “the undersigned are disappointed at the University Administration’s continued push to treat accessibility as a one-size-fits-all task.” 

UVic student helping to build Haida Gwaii renewable energy plan

Returning to Haida Gwaii each summer, McEvoy told the Martlet that the roots of the trauma and harm in the community become more apparent — yet recent steps towards reconciliation…

UVic says no to faculty layoffs 

Eder stressed that UVic will “continue to prioritize student recruitment and success, [as well as] activities related to expanding [its] program offerings to reach new learners and markets.” In the…

How to vote in the federal election as a student

The upcoming federal election has been called for April 28. Not to worry! The Martlet is here with a step-by-step guide on what to do to get ready.

American cuts to science spur uncertainty in UVic climate researchers

Dr. Gerald Singh, an assistant professor in the School of Environmental Studies at UVic, is involved in an international project that receives funding from the U.S. government to study how…

UVSS elections maintain high turnout for the second consecutive year

A recent upward trend in UVSS voter turnout is striking compared to voter turnout between 2020 and 2023, which fluctuated between 4 to 14.8 per cent.

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