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UVic extends winter break until Jan. 11
Classes will resume on Jan. 11, instead of Jan. 6. Administration staff and instructors are still expected to return to work o
A guide to the candidates in the Victoria City Council by-election
On Dec. 12, Victoria residents will head to the polls in a city council by-election. To get you prepared to vote, the Martlet delved into each of the candidates’ platform…How to vote in the Victoria by-election
Victoria will have safe ways to vote, mail-in ballot measures due to COVID-19 Nine candidates are hoping to fill the vacant seat on Victoria’s city council. Voters can cast their…
Your guide to B.C.’s new restrictions: Students can still travel home, but no socializing outside of your “core bubble”
For many students the thought of a travel ban is a cause of concern, particularly for those hoping to return home for the holidays. Though B.C.’s newest COVID-19 regulations place…
UVic to consider extending winter break after student petition
Over 1 500 people have signed a petition requesting a longer winter break As exam season approaches, many UVic students feel that they need a longer break over the winter…
“President Hall, Time to Divest” reads temporary mural on campus
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, around a dozen members of Divest UVic assisted artist and alumni Emily Thiessen in painting a 14-foot mural on the ground outside the doors of the…
HUMA 295 is bringing experiential learning to the humanities
The most recent addition to the humanities curriculum, HUMA 295, offers students an opportunity to gain research assistant experience at UVic. The new course focuses on introducing students to the…
UVic’s 5 Days of Action focuses on equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism
From Nov. 16-20, UVic’s 5 Days of Action presented a wide range of insightful workshops and virtual engagement sessions with UVic President Kevin Hall. Each day has an associated theme:…Our Digital Print Issue
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