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Local backyard fruit harvest initiative returns after near-closure

The Fruit Tree Project ensures that fruit that would otherwise go to waste is distributed to those in the community who need it.

Unhoused folks in Victoria faced severe consequences in extreme July heat

“Those who are house insecure or those who are homeless are going to be much more directly exposed to the heat and weather in ways that are going to have…

The Martlet is hiring!

We are hiring Senior Staff Writers and a Senior Staff Editor for the academic year!

“Who is actually safe here?”

On Friday, July 5, hateful posters were found placed on the doors of UVic’s Multifaith Centre, sparking questions from UVic’s community about the safety of campus. 

The closure of McKinnon Pool has a ripple effect on the Victoria community

On July 2, UVic announced that it will close the McKinnon Pool by September 15 at the latest.

Pro-Palestine blockade disrupts Victoria’s 30th annual pride parade

This year, Victoria’s annual pride parade was disrupted when pro-Palestinian protestors took to the streets. The protestors demanded that the event’s host organization, the Victoria Pride Society (VPS), respond to…

UVic professor wins international prize for groundbreaking geological research

In June, UVic professor Dr. Paul Hoffman was awarded the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences for proving the snowball Earth hypothesis.

The truth behind course evaluation surveys at Canadian universities

Course Evaluation Surveys, across the board, open the door to biases, cyberbullying, and systemic discrimination.

UVic Faculty of Humanities launches new school, amalgamating four existing departments

Four existing departments will be amalgamated; students are frustrated by lack of consultation throughout development process.