Opinions

You should care about local politics

Local politics should matter to you because you matter to local politics — even if you’re ineligible to vote. 

NEWS UNSETTLED | The Canadian ‘tax-dollar thieves’

So, next time someone insinuates that hard-working Canadians give handouts to Indigenous people and you happen to be present, I hope you remember this column. Don’t be shy to correct…

Let’s be more sustainable this fall 

The point is, we should all be more aware, and ask ourselves questions before falling into the trap of overconsumption this season.

Communicating with classmates as an autistic student doesn’t have to be so difficult

“I think through being ourselves, and just openly communicating with other students is really important. Oftentimes, this can mean sharing your diagnosis with others.… I found when I'm open about…

Say what?

If you’ve gone on social media in the past three years — and, let’s face it, you have — you’ve probably been exposed to “Algospeak,” the online code language that…

New year, new Martlet

Thanks to your vote earlier this year, we’ve been able to create so many more paid positions for UVic students to gain valuable experience in journalism.

NEWS UNSETTLED | ‘Beacon Hill Park’ makes me uncomfortable

Placenames and the history of areas are important to know and respect on Indigenous land. You never know what you may pick up without the proper knowledge or respect for…

Alberta continues its far-right slide with new three-in-one IDs

Alberta's new three-in-one IDs add a dangerous citizenship marker, increasing the potential for discrimination in the province.

Substack is a welcome port in the storm of brainrot

With literacy rates declining and attention spans plummeting, Substack is exactly what we need to help ourselves out of this pit.