Opinions

Letter from the outgoing Editor

My first time in the Martlet’s office was to attend a volunteer information session five years ago. I didn’t say a word during the session, left immediately after it ended,…

We need to be more chalant

Being chalant — caring earnestly and wholeheartedly — is terrifying. We risk disappointment, rejection and heartbreak. But it also opens the door to what makes life worth living.

Five activities to commemorate your time at UVic and avoid graduation doom

Below is a list of activities I have compiled that I think everyone should do at least once before graduation, in the hope that my fellow sentimental graduates will have…

Love isn’t blind, but that’s why we keep watching

By omitting people of diverse weights, people with visible disabilities, and anyone who falls short of North American beauty standards, it feels to me that the creators of Love is…

Thinking of applying to UVic? Here’s a brutally honest guide to your future

Whether you are studying Philosophy (hello unemployment), History (congrats on not having a panic attack this week), or English (might be good to practice your burger-flipping skills), you get to…

Canadian identity is at risk, and only you can save it

The next time you are looking for entertainment or cultural enrichment, consider choosing local products and companies first. The survival of Canadian identity and culture depends on it.

Patriotism in Canada meant one thing following the Freedom Convoy — not anymore

“It is crucial as we … resist … to always be mindful of exactly what it is we’re defending, exactly what it is we’re standing for, and what is the…

Five things to do while waiting for grad school admissions

Have your friends started getting their offers, while your inbox is still looking empty and a little sad? Here are five ways to pass the time while you wait. 

Elon Musk’s ‘unelected shadow government’ is a genuine threat to Canada

Going after Musk’s citizenship is a symbolic move, but will have little impact on Musk’s momentum. Worse, this punishment will not prevent him from interfering in our future elections.