Opinions
Artificial intelligence: A crutch or catalyst in the renaissance of creativity?
Most fields of study in AI research focus on improving user experience from the backend, supporting online advertising and cyber security, among other things. However, a few research labs have…
Let us not direct our anger towards survivors after papal visit
On July 24, Pope Francis finally arrived in Canada to issue an official apology to Indigenous people. Even before he came, the visit has been rife with controversy and full…
Students a major part of UVic’s impact on the local economy, but who supports students?
On June 20, a report was released detailing the economic impact of the University of Victoria on the provincial and local economies. The independent report by Emsi Burning Glass (now…
RateMyProf can’t always be trusted
As popular courses are usually offered at different times by different professors, it becomes more complicated to try and figure out what course and professor would be the best fit…
New gun control bill in Canada is not perfect but a step in the right direction
The top priority for every national or federal government should be to ensure the safety of its citizens. However, gun violence in communities and neighborhoods, especially in the United States,…
The Pope’s trip to Canada wrongly leaves out Kamloops
In late March, for the first time ever, Indigenous delegates went to Rome to share the stories of residential school survivours. After days of songs and stories, Pope Francis sat…
Canadians long overdue for a policy protecting abortion
Earlier this month, a leaked draft opinion letter from the United States Supreme Court declared their intention to overrule Roe v. Wade — the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that…
Letter from the Editor: Here’s to 75 years of publishing
The MartIet office holds many secrets. I knew this coming into the position of Editor-in-Chief. The eclectic decor, worn and dirty couches, shelves of bound archives, and general disarray hinted…Our Digital Print Issue
