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Streeter: Did you vote in the most recent UVSS election?

Polls closed for the 2023 UVSS election on March 27. The Martlet took to the quad to ask the average UVic student if they voted, and why. 

It’s time to stop fostering ignorance and silencing voices 

Whether it is removing books from libraries or canceling Drag Queen Story Times, censoring certain perspectives, identities, and beliefs creates an ignorant and uneducated society that negatively affects ourselves and…

My pet shouldn’t make it harder to find a place to live

Landlords should place more trust in responsible pet owners, and there should be more communication between possible renters and landlords. Having a pet shouldn’t be an automatic deal breaker.

​Students flock to Instagram to follow the beloved UVic peacock 

A peacock, affectionately nicknamed George, has amassed over 1 000 followers on Instagram and hundreds more admirers during his months of living on the UVic campus, despite concerns about his…

UVic library renovations include increased study space and new service desk

A brand new look is coming to the first floor of the McPherson Library this spring, with benefits such as a new service desk and increased study space for the…

Boujee food: Is $22 avocado toast worth the price?

While that avocado toast is definitely not worth the steep price, healthy ingredients are needed for the upkeep of our bodies both mentally and physically. When the ingredients would cost…

Victoria Pride Parade returns to the city after two years

On June 26, the Victoria Pride Parade wound its way through downtown. Around 140 groups participated in this year’s parade, part of the first in-person Victoria Pride Festival since 2019.…

The B.C. government is wrong to abolish the indoor mask mandate

Masks have been an integral part of our society since the start of the pandemic. However, as of March 11, they are no longer mandatory in indoor public settings. In…

Climate change is going to cost us more

The extreme weather events, will cost taxpayers billions. In addition to Future-Proofing our infrastructure against the effects of Climate Change, which is increasing extreme weather events with new avenues of…