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PHOTO ESSAY | Struggle for Indigenous sovereignty sparks direct action
The last two weeks have seen an outpouring of direct action demonstrations across the country against the B.C. provincial and Canadian federal governments in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en people and…
Victoria’s accessible housing is not accessible
"Despite their assertion that Victoria is facing an accessible housing crisis, the city’s housing plan will not be accessible for citizens in the most immediate need."
“I didn’t stand a chance”: International students face discrimination in tight Victoria housing market
With a vacancy rate of 1.2 per cent and 78 per cent of UVic students living off campus, finding a place to live as a student in Victoria can be…
Saanich housing bylaw still a concern, nearly one year after promises to re-evaluate
The University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) is planning to move forward on a motion drafted last year, and work with the District of Saanich to address a divisive housing…
Zap Copy gets a mural facelift
If you walk into Zap Copy today, you’ll see hand-painted bio-scenery splashed across a wall in the student-run print shop. The newest art mural at UVic, by Kay Gallivan, is…
Eat, drink, and be merry: The Martlet’s favourite holiday recipes
As the holidays approach, the Martlet decided to share some of our holiday baking (and sipping) traditions in the hope that they’ll inspire you to try them out or find…
EDITORIAL | Our wishlist for the next UVic President
Even though we weren't asked to, the Martlet wrote an open letter to the search committee for the next UVic President. Here's our wishlist for who that person should be.
A progress report for the 2019 UVSS Board of Directors
We’re nearly halfway through the semester — nights are growing darker, reading break is a distant memory, and finals are too close for comfort. This, of course, means only one…Our Digital Print Issue
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