UVic Life

UVic students breathe new life into retired climbing rope with their business

“It’s been really rewarding making gear for people out of their old rope that has memory and sentimental value to them,” Gyr told the Martlet. “Someone reached out because her…

Outgoing campaigns director reflects on his experiences on the board

“Integrity is upholding honesty when no one is looking, when you are alone, when co-workers aren't there to look after you, because continuous improvement is expected of us. No one…

Springtime is awesome, nasal congestion is not 

If your symptoms are particularly bad, you might want to consider seeking out an allergy specialist. You can ask a physician or nurse practitioner to refer you to a clinic…

Give your thumb a rest and check out these alternatives to endless doomscrolling

If your thumb has been doing more miles than you have lately, you’re not alone. Scrolling has become the default way for many of us to fill every spare second…

Gender Empowerment Centre to host second annual FEM-EXPO from March 9–13 

“The existence of GEM is to be a strong, intersectional feminist voice on campus … our four core values are intersectional feminism, bodily autonomy, sex positivity, and collective liberation. And…

Seven classes with no prerequisites you can register for this spring

Gender Studies 214 immerses students in the work of women, queer, non-binary, and trans people of colour, with a focus on speculative fiction by African and Asian North American authors.…

Surfrider UVic petitions to make on-campus reusables the default

According to data from the 2022 campus waste audit, 4 000 cups were discarded daily on campus. “In theory, [single-use cups] are recyclable. However, you have a mixture of materials…

Who is the UVic Lolly Trolly?

Despite loving his sugary side gig, balancing his busy lifestyle has been a challenge this semester, as Stauffer also works as a restaurant server while attending classes. “You have to…

Inside the global reach of the Victoria Hand Project

The Victoria Hand Project has been working in Ukraine since June 2023, and their partners have fitted more than 150 people with prosthetic arms. “It’s quite a big number, you…