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Victoria Anarchist Bookfair turned 20 this year

The twentieth anniversary highlighted the fair’s enduring role in Victoria’s cultural and political landscape. Rather than hinging on a single event or keynote, its significance lies in the sustained engagement…

Renovations to UVSS Food Bank improves access, discontinues free store

Priyanka Lopez, a masters student at UVic in the Department of Social Work, is a new user of the Food Bank. “I feel like it’s super essential,” said Lopez. “I…

How to make new friends on campus 

One of the best ways you could make friends on campus is by dropping by the campus pub, Felicita's. This pub is not only a great place to meet people,…

Students are rebuilding on-campus community with new clubs

Thanks to the efforts of some ambitious students, UVic’s on-campus community is being revitalized through student clubs.

Local initiative seeks to map 1 000 rain gardens on southern Vancouver Island

While mapping rain gardens is the current project, Daniel told the Martlet that RUSH plans to map more kinds of green infrastructure and community supports — including canopy coverage, food…

UVic’s first-ever ‘Global Village’ will bring students and cultures together

“If you’re from Switzerland and you have something you want to share … we want to experience that. If you are from Kazakhstan and have something from your culture you…

Popular STEM peer mentorship program accepting applications

UVic’s Women in Science (WIS) peer mentorship program is accepting applications for its fifth year of operation.

Local backyard fruit harvest initiative returns after near-closure

The Fruit Tree Project ensures that fruit that would otherwise go to waste is distributed to those in the community who need it.

UVic students are exploring polyamorous relationships — and their communication skills and sense of belonging are benefiting

Despite pushback and misconceptions, one student has found a ‘big, fun group of poly friends’ This cuffing season — when people tend to seek out companionship — more young people…