coronavirus
“We are in freeze mode”: A closer look inside Italy under quarantine
Since the fight against COVID-19 has now become an international race against time, countries like Canada are observing Italy — the nation that first surpassed China in total deaths —…
EDITORIAL | COVID-19 is no longer news, it’s the new normal
If looking back on “normal life” feels surreal, you’re not alone. The social and economic impacts of the past three weeks have been tremendous. Life has ground to a halt…
Life after corona: A journey through the wilds of UVic
The quad is an overgrown mess of grass, with the occasional forgotten Blundstone and slackline still dotting the landscape. The nostalgia-inducing smell of freshly burnt coffee, which surprisingly could still…
Students of residence tire of UVic’s COVID-19 policies, take over University Centre in protest
In a stunning turn of events, UVic students have (once again) occupied the University Centre in a protest — and this time, it’s in protest of UVic’s mercurial response to…
BREAKING: The bunnies strike back
Following numerous reports of bunnies returning to campus, the Martlet is re-opening our “Bunny Bureau” and hiring rabbit reporters to correspondent positions to investigate the return of the bunnies.
The vaccine for COVID-19? Staying home
While cases in Canada rise at a rate similar to the early days in Italy, people ignore the advice of our Provincial Health Officer, Bonnie Henry. The concept of social…
UVic students living in residence may now be refunded hundreds of dollars more for moving out early
“We’ve crunched the hypothetical numbers for you: if you’re a single-room dorm occupant moving out on the default day (March 27), you’re eligible for a refund for 28 days of…
Pandemic best practices: How to avoid unhelpful language and behavior around COVID-19
In the wake of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, cases of xenophobic behavior, racist language, and hate filled actions have skyrocketed. In light of this fact, here are some different ways…Our Digital Print Issue
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