Queer

Tattoos are gender affirming care

“It’s definitely an act of resistance. It’s an act of joy and care. It’s not only self-care, but it is communal care to be visible in public,” Salisbury said, adding…

UVic is home to the world’s largest Trans+ archive 

Hidden in the McPherson Library is a treasure trove of queer and Trans+ culture and history. Unknown to many students,  Special Collections is home to the Transgender Archives, the largest…

‘Love Lies Bleeding’: A queer love story with a dark twist 

Sex, drugs, muscles, and murder is what to expect with the new lesbian thriller Love Lies Bleeding. Directed and co-written by Rose Glass and the latest A24 production, this ‘80s…

Five tips for queer-ing your closet

It takes more than “good style” to be clocked as LGBTQ+ in the wild. Here are five ideas to give your outfits some zest.

OUTstages: A queer celebration

2023 marks the ninth year of Victoria’s OUTstages, a theatre festival with a focus on Queer Art by Queer Artists.

There’s no place like home, except Friends of Dorothy

“People say, ‘Do you really need a safe space?’ and my answer is 100%, yes.’ Not because I feel threatened, but because I just want to be comfortable.”

Poet jaye simpson on queering and reclaiming the world of poetry

The Martlet sat down with poet jaye simpson to talk about their newest poetry collection, it was never going to be okay. From growing up in foster care, working as…

Molly Mormon is a drag king

Victoria Drag King Nikolai Hardbasskovitch opens up about self-discovery, gender performance, creating art pre- and post-pandemic, and the unexpected outcomes of artistic identity.

Uncovering the spectrum of asexuality

The Hidden ‘A’ in LGBTQ2SIA+ Although awareness of the LGBTQ2S+ community is common, asexuality is often left undiscussed and those that identify on the asexual spectrum can feel forgotten.  The…