Summer

Soak up the culture: The Martlet’s essential guide to end of summer events

As classes begin and September promises a flurry of new assignments, you can still soak up the last of the summer with vibrant cultural programming across the city of Victoria.

Is UVic even open?

Stepping onto campus during the summer term can be a stark contrast from the chaos of September to April. But students aren’t the only ones leaving for the summer, as…

The most anticipated movies of the summer

From Barbie to Oppenheimer, this summer’s movie roster is sure to have something for everyone The sun’s out, it’s warm, and you can finally step outside without an umbrella. So…

Seven books you can still read before the end of summer

Summer may be almost over, but there’s still time to pick up a great book before the back-to-school grind starts again. Whether you’re looking for something light to pack in…

Five UVic electives you can take this summer

Taking summer courses can be a great way to get an elective out of the way and lighten your course load for the upcoming school year. With a variety of…

U-Pass offered to students, BC Transit to resume fare collection June 1

In light of BC Transit’s decision to resume charging fares on June 1, the University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) announced that students will be able to purchase a U-Pass…

The four biggest news stories you might have missed this summer

Although many students were away from campus this summer — visiting home, on co-op, or traveling to exotic places — that didn’t keep UVic and Victoria from announcing several major…

Three ways to spend your summer in Victoria

Summer is definitely the best season in Victoria, if only because it rains slightly less than usual. Many UVic students will be heading home while school is not in session,…

In pursuit of an endless summer

A beautiful photo essay that meditates on the spirit of summer.