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What are students actually wearing this finals season?

Instead of struggling to adapt online inspiration to fit real life outfit needs, why not take inspiration from tried-and-true students’ outfits?

Pardon our progress

Behold — a maze of orange pylons, excavators, and “Detour” signs. You might be wondering: “how does anyone get to the beach in this mess?” As it turns out, UVic…

Letter from the outgoing Editor

My first time in the Martlet’s office was to attend a volunteer information session five years ago. I didn’t say a word during the session, left immediately after it ended,…

We need to be more chalant

Being chalant — caring earnestly and wholeheartedly — is terrifying. We risk disappointment, rejection and heartbreak. But it also opens the door to what makes life worth living.

Five activities to commemorate your time at UVic and avoid graduation doom

Below is a list of activities I have compiled that I think everyone should do at least once before graduation, in the hope that my fellow sentimental graduates will have…

UVic student helping to build Haida Gwaii renewable energy plan

Returning to Haida Gwaii each summer, McEvoy told the Martlet that the roots of the trauma and harm in the community become more apparent — yet recent steps towards reconciliation…

UVic says no to faculty layoffs 

Eder stressed that UVic will “continue to prioritize student recruitment and success, [as well as] activities related to expanding [its] program offerings to reach new learners and markets.” In the…

How to vote in the federal election as a student

The upcoming federal election has been called for April 28. Not to worry! The Martlet is here with a step-by-step guide on what to do to get ready.

Six UVic students and their JCURA-winning research

Successful recipients of JCURA receive a $1 500 award and the chance to present their research at an annual fair.