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Who is Kevin Hall?

UVic President Kevin Hall wrapped up his welcome speech and turned from the podium to exit the auditorium. 

“That’s what keeps us in academia, being around for the students who are going to be the future leaders of generations to come”

Halfway into his five-year term, Hall agreed to sit down with the Martlet to chat about his role at UVic, student perspectives, and himself.

Into the archives: A guide to UVic’s treasure trove

Down in the basement of McPherson Library, past the stairs and protected by the quiet floor, just might be UVic’s best kept (not so secret) secret, the University of Victoria’s…

National assessment deems Victoria at-risk for flooding; how prepared is UVic?

In light of the high flooding risk, UVic has plans in place to make sure that the campus is ready to take on whatever disaster may hit.

Bird squabble 

I had the honour of spotting George in the quad and asking him a few questions before he began shrieking and flew away.  

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…

Event review: Unpacking Peterson

The event took place in response to Jordan Peterson’s live event “Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life Tour” which was being held simultaneously at the Save on Foods Memorial…

What happens when your co-op goes on strike?

In late April when the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) went on strike, many services offered by the federal government grinded to a halt until the strike ended 12…

Letters: UVic housing is in its flop era

While trying to take the UVic housing survey, I was kicked out on question three for being a “homeowner.” Instead of moving on to the next question, I was informed…