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LETTER | Re: “Shock and disappointment” towards UVic and Vikes Athletics
First and foremost, the Vikes and the university in no way condone abusive behaviour by coaches.
UVic Women’s Rowing team deletes Instagram comments, shares photos of former rower critical of athletes who spoke out against head coach
Following UVic’s investigation into allegations against coach Barney Williams, members of the Vikes varsity women’s rowing team deleted comments on the team’s Instagram account which criticized the team, and shared…
App helps 400 UVic athletes succeed
With the help of one app, hundreds of UVic athletes train with the same technology that powers baseball all-stars Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman for the MLB’s Houston Astros.
“Plow ahead”: Vikes eager to move forward following Martlet investigation into allegations against head coach Barney Williams
On Oct. 16, the Martlet reported allegations of harassment and abuse of by Barney Williams, Vikes Women’s Rowing Head Coach, who is allegedly under investigation by both UVic and Rowing…
The return of the sports stats page to the Martlet
Following a sports team costs a lot of money, work, and heartbreak. But the reward, for how short it lasts, is so sweet, and it’s why I’m excited to see…
Here’s what you need to know about Vikes Varsity sports this fall
Despite the size of our athletic department — unlike many other universities across the country, UVic is home to just eight varsity sports — Vikes athletes, coaches, and alumni have…
“You are not alone”: A UVic athlete’s journey with mental health in wake of a sexual assault
A UVic Athlete, Paige Thomson, was sexually assaulted at Sticky Wicket in August 2017. Since then, she has displayed resilience and bravery despite mental health challenges. By sharing her story,…
Vikes field hockey star makes international debut
Anna Mollenhauer, a second-year women’s field hockey defender, had an exceptional season with the Vikes and simultaneously launched her career with the Canadian senior national team. She claimed the Canada…Our Digital Print Issue
