Martlet | The University of Victoria's Independent Newspaper
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The Martlet has been UVic’s source for independent news since 1948. We have a strong audience of approximately 1000 readers per day on our website, and pride ourselves in being the place the UVic community can look to learn more about what’s going on at their university.
Meet highly recruited cross country runner Ian McAllister
WEB18 hours ago · Making an impact right away is exactly what McAllister did in his Vikes debut at the Vancouver Spirit Run on Sept. 22. His time of 26:07 was the fastest of any Vikes runner, placing third of 81 total runners in the men’s XC 8k. McAllister’s lean, 6’3” frame, which looks built specifically for efficient distance running, tells only part ...
UVic students find extraordinary dinosaur fossils
WEB18 hours ago · The discovery, which took place on the Spatsizi Plateau in the Skeena Mountains this past July, was made by a group of six researchers and students. The team found over 90 fossils, whereas in past years they’ve been lucky to find 15, says Dr. Victoria Arbour, lead paleontologist and researcher at the RBCM. She’s excited by the nearly ...
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WEBSep 26, 2024 · UVic to Swartz Bay ferry terminal bus route set to return in 2025. by Ethan Barkley} September 26, 2024. Campus. News. The Victoria Regional Transit Commission has approved a proposal to reinstate Route 76 Swartz Bay/UVic. Route 76 is expected to return in January 2025, so long as sufficient resources are….
What makes UVic students smell, and what can we do about it?
WEB18 hours ago · Apocrine sweat is what we commonly think of when we talk about body odour. This type is found all over the body, and contains fats which bacteria on the surface of our body metabolises, or consumes. The waste product of this metabolism is the odour that we smell, says Smith. “Eccrine sweat glands are the glands we …
B.C.’s Consumer Carbon Tax is a key election issue
WEB18 hours ago · Photo by Richard Anderson via Flickr. B.C.’s consumer carbon tax (CCT) has been front and centre as an election issue over the past month, as B.C. nears a provincial election on Oct. 19. Discussion around the CCT ramped up in September after federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced that …
A guide to beautiful autumnal walks around campus
WEB18 hours ago · Alumni Chip Trail – For when you need a bit of quiet. To get a break from the hustle and bustle of campus, you can take a walk along the infamous Alumni Chip Trail: a 2.9 kilometer loop with both paved and dirt pathways perfect for strolling or jogging. On the trail, you can enjoy a tranquil walk among the trees, step on crunchy fall leaves ...
Phoenix Theatre’s new show explores connection and belonging
WEB18 hours ago · The multidisciplinary showcase im:print 2024 is an anthology of stories with themes of place and displacement, longing and belonging, and connection and disconnection. The Phoenix Theatre production’s cast comes together to explore these themes through dance, music, and spoken word. The im:print 2024 project is produced by the Inter-Cultural ...
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · The Martlet has been UVic’s source for independent news since 1948. We have a strong audience of approximately 1000 readers per day on our website, and pride ourselves in being the place the UVic community can look to learn more about what’s going on at their university.