Welcome to Volume 58 of The Navigator Student Press! 

As I step into the role of Managing Editor, I have been thinking a lot about the history of our organization on campus. In 1969, Malaspina College—now known as Vancouver Island University—was about to open for business. Two days before the institution opened their doors, The Navigator released their very first issue to the student body. 

I sifted through a first edition copy and saw where our student press began—its folded pages yellowed with age. Articles discussed protests of the atomic bomb, the opening of the college, instructions on how to excel on current fashion trends, and a sports update or two. It reminded me of why student reporting is so important. The Navigator is a physical record of who we are—what we care about, what we think needs to change, what we create, and what we celebrate.

As we journey into the next volume, I hope to carry on that legacy as our team brings you stories from across campus, the wider community, and the innermost parts of ourselves. I invite you to join us in this mission, as we strive to uplift diverse student voices and provide space for the stories and perspectives that may have otherwise gone untold.

Whether it be about a current event, a global issue, a review of your favourite book, or a piece of creative writing, I encourage you to submit to us on our website or email <editor@thenav.ca>. If writing isn’t your thing, share your photography or artwork. Just as the student community supports us, we aim to support students by paying you for your contributions. If selected, your work will be published on our website and in print.

I am so excited to see where this year takes us, and even more excited to share it with you.

Taryn Pinder
Managing Editor