It's spooky season, so you know what that means... There are lots of creepy crawly guys out there (especially at nighttime). Join videographer Ben as he counts down the top 5 creatures of the night.
For one family, the waters of Cowichan Lake were once a place of picnics, laughter, and treasured memories. But as resentment ripples through their perfect family, they discover something more sinister lurking beneath the surface.
Embark on a mind-bending journey through the web's intricacies. From data trails to algorithmic influences, discover the internet's hidden realms and the power to shape your digital existence. Dive into the script's wisdom—it's a virtual voyage worth taking!
NAV Sports Editor Austin Heidt chats about the VIU Hockey Team’s home-opening regular season game, which takes place at 7:15 PM October 7, 2023, at the Nanaimo Ice Centre versus Logan Lake.
Austin also talks about the recent trip to Alaska the team took, in which they played exhibition games against two NCAA Division 1 teams. The Mariners learned a lot over the four-day trip, which will be put to good use in their hunt for a BCIHL championship.
Edited/Produced by Austin Heidt
Filmed by Mike Duddy
Photos by Simon Creighton
In Nanaimo, the Iranian-Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island is preparing a protest to participate in the global rally of Mahsa Day this September 16th.
Nav Sports Videographer Austin Heidt chats with VIU Men’s Hockey Assistant Captain Will Norman about the upcoming 2023/24 BCIHL season. The Mariners are looking to make their third consecutive BCIHL Final, with new faces in the locker room and front office.
Jack speaks with Dr. KJ Reed and fellow non-binary VIU students about the experience of being non-binary in a gendered society and discusses their own reasons for identifying as non-binary.
The Hullo is the latest in a long line of attempts to operate a private ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver—will it work this time? Nav Videographer Ben hopped on board to find out...
Check out The Nav online!: https://linkin.bio/navigatorviu
On their way back from a camping trip in Tofino, a group of friends never imagined that getting stuck on the side of Highway 4 would be the last in a long list of weekend disasters.
With the devastating effects of the summer’s wildfires, unpredictable road closures have caused chaos for those travelling across the island.
But sometimes these things just happen, and it’s the way we deal with them that really matters.
The Navigator is looking a little different this year—not only because of our fresh new colours and overhauled website, but also because we’re facing new challenges that have come along with the world of online journalism.
As we look ahead into the future of The Nav, we’ve gone back to some of our old ways—like sending out monthly newsletters. But we’re also unafraid to try new things and push ourselves to be more creative and expressive with the content that we share.
Follow along as we embrace a new wave of change, growth, and opportunities.
Join Mike Duddy as he explores VIU's branch of WUSC (World University Service of Canada), a campus-based student group focused on creating an equitable world through education. Mike explores the impact that WUSC has on refugees who come to VIU and the overall history of the program.
The VIU campus brings together people of all ages and backgrounds. For three senior students, their time at VIU has created lasting memories and friendships.
They discuss with us the challenges and positive experiences of navigating university life in the golden years.
On a search for a new pair of boots? A vintage jacket? Discover the world of second-hand shopping.
Thrift stores are places full of possibilities, unique pieces, and amazing deals. But thrifting is not as simple as retail shopping: it requires stamina, focus, and practice.
Ella shares 6 tips and tricks to navigate her favourite Nanaimo thrift stores.
Embark on a transformative journey through the eyes of Bella Hoodle as she discovers the power of yoga amidst the chaos of college life. In this captivating article, Bella shares her personal experiences and the profound impact that yoga and meditation have had on her mental well-being. Join her as she unravels the beauty of finding solace in movement, silence, and self-reflection. Learn how yoga can be the key to unlocking a calmer, more centered you. Dive into the full article and embrace the art of inner peace and self-discovery.
Jack interviews his parents in his childhood home on sleepy island paradise and talks to other parents of homeschoolers from Protection Island about the 'unschooling' experience.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HOTuIcZqe4keghx1PPx36?si=KR-rulnJQSuF2p1_ZJtlIg
You’ve seen them. The posters, the wire racks, the newspaper boxes. You’ve seen their name in the VIU newsletters and on social media.
The Navigator.
Also called The Nav, VIU’s student press published its first issue in 1969. Starting as a biweekly newspaper, it transformed into a monthly full-colour magazine in 2017.
Then, The Nav went through another, more drastic change during the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 8, 2020, it reinvented itself as a fully online news magazine.
The shift might not seem like a big deal for students who haven’t attended VIU pre-COVID. But for ...
Late on a Monday night three years ago, I was behind a $10k bar, getting yelled at by a balding, overly sweaty 40-year-old man.
I stood there with my feet swelling twice their size from the heels I was wearing; my dress pants and uncomfortably tight shirt made me feel foreign in my own body; and to top it off, a drunk man was threatening to take my job.
I was stoic behind that bar, not giving into the blabberings of a man 10 margaritas deep, waving around his big boy business card. I turned to the bartender working beside me.
“Please handle this.”
I walked through the ...
Zan. Zendegi. Azadi.
Woman. Life. Freedom.
Tape edges the hard canvas. A wide mink brush quickly coats the snow-white surface in cerulean acrylic. By Sogol’s hand, delicate and soft, the image of an evening sky over the horizon begins to form. The smell of cool paint coils around her in the air.
In a fiery orange, the light of the setting sun spreads across the canvas. It fades into a neutral blue foundation at the painting’s base.
She cracks a window and waits for the acrylic to dry.
VIU student Sogol—a Persian immigrant—fights for her rights as a woman and ...
Vancouver Island is home to many non-native, invasive plant species that threaten biodiversity, human health, and personal livelihoods.
We met with VIU student Hunter Jarratt (also known as @invasivespeciesguy on Instagram and TikTok) to go on a nature walk and to discuss what people can do to fight invasives and support native biodiversity.
Check out Hunter's work: linktr.ee/InvasiveSpeciesGuy
Report Invasive Species in BC here, and check out the iNaturalist App.
I dodge puddles to keep my shoes dry as I make my way to VIU’s Visual and Applied Arts building. Still, they’re soaked in minutes. I know that I need new ones, but I can’t afford them.
Just like the soles of my shoes, I feel exhausted and worn out. I’ve been on campus all day, running from class to class. The sky is dark and the lamp posts along my path shine as I step inside building 325.
I can smell the clay already.
I’m excited—and nervous. I’ve always wanted to go to a ceramics class, but I didn’t think I had enough patience to be successful at it.
Luckily, I don’t ...
Jack sits down with his roommates, Ocea and Amy, and two fellow Homeschoolers from VIU to discuss the public perception of homeschoolers and their presence/lifestyle in a university setting. Personal accounts, stories, and discussion of organized education commence!
https://anchor.fm/the-navigator/episodes/Skipping-School---Homeschoolers-in-University-e1uijhp
