Join Daniela Guevara as she sits down with guest Becky Duarte to react to some unpopular opinions shared by VIU students. After working together on Q&A videos for VIU, Daniela and Becky decided to ask students for their boldest takes on any topic and discuss their own thoughts in response.
An exciting evening of figure skating took place at Frank Crane Arena as skaters of all skills soared down the yellow brick road to give us an unforgettable performance.
My experience isn’t a unique one. I am but one of many students—newly enrolled, making friends, attending classes, growing, learning, saying goodbye, and graduating. We cherish the small moments which turn into years. More than money—otherwise known as VIU’s consistent downfall—the time we spend together is our greatest investment.
Join Jack Corfield for their last podcast at The Navigator. This episode we'll discuss the phrase "safe space" and how it can create problems in discussion. We'll hear detailed interviews with feminist scholars Dr. Melissa Stephens and Dr. Magnolia Pauker from the VIU Faculty of Arts and Humanities , including a thorough discussion of Jordan Peterson's politics.
Watch along for a sneak peak performance from VIU's dance team in the studio. The VIU Dance Team
performs multiple different styles such as hip-hop, jazz, tap, contemporary, and lyrical. The team
consists of 26 of dancers from all years at VIU who all bring their own talents and specialties to
the floor. These performances are snippets of what the VIU Dance Team has competed with in the last year.
Maddie Joseph has been dancing since she was two years old. Now a full-time student, she's coaching the VIU Dance Team, teaching at Harbour Dance Studios, and chasing her dreams.
In the second part of her going to school with her family series, Ella foregrounds the loveable (insufferable) heroine: herself. As she approaches graduation, Ella reflects on her journey of self-discovery, the unwavering support of her family, and the quiet peace that comes with choosing a path that finally feels like her own.
Swabs, blood draws, and urine tests. This is Part Two of the two-part series sharing Laurent’s story of complicated ineligibility to donate blood and getting tested for STIs. Read on as he normalizes regular testing, vaccinations, and alternate forms of protection. When was the last time you were tested?
VIU’s Media Studies Department hosted a screening of an independent Canadian film describing life with chronic illness under the patriarchy. Toronto filmmaker Rebeccah Love’s “Fortescue” features lead actors Tyson Coady and Chelsea Preston.
With 29 percent of Canadian students facing food insecurity, hunger is an all-too-familiar struggle at VIU. Given rising food costs, many face tough choices between studying on an empty stomach or stretching their last meal. Led by Leah Vaisanen, No Hunger at VIU provides hot meals and care packages that fill bellies and warm students' hearts.
In this episode, host Daniela speaks with Master’s students Jaya and Sid, winners of the 'Best Team Presentation' at last year's 2024 CREATE Conference. They discuss their award-winning project on the interdisciplinary connection between leadership, marketing, and education, with a vision to build a free school in India to empower children for success. As respective M.Ed. and MBA students, Jaya and Sid also share their experiences of leadership at VIU and involvement in campus organizations like ROCK VIU, SLC, OCCEL, and VILC, offering advice on how students can get more engaged in both ...
I wrote this poem during the bleak November weeks. These stanzas draw on memories of student joys and struggles to show a change in one’s mental state throughout the school year. What better—and simpler—way than through various beverages?
In the first part of her series on university life at home, Ella reflects on being a self-proclaimed VIU nepo baby—perks include running into her mom on campus and her dad’s surprising notoriety. The real benefit? Her sharp wit—yet another gem inherited from her dad—plus some entertaining, if not plain embarrassing, stories.
Join Alonso Duran at the Nanaimo Art Gallery for a haunted exploration of their newest exhibit: Trust Fall. Watch for exclusive interviews with the curator as well as the artists and psychic behind the exposition of Patrick Swayze’s tooth.
Authenticity is the taproot of every poem. It’s as integral to the life of a poem as mycorrhizal fungi are to a plant by supplying the nutrients it needs to survive.
After being named VIU Mariners Athlete of the Week three weeks in a row and PACWEST Athlete of the Week, it’s safe to say Owen Dyck is thriving post-injury. Watch along to see highlight plays and a one-on-one interview with VIU Men’s Volleyball coach Dr. Abe Avender and star setter Owen.
