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Elke Sorensen

Associate Media Editor
Elke is in her final year of the Bachelor of Arts program at VIU with a major in Creative Writing and a minor in Media Studies. She’s been a volunteer at CHLY 101.7FM for three years as a host for the VIU Meter as well as her very own literary show, Writer’s Block. Elke has also spent the last two summers in the city of Yellowknife, NWT, working as a broadcast intern for Cabin Radio and hosting Evenings with Elke, a show that featured Canadian authors and musicians. Although she previously worked as a staff writer for The Navigator, she has settled into a role as Associate Media Editor and podcaster. Her podcast, Elke’s on the Island, is available to stream on Spotify. After graduation, Elke will continue to work on her canine-themed weird horror short story collection while living in and exploring the spectacular NWT as a broadcast journalist.

Volume 57 | Associate Media Editor

Everything by Elke Sorensen

Haunted BC

Join Elke for the Halloween edition of Elke’s on the Island. In this episode, Elke brings the spooky vibes by chatting with sisters Gina Armstrong...
October 25, 2025
A digitally stylized image of a woman standing in front of a wall covered in colorful sticky notes, pointing at one with her right hand. The image has an impressionistic, painterly effect with swirling textures and blended colors, giving it an abstract feel. In the foreground, blurred figures appear to be listening or participating in the session. This artwork represents what visually diverse students may see.

When Seeing Hurts

Students with visual challenges facing physical and social adversity speak up about their campus experiences. In this piece, Elke covers how VIU...
February 12, 2025