A Year in Four Drinks
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...
Sophia Wasylinko
Sophia Wasylinko is a Creative Writing and Journalism graduate and a former Navigator and Portaler. Her writing endeavours haven't stopped since her move back to Kamloops: besides working freelance as a content writer for ICHIGO, she edited and appeared in GOOEY Magazine's Fall 2024 issue, and she'll be editing for them again this year. You can find her shelving books at the downtown library and follow her bookish shenanigans on Instagram. Her future plans: return to Vancouver Island and publish that first novel!
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The Future of Storytelling
Creative Writing students and professors across departments are grappling with the rise of generative AI. Some people like it, others hate it. The...
Opening Our Hearts to Newcomers
Coming to Canada as an immigrant or government-assisted refugee is challenging. But in Nanaimo, the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society...
A Dream in a Dream
Can two or more people have the same dream? What are some common dream themes or motifs that people share? Sophia Wasylinko asked her fellow...
Born In Gaza (2014) Film Review
Sophia Wasylinko reviews Born In Gaza (2014), a documentary about the 2014 Gaza War and its impacts on 10 Palestinian children.
Welcome to Japan
This summer, Sophia Wasylinko did what she’s wanted to do for the last few years: visit Japan. Join her as she recounts her escapades and gives...
Ceasefire Now! March for Gaza
Nanaimo residents and visitors braved the unpredictable weather to attend the city’s National March for Gaza.
Community Through Movement
WorldVIU Days is a week of activities and events that showcase different cultures. This year, they’ll take place from November 6–10, and the theme...
Don’t Get Tricked
There is nothing more spine-chilling than receiving a suspicious phone call or fraudulent message. You want to ignore it, but … what if it’s real?...