Vol. 56, No. 6 | Article 2

A photograph of multiple yellow posters by The Nav taped to a glass door indoors at VIU. The posters contain messages such as "LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD," "CAUTION: SAFE SPACE AHEAD," and "SIGN THE PETITION TODAY," all referring to the VIUSU petition for 24/7 library hours. Some posters include QR codes for additional engagement.

Am I Proud to be VIU?

My experience isn’t a unique one. I am but one of many students—newly enrolled, making friends, attending classes, growing, learning, saying...

Laurent Lemay

Mar 19, 2025

Maddie Joseph, a young black female dancer in a blue polka-dot dress performs on stage at the Star Talent Nanaimo Dance Competition. She is in a deep lunge, with one arm reaching gracefully upward and her head tilted back. Her long, dark hair flows behind her, and she wears frilly white socks. The stage backdrop features a geometric pattern with rainbow gradient lighting.

Dancers, Dreaming, and Original Joe’s

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...

Bailey Bellosillo

Mar 14, 2025

A man with light skin, short dark hair, and a beard stands in the middle of a record store, smiling at the camera. He is wearing dark jeans and a dark hoodie with a palm tree design, layered under a gray knit cardigan with brown suede shoulder patches. His hands are casually tucked into his jean pockets. The background features shelves filled with CDs, vinyl records, and colorful posters, including psychedelic artwork and a tapestry with a circular pattern. A small sign on a record bin categorizes albums by condition, with labels reading "Green = Excellent," "Yellow = Good," and "White = Playable." The store has warm orange walls and a mix of bright and dim lighting.

Sound Heritage

Sound Heritage store owner Nathan Randall isn’t just selling music—he’s fostering community in a city that’s constantly...

Leigh Tipper

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Vol. 56, No. 6 | Article

Ellisif, Uninterrupted

In the second part of her going to school with her family series, Ella foregrounds the loveable (insufferable) heroine: herself. As she approaches...

Ella Hannesson

Mar 11, 2025

A symmetrical butterfly design made from a red liquid on a white background. The design has a fluid, organic appearance, resembling inkblot art or blood smears.

WARNING: May Contain Gay Blood (PART 2)

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...

Laurent Lemay

Mar 07, 2025

Film poster, square version. A hand-painted illustration features two smiling women standing in a lush green outdoor setting. One woman wears a blue blazer and red top, while the other wears a floral dress and holds a candelabra. The film title "Fortescue" is displayed in bold, medieval-style font against a mustard yellow background, with credits toward director Rebeccah Love at the bottom.

Fortescue Film Review

VIU’s Media Studies Department hosted a screening of an independent Canadian film describing life with chronic illness under the patriarchy. Toronto...

Elke Sorensen

Mar 05, 2025