Vol. 58, No. 3 | Article Half an Hour a Day, Seven Days a Year Half an hour of social media scrolling each day adds up to more than seven full days a year. But is that time genuinely wasted, or is the real... Grap Scanlan Nov 12, 2026
Vol. 58, No. 3 | Article Behind the Bookshelves How does a public library benefit its community? Take a look at some of the amazing services offered by the Vancouver Island Regional Library and... Lauren Waghorn Nov 12, 2026
Vol. 58, No. 3 | Article Cafés and Study Spots in Downtown Nanaimo A student’s guide to the best and coziest cafe study spots for the finals season. Samantha Stewart Nov 12, 2026
Vol. 58, No. 3 | Article Fear and Loathing In Parksville Nearly 30 years later, the riot that pierced through downtown Parksville in 1997 is a foggy memory. What did this event mean for the town—and how... Flynn Connolly Sifton Nov 12, 2026
Vol. 58, No. 3 | Article The Cost of Black Friday Uncovering the normalized harm and manipulation of Black Friday through algorithms, limited sales, and psychological tactics. Samantha Stewart Nov 12, 2026
Vol. 58, No. 3 | Article Astronomers of Nanaimo As I delve back into my passion for Astronomy, join me for an observing session on VIU’s rooftop and an interview with Nanaimo Astronomy Society’s... Masha Zhaksybek Nov 12, 2026