This is part one of a two-part inquiry into the restraints placed on women's bodies and sexuality. I sat in my doctor’s office at 15-years-old. I’d barely been on a first date—let alone kissed anyone—but there I was, getting a prescription for a pill I couldn’t...
I’m waist deep in the waters of Departure Bay with The Nav’s Megan Zolorycki. It’s November and the year’s first snowflakes fall around us while we struggle to breathe in the icy water. My entire body is screaming at me to run to shore, but I force myself to stay. I...
It’s tough being a teacher. Unruly students, detailed planning, a less-than-perfect workplace—any one of these factors can cause a burnout. All of them together can create a breaking point for teachers. Teachers in BC are dealing with many challenges, such as low...
Who are the people running VIU's clubs? Audio Editor Jack Corfield speaks to Gen, the Supreme Hierarch of Unconquerable Dungeons and Ancient God Dragons (President) of the D&D Club, and Elizabeth, the Minister of Internal Affairs for the History Club. Later, he...
https://youtu.be/_iaKNRyBkzI Meet Austin Heidt, The Nav's brand new Sports Editor. Follow along with Austin as he gives an update on the recent action from the Mariners women's volleyball team, a review of last year's women's basketball team, and a look ahead for both...
https://youtu.be/IDtVf1a7jyo Follow along with The Nav's Mike Duddy as he speaks with VIU's Thrive and fellow student Lindon Lennox to find ways to reduce stress as a student during a difficult semester. If you're in need of help, call VIU's Counselling Services at...
Nanaimo's very own Andrew Butler of Antler stopped by the Nav office to play us a few tunes and chat about the Nanaimo music scene. Stay tuned for future episodes of The Navigator Sessions where we will be highlighting the very best musical acts that the mid-island...
I’ve always been fascinated by owls. Their eyes look like two annular solar eclipses, rings bursting with a golden flame, lighting their way through the night. I have nothing but my cellphone to light my way through the thick dark forest at the end of Galloway Gulch...
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October is a rough month with midterms, assignments, and cool weather kicking in. Luckily for students, there’s a new event this year: Beats Beyond Borders, organized by Cultural Connections. And it’s all about electronic dance music (EDM)! The Beats Beyond Borders...