VIU Mariners Soccer: WOMEN’S MIC’D UP WARM-UP!

Interview by Grace Penner
Kieran Armstrong | Sports Videographer
A celebratory moment during a women's soccer game. Two teammates in white jerseys and blue shorts are joyfully embracing on the field. One player is lifting the other in celebration, both appearing to smile. The player being lifted wears number 18. The scene takes place on an outdoor soccer field with a fence and spectators in the distance.

10.18.24
| Sports | Vol. 56, No. 2 | Video

VIU Mariners Soccer: WOMEN’S MIC’D UP WARM-UP!

by The Navigator | Interview by Grace Penner

Grace Penner heads over to Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Stadium to watch the women’s soccer match as VIU Mariners face the Douglas College Royals. After meeting Courtney Ingram, Tori Hauptman, and Mya Creed to talk team dynamics, we have Ingram mic up and warm-up resulting in some behind the scenes footage we're sure you'll get a kick out of.

Kieran is a fourth-year Digital Media Studies major with a passion for videography/cinematography. In his off-time you might catch him making music or filming a video with friends. He’s a diehard hockey fan and looks forward to filming some great sports content for The Nav.

Grace, a young woman with fair skin and blue-green eyes smiles gently at the camera, conveying a warm, relaxed expression. She has long, light blond hair worn loose with soft waves and a center part. She is wearing a tan knit cardigan decorated with small black star patterns over a dark top. Her accessories include small hoop earrings and natural makeup. The headshot is taken outdoors beside a tree, with sunlit greenery in the background.

Grace is a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism student. She is now back at The Navigator for her second year, last year as a Nav Reporter and this year as Associate Editor. In Volume 56, Grace worked both through written and video interviews, reporting on sports. She worked last year as a Non-Fiction Editor for Portal 2025. Grace also worked alongside the VIU Mariners Hockey Team as Social Media Manager and with the Nanaimo Clippers as a Rinkside Reporter. She hopes to continue working with the Mariners teams on these upcoming issues while expanding her horizons as a reporter. Grace’s dream is to pursue a career in journalism after graduation.

Kieran is a fourth-year Digital Media Studies major with a passion for videography/cinematography. In his off-time you might catch him making music or filming a video with friends. He’s a diehard hockey fan and looks forward to filming some great sports content for The Nav.

Kieran is a fourth-year Digital Media Studies major with a passion for videography/cinematography. In his off-time you might catch him making music or filming a video with friends. He’s a diehard hockey fan and looks forward to filming some great sports content for The Nav.

Grace, a young woman with fair skin and blue-green eyes smiles gently at the camera, conveying a warm, relaxed expression. She has long, light blond hair worn loose with soft waves and a center part. She is wearing a tan knit cardigan decorated with small black star patterns over a dark top. Her accessories include small hoop earrings and natural makeup. The headshot is taken outdoors beside a tree, with sunlit greenery in the background.

Grace is a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism student. She is now back at The Navigator for her second year, last year as a Nav Reporter and this year as Associate Editor. In Volume 56, Grace worked both through written and video interviews, reporting on sports. She worked last year as a Non-Fiction Editor for Portal 2025. Grace also worked alongside the VIU Mariners Hockey Team as Social Media Manager and with the Nanaimo Clippers as a Rinkside Reporter. She hopes to continue working with the Mariners teams on these upcoming issues while expanding her horizons as a reporter. Grace’s dream is to pursue a career in journalism after graduation.

Kieran is a fourth-year Digital Media Studies major with a passion for videography/cinematography. In his off-time you might catch him making music or filming a video with friends. He’s a diehard hockey fan and looks forward to filming some great sports content for The Nav.

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