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...
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WARNING: May Contain Gay Blood (PART 1)
Laurent’s journey, like many others, is entwined with the strict policies around “men who have sex with men” donating blood. This is Part One of a...
When Seeing Hurts
Students with visual challenges facing physical and social adversity speak up about their campus experiences. In this piece, Elke covers how VIU...
Back to the trenches: Nanaimo Women March On
Before attempting to encompass the success and importance of the 2019 Women’s March in Nanaimo, it’s imperative that one understands where the march...
Get Consensual
VIUSU Women's Representative Connie Graham wants to bring a Let’s Get Consensual campaign to VIU. Let’s Get Consensual is a campaign created by the...
Port Alberni teen looks to bring pride back
Port Alberni teen Colin Simister is looking to bring Pride events back to town with a large barbecue this summer. At 19 years old, Simister has...
Urban Issues Film Festival addresses “Equality in the City”
On Friday, November 7, VIU will host the 9th annual Urban Issues Film Festival. This educational, seminar-style event presents a variety of...