A Medicated Mind
By Megan Wolfe Going on medication for my mental illness was probably the most terrifying and worthwhile decision I have ever made. I’ve made jokes...
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The case on VIU’s proposed new student fee
The VIU Board of Governor’s proposed ancillary fee, which will cost students $6.27 per credit, and up to a maximum of $188 per 30 credits, is...
A Student’s Guide: Five essentials to a healthy immune system
By contributor Danielle Cunningham As a full-time student, I know the stress that comes with meeting due dates and cramming for exams. I also know...
Rising from the ashes: The journey to quit smoking
By contributor Sarah Torgerson Nestled in the heart of the Vancouver Island University campus, students can find plumes of grey smoke and a handful...
Fall back into a healthy sleep schedule
As the trees begin to shed and the temperature drops, daylight savings time can be the perfect opportunity to turn over a new leaf. This time of the...
Treat yo’ self—the healthier way
This Halloween, it might be tempting to munch on all that candy. Word to the wise, it might be worth thinking about what being put in your body. Top...