humour – The Navigator

A stylized digital illustration of a noir-inspired elderly white Italian male mob boss wearing a black fedora and trench coat, holding a pistol pointed toward the viewer. The figure's face is mostly obscured by the hat, with only a stern, angular lower face visible. The artwork uses a bold, graphic style with sharp edges, geometric forms, and a limited color palette of red, black, white, and gray. The background is textured red with black splatter effects, enhancing the dramatic and gritty atmosphere.

Seniors, Secrets, and Mob Ties

Two care aides argue over an old age home’s newest resident and his alleged past (and perhaps present) ties to an Italian mob in this comedic...

Danny Schreurs

Mar 17, 2025

A community event in a classroom setting where two women, one wearing a pink shirt and black apron, and the other in a red sweater, stand behind a table covered with a checkered tablecloth. The table has a sign reading "No Hunger at VIU" and holds a tray of muffins, some utensils, and small potted plants. A woman with long dark hair in a blue jacket is interacting with the volunteers, who appear to be offering food. A banner eads "No Hunger at VIU."

No Hunger at VIU Serves Free Food that Warms the Heart

With 29 percent of Canadian students facing food insecurity, hunger is an all-too-familiar struggle at VIU. Given rising food costs, many face tough...

Lee Groen

Feb 26, 2025

A group of five people, the Hannesson family consisting of three young adults (each a VIU nepo baby) and two older adults, standing close together on a paved walkway near a set of stairs, smiling at the camera. The group includes two young women, one in a white blouse and denim skirt (Ella Hannesson) and another in a pink top and black floral skirt (Katrin Hannesson), a middle-aged man in a navy blue button-up shirt and jeans (Darren Hannesson), a middle-aged woman in a black top and denim skirt (Teresa Hannesson), and a young Hannesson man wearing glasses, a black graphic t-shirt, and a dark plaid jacket. Trees and greenery form a natural backdrop behind them.

Hannesson, Interrupted

In the first part of her series on university life at home, Ella reflects on being a self-proclaimed VIU nepo baby—perks include running into her...

Ella Hannesson

Feb 20, 2025

downward shot of shoes with two arrows pointing in different directions

Dear Mom and Dad, I Want to Be a Writer

At four years old, I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was in kindergarten—barely able to leave my mom’s side for five minutes without...

Megan Zolorycki

Jan 18, 2023

The Convenience of Kings: A travel piece

Above: 7-Eleven on Bowen Rd., Nanaimo via waymarking.com By contributor Philip Gordon When given the opportunity to escape the monotonous hell-hole...

Contributor

Feb 24, 2016

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An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth book review

For a man that has been to space three different times, Chris Hadfield is incredibly down to earth. His pragmatic dealings with situations have led...

Contributor

Nov 05, 2015