seasonal depression

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

Flat design illustration of a medium purple taro milk tea with boba pearls and ice in a plastic cup against a transparent background. The first of four drinks in this poem.

A Year in Four Drinks

I wrote this poem during the bleak November weeks. These stanzas draw on memories of student joys and struggles to show a change in one’s mental...

Sophia Wasylinko

Feb 21, 2025