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A symmetrical butterfly design made from a red liquid on a white background. The design has a fluid, organic appearance, resembling inkblot art or blood smears.

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...

Laurent Lemay

Mar 07, 2025

A blood donation bag filled with deep red blood, labeled with a warning that reads: "May Contain Gay Blood." The label also includes standard medical details like volume, blood type, and collection date, referencing blood donation policies affecting gay donors.

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...

Laurent Lemay

Feb 14, 2025

A digitally stylized image of a woman standing in front of a wall covered in colorful sticky notes, pointing at one with her right hand. The image has an impressionistic, painterly effect with swirling textures and blended colors, giving it an abstract feel. In the foreground, blurred figures appear to be listening or participating in the session. This artwork represents what visually diverse students may see.

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...

Elke Sorensen

Feb 12, 2025

Dirtyin’ The Nav: STI-gma

By columnist Diana Pearson Send your questions, concerns, and curiosities about sex to Diana via column@thenav.ca. Your questions stay anonymous and...

Contributor

Nov 02, 2016