viu mariners – The Navigator

The VIU Dance Team rehearses in a spacious dance studio with high ceilings, large windows, and red curtains. They are in a dynamic pose, with expressive arm movements and varied postures. Some are crouching, while others extend their limbs gracefully. The dancers wear a mix of neutral-coloured athletic and casual clothing. The room has wooden paneling and a warm, vintage ambiance. The image features two logos: "Nav" in the top left corner and "Dance Team Vancouver Island University" in the top right corner.

VIU’s Dance Team in the Studio

Watch along for a sneak peak performance from VIU’s dance team in the studio. The VIU Dance Team performs multiple different styles such as...

Kieran Armstrong

Mar 14, 2025

A dynamic sports composite image showing male VIU Mariners Volleyball player Owen Dyck in two action poses: one where he is in a ready stance, arms extended to receive the ball, and another where he is mid-air, executing a powerful jump serve. He wears a black jersey with the number 8. The background consists of a blue-tinted gymnasium with the word "Mariners" faintly visible.

Star Setter Owen Dyck Never Lets the Ball Drop

After being named VIU Mariners Athlete of the Week three weeks in a row and PACWEST Athlete of the Week, it’s safe to say Owen Dyck is thriving...

Kieran Armstrong

Feb 17, 2025

News, Vol. 56, No. 4 | Video

Wandering Around Campus for a Newspaper

Follow the amazing writers for The Navigator as they show us what’s in the first printed issue of Volume 56, where to find the magazine, and their...

Kieran Armstrong

Jan 23, 2025

Kai Leighton, a male basketball player wearing a white VIU Mariners jersey number 10 is captured mid-action on the court, running in the direction of the camera. The background is slightly blurred, showing other players in motion.

VIU Mariners Court Highlights ft. Max D’Amato and Kai Leighton

Grace Penner dribbles over to the gym to watch the VIU Mariners Men’s Basketball team win against the CBC Bearcats on October 25, 2024. Forwards Kai...

Kieran Armstrong

Dec 15, 2024

A group of fans on a balcony in a sports venue are seen cheering and raising their hands. They appear excited and engaged with the event, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere. Behind them are banners with various achievements displayed.

Breaking Barriers

As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but other journalism students Noelle Suzuki and...

Grace Penner

Nov 11, 2024

VIU Mariners Hockey ft. Matthew Fleet and Maxwell Struss

The Nav’s Grace Penner asks two VIU Mariners—a goalie and a defenseman—about hockey superstitions, what the team does to prepare for games, and...

Kieran Armstrong

Sep 16, 2024