winter – The Navigator

Digitally edited dreamy, prismatic, pastel-hued aerial view of fluffy clouds stretching into the horizon, bathed in soft pink and purple light under a clear blue sky.

I Dream in Poetry

A poem from an Indigenous scholar not defined by any prism.

Šinákamina Ská Wiŋ

Mar 10, 2025

An evening harbor scene with several docked fishing boats under a cloudy sky. The boat in the foreground, named "Falcon Rock," has a white hull with wooden trim and a tall mast with various antennas and flags. Other boats, some with red and blue accents, are moored along the docks in the background. The water is calm, reflecting the boats and the overcast sky. The setting appears to be a coastal marina with wooden pilings and a mix of fishing and recreational vessels.

The Latest Catch

Nav alum Sam’s poem ponders creatures caught by pastel boutiques and restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Sam Bollinger

Mar 07, 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

A white lighthouse with a red-roofed lantern room sits atop a rocky coastal cliff, overlooking the vast ocean. The bright blue sky is speckled with fluffy white clouds. Scenic for cold dipping.

In Search of Stillness

Fran discovered the world of cold-dipping during a search for peace and stillness. Her journey is a chilly one, but one that’s warmed her from the...

Francesca Pacchiano

Feb 05, 2025

A stylistic rendering of a Dakota woman in a red dress.

Dakota Girl

My everyday name is Olivia. My traditional Dakota name is Šinákamina Ská Wiŋ, or White Shawl Shell Woman. I am a mother, a life giver, a caretaker,...

Šinákamina Ská Wiŋ

Feb 04, 2025

Illustration of a medal for The Navigator's 2024 Prose Prize Contest, now with extended deadline

Tiho and the Severed Head

Read the first place short story for The Nav’s 2024 Prose Prize!

Evan Shumka

Feb 03, 2025