We discuss protests in solidarity with Palestinians, wildfires in Kelowna, neurodiverse love, Mariners on ice, Victoria’s own Jesse Roper, must-try alcohol-free drinks and establishments, and the friends we’ve made along the way.

You’ll find tips for what to do when you get SAD, Indigenous perspectives on Thanksgiving, an easily digestible explanation of whatever the heck hydrogen pyrolysis is, surprisingly optimistic Education students, not-so-pretty paint jobs, an interview with hullo, mental health resources to help students at VIU Thrive, a couple of quakes, and some super talented silly goofy soccer girlies. Our contributors take a spin in a pumpkin orange car, reconnect a lonely gardener with her roots, and add mystery plus mansion to the mix. Oh, and if you’re lost, look for an illustrious autumn beacon.

We take a closer look at sexism in sports journalism, a Vancouver Island politician’s racist comments, composting, local theatre love, tipping culture, changes to CHLY, campus companions small and fuzzy, and a feminist club’s comeback.

We turn to musical exchange students, Mount Washington, ex-athletes, literary and student-run magazines (*cough* now in print *cough*), transformative literature, and the tale of a tiger-striped man. Contributors share comical HR complaints, problematic plane ticket prices, a positive portrayal of young love in poetry, pictures of the moon, and a passerine charcoal piece.

We embrace visual diversity, ice-cold immersions, parental guidance, raw poetry, and extrasensory artwork. Beacons illuminate community leadership, a star setter, food insecurity, and discriminatory policies behind blood donation. Contributors also share fantastically fiery tales, four drinks in five stanzas, and a funny little crab comic. Remember to take it easy, tiger.

One day.