Behind Shut Eyes

Behind Shut Eyes

We have evolved to sleep, but why? And why does it take up so much of our day? “Behind Shut Eyes” explores the history of sleep in science, and why it’s important for our bodies to function.

Because Dreaming Costs Money, My Dear

Because Dreaming Costs Money, My Dear

Some of us may enter university deadset on a career for the typical reasons: job security, benefits, and, of course, salary. But that perfect job isn’t always what we dream of and it often comes down to a choice: profit vs. passion. Ella shares her own experience and interviews a VIU grad to discuss how we can follow our dreams in a capitalist world.

Live Coverage

Live Coverage

Daily news is filled with images of death and disaster. As corpses pile up on screen, I try to scroll past or ignore the carnage, but am drawn back by my compulsion to witness what I cannot fix. The horror takes a toll on body and mind. Like the press corps, I try to contain my emotion, but there are moments when the fear and despair, the absurdity of the disconnect between news image and ads, overwhelms me.

Mariners Roundup: Womens Basketball

Mariners Roundup: Womens Basketball

Last weekend, Nav Sports Editor Austin Heidt interviewed VIU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Bryce following their weekend sweep against Camosun. The Mariners are currently undefeated in the PACWEST Women’s Basketball League. VIU is playing at home against Langara this weekend. Friday at 6 PM and Saturday at 1 PM. Special thanks to Coach Bryce for taking time after the game to speak with Austin.

Mariners Roundup: Mens Basketball

Mariners Roundup: Mens Basketball

Last weekend, NAV Sports Editor Austin Heidt interviewed VIU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Kuzminski following their second consecutive win against the Camosun College Chargers at home.

The back-to-back wins put the Mariners in first place, with a 9-1 record to start the season.

The Mariners are back in action this weekend against the Langara Falcons. The two teams square off in the VIU gymnasium at 8 PM on Friday and 3 PM on Saturday.

Special thanks to Coach Kuzminski for making himself available post-game to chat with Austin.

Filmed by Austin Heidt
Game highlights from VIU Mariners YouTube livestream
Player portraits from VIU Mariners website

Following the Footprints of Our Ancestors

Following the Footprints of Our Ancestors

Join the INDG/Xwulmuxw 403 class on Nov 27 at Malaspina Theatre for “Following in the Footprints of Our Ancestors” film series, sharing powerful Indigenous teachings and challenging flawed institutions through the words of our Elders. Let’s bridge divides and create positive change together.