Imagine Dragons – Whatever it Takes: A Ballad for the Digital Age
Life is not meant to be lived in the fast lane, forever chasing that next hit of adrenaline.
Nanaimo Hosts Intimate Partner Violence Conference
For every NHL player that suffers a concussion, more than 5500 Canadian women will experience that injury every year.
Disabled Voices Anthology Book Review
A mosaic of fiction and nonfiction, poetry, prose, and visual art, the works of Disabled Voices all fall under the genre of “criplit.”
VIU Eco Club hosts Clothing Swap in the quad.
The Clothing Swap will be in the quad between 11 am–2 pm on Thursday, February 6 in participation with Global Citizens Week. Everyone and anyone can attend, and the Eco Club will be there to give support and collaborate ideas.
Building Nanaimo’s LGBTQ+ Scene
A culture is driven by its sense of pride and history like a flag billowing in the horizon of its niche; a strong culture has a history that reminds the present day why identity is something worth fighting for and there is nothing more admirable than to see a person be themselves with no regard … Continued
Celebrating 15 Years of VISFF
For fifteen years, the VISFF has been showcasing filmmakers from around the globe; but its core mission has always been to promote local talent.
A Walk Among the Green
No one outgrows the need for nature, and van der Stoel speaks to the endless benefits that she has experienced herself and has seen others experience.
The Environmental Impact of the Textbook Industry
Between the paper manufacturing, printing, and binding, as well as this cross-continent transportation chain, the carbon footprint and environmental cost of a single textbook has the potential to be massive.
Faces Behind the Food
"Seeing our students overcome challenges, develop that work ethic, learn new skills, then step up to shake your hand after week 42 is what makes me happy to be here.”
Student Spotlight: Meet Janelle Resendes
She is a force to be reckoned with, so take note. You might see her blowing up the literary scene and art galleries across the nation before you know it.
Sober Nights in Nanaimo
As Nanaimo’s population marches past 90,000, and businesses note the growing influx of university students, the need for an accessible night-life for various demographics grows. While some venues are beginning to accommodate this need, there are still hurdles to overcome.
Start of the Season: Women’s Basketball
Even if you’re not a mega-fan, sports can still unite people. It’s fun to fall into the fabric of the culture, and uniting people is something I can get behind.
Backstage with Dark Matter Theatre Group
Dark Matter is a Nanaimo based group—and no, they’re not sponsored by Hoyne Brewing Company—that was originally formed by Brianna Wiens in 2015.
Vancouver Climate Strike and Me
From September 20–27, millions of people around the world participated in the Global Climate Strike.