Portfolio Reading Series at White Rabbit Coffee
The event will take place on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30pm.
Mariners Women’s Basketball Regular Season Conclusion
The Mariners Women’s Basketball Team finished the regular season with a record of 17-1 to lead the PACWEST going into the postseason. On Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, the Mariners hosted the Camosun Chargers for a pair of games to close the regular season. The Mariners won both games to push their win … Continued
We’re Hiring!
Are you passionate about keeping your classmates informed? Do you strive to meet deadlines? Have you taken CREW 100 Introduction to Journalism or a relevant media studies course? If your answer to all three of these questions is yes, then one of The Nav’s upcoming positions might be for you.
Thinking Laterally: Why students should be attending VIU’s free lecture series
The opportunity to attend public lectures shouldn’t go unacknowledged by students.
Grocery delivery in Nanaimo: A review
How does one accomplish a healthy diet with the little time afforded to the student lifestyle, especially if you don’t drive? Luckily, thanks to the Internet, online grocery shopping is now a thing.
Lauren Cartmel and her Maison
Ma Maison translates to “My House.” While the “My” in this case refers to the experienced chef and owner, Lauren Cartmel, it can also be applied to any of the guests that visit the ever-inviting cozy restaurant.
Speakers for the Trees
In university, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the echo chamber of your own program. I found this to be quite true when I interviewed some students and professors in the forestry program—I introduced myself, and then had to explain what this magazine was. Then they talked about courses like hydrology, entomology, … Continued
The Lost Arts Club
"For students it's a great way to get your mind off your worries, to relax before or after a test, something fun and affordable to do to meet new people or with a group of friends. Many students enjoy our soap, candle, and aromatherapy bracelet classes."
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.
Mariners Women’s Basketball Close the Book on CBC
Through the weekend, the Mariners Women’s Basketball Team completed a clean sweep over CBC. On Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, the Mariners Women’s Basketball team hosted the Columbia Bible College (CBC) Bearcats for two games. Both were severely one-sided in favour of the hometown heroes. The last time the Mariners met the Bearcats … Continued
Mariners Athletics Through the Weekend
The VIU Mariners played a total of five games between two sports and three teams through the weekend. On Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1, the VIU Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team, Men’s Volleyball Team, and Men’s Hockey Team played five games collectively. While the Mariners Volleyball teams were able to sweep Columbia Bible College … Continued
Tap in to Nanaimo Craft Beer Week
Nanaimo is holding its third annual Nanaimo Craft Beer Week (NCBW) this month from February 15–23. Last year, Nanaimo welcomed a new brewery, Cliffside, and a new tap room, Craft Fare, both of which will be participating in NCBW. If you’re not interested in beer, there’s also a cider event that snuck in. Find out … Continued
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.
Gorgeous Cinema: The Gentlemen
“It’s cinema and it’s gorgeous,” are a few of the first words uttered by Hugh Grant’s character, Fletcher, in this slick, meta-fictive gangster flick, and no truer words have been said by a cinematic character since the turn of the millennium. The Gentlemen starts out with England’s puff business boss Mickey Pearson sitting down at … Continued