


Madi Duncan & Amateur Hour
We were blessed to have Madi Duncan & Amateur Hour stop by our office to play us a few of their groovy tunes. Timestamps 0:08 – Another Day Alone, Except 4:09 – Tall, Dark, And Grusome 7:03 – Venetian Red Check out Madi here: https://linktr.ee/madijduncan From madiduncan.com: “Having shared the stage with Foo Fighters, Dave … Continued

Cooking with Kenna Deo
Join Mike as he follows Kenna Deo through making a delicious date night meal. Kenna is a recent VIU Grad who was the champion of Season 2 Episode 4 of the Food Networks Wall of Chefs. Kenna prepares a delicious meal of Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo with tomatoes, asparagus, and fresh baked focaccia bread. Follow along … Continued

Mika Yamada
The Nav’s Austin Heidt sits down with Mariners newcomer Mika Yamada to find out what high school volleyball is like in Japan, how she balances her busy schedule, and how excited she is for Nationals. The VIU Mariners host the Women’s Volleyball National Championships from March 8 to 11. Find out more information at https://mariners.viu.ca/landing/index. … Continued

RPG Rookies
Have you ever wondered what happens when you pair a room full of people who have never played a roleplaying game with an experienced Dungeon Master? Well, we have answers… Character Illustrations by Celia Brand

Ranika Guyton
Austin Heidt sits down with VIU Mariners Women’s Basketball star Ranika Guyton to find out why she moved to the Island form California, what she likes about VIU and her team, and her experience winning the silver medal at Nationals.

Cooking Our Boss Dubious Christmas Food: Part Two
After spending all day cooking a delicious Christmas meal for our boss, Sean, we had to go on a thrilling mission to track him down so he could try it. Go watch Part One if you want things to make slightly more sense… That’s Christmas baby.

Cooking Our Boss Dubious Christmas Food
It has been a dark semester (particularly for our Managing Editor Sean), so this month, the video team challenged ourselves to bring VIU some joy… plus Mike has had enough of talking about how awful the world is. Embark on a journey of culinary debauchery with Jack and Ben who attempt to make a Christmas … Continued

Mariners Roundup
The NAV’s Sports Editor, Austin Heidt, interviews VIU Hockey Captain Adam Morton and Assistant Captain Gavin Rauser before the holiday break. Get to know these veteran players at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, the home of the VIU Mariners.

Mariners Roundup
Meet Austin Heidt, The Nav’s brand new Sports Editor. Follow along with Austin as he gives an update on the recent action from the Mariners women’s volleyball team, a review of last year’s women’s basketball team, and a look ahead for both squads.

Navigating VIU Mental Health Resources
Follow along with The Nav’s Mike Duddy as he speaks with VIU’s Thrive and fellow student Lindon Lennox to find ways to reduce stress as a student during a difficult semester. If you’re in need of help, call VIU’s Counselling Services at (250) 740-6416 to book an appointment. Visit www.here2talk.ca for 24-hour confidential messaging. Kuu-us … Continued

The Navigator Sessions
Nanaimo’s very own Andrew Butler of Antler stopped by the Nav office to play us a few tunes and chat about the Nanaimo music scene. Stay tuned for future episodes of The Navigator Sessions where we will be highlighting the very best musical acts that the mid-island scene has to offer! 0:00 – Intro 0:10 … Continued