By Associate Editor Natalie Gates Whatever your idea of Valentine’s Day—an extravagant excuse moulded by the capitalist system to persuade you to indulge, a celebration of romantic relationships, a series of events targeted towards making single people feel less-than adequate, a simple reminder to let your loved ones know you care, or just another Tuesday—we … Continued
Above: There is unrest in the forest. There is trouble in the trees. 📷 Natalie Gates By contributor Dallas Bezaire On this beautiful rock we call Vancouver Island, we have some of the most spectacular and rare ecosystems in the world. I am not talking about VIU’s plethora of bunnies, or the amazing aquatic ecosystems that teem … Continued
By Associate Editor Natalie Gates The Canadian Press: “A brash businessman-turned-reality TV star turns his outsized appetite for success towards the most powerful position in federal politics.” Please don’t tell me history is already preparing to repeat itself. The day after January 17’s debate in French, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary announced … Continued
Above: 📷 iStockPhoto By Associate Editor Natalie Gates Each year, VIU students pack their bags and board planes to immerse themselves in far away lands, unfamiliar cultures, and daunting experiences—all for the chance to learn something essential and help other communities. From Students Without Borders, to the Red Cross; from internships as part of course credit, to … Continued
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