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
Hot Chocolate Cookies
I love Christmas. The indoors feel cozier, the air feels more magic, hot chocolate tastes better. Giving gifts is a major way that I like to show people in my life that I care about them. However, my gift-giver way of life is somewhat halted by my student-sized wallet. One great way I have found … Continued
DIY Holiday Decorations
While we’re all still spending lots of time at home and surely have moved on from making homemade bread, creating your own Christmas ornaments is a time consuming DIY project that will give you that same sense of accomplishment, not to mention it’s affordable and eco-friendly. Christmas decorations can get pricey and it’s easy to … Continued
The Easiest, Yummiest Homemade Granola
Earlier in the year, before the pandemic hit, I was at my friend Sarah’s house and had the best granola I’ve ever had. The crispy oats and pecans had the perfect amount of crunch, and the zesty orange, cinnamon, and cranberries really gave it a unique, delicious taste. “I made it! It’s so easy,” she … Continued
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
The last holidays of the year can be a doozy on students’ wallets. It can also be a doozy on our trash cans. Black Friday came and went and now Christmas sales are popping up, and next will be Boxing Day prices; how can we get nice things for our friends and family, not stress … Continued
Holiday party games
For those who believe games aren’t just for children; these holiday-themed activities are perfect for get-togethers and small parties. Guess How Many Ornaments on the Christmas Tree This is a great icebreaker to use while waiting for guests to arrive. If you don’t have a Christmas tree, you can have people guess the number of … Continued
Vegan Mexican chocolate spice cookies
These are like a spicy, chocolatey version of snickerdoodles; perfect for those who like their cookies with a bit of a bite. Ingredients ½ cup vegan butter or margarine 1 cup sugar ¼ cup vegan milk 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour (can be gluten-free) 2 tsp baking powder ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp … Continued
All I want for Christmas is…
The twenty-six-year streak is over. For the first time in my life, I won’t be spending Christmas with my family. I moved to Nanaimo from Regina in 2013, but I’ve always made the trip back home during the holidays. This Christmas, though, my parents and several of my five siblings will be vacationing in Jamaica. … Continued
Marketing through the holiday hangover
Above: 📷 iStockPhoto By Krista Meckelborg The holiday hangover is known as period of time after an extended vacation, often when feelings of melancholy occur. The days after returning to a regular routine are generally approached with disappointment and disgust. The 6 am mornings after a week of sleeping in past noon. The dreadfully long hours trapped … Continued
Gingerbread house competition for housing in Nanaimo
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Last year, local home builder B.Gallant Homes organized a gingerbread house decorating event to raise money for the Salvation Army’s housing programs in Nanaimo. They raised almost $1000 dollars in 2015, and this year, they are raising the stakes with the B. Gingerbread Homes Competition. This year, teams … Continued
The Donald who stole Christmas
Brandon Kornelson is a Sociology and History student. He hopes to become a journalist. Contact Brandon at brandonkornelson@shaw.ca.
Holiday movies
Above: Photo via shockya.com By Arts Editor Brendan Barlow Well everyone, the semester is coming to a close and you’re presently sitting down and reading the last issue of The Navigator in 2016. Along with the year and the semester ending, it’s also treading closer and closer to that most wonderful (or terrible, or indifferent, … Continued
Toys for Tots hip hop show
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Tyler Barnes, otherwise known as Jinx TK, is busy preparing for his third year of organizing the Toys for Tots charity hip hop show, which will take place December 1 at 9 pm at The Cambie on 63 Victoria Crescent. Originally from Edmonton, Barnes began his hip hop career … Continued
News in a nutshell
By News Editor Aislinn Cottell WHAT The annual Kris Kringle Craft Market will be returning next month for a four-day “Christmas extravaganza” from November 17 – 20. WHERE Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo. Event tickets are $10/day or $15 for a four-day pass. WHY YOU SHOULD CARE The Market hosts over 150 artisans selling a wide … Continued