To Park or Not to Park: That is (still) the Question
It is common knowledge amongst anyone who has spent more than a few hours with me that I do not drive. All of my five years commuting to and from the VIU campus have been facilitated by the public transit system. Yet, I often find myself stumbling into conversations about parking at VIU—a topic that … Continued
Parking at VIU
So, after two and a half years of not owning a car, I finally decided to bite the bullet. I bought a 2007 Suzuki Swift. It’s an adorable little hatchback with all the horsepower of a sewing machine engine. At first, I mused about how easy it would be to park my little car — … Continued
All aboard the Magic School Bus!
By Associate Editor Natalie Gates ’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to getting to school. I strongly believe in promoting public transit, biking, and walking—especially since Nanaimo is going to be receiving a “transit upgrade” by implementing the allegedly more environmentally friendly Compressed Natural Gas … Continued