What is Asexuality, Barbara

What is Asexuality, Barbara

Alone on the interview couch, Barbara Burgardt, talks about her experience of Asexuality, and the Aro-Ace spectrum. This episode we’ll discuss the complexities of loving oneself, as well as love for family, friends, and aesthetics.

Blue Prints

Blue Prints

After the world is ravaged from war, a small group of survivors struggle to stay alive amidst the relentless attacks of the Kombat AI Drones—the KAID. Trained to shield their colony, Ever, Jaxon, Larissa, and Violet pride themselves on being protectors. But a seemingly normal takedown ends with more questions than answers: where—who—do the KAID soldiers come from, and how will the group continue to keep their people safe?

The Future of Storytelling

The Future of Storytelling

Creative Writing students and professors across departments are grappling with the rise of generative AI. Some people like it, others hate it. The big question is: what does the future hold for flesh-and-blood writers and artists? Sophia Wasylinko dives deep into the world of text and image generative AI and talks to Creative Writing, Digital Media, and Theatre students and faculty to get a better answer. She also shares her experiences and opinions as a soon-to-be graduate who has dabbled, not of her own volition, with these AI tools herself.

Hey Chat, How Do You Style…?

Hey Chat, How Do You Style…?

Have you ever fantasized about having your own personal stylist? Thanks to the latest advancements in AI technology, that dream might be closer (and more affordable) than you think. Ella delves into the realm of AI fashion assistants to see if they can truly be your virtual fashion godmother.

Nanaimo’s Flowering Jewel

Nanaimo’s Flowering Jewel

Just south of VIU lies Harewood Plains—a small, but mostly intact slice of a Garry Oak meadow ecosystem that is home to some of Canada’s most endangered plant species. Currently, it is under threat from development. Join Nav Videographer Ben as he explores the Plains and the fight for its future.

Exploring Humanity in a Digital World

Exploring Humanity in a Digital World

Maybe you’ve heard the term Digital Humanities before, but you’re not entirely sure what it means. Digital and humanities combined? You might be wondering if it has something to do with cyborgs (it doesn’t). I’m here to make it make sense and to get you excited about the potential of this emerging and evolving field.

VIU Talk Protested by Palestinian Activists

VIU Talk Protested by Palestinian Activists

Freelance journalist Jen Gerson delivered a lecture at VIU called “Free Speech in the Digital Age” on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. However, the idea of open discourse came to be challenged in the face of protests from audience members.