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The Navigator
by The Navigator Student Press
The Nav is your source for student-made news in the Nanaimo area. Follow along with our Audio Editor Jack Corfield, as he guides you through the stories beyond the headlines.
Episodes
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The Opposite of Addiction - Elke's on the Island
Content Warning: Might trigger strong emotions or discomfort, as we discuss topics of alcoholism, addiction, mention of suicidal ideation, and relapse. Associate Media Editor Elke Sorensen and Nav Features Editor Deanne Whenham sit down in-studio to discuss Whenham’s journey through alcohol...
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I Tried Speed Dating - Elke's on the Island
Associate Media Editor Elke Sorensen and Nav Reporter Nadia Fontaine travel to Vancouver for a night of in-person speed dating in an attempt to try something new for February. Sorensen and Fontaine sit down to chat about their experiences with apps such as Tinder, and discuss the pros and cons of...
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Kappa Sigma Arrives at VIU - Elke's on the Island
For this month’s edition of Elke’s On The Island, Elke met with Vancouver Island Kappa Sigma President Ethan Johnson and Vice President Kyle Osipov to discuss Kappa Sigma’s presence on VIU’s Nanaimo campus. Johnson and Osipov share about their interest in the Fraternity, the benefits it brings to...
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The Student Behind @Spotted VIU - Elke's on the Island
In this edition of Elke's on the Island, Elke Sorensen gets in contact with one of the administrators behind the popular campus Instagram page: Spottedviu. The account, which has over 1 thousand followers, is a platform for students to send in personal ads, missed connections, rants, and raves...
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Haunted British Columbia - Elke's on the Island
Join Elke for the Halloween edition of Elke’s on the Island. In this episode, Elke brings the spooky vibes by chatting with sisters Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek, co-founders of Haunted History BC, about ghostly encounters at historical haunts around British Columbia. Their interview even...
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VIU Students and Faculty React to RateMyProfessors.com - Elke's on the Island
We all know RateMyProfessors.com exists. At the start of a new semester, students frequent the professor reviewing site more than ever. Associate Media Editor Elke Sorensen spoke with three VIU students: Cynthia deConinckSmith, Meetika Kher, and Liv Loewen to discuss why Rate My Professors is a...
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Unpopular Opinions
Join Daniela Guevara as she sits down with guest Becky Duarte to react to some unpopular opinions shared by VIU students. After working together on Q&A videos for VIU, Daniela and Becky decided to ask students for their boldest takes on any topic and discuss their own thoughts in response. Tune…
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Free Speech in Brave Spaces: Controversial Discussions in the Classroom
Join Jack Corfield for their last podcast at The Navigator. This episode we'll discuss the phrase "safe space" and how it can create problems in discussion. We'll hear detailed interviews with feminist scholars Dr. Melissa Stephens and Dr. Magnolia Pauker from the VIU Faculty of Arts and…
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Power of Collaboration: Leadership and Campus Involvement with VIU’s 2024 CREATE Presentation Winners
In this episode, host Daniela speaks with Master’s students Jaya and Sid, winners of the 'Best Team Presentation' at last year's 2024 CREATE Conference. They discuss their award-winning project on the interdisciplinary connection between leadership, marketing, and education, with a vision to…
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The Tiger Method: Full-Length Audiodrama
The theatrical retelling of the horrible (fictional) events leading up to the tragic death of rising Canadian starlet, Jenna Caraway, and the maniacal, yet perhaps genius methodology of her costar and killer, the reclusive rom-com actor, Roy McQuade—the man who became a tiger. Listen in as…
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The Tiger Method: Part 2
Part two of the theatrical retelling of the horrible (fictional) events leading up to the tragic death of rising Canadian starlet, Jenna Caraway, and the maniacal, yet perhaps genius methodology of her costar and killer, the reclusive rom-com actor, Roy McQuade—the man who became a tiger. By Jack...
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The Last Music Program Exchange: Norwegians, Music, and Memories
Join Daniela Guevara in this special episode of The Navigator Podcast as her guests, Alexander Aarø and Bendik Pedersen, two exchange students from Norway, share their unforgettable experiences in VIU’s music program. From exploring the stunning beauty of BC to creating lasting memories through...
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The Tiger Method: Part 1
The theatrical retelling of the horrible (fictional) events leading up to the tragic death of rising Canadian starlet, Jenna Caraway, and the maniacal, yet perhaps genius methodology of her costar and killer, the reclusive rom-com actor, Roy McQuade—the man who became a tiger. Listen in as…
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Theatre After Dark
Join Daniela Guevara for another episode of The Navigator Podcast as her guests Jenna Bigmore, Alex Bhargava, and Max Rukus from the Malaspina Theatre here on campus discuss all the behind the scenes action happening at VIU’s Theatre Department. They explore themes like work/life balance and...
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Reviving Girls on Fire: The Return of VIU's Feminist Club
Join Jack, Becca, and Frankie as we discuss the return of VIU's feminism club, a space for everyone! In this short update, we'll discuss the exciting prospects for community creation and education that forming a club like Girls on Fire provides. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like Period...
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Meet Thrive: Empowering Students and Supporting Mental Health at VIU
Join Daniela for another episode of The Navigator Podcast as guests Paola and Hannah from VIU Thrive discuss the mental health support programs available to VIU students. Discover how Thrive’s events and resources empower students to prioritize their well-being during university. By Daniela…
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Students on VIU's Education Program
Homeschooler Jack Corfield asks students in VIU's Education Program about their experiences in their practicums and classes. What skills do they learn to use? What do they learn on their feet? How can they help each other succeed? Find out in this episode of The Navigator Podcast. By Jack…
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Tale of Two Danielas
Two Danielas discuss the importance of building a supportive community and how finding your group of friends makes all the difference—especially when studying abroad. By Daniela Guevara This episode is part of The Navigator | Vol. 56, No. 1 For more in this issue, head to thenav.ca
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What is Neurodiverse Love, Teigan & Padraig? - Heartstrings Part 3
Teigan and Padraig share their experience as neurodiversity people in love. With the longest standing relationship of anyone we've talked to so far, their relationship has grown from living in a tiny-home, to graduating university, to building a career in their late-twenties. Listen in as we...
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What is Asexuality, Barbara - Heartstrings Part 2
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. Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders.
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What is Love, Ocea & Colby - Heartstrings Part 1
Let's talk about love in all its many forms. Jack and their partner Amy start this series off talking to Jack's sister Ocea, and her girlfriend, Colby. We'll discuss how we define love, and how love defines us. Join us and be nourished as we discover new ways of showing our love, accepting it…
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From Human to Diffusion: How to Dream with AI
Join Jack as we learn how to dream with Artificial Intelligence. Integrate new tools into your workflow, and look forward to the future of AI. From text and image generation to music and more! From the amazing things we may some day create with AI, to the insidious dangers of data-driven machine...
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The Nav Hikes Benson
Jack is joined by their partner Amy Swanson, and two intrepid Navigators, Barbara Burgardt, and Sophia Wasylinko, on a hike up Mount Benson. Relax at home and listen to this rambling adventure in the wet and wild, where you will be immersed in the atmosphere of Vancouver Island forests on a…
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"What Happens When You Click on This Link"
The Info Gold Rush: Jack breaks down the data-mining networks of your average consumer, how to escape the clutches of information capitalism, and why you might want to. This episode is part of The Navigator Volume 55. Check out the rest of the issue here: No. 02 - Trick or Treat
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55(1): "My Name is Jack Corfield and I Use They/Them Pronouns"
New Wave — Jack speaks with Dr. KJ Reed and fellow non-binary VIU students about the experience of being non-binary in a gendered society and discusses their own reasons for identifying as non-binary. Check out the rest of the issue here: The Navigator, 55(1) - New Wave
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Skipping School - Unschooling Parents
Jack interviews his parents in his childhood home on sleepy island paradise, and talks to other parents of homeschoolers from Protection Island about the unschooling experience.
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Skipping School - Homeschoolers in University
Jack sits down with his roommates, Ocea and Amy, and two fellow Homeschoolers from VIU to discuss the public perception of homeschoolers and their presence/lifestyle in a university setting. Personal accounts, stories, and discussion of organized education commence!
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Imagining Friendship: Mitch & Jack Talk About 10 Years of Roleplaying Experience
How learning to play Dungeons & Dragons together forged a lifelong friendship. Jack and Mitchell talk about learning to play roleplaying games their own way, and give advice to future game masters (GMs).
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Portal's Portfolio Spotlight Series: Poetry at The Black Rabbit Café
Portal hosts its first poetry night of 2022 with Charlie Petch (2:17), and student readers Tammi Carto (9:36), Bella Hoodle (13:02), and Jack Corfield (14:38).Jack interviews Bella and Tammi after the readings (16:53)!
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From Club to Community: Conversations with VIU Club Leaders
Who are the people running VIU's clubs? Audio Editor Jack Corfield speaks to Gen, the Supreme Hierarch of Unconquerable Dungeons and Ancient God Dragons (President) of the D&D Club, and Elizabeth, the Minister of Internal Affairs for the History Club. Later, he sits down with power couple Sam and...
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Nanaimo Night of Drag: Drag in the Lobby
Follow along with Nav Audio Editor Jack Corfield as he witnesses a night of drag at the Malaspina Theatre and meets Nanaimo's most influential drag stars. Drag in the Lobby is a fundraiser collaboration on September 22 between performer Darrian Tolerance and VIU's Positive Space Alliance. The aim...
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The Nav is your source for student-made news in the Nanaimo area. Follow along with our Audio Editor Jack Corfield, as he guides you through the stories beyond the headlines.
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