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From psychedelics and brain injuries, to strange lights in the sky, to the etiquette epidemic, here’s what VIU experts are weighing in on lately:
Alum competes at CrossFit Games
Graham Giske, a former VIU Mariners basketball player, represented Nanaimo at the adaptive CrossFit Games in Las Vegas this month, finishing as high as sixth in his best event. Read more from the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
Strange, unexplained light
A Parksville resident witnessed a strange light in the sky when she was up early recently. Dr. Gregory Arkos, VIU Astronomy Professor, offers some possible explanations in this Parksville Qualicum Beach News article.
How psychedelics may help heal
VIU researcher and neuroscientist Dr. Sandy Shultz has been part of a collaborative research project that suggests psychedelics may help to heal brain injuries. Read more from the Victoria News.
Latest View Gallery exhibit
A 16-foot long doll is part of an ongoing exhibit at VIU's View Gallery. Read more from the Nanaimo Bulletin.
The etiquette epidemic
Are we in an etiquette epidemic? VIU Sociology Professor Jerry Hinbest weighs in with his thoughts for this article from The Tyee.
Best Nanaimo bars
VIU’s cafeteria was voted as having the second-best Nanaimo bars in the city, according to this reader-generated list in the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
Designing posters for drink safety campaign
VIU Graphic Design students created posters for a new awareness campaign around drink safety at local bars. Read more from the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
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