Incline is the online magazine of the Vancouver Island University Department of

Creative Writing and Journalism




Old World, New School
by Liliana Gaete


Exchange programs can be a different experience for everyone. We weigh the pros and cons of international study. Read more






Keeping the Light On
by Blair Hedley


The lighthouse fantastic: a glimpse into the lives of BC's maritime watchmen. Read more







Just a way of life
by Ashley Gaudreault


The life of a farmer takes passion, dedication, and downright hard work - not the choice of many young people today. That's what makes John Mellor different. Read more




All-Canadian Hugs
by Jan Beecher


To hug or not to hug — a truly Canadian Conundrum. When a multicultural country like Canada gets intimate, where do the social boundaries lie? Read more







Cowichan Gothic
by Ashley Gaudreault


A Vancouver Island Community pulls together to make gardening and fresh food accessible to everyone. Read more






Progressions in Porn
by Julie McManus


The modern, sexually independent woman has access to a plethora of sexual imagery. Here is a look at how women have accepted pornography into their lives. Read more