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Viv Ard

Viv Ard, Layout & Design Editor

Viv focuses on the look and layout of the Navigator’s print edition with their passion for their major, graphic design. Viv served as a reporter the 2023 spring semester and helped design the May 2023 issue. They are active in LLC’s PRIDE club as well and continue to leave their impact at the college. In their free time, Viv improves their makeup skills through drag and works on their own fan game.

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German-born Singer Kim Petras during a photoshoot for the album cover of her debut under Amigo Records. Photo by Luke Gilford.

Kim Petras Unleashes the Beast in Debut Pop Album

Viv Ard, Layout & Design Editor
March 4, 2024
The Corpse, portrayed by Cole Sprouse, and Lisa Swallows, portrayed by Kathryn Newton, sitting on a 80s tanning bed. Photo by Michael K. Short via Focus features.

Lisa Frankenstein: Horror Classic(s) Reimagined

Viv Ard, Layout & Design Editor
March 4, 2024

Is Megan Thee Stallion the New Queen of Rap??

Viv Ard, Layout & Design Editor
March 4, 2024
The crowds were out in full force at NorthPark Center on Black Friday, but shoppers there and at other area malls weren’t holding as many bags as in past years. Photo by Chitose Susuki via The Dallas Morning News.

The Horrors of the Holiday Season

Viv Ard, Layout/Design Manager
December 5, 2023
Mariah Carey poses for a Christmas-themed photoshoot to honor her title of “the Queen of Christmas Music.”
Photo by NME via An le.

Mariah Carey: Defrosted Earlier Than Ever!

Viv Ard, Layout/Design Manager
December 5, 2023
Headshot of Taylor in her new album’s cover side by side of the FNAF movie poster. Photos by Reddit via Taylor Swift & Universal Pictures

The Bite of 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

Viv Ard, Layout/Design Manager
October 2, 2023
Doja Cat attending the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2023 Show, as part of Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Rolling Stone via Stephane Cardinale.

Cancel Culture at an All-Time Low

Viv Ard, Layout/Design Manager
September 1, 2023
The promotional posters of the movies that broke social media. Photos via Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.

“Barbenheimer”: Blockbuster Duo of the Summer!

Viv Ard, Layout/Design Manager
September 1, 2023
Promotional Poster, advertising the drag show finale with LaLa Ri. Photo Credit via Uniting Pride.

Small-town Pride Late September

Viv Ard, Layout/Design Manager
September 1, 2023
Viv looking stunning in her drag persona. Photo via Viv Ard.

Future of drag at stake

Viv Ard, Reporter
May 1, 2023
 Rose did in fact let go. Photo via fandango.​​

Heart of the ocean returns to the cinemas

Viv Ard, Avid Jennifer Coolidge impersonator
April 3, 2023
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