I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a secret cult at BCIT EDITOR’S NOTE: We at The Link want to remind our readers that the following views do not reflect the views of the paper, any major religion, or good journalism. They are the opinions of a man who, because of the Internet,…
The Art of the Sailor March 14-October 13 Vancouver Maritime Museum If you have never found time or a good reason to visit the funky-looking building by MacMillan Space Centre, this exhibit is the perfect opportunity to do so. The Art of the Sailor is a great way to learn about the origins of body…
The Vancouver Poetry Slam provides inspiration through expression The recent closing of the Waldorf Hotel was a wake-up call to the sad state of the arts scene in Vancouver. By and by, cultural spaces are being snatched up to make room for pricey condos, imposing gentrification and creating a sort of ‘New Brooklyn.’ So it’s…
Live looping multi-instrumentalist tours Canada to promote the release of his fourth studio album Jean-Paul de Roover, an Ontario-based musician with a unique take on the singer-songwriter genre, is touring Canada to promote the release of his new album. Complexity in Simplicity, the Thunder Bay native’s fourth studio album, was released on March 23. The…
More than just “Dick in a Box” B-sides It’s been seven years since Justin Timberlake released an album. Since then, he’s made a few not-so-good movies and has been featured on songs for other artists, the most recent being Timbaland’s “Carry Out”. Every so often, as bad reviews rolled in for his movies, and as…
BC’s “Best Teen Band” not just a shadow of their formeer selves Sometimes, a band’s creative direction takes a life of its own, separate from the intended trajectory. While this creative evolution is an experience many artists share, few undergo truly drastic changes. Surrey-based band Shadows, however, is one of the exceptions to the rule.…
Is it cheaper to do it yourself or get served? It was one of those crazy sunny days on Burnaby Campus when all I wanted was one more day of spring break. And then I got this text from non-BCIT friends that made me squirm: “We’ve been at Havana since 2pm. We just ordered a…
BCIT offers students many services to alleviate stress, and counsellors have advice for how to cope We’ve all felt it: the familiar fight, flight, or freeze response bubbling up from our stomachs when we realise that our plates are overflowing. Ladies and gentlemen, I present stress. While it’s obviously not a pleasant experience, not all…
Busy schedules and heavy workloads mean the return of intercollegiate sports at BCIT is unlikely Back in the 1990s the BCIT Cougars men’s and women’s teams competed in a variety of sports such as soccer, volleyball, badminton, and basketball. As a part of the British Columbia Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA), BCIT played other colleges such…
Aboriginal Services have launched the project to share First Nations’ culture with students Aboriginal Services at BCIT is fundraising to build a traditional Coast Salish-style longhouse. The space will be built outside of the BCIT Aboriginal Gathering Space in SW1 on the Burnaby campus, on the grassy knoll outside of the southwest entrance. The longhouse…
17 bylaw changes at student association’s special general meeting, but not without disagreement The recent BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) special general meeting (SGM) passed 17 bylaw amendments, leaving only one unapproved. The SGM, is held annually to make changes to existing bylaws in the constitution of the BCITSA through requests called motions. All students are…
BCIT’s Green Team hosted an eco-fashion show to promote their commuting campaign BCIT’s Green Team, in cooperation with the BCIT Student Association, turned the Great Hall into a catwalk for its first ever eco-fashion show on March 19. Models strutted down the runway in chic athletic gear to inspire staff and students to keep their…