When Reality Plagues Fiction
The ironic escapism of pandemic-inspired books, films, and television. If quarantine still has you curled up in a ball of anxiety, you could either channel… Read More »When Reality Plagues Fiction
Ali Pitargue
Ali Pitargue is a self-described adventurer and storyteller. As a journalist with a special interest in social justice, she is eager to unearth fresh perspectives to share with the world. If she's not writing, she's either watching Star Trek, reading high fantasy novels, or doing self-study on Baroque and Renaissance art.
To Decolonize Nature is to Conserve It
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PROTECT 80% OF THE WORLD’S BIODIVERSITY DESPITE ONLY MAKING UP 5% OF THE GLOBAL POPULATION. LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS LOOK TO TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE… Read More »To Decolonize Nature is to Conserve It
Historic ‘Parasite’ Oscars win salvages a bland awards season
‘Parasite’ and Joaquin Phoenix topped headlines during Hollywood’s biggest night. The 92nd Academy Awards recognized (and snubbed) the best film achievements of the year on Sunday.
Friends on Opposing Ends
More people are avoiding affiliations with people of differing political views. Can conservatives and liberals still be friendly in a polarized political landscape? It’s… Read More »Friends on Opposing Ends
Film Review: ‘Cats’ is a lewd monstrosity that needs to be spayed
Director Tom Hooper’s adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Broadway musical is a litter box full of nightmares. ‘Cats’ is the ravaged corpse of a… Read More »Film Review: ‘Cats’ is a lewd monstrosity that needs to be spayed
Film Review: ‘Parasite’ is a true cinematic masterwork
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho satirizes class warfare in his Cannes Film Festival-winning black comedy. ‘Parasite’ is set to sweep the Best Foreign Language Picture… Read More »Film Review: ‘Parasite’ is a true cinematic masterwork
VIFF 2019: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
French director Céline Sciamma’s historical lesbian romance paints a transfixing and emotional portrait. Characteristic of its title, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a… Read More »VIFF 2019: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Weeding Out Education
How BCIT’s Cannabis Policy Was Hashed Out BCIT’s cannabis policy prohibits the use of recreational marijuana across all campus premises. Executives say that cannabis could… Read More »Weeding Out Education
Student Spotlight: Savannah Erasmus
Comedians make us laugh, but often a profound story lies underneath a joke’s surface. As a stand-up comedian, Savannah Erasmus draws inspiration from her experiences… Read More »Student Spotlight: Savannah Erasmus
SuperBetter: A Review
SuperBetter is a task-manager companion app for depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and other physical and mental trials. It attempts to better engage in your… Read More »SuperBetter: A Review
An interview with the admin of BCIT Confessions
BATmin, SADmin and Dadmin open up about the page’s origins, meme wars, and more. interviewed by Ali Pitargue illustrated by Sheku Nafisi What is the… Read More »An interview with the admin of BCIT Confessions
The Gameful New World
Businesses, schools, and governments are becoming game designers. Through rewards programs and challenges, organizations are applying the principles of ‘gamification’ to win your loyalty and… Read More »The Gameful New World