Ocean pollution became a hot topic within the last decade, but it’s not the Funko Pop–selling kind. The severity of this concern is addressed by climate analysts and activists alike, yet with buzzwords and misinformation crowding up search engines; it is difficult to know the true health of the oceans and the factors that may…
Written in the 1950s and adapted into movies in the early 2000s, The Lord of the Rings has had a long-lasting impact on the media and the world. With Peter Jackson’s film trilogy recently celebrating its twenty-first anniversary, it is important to look back on how the Halflings’ journey across Middle-earth has touched all of…
“Two Slow Dancers” by Mitski It would be a crime to have a sad song playlist and not feature Mitski. Even if it’s less well-known than other songs from the album Be the Cowboy, it is the one that stays with the listener the most. Filled with melancholy, regrets, and worries, it is the perfect…
Watch this: Leap Year (2010) Anna is done waiting for her boyfriend of four years to propose to her and is taking the matter into her own hands. She wants to propose to her sweetheart in Dublin, following the Irish tradition where women propose on Leap Day. However, her plane gets detoured and she is stuck…
Due to the 2020-onwards event that you may be trying to forget, the world had to move everything to digital platforms, allowing (or, if you prefer, forcing) many people to become technology-savvier. For example, many Canadians started participating in internet culture more than they ever did, like playing video games during lockdown to pass the…
Content Warning: this episode features the mention and discussion of antisemitism, hate speech, assault, and violence. Viewer discretion is advised. In this special episode of MicroLink, Tatiana Yakovleva discusses the ever-growing extremism online, its consequences, and what we can expect in the future. This podcast is brought to you by the BCIT Student Association. Listen…
NimkishGenre: Soul R&B Nimkish is a lyrical poet who expresses her Indigenous voice through her music. Her newest album Damage Control features spoken poetry and beats that are sure to get stuck in your head. Taking inspiration from King Princess and Kehlani, Nimkish shows a vulnerability that creates a deep and personal connection with the…
Are adaptogens the underdog cure-for-all or just a marketing ploy? Is the rich history enough to support the positive claims or is it just based on empty hopes? I, unfortunately, do not have the answers for you folks, but the concept behind adaptogens is fascinating all the same. Regardless of your beliefs, these medicinal plants…
INGREDIENTS: Dough:60 ml pumpkin purée25 ml half & half cream½ egg250 ml all-purpose flour50 ml white sugar7 ml baking powder1 ml salt1 ml cinnamon1 ml nutmega pinch of ground clovesa pinch of ground ginger (optional)45 ml cold butter Spiced Glaze:150 ml icing sugar15 ml milka pinch of ground cloves1 ml cinnamon1 ml nutmega pinch of…