Curated and Photographed by Hazel Leung, Ian Lau & Shiny Kuo With so many places to go and so many things to do around BCIT, make sure to take some time to explore and relax! We have compiled a list of comfy spots, both on and off campus, to consider for upcoming study sessions or…
Written by Avneet Kaur, Photographed by Ian Lau When I first came to BCIT as an international student, I had a suitcase loaded with dreams, an attitude full of enthusiasm, and a head full of questions. Everything was new, from the intense courses to the culture and even the layout of the grocery…
In Vancouver, a city where people are deeply entrenched in their thoughts while traversing the concrete jungle, picking the right spot for a first date can be the difference between a brief fling and a lifelong romance. To get the most out of what the city has to offer, here are some top choices for…
Love fills the air this Spring, presenting the perfect opportunity to indulge in the most indulgent of pastimes: romance novels. There’s nothing like escaping into the world of complicated courtship and getting cozy with an enthralling book. Whether you prefer timeless classics like a good Jane Austen story or more modern tales exploring the queer…
Congratulations to the winners of 2024 QDS Hacks: Ian Chan, Caroline Su, Jonathan Liu, and Jaden Cheah. The judges were impressed with this team’s project “PAWsitive,” which featured a complex tech stack and production ready design. Their dynamic presentation demonstrated effective collaboration between Computing and Business students, highlighting each member’s individual strengths and leading to…
written and recorded by Grace Miller and Sophie Tomei Away from the clacking of keys and boardroom meetings awaits a world full of glamorous makeup, adorable cats, and funny voices. BCITSA Chair of the School of Computing and Academic Studies Justin Saint lives several lives as a computer systems technology student, makeup artist, voice actor,…
Photography by Kirk Gabrillo Dear Hatter, You’re probably wondering why I am writing to you after all this time. Why have I decided to journey through the looking glass of our past? I can share exactly why I am writing you this letter… which I hope you will receive since I know how backward life…
Illustration and words by Nazanin Hosseinmard For the past two years, we lost close interactions due to COVID-19 restrictions. Children couldn’t go out to play freely in the playgrounds, grandparents couldn’t hug or kiss their grandchildren, and friends couldn’t meet up to socialize and catch up with each other. Our conversations were limited to cold…
Spinning Chandelier by Rodney Graham As much as I enjoy staying in with some takeout and Netflix, going out for a walk around the city is crucial for my mental health and well-being. So, after two years of being mostly stuck indoors due to the pandemic, I’m excited to head outdoors more often this summer!…
Illustration by Kailee Vanderwoerd Summer is fast approaching, Vancouverites! Now that there are no more deadlines and finals to pull all-nighters for, what better way to spend your days than grab a coffee and chill? This one is for all my coffee addicts, pastry lovers, and aesthetic Instagrammers. Keep reading for all the hot spots…
i am a difficult woman, gladly.many of us weren’t wantedwhen the ultrasounds at the gynac’s read – FEMALEmany of our parents had to shield us throughout our lives, by restricting us from being truly freebut our parents, they don’t succeed cuz our society’s restrictionsmake it impossible to build that wallmany of us are given awayat…
The BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) has begun handing out $5 bills to students outside of SE3 every Monday from 11AM to 5:30 pm in phase one of their new ‘We Exist!’ campaign. “We’re proud to say we’re finally making some progress with students,” said the Director of Marketing and Communications, Geoff Gauthier, in a recent…