Eric Axen and Sightlines breathe new life into the genre When Eric Axen decided to start pop-punk band Sightlines, he wasn’t worried that people might be sick of the simple song structures and hooky riffs that Blink-182 and Green Day used in the mid-’90s and early ‘00s. “I think we’ve had about five years’ reprieve…
Founder hopes to provide a platform for students far from home It may be easy for homegrown students to go about their routines on campus without the pressure of making new friends, but the same cannot necessarily be said for international students. International students must find ways to connect to the culture, the city, and…
Jonny Weibe – Marketing Management and Real Estate“It helps in picking up the ladies, and it raises awareness about cancer.” Caleb Henry – Broadcast Journalism“I did because the demand for moustache rides are on the rise!” Peyman Ataee – Biomedical Engineering“The best part of it is that you get to grow a moustache. But my…
7:00 p.m. Punk Monks NBC NEWCOMER! These ain’t your daddy’s monks! The show follows the antics of a disgruntled group of monks who pull pranks on local celebrities. Don’t miss it! [hr] 7:30 p.m. Doughed! FAMILY FUN! Some guy from Saturday Night Live stars in this show! It’s about a guy who owns a pizza…
Members of the BCIT Student Association’s Peak Leadership program participated in two seminars covering effective leadership and public speaking last week. The seminars were conducted by professional speaker Peter Legge, who gives approximately 75 speeches each year and travels the world to spread his message. “Even after thousands of speeches, it is still so exciting,…
If you’ve sat in one of Rosa Marchitelli’s broadcast journalism classes, chances are you’ve heard students whispering about her effortlessly chic style. Marchitelli is currently a freelance journalist for CBC, an instructor at BCIT, a wife, and a mother of three young boys. She balances all of this while maintaining a sense of style that…
The Halloween Howler October 31 2-5 p.m. Students in Free Enterprise are hosting a fundraising event outside Professor Mugs Pub and Grill. There will be a costume contest and more! Admission is by donation of at least $5, and students attending will receive a ticket for a free drink. [hr] Financial Management Association Info Session…
Main Street Vinyl Fair helps young vinyl lovers start their record collection The sixth Main Street Vinyl Fair takes place on November 10 at the Cambrian Hall, and it’s promising to be the biggest one yet. With six major Vancouver vinyl shops and private collectors sharing their records, this event is heaven for music lovers…
November 6 Video Games Live Orpheum Theatre Video Games Live is a project created by composer Tony Tallarico to bridge the gap between more classical forms of music and video game scores. The project had one of its first performances in Vancouver, and since then Tallarico and his crew have travelled around the world on…
