Summer Cocktails One of my favourite things about summer is sitting on a patio and sipping an ice-cold drink while the sun shines down. Whether it’s a cocktail, a coffee, or some other tipple, that first sip washes over me like a wave and soothes my sun-beaten soul. Sadly, getting out to bars isn’t…
Generation Wars If you want the exact numbers, Millennials were born between the years 1981 and 1996, whereas Generation Z was born between 1997 and 2010. It may not seem like too big of a difference, but the generational war between the two have only become more evident throughout the years. To begin, it’s safe…
This article is sponsored by the JDC West Club. BCIT JDC West is a more than just a business club, we are a team that nurtures all our members to become elite critical thinkers and enhanced professionals. Every year our club puts together a team of around 50 delegates who compete in the largest undergraduate…
We are a growing country, and the more we embrace the differences, the more we have to learn and celebrate. Canada is a wonderful land of opportunity. For some of us this has always been home, but for others, this is a new home. Many know Layla Khdir as a full-time student at the British…
With so many uncertainties in life, what is unknown can certainly be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. For me, the process of making art teaches an important life lesson—to let go, to embrace the unknown, and to enjoy the process rather than fixate on the end result. Frequently in my painting process, there are moments where…
It is an understatement to say this past year has changed us all. From the lockdown last March to where we stand today, we have all lived through an important part of history. Despite assistance from the government, financial stability quickly became a growing issue. When businesses began slowly reopening, the employment search was difficult.…
La Haine Poster Set in the notoriously violent suburbs of Paris, Mathieu Kassovitz’s La Haine is a modern reflection on the discrimination and injustice faced by those living within the chaos. The film immerses you in turmoil by following a day in the lives of three friends: Vinz, Saïd and Hubert. You watch as they…
Where we’ve gone, and where we’ll go again. Sarah Sarmadi, Wadi Rum, Jordan 2019Lauren Edwards Cinque Terre, Italy 2019Zach Kiedaish, Vancouver Island, 2019Zach Kiedaish, Vancouver Island, 2019Justin Park, Toronto, 2019Brittany Roffel, 2019 Sarah Sarmadi, Iran, 2019Elin Molenaar Golden Ears, 2020Elin Molenaar Golden Ears, 2020Sarah Sarmadi, Iran, 2019Brittany Roffel, 2019
Where does the time go? For part-time civil engineering student Cody Pallin, the transition to online learning is somewhat of a blessing in disguise. Staying home has allowed him to fully explore the different student services and clubs that can be accessed remotely. In the last two years of attending BCIT, he says he hardly…
After Stephanie Dekker worked in the veterinary industry for a decade, she decided it was time for a change. She wanted to work directly with people and explore different opportunities in the medical field. Dekker is currently in her second year of the three-year-long Registered Nursing program at BCIT, where they are working in the…
Matthew Miller ran for Vice President Student Experience because he wanted to be in a position to advocate for better student access to mental health services, such as counselling. COVID-19 caused a transition to online learning and made the need for mental health services more apparent to everyone. This drove Miller to be more determined…
After going through our old posts, we realized that we have published dozens of comics! There are some real gems by BCIT students, so we wanted to share them again. Here is a list of all our comics (at least, the ones published digitally; there are probably even more).