“This isn’t what we signed up for.” Two BCIT international students speak on the harsh reality of living here
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“Leave room for Jesus”: How to club without getting COVID
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Free Money for BCIT Students
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Student in BCIT’s Hardest Program Denied the Sympathy He Deserves
“It’s just not fair,” says local BCIT computing student Joseph […]
BCIT Prohibits Vehicles on Burnaby Campus
BCIT has ordered all parking lots to be demolished. The […]
BC Gov Distributes COVID Tests Just in Time for Pandemic to Be Over
The BC government has finally gotten around to distributing COVID […]
Small Town Girl Drops Out of College to Become the Next German Heiress
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BC Hindu Community Outraged by Use Of Lord Ganesh on Logo
“We have hundreds of people today; we’ll have thousands next […]
Pandemic Resolutions: New Me, New Internalized Capitalism
When the pandemic got really bad and I started working […]
Jumping Down the Pop Culture Rabbit Hole
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What’s Going On In Ukraine?
Canada has become home to almost 1.4 million Ukrainian Canadians, […]
Canadian Culture from International Students’ POV
Exploring and moving to a new country is tough—I know […]
Be Fearlessly Authentic: Kailee Vanderwoerd
Despite growing up in a small town in Northern BC, […]
From the Stove to the Soul: Venezuelan Cachapas Recipe
I recently caught up with some friends after their trip […]
Automation in Medical Technology
The use of “cobots” (collaborative robots) and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
6 Innovations in the food industry
The food industry is constantly evolving, because new technologies and […]
Personal Innovation
n is change, but it is a special kind of change that brings you to a new level in life. To have truly innovated, one must upgrade their current situation into something better. Innovation is more than just change, it is personal evolvement.
Truong Thanh – Restaurant Review
Is there anything better than a piping hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold, rainy night? It’s that time of season where the sun hardly comes out and the cold makes you want to stay at home in your pajamas.
How who you love changes your access to public services.
The LGBTQIA2S+ (LGBTQ) community has made significant civil rights improvements […]
Young Women in Business: Leaders of Tomorrow
Our time at BCIT can be stressful, filled with busy […]
Optimizing Efficiency with Ergonomics: Kinesis Freestyle 2 Keyboard Review
Are you looking for a new keyboard? The Kinesis Freestyle […]
7 Signs Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something
The human body is very intelligent; it has its own […]
Čupavci Recipe (Australian Lamingtons)
Čupavci, also known as Australian Lamingtons, is a biscuit dipped […]
Don’t Let Your Learning Disability Impede Your Future
Thousands of students struggle with learning disabilities and unique learning […]
Review: Ye.
The album explores darker topics such as suicide, self-isolation, overdose, […]
What you Need to Know from the last Two Meetings of BCITSA Council
Every two weeks, the BCITSA meets to discuss issues and […]
Living in a war zone: the emotional toll of the front lines of Fairy Creek blockade
“How as humanity have we gotten to this point […]
Chair of the Transportation School By-Election: Gareth (Gary) Moon
I was asked to run, by my peers, because of […]
Chair of the Transportation School By-Election: Liam Lauren
My name is Liam Lauren and I am a second […]
Link Writers’ Corner: Why Does Link Edit so Rigorously?
When many folks think of editing, they imagine a quick […]
Link’s Guide to the 2021 Federal Election
Elections can be difficult things. Party platforms (the documents that […]
Adapting for the Future: An Alumni Spotlight Featuring Tyler Pronyk
Whether you are new to BCIT, a returning student, or […]
Bringing Light to Amenities for BCIT Students
Have you tried all student resources offered at BCIT? I […]
Staying Safe in A Heatwave
Our sizzling summer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so let’s […]
Silver Pen Award Winners 2021: Nelson Ellis and Katie Dalziel
As readers over the last year have seen, Link has […]
Review: Designated Survivor
You’re sitting in your office. You’re a high-level bureaucrat, but […]
War for the Planet of the Apes: A case study in ideology, principles, and politics
Disclaimer: This piece reflects a students personal views and is […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: SHELDON LYNN
BCIT Computer Systems Technology graduate, Sheldon Lynn, has always had […]
TRACING THE ROOTS OF ANTI-ASIAN RACISM IN NORTH AMERICA
A mass shooting of three East Asian spa parlours in […]
The Fight for Freedom
Have you ever wondered what history, culture, and government have […]
Explore and Revive: A Guide to Getting Outside This Summer
It feels as though, despite our most earnest longings (though […]
BCIT JDC West: A lifechanging opportunity to brush up on your business skills
This article is sponsored by the JDC West Club. BCIT […]
A Canadian Legacy of Anti-Asian Discrimination: From the Head Tax to Hate Crimes
Karen Cho’s documentary “In the Shadow of Gold Mountain” depicts […]
Learning to Trust the Process: An Art Feature by Christine Peng
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When It Comes to Queer Rights, Is the Revolution Over?
Back before I became a student, I had a co-worker […]
Review – Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger […]
Review – Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
BE YOU. BE SEEN. BELONG. Are you truly belonging […]
Student Spotlight, Johanna Kuffner: Working on Equality, Changing the Conversation
The idea of success, particularly success in the world of […]
When the Going Gets Tough, What Happens to Love?
In the past few months, relationships have either accelerated […]
Gaslighting: A Learning Experience
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Real People, Real Job, False Conceptions: An Interview with Clover
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5 Dates for a New Couple & 5 Dates for a Long-Term One
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Behind the Screen: The Role of an Influencer
Over the past several years, social media has become less […]
media’s power to shift perspectives
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Creation Defines Me: An Art Feature by Takshita Kumar
What defines you as a person are not your highs […]
Broke-Ass Buying: PS4, XBOX One, or Switch?
None of us can afford the brand new and extremely […]
Brightening the World with an LED Face Mask
During the winter holidays, I usually emblazon my house with […]
Eating Habit Myths: Debunked
From social media to health blogs, nutrition myths are all […]
Vancouver Fashion Week Presents Pandemic Collections in an Underwhelming Performance
“Did it start?” asks my friend who is sitting next […]
Joe Biden Won. How Does That Affect You?
Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump provides a glimmer of […]
REVIEW: Eastside Cultural Crawl Displacement Exhibit
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Politics of Good Health & Poor Decision Making
By most standards, Canadians can be considered reasonably healthy people. […]
Physical Demands & Limitations for Performers During COVID-19
If you’re like me, your physical health has taken […]
Beauty and The Temporarily Abled
A transformed definition and experience of beauty is a collective […]
Review: Raised By Wolves
Created by veteran producer Aaron Guzikowski and supported by legendary […]
Student Spotlight:The Reinvention of Yoko Ozaki
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Review: Untamed-You are a goddamn cheetah!
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Review: Slayland at Playland
This year, attractions are coming up with creative ways to […]
Morality at the Movies: Blade Runner & Finding Humanity Through Mercy
Picture it: Los Angeles, 2019. We collectively turn a blind […]
Clubs for Community:Energize Your Club Away From BCIT
The transition to online classes in late March affected how […]
The self-esteem melting pot: learning how to maintain your self-esteem in post-secondary
It’s so easy to pay other people compliments and cheer […]
Student Spotlight: Ben Gebauer
Reaching High, Educating Others, & Advocating for Equality Ben Gebauer […]
5 FaBoolous Party Ideas for a COVID World
After enduring two long months of BCIT and seven months […]
Review: La Haine (The Hate)
Set in the notoriously violent suburbs of Paris, Mathieu Kassovitz’s […]
Review: The Witcher, Andrzej Sapkowski
Perhaps the news of today has provided you with your […]
Photo Feature: Elin Molenaar
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Exploring Personality
Exploring Ourselves People are naturally curious about who they are. […]
Mini Student Spotlight: Cody Pallin
Where does the time go? For part-time civil engineering student […]
Mini Student Spotlight: Stephanie Dekker
After Stephanie Dekker worked in the veterinary industry for a […]
Mini Student Spotlight: Matthew Miller
Matthew Miller ran for Vice President Student Experience because he […]
What Type of Team Member are You?
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Policing the Police: a look at excessive force in Canada and the United States
Amid a slew of news reports involving violent (and lethal) […]
A Letter from one international student to another
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Dating Around, Season Two is Here
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The CSSG Helps Students and Recent Graduates!
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Protecting Your Mental Health in Times of Isolation
While I usually enjoy spending time by myself, I’m not […]
When Reality Plagues Fiction
The ironic escapism of pandemic-inspired books, films, and television. If […]
Ali Pitargue: Silver Pen Award Winner
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I’m graduating, will I get a job?
Tips for job seekers and alternative opportunities As I sit […]
What Was Your Screen Time Last Week?
As we are physically distancing and staying at home as […]
COVID-19’s Impact on the Global Economy
According to the World Health Organization[1], COVID-19 has infected over […]
Government Provides COVID-19 Support for Students and Recent Graduates
In March, the number of post-secondary working students (aged 15-29) […]
Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose: The Fashion Edition
Over time, fast fashion has led to fabric mountains, and […]
Pipelines: friend, foe, or somewhere in between?
The odds are that if you live in BC and […]
Runway Rebels: Fashion Meets Protests
Not a New Concept For decades, the multi-billion-dollar global industry […]
Companies that are thriving during COVID-19
Money-making behind the screens by Daniella Pettenon COVID-19 has brought […]
Art Feature: Rhi Forsyth
Illustrations of a Daydreamer Under the pseudonym Maen Illustrates, Rhi […]
To Decolonize Nature is to Conserve It
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PROTECT 80% OF THE WORLD’S BIODIVERSITY DESPITE ONLY […]
We’ve All Been Victims of Greenwashing
Greenwashing(n.)¹: the act of misleading customers or potential customers into […]
Become A Green Shopper: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
words Daniella Pettenon We all know those second-to-last row classmates […]
Students are demanding to be included in the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit
Post-secondary students, who largely aren’t working during the school year […]
Student Spotlight: Eric J. W. Li
A Modern Renaissance Man words Chantel Tanaka Tsvetu “Let’s take […]
48-hour Vancouver theatre creation challenge goes online
Theatre Under the Gun: The Social Distancing Edition is a 48-hour […]
Review: ‘Funeral’ by Lil Wayne
By Vishal Pillay Lil Wayne has finally released the awaited […]
Review: Sovereign Opal from Conviction Wines
By Lauren Edwards I’ve never been one to drink casually […]
HR Implications for COVID-19
As COVID-19 reaches across the globe, companies are lost. There […]
How to bring your travel-banned vacation home
The recent global pandemic has the world preventing the spread […]
Don’t Be Chopped Liver: Your Springtime Health
How You Can Take Care of Your Liver words Nick […]
Tinder-style app helps students find housing in Vancouver/Burnaby
Diggz is an online marketplace that enables users to search […]
IxL shows different kinds of leadership
Students, business leaders, and entrepreneurs gathered in The Great Hall […]
Do Instructor Reviews Matter?
Students fill out evaluations for every course, but is this […]
Op-Ed: Dieting–Should we Stop Talking About It?
“It’s not about getting to a number on the scale—It’s […]
Recipe: Matcha Waffles with Coconut Syrup
It’s March, and spring break is on the horizon. With […]
Review: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Attention food, culture and comedy lovers! Chef and restaurateur […]
Student Spotlight: Shawn Grewal
Faith & Humility: Accounting Graduate Shawn Grewal’s Winding Journey to […]
New BC Access Grant makes university more attainable for low income students
A post-secondary education will be more affordable for thousands of […]
Vancouver Glitter Ball Festival back again
Glitter Ball is back for its second year as the […]
Fraser Riverkeeper invites everyone to join Cleanup and Celebration
For the 13th year, volunteers will gather to lend a […]
A Walk Through Cindy Sherman’s Exhibit
I have always been curious about photography but never really […]
Photo Feature: Julia Verea
Julia Verea is a 24-year-old photographer, screenwriter, social media manager, […]
Making Money Moves
Empowering women through twerking Nicole V. advertised her twerking class […]
BCIT Hackathon 2020 – Using Computation Solutions to Get Ahead
Aaron Rempel sat down with Justin Cervantes of the BCIT […]
Music Review: ‘Circles’ by Mac Miller
The hip-hop artist’s posthumous album dropped on January 17 Mac […]
Beer Review: The Steamworks Espresso Stout
The Steamworks Espresso Stout is a light-bodied heavily malted beer […]
B.C. Government increases ICBC accountability and takes lawyers out of the legal process
The B.C. Government is making changes to help ensure ICBC […]
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.
Concert Review: Greyson Chance’s ‘Good as Gold’
Born in West Texas, Greyson Chance got his start in […]
BC Government ratifies a 5-year U-Pass agreement for students
The government of BC has signed the U-pass agreement that […]
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival starts tomorrow!
PuSh is a three-week festival featuring an emotionally honest, politically […]
Is Mental Health Developed by Nature or Nurture?
Divorce As a Catalyst for Intergenerational Mental Health Concerns Can […]
Growing Demand in Cybersecurity Offers a Wealth of Opportunity for New Grads
Eva Yu started as an AntiVirus Analyst and is now […]
Review: ‘Chixtape 5’ by Tory Lane
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez takes us back to the 2000s […]
Applications Open for Rhode Island Annual Science Workshop for Journalists
Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists to Explore How […]
All-Male Drag Ballerinas Perform Comedy Versions of Classics
Show One Productions presents the return of the all-male ballet […]
Booze ‘N’ Schmooze: Review
What: BOOZE ‘N’ SCHMOOZE – An Independent Filmmakers Meetup When: […]
Friends on Opposing Ends
More people are avoiding affiliations with people of differing political […]
Film Review: ‘Cats’ is a lewd monstrosity that needs to be spayed
Director Tom Hooper’s adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Broadway […]
Film Review: ‘Parasite’ is a true cinematic masterwork
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho satirizes class warfare in his […]
Film Review: Ad Astra (2019)
Buckle up. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—Brad […]
What’s Behind the Craze of Poke Bowls?
It was just another Tuesday afternoon, me in my all-black […]
Vancouver Clothing Firm Removes Leggings Within 24-hours of Hindu Protest
Greater Vancouver based athleisure brand NoMiNoU has apologized and withdrawn […]
Playing With Fire: Ceramics of the Extraordinary
The newest exhibit at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology features 11 […]
First Time at the Vancouver Christmas Market
Photos by Eric J.W. Li Last week, I visited the […]
Burnaby Film Director Selected For Sundance Film Festival
Two new National Film Board of Canada (NFB) virtual reality […]
Art Feature: Zach Whitbread
Zach Whitbread is a twenty-something-year-old frog who’s a complicated mess […]
Student Spotlight: Amine Doulfikar
Photography by Eric J.W. Li Amine Doulfikar is a powerhouse. […]
Review: Busyhead Tour – Noah Kahan
On October 26, American indie singer Noah Kahan played for […]
Holiday Ladder Safety Tips from WorkSafeBC
The holiday season is approaching and WorkSafeBC is reminding workers, […]
Oslo Ranked Smartest City in the World
Comparative analysis reveals the cities emerging as leaders of smart […]
Winners for 20th Annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Announced
The winners for the 20th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards […]
Behold Electric Guitar, Paul Gilbert
Self Released: Bandcamp / May 2019 This Bandcamp release by […]
The Rising Popularity of Esports
illustrations Sheku Nafisi I was sitting down for breakfast a […]
A Trip to Merritt: Rally Championships Wake Up a Sleepy Town
photography Alec Preissler & Andy Scheier I’m standing in a […]
Student Spotlight: William-Patrick Blouin-Comeau
Competitive Sailor, BCIT Student, and Red Bull Canada Marketing Specialist […]
Sip This: London Fog Ale
Faculty Brewing, 1830 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 2W6 Vancouver based […]
MOA Challenges Traditional Notions of Clay with Premiere Exhibition
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the exhibition, […]
Visit This: Neptune Club Sports Bar and Grill
Station Square, 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M3 After […]
Nursing Students Promote Health at Downtown Campus
Eight nursing students organized and hosted two health events at […]
VIFF 2019: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
French director Céline Sciamma’s historical lesbian romance paints a transfixing […]
A UV Light Halloween-Themed Art Exhibit is Coming to Vancouver
Ghosts of the Lower Mainland, a Halloween-themed Exhibition of Faux […]
Campbell River Tech Competition Awarding $200,000 in Prizes
Calling all innovative entrepreneurs with ideas to solve real-life problems […]
Diversity Arts & Entertainment Presents #BestWitches
The #BestWitches campaign is a result of an after-hours social […]
Sheku Nafisi: illustrator & graphic designer
Sheku Nafisi is a multi-disciplinary designer and artist based in […]
ONE-BREATH MEDITATION
Student life is hard. It’s filled with assignments, examinations, and […]
Changing Your Narrative: A Student Perspective on Mental Health
This Fall, Link had the opportunity to speak with Samantha […]
Speak Up Speak Out De-stigmatizes Mental Health
content warning: this article discusses self-harm. November is the highest-suicide […]
Student Spotlight: Savannah Erasmus
Comedians make us laugh, but often a profound story lies […]
DanceHouse Presents Australia’s Leading Indigenous Dance Company
DanceHouse, in partnership with Dancers of Damelahamid, launches its 2019/20 […]
BCIT Infrastructure Project Presented with Envision Gold Award
A ribbon-cutting celebration of the BCIT North Campus Infrastructure Project […]
SuperBetter: A Review
SuperBetter is a task-manager companion app for depression, anxiety, stress, […]
A Thousand Splendid Suns Comes to the Stage
The Arts Club’s 2019–2020 season opens in Vancouver with A […]
United Nations HeForShe #GetFreeTour visits BCIT
On September 20, the UN Women’s HeForShe solidarity movement for […]
An interview with the admin of BCIT Confessions
BATmin, SADmin and Dadmin open up about the page’s origins, […]
Of Mice and Men Director Debuts 1940s War Story
The Slamming Door Artist Collective presents Terence Rattigan’s Flare Path. […]
EMV Launches 50th Anniversary Season with Le Concert Spirituel: Baroque Orchestral Suites
Early Music Vancouver (EMV) commences its 50th Anniversary Season with […]
Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates 10th Anniversary
This holiday season, the Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates its 10th […]
Introducing Scholarships for Indigenous Journalism Students
The Jack Webster Foundation is pleased to announce an addition […]
Adam Nguyen: Student Spotlight
Interviewed by Lauren Edwards Photography by Eric J.W. Li After […]
BCIT Student Earns Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Scholarship
A lifelong drive to make a difference combined with a […]
Want to go somewhere new this weekend?
Colony Colony, which just opened on Granville, is a pub […]
The Gameful New World
Businesses, schools, and governments are becoming game designers. Through rewards […]
Jordan Grant Pedersen: Photographer & Drafting Technician
Jordan Grant Pedersen bought his first camera in 2012 as […]
Five Podcasts to Check Out This Fall
Sometimes your eyes need a break from staring at screens. […]
Coffee Time: Finding the best Java on Campus
Over the summer, we took a good look at what […]
Vancouver Queer Film Festival Celebrates International Artists, Performers and Filmmakers
Out On Screen hosts the Opening Gala of the Vancouver […]
The Rick Hansen Foundation Launches Accessibility Professional Network
On August 7, 2019, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) announced […]
Canadian Researchers Explore How Food Packaging Affects Food Waste
National Zero Waste Council Researching Relationship Between Food Waste and […]
Best Eats at Richmond Night Market
You know summer is around the corner when Richmond Night […]
How Sustainably Conscious are You?
How Sustainably Conscious are You? Stepping towards a zero-waste lifestyle […]
11 Things You Need for Residence Living
If you applied for housing and recently got in—congratulations! You […]
Just Don’t Call It A Bail Out
The federal government is putting $595 million into a grant […]
It’s not just about sweatshops: Vancouver’s Sustainable Fashion Scene
Earlier this year Metro Vancouver launched a campaign to combat […]
Pavilion: A Collaboration Between the SA & BCIT
Link went behind the scenes to learn more about this collaborative project between the SA and BCIT. This new food services location is offering scratch cooking in NE-1 thanks to requests by students.
Mike Robertson: Photographer & Painter
Mike Robertson is a BCIT student in the video production […]
The Interactive Art of Enclosure
B.C.-based conceptual artist Mowry Baden uses perceptual psychology, science, and […]
Student Spotlight: Ahmadullah Rahmat Hoping to Change the Face of Afghan Media
During my first practicum rotation in the BCIT Broadcast and […]
Can You Virtually Enhance Empathy?
The Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society is using virtual […]
Where At BCIT Can Students Find Pride
Illustration by Sheku Nafisi Last week I met with Trina […]
“Hey Guys” And Why It’s Harmful: reducing the use of gender coded language
Who among us hasn’t, at some point, referred to a […]
so, you want to be a game designer?
EA (Electronic Arts) reached out to BCIT in 2017, asking […]
Awards cannot replace Action: the story of Nadia and Malala
Last October, twenty-five-year-old Nadia Murad was awarded the Nobel Peace […]
The Canadian Branch of Feminism
BCIT Communications instructor Tessa Jordan discusses the impact of cultural […]
IxL Preview: Aanikh Kler
Aanikh Kler will be gracing BCIT’s IxL conference this spring. […]
Networking – The Future is (literally) in Your Hands
illustrations Sheku Nafisi After staring at the GPS and looking […]
Tales from the Board: A BCITSA Retrospective
Members of the 2018-2019 student council reflect on their experiences serving […]
For the Love of Valentine’s Day
It’s February, and the question, “What are you doing for Valentine’s […]
The Woman Behind Rihanna’s Omelette Dress
For the first time in its history, the Vancouver Art […]
Bandersnatch (2018)
Netflix’s Bandersnatch has sent post-modern science fiction so far down […]
BCIT Racing: Baja Formula SAE Racers Prepare for 2019 Challenge
Since 2014, BCIT’s Formula Baja SAE team has been competing […]
Evolving the Caribbean Superhero
Rasta Comics founder Rayon Morris wants to infuse authentic Caribbean culture […]
STUDENT FEATURE: OPHELIA BAR-LEV-WISE
photos by Dayna Weststeyn This article is a student spotlight […]
Of minds red and blue: How urban living is assaulting our brains and how Nature can restore us to ourselves
Good ol’ Mother Nature—giver of life; cradle of civilizations; muse […]
Student Spotlight: Danny Cameron
BCITSA Chair of Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Student, Off-roader, Explorer […]
Review: Suspiria (1977 vs 2018)
Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria (2018) would be better characterized as a […]
VIFF 2018 – BURNING
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival is underway and we’re […]
Student Spotlight: Daniella Molina
Daniella Molina is a student in BCIT’s Construction Management program […]
Photo Feature: Eric J.W. Li
1st year BCIT Technology Teacher Education (TTED) “I started learning […]
VIFF 2018 – Cold War
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival is underway and we’re […]
VIFF 2018 – The Front Runner
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival is underway and we’re […]
Box of Freedom @ Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver Fringe Festival runs every year in September. This year, […]
VIFF 2018: Our Fave Five Events
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival has begun and we’ve […]
Virginia Jack @ Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver Fringe Festival runs every year in September. This year, […]
Unhinged @ Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver Fringe Festival runs every year in September. This year, […]
BC Provincial Government Invests $630 Million into Affordable Child Care.
BC Premier John Horgan alongside Minister of Children and Family Development, Katrine Conroy, and Minister of State of Child Care, Katrina Chen, visited the BCITSA Childcare Centre (SE41) to reveal part of a three-year $1 billion investment into ChildCare BC.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT— Michael Ray
For our September back-to-school issue, we feature BCIT Nursing student […]
REVIEW: The Dance Teacher
With actors in the audience, The Dance Teacher reminds us that we rarely get to see all sides of a story
Interview: Microsoft President Brad Smith
Brad Smith, President and Chief Legal Officer at Microsoft, recently visited BCIT to deliver a keynote speech for graduating students.
WOMEN in STTEM: A Conversation with Minister Patricia Hajdu
The following interview between Twila Amato and the Honourable Minister […]
Silver Pen Award 2018
This year, LINK honours Eda Aktas and Emily Vance with the 2017/18 Silver Pen […]
Salt Spring Island Mussels with One Arrow Black Pepper Bacon
Just because you’re a student doesn’t mean you have to […]
Community Profile: Heat LaLiberte
For our April issue, BCIT student Max Huang headed off […]
Super Troopers 2: The Time is Meow!
Super Troopers 2 directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar starring: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin […]
VIDF REVIEW – Goh Ballet
Thank you to to the 2018 Vancouver International Dance Festival, […]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: HUNTER BERGEN
Meet Hunter Bergen, a second-year BCIT Architecture student, and the […]
PHOTO FEATURE: ASHLEY MOLIERE
Ashley Moliere (1st-Year Broadcast and Online Journalism) www.ashleymoliere.ca Instagram: @ashmo__photos […]
VIDF 2018: Rite of Spring & Folding
Thank you to to the 2018 Vancouver International Dance Festival, […]
VIDF 2018: Studies and Fragments on Dream
Thank you to to the 2018 Vancouver International Dance Festival, […]
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby.
words tanushree pillai illustrations brianne bruneau A few days ago, […]
GALLERY: BCITMA DRAG FASHION SHOW
On March 9th, the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) held their […]
CAMPUS CHILDCARE EXPANSION GRAND OPENING
On Friday March 9, the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) welcomed Burnaby North MLA […]
Review: Exit 22’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Staging a beloved and classic work of theatre such as […]
Vancouver International Dance Festival 2018
Looking to tap your feet to a funky beat? Sip […]
AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSING IN 2018 BC BUDGET
Today’s provincial budget announcement saw historic investment in affordable housing […]
PuSh Festival Review: Some Hope For the Bastards
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has occurred annually in […]
Student Spotlight: Landon McGauley
Uphill from Here words catherine garrett photos graham cox Landon […]
Netflix’s “3%”: Review
3% is Netflix’s first venture into a Portuguese-language original series, […]
Photo Feature: Sheldon Lynn
Sheldon Lynn Computer Systems Technology Follow him on Instagram: @sheldon […]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: KIERAN JENKINS
OAKUM is about to become your new favourite DJ and he might just be sitting right next to you in class, crafting his latest track.
BEYOND BCIT: KAYA DOREY:
BCIT grad Kaya Dorey represents North America as UN Young Champion of the Earth
Peter and the Star Catchers : Exit 22 Capilano University Theatre
An Exit 22 Company production. Adapted for the stage by […]
Student Spotlight: Dayna Weststeyn
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: DAYNA WESTSTEYN words twila amato photos braeden frew […]
VIFF 2017: Interview with Christopher Auchter
The Mountain of SGaana, an award-winning short film based on […]
VIFF 2017: Interview with Sam Voutas
Author: Selenna Ho What is your personal connection with the […]
VIFF 2017: Never Steady, Never Still
Thank you to the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival for […]
VIFF 2017: Angkor Awakens: A Portrait of Cambodia
Thank you to the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival for […]
VIFF 2017: Infiltration
Review by Hamish Singh Infiltration dir. Robert Morin True North […]
VIFF 2017: The Mountain of SGaana
Review by Aaron Guillen The Mountain of SGaana dir. Christopher […]
VIFF 2017: Anarchist from the Colony
Anarchist from the Colony (Hangul: 박 열) dir. Lee Joon-ik […]
Photo Feature: International Students at BCIT
International. My identity, not my label. For our November issue, […]
Brain Food: Chocolate Trail Mix Bark
INGREDIENTS: 500g dark chocolate, cut into small pieces (I like […]
October Photo Walk
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Slider_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] October Photo Walk Credits: Natalie Fox Michael White […]
First impressions of an International Student at BCIT
Moving to another country can be very adventurous and exciting, […]
BRAIN FOOD: Coconut Green Soup with Salmon
Coconut Green Soup with Salmon and Chili Herb Oil […]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Albert Tang
Student Spotlight: Albert Tang For the October issue of LINK, […]
September Photo Walk
LINK Magazine’s September Photo Walk On September 20th, LINK held it’s […]
Brain Food: Matcha Chia Pudding
Matcha Chia Coconut Pudding Try Max Huang’s favourite satisfying and superfood packed chia […]
NFL Week 4: How far can Deshaun Watson take the Texans?
“If they pass on Deshaun Watson, they’re passing on Michael […]
Review: Kingsman — The Golden Circle
KINGSMAN: The Golden Circle dir. Matthew Vaughn 20th Century […]
NFL Week 3: When Sports and Politics Collide
Well, so much for the athlete’s adage, ‘stick to sports.’ […]
Fringe 2017: Soul Samurai
Soul Samurai Written by Qui Nguyen Directed by Nathania Bernabe Imagine […]
NFL Week 2: The Art of Celebration
The NFL is allowing fun back into football. After years […]
Fringe 2017: Just Not That Woman- Review
Just Not That Woman Written and Performed by Ali Scott […]
Fringe 2017: Draining the Swamp — A Musical Tweet
Draining the Swamp: A Musical Tweet Written by Rajiv Joseph Directed […]
Fringe 2017: Gruesome Playground Injuries
The 2017 Fringe Festival (Sept 7 -17) is underway and LINK has been busy […]
ECLIPSE CHASERS
BCIT Engineering student, Jason Wait, joined thousands of other eclipse […]
PHOTO FEATURE: ALBERT TANG
BCIT Architecture student Albert Tang was travelling through Spain, Hungary […]
Photo Feature: Max Huang
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Slider_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] BCIT student (and chef, entrepreneur, graphic designer, marketer […]
ALBUM REVIEW: EVERYTHING NOW
Band: Arcade Fire Album: Everything Now Release Date: July 28, […]
Student Spotlight: Caitlin Purvis
Every month, we shine a spotlight on one exceptional BCIT student […]
Faculty Focus: Mauricio Lozano
From humble beginnings in Puebla, a suburb two hours from […]
Inside BCIT’s New Tech Learning Hub
BCIT opens new tech learning space for emerging leaders in a growing industry
Silver Pen Award Winner 2016-2017
Silver Pen Award 2016-2017 Tanushree Pillai The Silver Pen Award […]
REVIEW: DAMN — Kendrick Lamar
With 4 simple letters, Kendrick Lamar announced his return to the rap game and this time he wasn’t around to play.
InstaFoods: “Icy Bowls” & Lightbulb Drinks at 17 Degrees Café
17 Degrees Café is the motherlode of delightful and instagrammable […]
Link-Ups Hiatus
Link-Ups is LINK Magazine’s missed connection service. We are taking a short summer hiatus, but will back in September to link ya’ll up.
Butterflies in Spirit
For our April issue, BCIT Broadcast Journalism student Beth Mariam interviewed Lorelai […]
InstaFoods: Smoky Icecream from 720 Sweets
Vancouver’s dessert game is strong and different ways of enjoying […]
BC elections candidates debate Advanced Education at BCIT
Photos by Maddy Adams. See a full gallery on our Facebook page. […]
InstaFoods: Korean-Mexican fusion food from TAKO
Korean-Mexican fusion food has arrived in Vancouver. Tako, or Taqueria […]
BCIT student wins free Euro Trip
Daniel McRobert beats out thousands of other students for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
SERGEY BUKHAROV — ELECTED PRESIDENT
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
SOPHIA ROMERO — ELECTED VP CAMPUS LIFE
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
TIMOTHY CHENG — ELECTED VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
TIMOTHY DAVID — FOR VP EXTERNAL
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
DEAN TAMBOLINE — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF ENERGY
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
Christian Colquhoun — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
Abby Tabaco — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
SPENCER POLLOCK — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ACADEMIC STUDIES
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
MOSHTAGH MOHAMMADI — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION and the ENVIRONMENT
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
MARK MALCZEWSKI — FOR CHAIR OF AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May 31st, 2018.
Graduation Special: Jen Parente Full Interview
Jen Parente, Human Resources student and VP of the Human […]
Celine Shen: Great Canadian Sales Competitor
Celine Shen was speechless as she found out she […]
InstaFoods: Broadway Station Sushi’s Ramen
Stuffy nose, lack of taste and smell, and no desire […]
$78.3M BCIT Health Sciences Centre coming 2020
At 100,000+ sqft, the proposed HSCAS will be one of the largest centres for health simulation training in Canada
InstaFoods: Pokerrito’s Sushi Salad Bowl
In need of a healthy break from [insert fast food […]
EXPOSURE: DEREK FU
EXPOSURE is a rotating student photo show featuring the work of select […]
BOOKS: Big Fit Girl by Louise Green
Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body You Have Louise Green […]
InstaFoods: On Yogurt’s Ice Fried Yogurt
Have you ever imagined eating ice cream out of a […]
Buckle in for March Madness
Every year it’s the same routine. Keep one eye half-heartedly […]
Dairakudakan- VIDF Review
Gothic Japanese performers. Spirits mourned in blood petals. Chained humanity […]
Kill The Lights- VIDF Review
Kill The Lights, the urban Vancouver-based dance company, showed off […]
The Internet Of Things: Are We Ready?
The following article was originally published in our March 2016 […]
Student / Mom
Tanushree PIllai took a chance on moving with her son to Canada, in search of a better life, knowing full well that for the average Indian woman, this is freedom.
Ray Yu: Nicaragua Photo Diary
Ray Yu, BCIT Graphic Design student, travelled to Nicaragua for six […]
Student Spotlight Extras: Alexandra Fontaine:
For our February issue’s Student Spotlight, we danced our way around campus with Mineral Exploration and Mining Technologies student Alexandra Fontaine,
Student Spotlight: Case Mutangadura
Part 2 of our February Student Spotlight features yet another dancer, this time it’s hip hop choreographer and GTech student Case Mutangadura
Reviewed: Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links
Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Links iOS, Android (konami) A shot of nostalgia […]
Vancouver International Dance Festival
Dance means so many things to so many people. Romance, […]
Bunny Ghatrora of Ellebox + Exclusive Discount for BCIT Students!
Bunny Ghatrora, accounting student and co-founder of Ellebox, invited us […]
10 Simple Steps For Being In Films and Tv
Soooo… I’m guessing you’re curious about being in movies with the […]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JASON WAIT
Check out this gallery of impressive astrophotography taken by our January Student Spotlight, Jason Wait.
All Risk, No Guarantee
The NFL is easily the most popular and profitable sports league in […]
All a Board — Exploding Kittens + 1st Expansion Pack!
Hey guys, let’s talk cards. And by that, I mean […]
Chef Max’s Eggnog Cheesecake Macaron Recipe
(click any image to enlarge) UPDATE: The Enactus Christmas Bake […]
Student Spotlight: Curtis Renning
Discover the abstract colours of 4th-year Architecture student, Curtis Renning.
Student Spotlight: Luisa Alvarez
Hear stories from the BCIT Broadcast student about her amazing internship at a fashion channel in the Philippines.
No Gronk, No Problem?
Herniated disc. Third back surgery. Out for the season. News that […]
“Rules Don’t Apply” Movie Review
If you’re younger than 30, you probably don’t know who […]
Tokimeki Maid Cafe Event at Ki Tea House Cafe on November 26!
Hey students! Looking to try something new? Or maybe looking […]
Solo Concert-Going Experience: Daniela Andrade @ Rio Theatre
It’s kind of strange buying tickets for an artist from […]
Luppolo Brewing Pouring on Venables
Luppolo Brewing has opened its taps on Venables Street in […]
STEM Spotlight Awards: Seeking students with innovative ideas
If you were at the BCIT Burnaby campus earlier this […]
Are You Ready For Your Blessings?
Max Omelaniec trips on an exam and then ends up at the Chance the Rapper show riding an Ultra Light Beam
All a Board — Ticket to Ride: Europe
In the age of first-person shooters, Annie Sheng keeps it analog […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES
Follow these steps and you’ll be much more prepared when The Big One hits.
BIKO: A must-have app for cyclists
Track your rides and trade up for discounts and deals around town.
Yeezy Taught Me
the sea of kids in dad hats, bomber jackets, and ripped jeans, collectively lost its mind
Vinyl Connection: Why Records Still Rock
Whether you have your own collection, or you’ve thumbed through […]
Student Spotlight: Sophia Hsin
Check out some extra photos from our October Student Spotlight […]
Femme-empowering art and music at Objet D’Arc
This Thursday, be sure to check out a great event in support of female and femme-identifying artists in the Vancouver art and music scene.
Budget-Friendly Earbuds for Working Out
I did some digging and found some great Bluetooth earbuds that won’t break the bank.
Skateboarding just got a whole lot gayer
Today Brian Anderson became the first openly gay pro skateboarder.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT — EXTRAS
Extras from our September spotlight shoot on location at Pool 99 in North Vancouver
Ultimate High-End Audio Guide
It’s an investment to augment the world around me. Here are my top picks for audio greatness.
SODIUM FOR DUMMIES
Diego Gonzalez takes a granular approach to explaining salt in your diet.
The Ghomeshi Precedent
The verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial sent a troubling message to victims. Roshini Nair explains.
Consumer Virtual Reality Conference 2016
There are several things that make Virtual Reality interesting to […]
SILVER PEN AWARD: LAINA TANAHARA
Congratulations to 2015/2016 Silver Pen Award winner Laina Tanahara
The Cultural Outsider
Experiencing everything that makes up a different culture is what makes travelling great.
Smart Notebooks, Smart Pens, and Smart Writing
I recently came across an interesting article about Moleskine’s Smart […]
