Sex Confessions
From the awkward to the gross to the triumphant, a few brave students at BCIT confessed to Link their most memorable (and traumatic) sexual exploits…
Campus Relationships: Finding Balance
When I first stepped onto the BCIT campus, I had no intention of falling in love. Neither did he. His name is Tai. We’re both taking a two-year broadcast journalism program. He instantly caught my eye on orientation day. He asked for my number, and since then, we’ve texted each other non-stop. We dated for…
BC Government ratifies a 5-year U-Pass agreement for students
The government of BC has signed the U-pass agreement that will continue to give Metro-Vancouver post-secondary students access to affordable transit for the next five years. “The advocacy of student leaders plays a crucial role in the creation of programs such as the U-Pass and we are so proud of our community for the effort…
A Student of a Certain Age
My name is Kevin. I’m 46 years old, and I’m in my first year attending the Radio Arts and Entertainment Program at BCIT. I know what you’re thinking: OK, Boomer. Technically, I’m not a Boomer, I’m Gen X, and I don’t care if you’re on my lawn. The only two requests I have are: a)…
Student Spotlight: Amine Doulfikar
Photography by Eric J.W. Li Amine Doulfikar is a powerhouse. The fourth-year BCIT electrical engineering student actively leads two clubs, teaches mixed martial arts (MMA) and professionally competes in MMA tournaments outside of academia. The Moroccan-born Canadian not only balances it all, but he also excels. In Morocco, seven-year-old Amine was deemed responsible for all…
Nursing Students Promote Health at Downtown Campus
Eight nursing students organized and hosted two health events at BCIT’s downtown campus. Navi, Sophie, Renee, Kevin, Zoe, Madison, Stephanie, and Lexi recently completed their public health clinical rotation, and had the goal to inform students about current issues affecting the student population. They provided relevant conversations, activities, and resources about stress management, mental health,…
Changing Your Narrative: A Student Perspective on Mental Health
This Fall, Link had the opportunity to speak with Samantha Pasielski, a BCIT Graphic Design Student. Pasielski opened up to us about her experiences with mental health, and her perspective on helping those struggling with mental health. When people offer to make their support available to those with mental illness, how should they conduct themselves?…
Speak Up Speak Out De-stigmatizes Mental Health
content warning: this article discusses self-harm. November is the highest-suicide rated month of the academic year for post-secondary students. As we creep closer, consider Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO)’s tagline “don’t let mental health be the elephant in the room” Between October and November, post-secondary students experience the weight of mid-term exams, taking five or…
Weeding Out Education
How BCIT’s Cannabis Policy Was Hashed Out BCIT’s cannabis policy prohibits the use of recreational marijuana across all campus premises. Executives say that cannabis could pose risks to curriculums that operate heavy machinery, but some students are questioning the ban. October 17th marks one year since the Cannabis Act became law. Marijuana became legal to be…
How to Decorate Your New Space
Blank walls and empty shelves can be a dreary sight to come home to after a long day in class. It’s hard to know how to decorate with a completely blank canvas empty apartment, whether it’s for yourself or to impress others. If you’re in a rush and want a one-stop-shop, hit up Metrotown or…
United Nations HeForShe #GetFreeTour visits BCIT
On September 20, the UN Women’s HeForShe solidarity movement for gender equality came to BCIT. Since the HeForShe launch in September 2014 by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson, over two million people from around the world have committed to taking action for a gender-equal world. BCIT was the…
An interview with the admin of BCIT Confessions
BATmin, SADmin and Dadmin open up about the page’s origins, meme wars, and more. interviewed by Ali Pitargue illustrated by Sheku Nafisi What is the social and mental toll of being a student at BCIT? The BCIT Confessions page on Facebook could possibly give you an idea. This is where the stresses and frustrations surrounding…