Next June there will be a new addition to BCIT’s art collection and its history, with the rise of a Coast Salish House Post at the Burnaby campus. The unveiling of the house post, planned for 2015, will celebrate National Aboriginal Day next year and commemorate BCIT’s 50th anniversary. The artist carving the piece is…
Yes, you read that right. Urinetown the musical. And no, I’m not taking the piss. Well, the play is – or it isn’t… okay, that’s getting a little bit complicated, so let’s take a step back. Urinetown is set in a not-too distant future where ecological disaster has led to unimaginable droughts. The politicians and corporations…
So I piqued your interest in wetshaving… You’ll be whipping up a lather in no time. In this month’s print edition of Link, I gave readers just the tip of the brush. Let’s get to the root of it. In recent years, wetshaving gear has become much easier to find, with two different online retailers…
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights was celebrated last month on October 23rd. Known as the most important festival in India, it gets its name from the row of lamps that are lit outside of people’s houses symbolizing light over darkness; to spread good over evil. As celebrations increase in popularity each year, it’s no…
The X-Files’ ever-elusive “Smoking Man” took centre stage at the Vancouver Halloween Expo on Saturday, October 18th. William B. Davis, best known for his role as The Smoking Man, took part in an interview discussing his memories of the role, work on Continuum and career as a director. Davis spoke about the role’s unexpected nature…
Calgary isn’t exactly world-renowned as a skate city. Serious winters mean seriously short seasons. For Ian Twa, one of our country’s top skate exports, that meant finding ways to head South and ride as often as possible. That led him to a spot on the pro touring roster with Zoo York, and branded boards sporting…
Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. What do they all have in common? They were all a part of Vancouver’s We Day – an event where thousands of youth come together for social change. Celebrities and motivational speakers grace the stage to empower the next generation in making the world a better place…
“Welcome to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. A magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life!” It’s your first night on the job as an overnight security guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Similar to Chuck E. Cheese, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza has singing and dancing animatronics, and hosts parties to young children…
Slender: The Arrival can go back home Blue Isle’s adventure title a flop. The title may be a give-away, but there isn’t anything positive I have to say about this game or Slenderman in general. For context, Slenderman is a fictional horror character that was created by the SomethingAwful Forums in 2009. He (or it?…
Dark, thought provoking, and beautiful. That’s Dennis Kelly’s Utopia. I’ve just polished off this two-season British masterpiece, and I can’t stop thinking about it. So I thought I’d come here and share it with you. Utopia tells the story of four strangers, brought together by the mysterious unpublished manuscript of a graphic novel – one…
Creative Assembly (developers of the Total War series) promised a return to the horror of the original Alien film with this game. Hardcore Alien fans had their hopes set high, especially after the disaster that was Colonial Marines. The result is the best Alien game ever made. Alien: Isolation follows Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen…
Dead Space 2 is hands down the most absolutely terrifying game I have ever encountered. Playing through System Shock 2 fifteen years ago left me with a permanent complex where flickering fluorescent lights could cause me to have a full on panic attack. You’re Isaac Clarke, mechanical engineer turned unwilling hero. Suffering horrendous psychological trauma…