Top 5 PuSH Festival 2014 Picks
The variety of options at this year’s PuSh Festival might seem a little overwhelming, so below is Link Magazine’s list of the top 5 shows to keep your eyes on.
Star Wars: A Nude Hope
Link magazine’s latest cover story—and accompanying buxom beauty—raised a lot of eyebrows this past Decemeber, but those who took the opportunity to dive into Shannon Waters’ piece about her fellow burlesquers presentation of Star Wars: A Nude Hope were pleasantly surprised to find out that the story wasn’t just about a bunch of scantily clad women, but rather…
UPDATED: Save the Hollywood
In the final issue of Link magazine for 2013, Simon Little caught us up to speed on a battle for an iconic Vancouver cultural landmark which is being threatened to be turned into a gym. The Hollywood Theatre on West Broadway is now at the centre of a passionate fight led by members of the…
Whoa, slow down buddy!
Spice up a regular ski by defying death. Watch Candide Thovex and Aziz Benkrich’s GoPro footage from a casual run through a forest, and thank yourself for making the choice to stay at home this season and sit on the couch.
Nothing says Christmas like a mistletoe drone
Maybe upcoming holiday seasons will see more kisses delivered by drone? The mistletoe drone could be seen zooming around in San Francisco’s Union Square, encouraging couples to kiss. Not exactly traditional, but no one seemed very surprised, either. Video courtesy of George Zisiadis
The Interview: Drunkorexia
This season, Senior Editor Sarah Gray divulged the perils of drunkorexia for the December issue of Link Magazine – on stands now! Below is the full interview, full of information about drunkorexia and its implications as a serious medical issue. Link Magazine spoke with Daniella Sieukaran, MA Candidate & Developmental Psychology Graduate Student at Simon Fraser University,…
5 Fabulous Holiday Hangouts on a Student Budget
While Vancouver offers an array of holiday displays, events, and activities to get one in the spirit of giving, not all of them are feasible on a student’s budget. Between Christmas shopping and next semester’s tuition payment, funds are limited when it comes to entertainment. Keeping that in mind, we prepared a list of five budget-friendly things to…
REVIEW: The Book Thief
Brian Percival’s big screen adaptation of Markus Zusak’s novel of the same name, tells the story of a German teen Liesel Meminger (Sophie Nélisse) as she navigates life in Germany during World War II. Observed by Death (Roger Allam), who narrates Liesel’s journey and supported by adoptive parents, Hans Hubermann (Geoffery Rush) and Rosa Hubermann…
ONwards Fashion Show at VCAD
(photos courtesy VCAD and Neha Prehar) The models are primped, the runway is set, and it’s showtime for 11 exhilarated designer — Olivia Bing, Zoe Collins, Evan Ducharme, Tira Hummelle, Huong Le, Tennille Oppen, Joshua Shin, Shaunique Simpson, Olivia Stewart, Darius Tuliso and Ross Victoriano — most of whom are unveiling their work in public…
The good kind of holiday drama
Holiday entertainment isn’t just about the Hollywood blockbusters and Love Actually commandeering cable television. For those looking for fresh entertainment ideas this season, ArtsClub Theatre currently has two shows on the go and both productions take a different spin on the classic Christmas stories. It’s Snowing in Saltspring (Now playing until December 28 on the Granville…
Fashion tips on a student timeline
The heat of school deadlines is on full blast this month – it’s getting hotter by the minute. Rushing seems to be routine: from sleeping in after a late night of studying, to running to class after completing final touches on an overdue project. Time is a luxury for every BCIT student, and we cannot always…
The Walton Casino — Part 1
“The Walton Casino” is a serial story told in parts. This is one of them… Dayton, Ohio “The Gem City” 1974. The time was 11:48. The atmosphere at the Walton Casino was beginning to deflate. As the night wore on, the “Gem City,” as it was called, was losing its lustre. Gone home were the energetic…