Competitive Sailor, BCIT Student, and Red Bull Canada Marketing Specialist Words by Nikita Nayak Photography by Eric J.W. Li It’s an overcast Friday morning. The date on the calendar reads the thirteenth, but the feeling is far from ominous. I’m looking forward to meeting an old acquaintance. I’m early, so I flip through a few…
Faculty Brewing, 1830 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 2W6 Vancouver based companies Faculty Brewing Co. and Silk Road Tea collaborated this year to create a tea-infused ale, named “London Fog Ale.” If you’re like me and you look to your favourite craft breweries for new unique flavours, give this one a try. At first, I was…
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,…
Student life is hard. It’s filled with assignments, examinations, and projects, and we still have to find time for work, family, and day to day tasks. This pressure can build up anxiety, weariness, or even depression. Meditation works wonders as a tool to deal with those feelings. Stopping everything for a moment and being mindful…
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?…
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…
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…
This holiday season, the Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates its 10th anniversary at Jack Poole Plaza — home of the Olympic Cauldron — from November 20 to December 24. The city’s German market expands its festive offerings with more than 80 huts stuffed with sweets, treats, and gifts. Wander the market’s winding alleys and discover German…
Interviewed by Lauren Edwards Photography by Eric J.W. Li After a year of operating between Hemlock and Spruce trees in Northern BC, Adam Nguyen came back to Vancouver. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation, Nguyen worked in the field in Fort St. John, where he surveyed the water courses,…
Colony Colony, which just opened on Granville, is a pub during the day and a dance club at night. The menu has a great selection of comfort food including ribs, crispy chicken sandwiches and tofu rainbow glory bowls. The hub has 15 big-screen TVs for sporting events, a full arcade section, and a custom-made indoor…
Ali PitargueAli Pitargue is a self-described adventurer and storyteller. As a journalist with a special interest in social justice, she is eager to unearth fresh perspectives to share with the world. If she’s not writing, she’s either watching Star Trek, reading high fantasy novels, or doing self-study on Baroque and Renaissance art.
Sometimes your eyes need a break from staring at screens. Here are five podcasts that you can listen to in the car, on the train and even at the beach. 1) The Millenial Awakening? Jay Shetty’s On Purpose covers everything from tips getting over breakups to stress-management, finding your passion, and advice…