BCITMA Fundraiser: Behind the queens
Meet the models from the BCITMA’s Fashion Fundraiser.
Learning a New Way
words michael white images sean murphy If you grew up in North America, like most children you probably started going to school around age 5. This likely became your day-to-day norm up until you graduated from high school. According to a 2015 study in the United States, before you arrived at BCIT you sat for…
Waste Case
words tanushree pillai images ryan judd Here I am standing before a bank of colour-coded waste bins at the BCIT campus, struggling to figure out which one should receive my coffee cup. And what about the lid? And the brown paper bag that my bagel came in? Just then, another student passes by and mindlessly…
PuSh Festival Review: Some Hope For the Bastards
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has occurred annually in Vancouver for the last 14 years, celebrating theatre, dance, music, film, and multimedia arts. This year’s Main Stage shows feature the works of groundbreaking artists from around the world, and to kick it off on January 16th, was Some Hope For the Bastards, a music-dance…
Student Spotlight: Landon McGauley
Uphill from Here words catherine garrett photos graham cox Landon McGauley is a 22-year-old BCIT Journalism student, public speaker, and sit skier. He broke his back in a mountain biking accident at age 15 when he lost control of his bicycle, and has been living in a wheelchair ever since. He competed in the X…
Brain Food: Chocolate Trail Mix Bark
INGREDIENTS: 500g dark chocolate, cut into small pieces (I like Callebaut 70.5% dark chocolate) 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 tbsp. instant espresso powder Dried fruits, for topping. I used: 3 dried apricots, sliced 2 tbsp. dried blueberries 15-20 dried banana slices Your favorite granola for topping (I like Back To Earth’s Weeds & Seeds Superfood…
BRAIN FOOD: Coconut Green Soup with Salmon
Coconut Green Soup with Salmon and Chili Herb Oil Prep time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4-5 Makes: 8 cups or 2 Litres SOUP INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 large white onions, sliced 2 leeks chopped 4 cloves of garlic, smashed 3-inches fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (about 2 tsps)…
Brain Food: Matcha Chia Pudding
Matcha Chia Coconut Pudding Try Max Huang’s favourite satisfying and superfood packed chia pudding that is decadent enough for dessert, but easy enough for a snack! Easy to make, stores well in the fridge and is perfect for an in-between class pick-me-up. Top with toasted coconut, walnuts and granola for extra crunch. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Brain Food: Matcha…
NFL Week 4: How far can Deshaun Watson take the Texans?
“If they pass on Deshaun Watson, they’re passing on Michael Jordan.” That comment came from Watson’s college coach, Dabo Swinney, during the lead up to this year’s draft. Being projected as the ‘Michael Jordan’ of anything is probably setting the bar at unreachable heights, but Watson was known throughout his college career for a single…
NFL Week 3: When Sports and Politics Collide
Well, so much for the athlete’s adage, ‘stick to sports.’ I woke up Sunday morning and, as I always do, went online to read about this week’s pre-game NFL stories. But rather than the typical injuries and fantasy notes, every story in some way touched upon the national anthem protest—Trump doubling down on his rant,…
NFL Week 2: The Art of Celebration
The NFL is allowing fun back into football. After years of limiting celebrations from the stars of its league, the NFL is finally letting its players showcase some personality on the field. This year, the league changed its rules to allow for more elaborate celebrations, including using the ball as a prop and group demonstrations.…
NFL Week 1: Rookies Run Rampant
If you went all-in on the rookie running back class in your fantasy draft this year, it might be time to start writing your championship acceptance speech. Following the first slew of games, most fans have been left with more ominous questions than answers about their teams. Can the Seahawks protect Russell Wilson for sixteen…