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…
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)…
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…
“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…
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,…
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.…
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…
BCIT Engineering student, Jason Wait, joined thousands of other eclipse chasers to the totality zone to watch the total eclipse of the sun on August 21 2017. He shares with us his experience driving there, his set up and how he was able to capture the amazing images with his telescope. On August 21, 2017, an…
In the wake of a major setback for race relations in Charlottesville recently, thousands of Vancouverites caught wind of a small local hate rally in the making. In response, they descended on City Hall August 19th to practice their creative sign-making skills, and to stand up to racism, bigotry and all forms of prejudice. The…
Who Are The Creep Catchers? The “Creep Catchers” are a self-proclaimed vigilante group who use the internet to bait alleged sexual predators (or “creeps”) into public rendez-vous where they can dramatically expose them. They film their ambushes and post the edits online for the world to see. To some, the Creep Catchers may seem heroic:…
Best of the Best We had so many amazing BCIT students contribute their ideas, designs, words and photos to our magazine this year, it was really hard to choose our favourites. But we were able to put together a shortlist of some of the strongest pieces from the year, based on feedback from our readers…
Silver Pen Award 2016-2017 Tanushree Pillai The Silver Pen Award is presented annually by the BCIT Student Association to the student contributor, staff member, or volunteer at LINK magazine whose writing demonstrated the highest level of quality and/or community impact throughout the year. We are pleased to present this year’s Silver Pen award to Tanushree…