Student / Mom
Tanushree PIllai took a chance on moving with her son to Canada, in search of a better life, knowing full well that for the average Indian woman, this is freedom.
Bunny Ghatrora of Ellebox + Exclusive Discount for BCIT Students!
Bunny Ghatrora, accounting student and co-founder of Ellebox, invited us into her swanky workspace at the shared Hootsuite office in Mount Pleasant. So what is Ellebox? ElleBox is a monthly delivery of organic pads and tampons. Each month, subscribers receive a curated package of feminine hygiene products along with tea, chocolate and self-care products such…
More Than Change
An extension of Link Magazine’s “Begging for Change” (January 2017 issue, page 20) Words & Photos: Selenna Ho Anyone can be affected by homelessness, given the circumstance. But it’s hard to imagine ourselves in their shoes… It’s too terrifying. Having a secure, liveable home is a human right. But with BC’s homelessness crisis, shelters are…
10 Simple Steps For Being In Films and Tv
Soooo… I’m guessing you’re curious about being in movies with the latest Disney stars – who watches Disney anyway? – but not star in it? Man, I feel old. I miss Selena Gomez. If you want to find out more about my Background article in the January Issue, then you’ve come to the right place. The…
Making MVP Cases
The 2016 NFL MVP has no obvious frontrunner. The Dallas Cowboys have two rookies deserving of consideration, Derek Carr has emerged as a star, and Le’veon Bell has put up a season for the ages at running back. But there are three candidates that will garner the most votes, and all have strong cases to…
All Risk, No Guarantee
The NFL is easily the most popular and profitable sports league in North America, yet it is the only one not to offer guaranteed contracts to its players. Generally speaking, only one year is guaranteed on a two or three year deal, and two on a contract of four years or more. Knowing how profitable the league…
The Pack are Back
The demise of Aaron Rodgers was greatly exaggerated. In the NFL there are few constants. Players are easily replaceable, coaches have a short leash, and a team goes worst-to-first seemingly every year. The one equalizer for any team is an elite quarterback. For the select few quarterbacks considered elite, winning is expected every year. At…
Chef Max’s Eggnog Cheesecake Macaron Recipe
(click any image to enlarge) UPDATE: The Enactus Christmas Bake Sale has been moved to December 12th Just in time for the holiday season, we had the incredible opportunity to interview Marketing student and confectioner extraordinaire, Chef Max Huang of Sweets and Confections, for our December issue. He shared with us a little insight into life as…
No Gronk, No Problem?
Herniated disc. Third back surgery. Out for the season. News that All-Pro Tight Rob Gronkowski will miss the remainder of the 2016 season after undergoing back surgery has shaken the landscape of the NFL. In a year with no one team standing above the rest, the prevailing thought has been to favor Gronkowski’s New England Patriots. Why…
Tokimeki Maid Cafe Event at Ki Tea House Cafe on November 26!
Hey students! Looking to try something new? Or maybe looking to relax one more time before tackling the finals week? Then I’ve got something for you. Ki Tea House Café in collaboration with Anime Revolution’s Tokimeki Maid Café will be holding a maid café event! But, what is a maid café? Maid cafés are a…
Luppolo Brewing Pouring on Venables
Luppolo Brewing has opened its taps on Venables Street in Strathcona. The brewery had planned to open its doors in the summer, but like many other breweries in the province, was repeatedly delayed because of the red tape of the LCLB. But that’s in the past, so let’s thrive in the present! I visited the…
Vancouver Fan Expo 2016
The Vancouver Fan Expo has been around since 2012 and has been growing steadily since. It’s a yearly gathering of comic book and pop culture fans, filled with exciting celebrity appearances and unique exhibits. This year, we had a chance to interview a Fan Expo organizer for an inside look into this year’s Expo and where the…