When I try to define myself, I tend to look through three lenses: My history, my present situation, and my desired future. This is never simple, as each of those elements contain multiple layers of doubt and uncertainty. While my personal history is relatively easy to reflect on, if I start exploring my family’s history,…
Exploring and moving to a new country is tough—I know because I just moved to Canada last September—but there are many things to explore while adjusting to a new home. My personal favorite way to relax is to go out exploring new places and taking photos. Stopping to smell the fresh air and observe what…
I recently caught up with some friends after their trip home to Venezuela. As they talked about what they did and what they ate, I couldn’t help but crave Venezuelan comfort foods—especially when one of them claimed they were “magically cured from a cold” after eating reina pepiadas, which are arepas (a kind of bread…
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
It was another ordinary day after a church event when they first met. The brown-haired girl with a cute smile caught Josh’s attention. Similarly, Cynthia, found herself attracted to the nicely dressed gentleman. It was evident that they were intrigued by each other at first glance, but they took no moves that day. The two…
Are you looking for a new keyboard? The Kinesis Freestyle 2 provides all the versatility you might not have known you needed. At first glance, you will notice that the keyboard is split into two pieces with a wire connecting them at the top. The number pad that’s often found on the right side of…
Questions to ask when exploring physical activity options: FUN: This factor is unique to you and completely depends on the things you like. How do you see yourself? What do you like to do? Would you choose the activity you’re trying over other things? Can you see yourself making time for this? VARIETY: If you…
Recognizing a need for women’s fitness One thousand years ago, women began putting on long skirts to prepare for physical activity, which, at the time, was limited to stretching. Now, women’s gyms across Canada are filled with strong, motivated women. Hannah Fletcher is one of the first personal trainers that recognize the need for all-women…
Cali McTavishCali is a 2nd year journalism student looking to explore issues of climate change and social justice.
The human body is very intelligent; it has its own way of telling us things. The hard part can be listening to those signs and symptoms. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are a concern for many. Counting our daily intake of each nutrient isn’t realistic, but at the same time, we don’t want to be lacking…
Last summer, I played beach volleyball for the first time—nerd that I was in high school. Of course, I went too hard and hurt my lower back within the first hour of play. With my poker face in place, I struggled to finish the game, then endured an excruciating sleepless night. The next…
Stephanie BohnStephanie grew up in a small town and has enjoyed adjusting to life in Vancouver. She like to keep an open mind and learn about other people’s lives. When Stephanie is procrastinating from her studying she can be found falling at ice rinks or attempting to ride tandem bicycles at Stanley Park. www.bcitsa.ca