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
At the end of the day, sometimes all we need is to take a step back from the stress. Take time for yourself and do what makes you happy. Prioritize your personal time as much as you do your work, which is honestly easier said than done. One can’t simply ignore stress; however, you can…
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
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
I’m not a hiker. You can probably guess that when you see the picture of me in Stan Smiths. (Those aren’t the only shoes I’ve hiked with—I’ve also used my Continental 80s!) Despite that, I’ve went on an impressive total of four hikes in the span of a year, three of which were during this…
With midterms approaching, it’s important that you’re getting enough sleep. When a proper sleeping pattern is maintained, there are many positive outcomes, such as an increase in productivity, or an improvement in learning and memory. When sleep isn’t maintained, focus and attention can drift, causing it to be harder to receive information.1 Short-term health consequences…