After going through our old posts, we realized that we have published dozens of comics! There are some real gems by BCIT students, so we wanted to share them again. Here is a list of all our comics (at least, the ones published digitally; there are probably even more).
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for services provided by charities and not-for-profit. The new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) encourages community service by rewarding hours worked with a financial grant at the end of the summer. Students and recent graduates aged 30 or under who volunteer with a charity or not-for-profit organization may…
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
The ironic escapism of pandemic-inspired books, films, and television. Zombies Will Rule the World: The Hypothetical Pandemic For others, the less realistic, the better; less reality means more imagination. Horror, fantasy, and science fiction creatives tend to opt for a more hyperbolic approach. It usually goes along the lines of: a mutated strain of a…
Each year, Link and the BCIT Student Association honour a student contributor, staff member, or volunteer with the magazine. This person is one who has continuously produced outstanding and impactful stories throughout the academic year. The award carries with it a $500 prize. This year, Link awards the Silver Pen to Ali Pitargue (Broadcast…
As I sit here finishing up my program at BCIT, I am slowly starting to apply for jobs. Still, I am skeptical if these openings are even still available, due to the rapid changes in organizational structures. Will employers respond to my application, and if not, will more opportunities open up in the summer? I…
Mindfulness To relax the mind and to rejuvenate the body, don’t forget to move! Download some exercise circuits and try to do at least 30 minutes of increased heart rate activity every day. Simply going for a walk around the neighbourhood after a meal can have a positive impact on your ability to focus. …
Slowdown in Manufacturing Activity The manufacturing sector has been hit significantly by the rapid spread of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic first hit manufacturers across the globe that rely on factories for materials and parts. As the countries impose lockdown measures, some factories that remained open have faced restrictions in receiving their supply of goods and…
Money-making behind the screens by Daniella Pettenon COVID-19 has brought stress to individuals and businesses across the world. However, there are a handful of companies that are thriving from the dramatic shift in consumer demand—Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Pornhub, Netflix, and DoorDash, to name a few. For years, parents have been pushing their children to go…
Ali PitargueAli Pitargue is a self-described adventurer and storyteller. As a journalist with a special interest in social justice, she is eager to unearth fresh perspectives to share with the world. If she’s not writing, she’s either watching Star Trek, reading high fantasy novels, or doing self-study on Baroque and Renaissance art.
Tired of online classes and watching Netflix? Here is your one-stop-shop for links to online games to play with friends over Zoom!
Rugby fever came to town in March, and almost 75,000 rugby fans poured into BC Place over two days. This marked the fifth year that the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series touched down in Vancouver. Canada took bronze after a third-place showdown with South Africa on the last day, making it Canada’s first podium finish…