The 1975 Play the Vogue Theatre
Link contributor Spencer Williams had a chance to take in the sights and sounds of The 1975 not too long ago. Read what he has to say about the experience!
The Lions Sleep…Tonight
Link Magazine’s Mac Dalgleish gives up the wrap on the Lions’ losing year. Where do they go from a disappointing season?
Renowned refugee spokesperson to attend Vancouver conference
Known as the girl in the picture, refugee Kim Phuc was only 11 when she was photographed crying and running naked down a road, just moments after her village was attacked with Air Force napalm during the Vietnam War. Phuc has travelled the world helping children of war, and this time she will be the…
Peak Performance Project Finalist: Good for Grapes
As an avid concert goer, I am one of many music junkies in Vancouver that are excited to attend the 2014 Peak Performance Project Finale on November 20th at the Commodore Ballroom. (Sorry minors!) For those of you living under a rock (or if you just don’t listen to local indie music) the Peak Performance Project is…
Remembering The Hollywood
A year ago this week, the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver had its last screening. Since then, many petitions have been signed in an effort to save it; however, the era of 35mm film seems to be coming to an end. This is what captivated English teacher Curtis Emde, and his wife, professional photographer Silmara Albi,…
Student Council discusses finances and renovations
During the AGM held this Monday Nov. 17th, LPP Chartered Accountants reviewed the Association’s annual finances, worth millions of dollars. Some of the major expenses last term included the renovation of the second floor of SE2, creating more club meeting room, childcare expenses, renovation of the student lounge of the Downtown campus, etc. A majority…
Peak Performance Project Finalist: The Tourist Company
As an avid concert goer, I am one of many music junkies in Vancouver that are excited to attend the 2014 Peak Performance Project Finale on November 20th at the Commodore Ballroom. (Sorry minors!) For those of you living under a rock (or if you just don’t listen to local indie music) the Peak Performance…
Peak Performance Project Finalist: Derrival
As an avid concert goer, I am one of many music junkies in Vancouver excited to attend the 2014 Peak Performance Project (#PPP2014) Finale on November 20th at the Commodore Ballroom. (Sorry minors!) For those of you living under a rock (or if you just don’t listen to local indie music) the Peak Performance Project is an…
Sights and sounds as BCIT’s House Post comes along
Next June there will be a new addition to BCIT’s art collection and its history, with the rise of a Coast Salish House Post at the Burnaby campus. The unveiling of the house post, planned for 2015, will celebrate National Aboriginal Day next year and commemorate BCIT’s 50th anniversary. The artist carving the piece is…
Voting week for BCIT students
Voting for BCIT’s Student Association by-election is taking place this week. But only those students taking a course or enrolled in the School of Computing and Academic Studies are eligible to vote. Voting will end this Thursday Nov. 20th at noon, and the result will be announced online by 2:00pm that day. Chief Returning Officer…
Applied Research Showcase draws top young techies
The 9th annual Student Applied Research Showcase was held at BCIT Burnaby on Friday, November 14th. The event was hosted by Polytechnics Canada, an alliance of the leading research-intensive institutes of Canada. Polytechnics Canada members create jobs by helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through applied research and innovation. 11 teams from these polytechnic institutions…
Urinetown: The Musical
Yes, you read that right. Urinetown the musical. And no, I’m not taking the piss. Well, the play is – or it isn’t… okay, that’s getting a little bit complicated, so let’s take a step back. Urinetown is set in a not-too distant future where ecological disaster has led to unimaginable droughts. The politicians and corporations…