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…
Mother’s Day has been around for more than a century, and its celebration is a little bit different for everyone. The message at the core of any Mother’s Day celebration is to say thank you to the maternal figures that we value in our lives. It’s a way of reminding them that we love 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…
words Daniella Pettenon We all know those second-to-last row classmates who are constantly shopping online during lectures (I stand guilty). Online shopping is too easy and a little addicting! E-commerce has grown dramatically in the past decade—online retail stores now make a majority of the retail market share in comparison to general retail stores as…
A Modern Renaissance Man words Chantel Tanaka Tsvetu “Let’s take a building tour.” Those were the first words out of Eric Li’s mouth when I met him in the foyer of the SW9 (School of energy) building on the Burnaby campus. SW9 is Li’s current refuge as he searches for freedom in his hobbies and…
Update as of 3:55 pm PST, March 13, 2020 President of BCIT, Kathy Kinloch, gave a recent update to students and faculty on the actions BCIT is taking in response to the COVID-19 virus. She noted cleaning has been increased and a plan is in place, should the situation escalate to cancelling in-person classes. At…
At his core, Vincent Lin is just a shy little guy that likes to draw. He especially loves drawing people. The bulk of his inspiration comes from going for walks around the city to observe the mannerisms and habits of everyday people. He grew up with a healthy diet of classic cartoons that left a…
When I first stepped onto the BCIT campus, I had no intention of falling in love. Neither did he. His name is Tai. We’re both taking a two-year broadcast journalism program. He instantly caught my eye on orientation day. He asked for my number, and since then, we’ve texted each other non-stop. We dated for…
‘Parasite’ and Joaquin Phoenix topped headlines during Hollywood’s biggest night. The 92nd Academy Awards recognized (and snubbed) the best film achievements of the year on Sunday.
Eva Yu started as an AntiVirus Analyst and is now a data scientist at Fortinet, a global cyber-security company headquartered in California. She graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2017 and is based out of Fortinet’s offices in Burnaby, BC. The transition from university to a post-graduate career often carries a great…
More people are avoiding affiliations with people of differing political views. Can conservatives and liberals still be friendly in a polarized political landscape? It’s hard to pinpoint how exactly the dinner table became just as known for being a site of contention as it is of togetherness. After the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, we…