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…
So I piqued your interest in wetshaving… You’ll be whipping up a lather in no time. In this month’s print edition of Link, I gave readers just the tip of the brush. Let’s get to the root of it. In recent years, wetshaving gear has become much easier to find, with two different online retailers…
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights was celebrated last month on October 23rd. Known as the most important festival in India, it gets its name from the row of lamps that are lit outside of people’s houses symbolizing light over darkness; to spread good over evil. As celebrations increase in popularity each year, it’s no…
Calgary isn’t exactly world-renowned as a skate city. Serious winters mean seriously short seasons. For Ian Twa, one of our country’s top skate exports, that meant finding ways to head South and ride as often as possible. That led him to a spot on the pro touring roster with Zoo York, and branded boards sporting…
Creative Assembly (developers of the Total War series) promised a return to the horror of the original Alien film with this game. Hardcore Alien fans had their hopes set high, especially after the disaster that was Colonial Marines. The result is the best Alien game ever made. Alien: Isolation follows Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen…
Dead Space 2 is hands down the most absolutely terrifying game I have ever encountered. Playing through System Shock 2 fifteen years ago left me with a permanent complex where flickering fluorescent lights could cause me to have a full on panic attack. You’re Isaac Clarke, mechanical engineer turned unwilling hero. Suffering horrendous psychological trauma…
White Bird In A Blizzard is about a daughter looking back to a time when her mother disappeared on her and her father. The movie reflects on issues like sex, love, affairs, and jealousy. Starring, Shailene Woodley, as the daughter Kat, Kat leaves curious as to why her mother left her family when she…
Every month as a part of our Student Spotlight feature we find one of your classmates who does something exceptional. Perhaps that’s a pro figure skater working out next to you at the rec centre. Or maybe you’re rubbing shoulders on the skytrain with a successful drummer. At BCIT, we’ve all taken radically different paths…
Greg Drummond, a local musician, has become pretty successful after being showcased on The Peak Performance Project for radio station 102.7’s The Peak. While I was lucky enough to sit on Greg’s sectional and listen to him reminisce about the call that would change his life, he remembers being in line at Fortune Sound Club…
Fashion week might have come and gone, but after giving you such a sweet taste of fashion life, we decided we couldn’t leave you hanging. So we’re adding a regular dash of style to Link’s online presence. We’re very excited to present to you the first instalment of our new video feature series: Styled BCIT: With MissMikaylaG In…
It’s been a while since the world has seen Brian Fargo’s Wasteland. It was an important title, as far as PC RPG’s go. Decisions had consequences. Characters, even bit players, had motivations. It inspired Fallout. And all of this from a title produced in 1988. Wasteland 2 is a return to the alternate history post-apocalyptic…
Vancouver Fashion Week wrapped up yesterday and it’s a bittersweet ending to a highly anticipated event. Attended by Vancouver’s favourite bloggers, style icons, and socialites, Vancouver street style was at an all time high! From crazy make up to head turning footwear, classic looks to funky fashion, everyone attending had their own version of style…