Blind date enthusiasts rejoice! The Netflix original series, Dating Around, has returned with a second season choc-full of awkward moments (and a deep connection or two) for your viewing pleasure. If, however, blind dates make you cringe, then viewer discretion is advised. If you have yet to indulge in the first season of Dating Around, you may…
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).
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. …
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…
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…
As COVID-19 reaches across the globe, companies are lost. There are many unknowns in how companies should approach the pandemic and there is a lack of guidance for what accommodations should be made for employees. Should employers let their employees travel? How should they accommodate for quarantine? Should employers pay their employees when they’re on…
Faith & Humility: Accounting Graduate Shawn Grewal’s Winding Journey to Success words Lauren Edwards photography Sydney Wong Shawn Grewal spent his young teen years playing right defence on the BC Soccer team. As a student at the Roman Tulis European Soccer School of Excellence, he got to compete against some of the best in the…
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…