Beneath the cold waters of the BC coast, life has been sustained on the glass sponge and coral reefs for thousands of years. Known only to exist in the Georgia Strait, the Hecate Strait, Howe Sound, Chatham Sound, and Alaska, these organisms play significant roles in ecosystems. They provide protection for marine life, regulate carbon…
As the school year comes to an end, students everywhere are excited to take a break from classes and enjoy some much-needed relaxation. Summer is definitely a season that many of us look forward to every year, and it can be so much more than just a time to rest or hang out with friends.…
Spinning Chandelier by Rodney Graham As much as I enjoy staying in with some takeout and Netflix, going out for a walk around the city is crucial for my mental health and well-being. So, after two years of being mostly stuck indoors due to the pandemic, I’m excited to head outdoors more often this summer!…
Illustration by Kailee Vanderwoerd Summer is fast approaching, Vancouverites! Now that there are no more deadlines and finals to pull all-nighters for, what better way to spend your days than grab a coffee and chill? This one is for all my coffee addicts, pastry lovers, and aesthetic Instagrammers. Keep reading for all the hot spots…
The use of “cobots” (collaborative robots) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s medical system has revolutionized the capacity of healthcare practitioners to perform a variety of medical and diagnostic tasks. But could there be unintended consequences for surgeons and other doctors using these robots and AI? The term cobot is derived from a combination of…
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
Cali McTavishCali is a 2nd year journalism student looking to explore issues of climate change and social justice.
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
BCIT has affordable supports for every day life Have you tried all student resources offered at BCIT? I bet you will find at least one resource which you were not aware of. Each year, thousands of dollars are spent on amenities to ensure a better campus experience for BCIT students. Make sure you don’t let…
If you are hearing the call of the big screen but haven’t been overly impressed with the movies on offer, let me entice you with a weird and wonderful tale that intrigues, confounds, and deserves the biggest screen you can find: The Green Knight. It has the peculiar pleasure of being set in winter, so…
We are a growing country, and the more we embrace the differences, the more we have to learn and celebrate. Canada is a wonderful land of opportunity. For some of us this has always been home, but for others, this is a new home. Many know Layla Khdir as a full-time student at the British…
In the past few months, relationships have either accelerated the levels of involvement or, in some cases, ended entirely. The Brookings Institution notes that the American birth rate fell severely during the Great Recession of 2008 and the flu epidemic of 1918, and the current pandemic combines the worst of both events. So, what…