While trying to stay optimistic for those attending BCIT this semester, here is a list of things to do around Vancouver this fall. Now, although studying and meeting with your project groups will take up the majority of your time the next few months, getting some fresh air and socializing are key to keeping sane.…
September has almost come and gone. The back-to-school shock is starting to wear off you’re settling down into the groove of things and are starting to get comfortable your post-secondary experience. But don’t get too comfortable. This is the calm before the storm (A.K.A. midterms) and there are ways to enhance your student life. Here…
As our school year begins, the Whitecaps’ season nears the playoffs. I mean, there’s still at least seven games left, but soon, you’ll be knee deep in homework you won’t even notice. This last week has been a busy one for the ‘Caps, who were starting it off after a win over Colorado. Set to…
Welcome back new and returning students! Another summer is behind us, and another crazy year at BCIT has already begun. Check out Link Magazine’s low-down on campus clubs or visit bcitsa.ca for more information! And don’t miss your chance to meet them all at Clubs Day, September 16th in The Great Hall. With that being said, here are…
It’s an age-old trend: what’s old is cool. That’s fine, I’m totally down for that; the only hard part comes when you realize that “old” refers to things you grew up with. Take Starter jackets for instance. It’s “so hot” to wear Starter jackets now, but those big satiny body-flags actually did keep me quite warm through…
With the new school year back in full swing, it’s time to get our priorities straight. Studying, sure, that’s important; but to be remotely productive you’re going to need two things: caffeine and food. Let’s talk about the latter. I remember my life back when I was a first year student. Finding “decently priced” food on…
It’s that time of year again – time to pack those bags, sharpen the pencils, and promise yourself that you’re going to be a better, more focused student than last year. To help you ensure that you keep that promise, the Link Magazine will be your one-stop-shop to all the things you need to know…
Well, despite how much we try to deny it, last weekend’s windstorm and the rainy week that followed are basically forcing us to admit that fall is here; and with the beginning of fall comes the beginning of a new school year. Which means it’s time to pay your tuition (which, depending on your program…
Over half a million people were left without power on August 29th when a powerful windstorm hit parts of B.C. Thousands of trees were uprooted, including some that lifted whole sidewalks and destroyed cars. The 90 km/h winds caused major damages to houses, power lines and roads. Vancouver Pak Board alone claims approximately 500 trees…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad8mH6vUX-s After successfully raising over $16,000 dollars, the Rio Theatre lit up its iconic neon sign Thursday night. Thanks to the help of 342 funders, the theatre was able to bring their sign back to life in front of a happy crowd that waited anxiously for the unveil. Rio Theatre owner Corinne Lea couldn’t be…
21 Jump Street meets The Avengers… except instead of a bad-ass team of Marvel characters, it’s a crew of completely incompetent idiots.
Day 4 of Vancouver Fashion Week continues with showcases from both local and international talent. The night starts off with a collection by Tarnjit K Cheema. Take a look below for a recap of her designs. She used an array of big, bold and bright colours with abstract cuts and prints. I felt that this…