Name Rikki Lamb Age 25 Hometown Fort St. John, B.C. Program Occupational health and safety diploma program [hr] Unfazed by the background noise, I find Rikki Lamb sitting, quietly doing what BCIT students do best: studying. This second-year occupational health and safety student takes the time to talk with me despite looming midterms. Calm…
Why you should avoid getting the flu shot this year Sneezing, body aches, chills, fever: We’ve all been there, but is there anything we can do to protect ourselves from the dreaded flu? The flu shot probably comes to mind, but does it really work? Is it safe? The answer is no! What does the…
Founder hopes to provide a platform for students far from home It may be easy for homegrown students to go about their routines on campus without the pressure of making new friends, but the same cannot necessarily be said for international students. International students must find ways to connect to the culture, the city, and…
What you and BCIT can do to prepare yourself for an unexpected natural disaster Three words: drop, cover, hold. If you were to pick out the most important words from the information provided online regarding BCIT’s emergency preparedness, those are likely them, according to Teresa Sharp, who runs BCIT’s emergency management department. “Get personally prepared…
Jonny Weibe – Marketing Management and Real Estate“It helps in picking up the ladies, and it raises awareness about cancer.” Caleb Henry – Broadcast Journalism“I did because the demand for moustache rides are on the rise!” Peyman Ataee – Biomedical Engineering“The best part of it is that you get to grow a moustache. But my…
7:00 p.m. Punk Monks NBC NEWCOMER! These ain’t your daddy’s monks! The show follows the antics of a disgruntled group of monks who pull pranks on local celebrities. Don’t miss it! [hr] 7:30 p.m. Doughed! FAMILY FUN! Some guy from Saturday Night Live stars in this show! It’s about a guy who owns a pizza…
“So, what does the vice president of external relations do?” This is a question I have been asked many times; so perhaps I should clear it up for everyone. The vice president of external relations is responsible for managing and building relationships with any organizations that are external of the student association; for example, I…
Members of the BCIT Student Association’s Peak Leadership program participated in two seminars covering effective leadership and public speaking last week. The seminars were conducted by professional speaker Peter Legge, who gives approximately 75 speeches each year and travels the world to spread his message. “Even after thousands of speeches, it is still so exciting,…
If you’ve sat in one of Rosa Marchitelli’s broadcast journalism classes, chances are you’ve heard students whispering about her effortlessly chic style. Marchitelli is currently a freelance journalist for CBC, an instructor at BCIT, a wife, and a mother of three young boys. She balances all of this while maintaining a sense of style that…
