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EMV Launches 50th Anniversary Season with Le Concert Spirituel: Baroque Orchestral Suites
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Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates 10th Anniversary
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Introducing Scholarships for Indigenous Journalism Students
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Adam Nguyen: Student Spotlight
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BCIT Student Earns Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Scholarship
A lifelong drive to make a difference combined with a passion for the outdoors has…
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The Gameful New World
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Jordan Grant Pedersen: Photographer & Drafting Technician
Jordan Grant Pedersen bought his first camera in 2012 as a birthday gift to himself,…
Five Podcasts to Check Out This Fall
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Tinder on Campus: A Review
I’ve used this app before, but never at BCIT. I thought using it during the…
Coffee Time: Finding the best Java on Campus
Over the summer, we took a good look at what kind of coffee you can…
Vancouver Queer Film Festival Celebrates International Artists, Performers and Filmmakers
Out On Screen hosts the Opening Gala of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival on August…
The Rick Hansen Foundation Launches Accessibility Professional Network
On August 7, 2019, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) announced the launch of an Accessibility…
Canadian Researchers Explore How Food Packaging Affects Food Waste
National Zero Waste Council Researching Relationship Between Food Waste and Packaging The National Zero Waste…
Best Eats at Richmond Night Market
You know summer is around the corner when Richmond Night Market opens for the summer…
How Sustainably Conscious are You?
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11 Things You Need for Residence Living
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Simple Mango Smoothie Bowl
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Just Don’t Call It A Bail Out
The federal government is putting $595 million into a grant to finance the media industry.…
Retro Tech Revival
The sales of vinyl records, cassette tapes, and classic video game consoles have surged in…
It’s not just about sweatshops: Vancouver’s Sustainable Fashion Scene
Earlier this year Metro Vancouver launched a campaign to combat climate change. It wasn’t a…
Once More With Feeling
there’s something about being alone in a radio station there’s you and the music…
Pavilion: A Collaboration Between the SA & BCIT
Link went behind the scenes to learn more about this collaborative project between the SA…
Mike Robertson: Photographer & Painter
Mike Robertson is a BCIT student in the video production and editing associate certificate program.…
De-Extinction: What A Species?
Let’s face it, we’re killing the planet. Right at home in BC, we’ve lost the…
The Interactive Art of Enclosure
B.C.-based conceptual artist Mowry Baden uses perceptual psychology, science, and architecture to engage viewers to…
Student Spotlight: Ahmadullah Rahmat Hoping to Change the Face of Afghan Media
During my first practicum rotation in the BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism program, I was…
Can You Virtually Enhance Empathy?
The Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society is using virtual reality technology (VR) to help…
Where At BCIT Can Students Find Pride
Illustration by Sheku Nafisi Last week I met with Trina Prince in the SA offices…
“Hey Guys” And Why It’s Harmful: reducing the use of gender coded language
Who among us hasn’t, at some point, referred to a diverse group of people as…
so, you want to be a game designer?
EA (Electronic Arts) reached out to BCIT in 2017, asking if there was a video…
Murder Most Fun
“Serial killers were becoming a source of entertainment for millions of people who munched popcorn…
Awards cannot replace Action: the story of Nadia and Malala
Last October, twenty-five-year-old Nadia Murad was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to…
The Canadian Branch of Feminism
BCIT Communications instructor Tessa Jordan discusses the impact of cultural production on Canadian feminist history.…
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photos Dayna Weststeyn A recent report found that Amazon’s facial technology (that even its investors…
IxL Preview: Aanikh Kler
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Networking – The Future is (literally) in Your Hands
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Tales from the Board: A BCITSA Retrospective
Members of the 2018-2019 student council reflect on their experiences serving as leaders of the BCIT…
For the Love of Valentine’s Day
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The Woman Behind Rihanna’s Omelette Dress
For the first time in its history, the Vancouver Art Gallery is hosting a fashion…
Bandersnatch (2018)
Netflix’s Bandersnatch has sent post-modern science fiction so far down the rabbit hole, the genre…
The Lady in Red
words Breah Zaman Illustration Sheku Nafisi Her lips are cracked, her hair is knotted, and…
BCIT Racing: Baja Formula SAE Racers Prepare for 2019 Challenge
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Evolving the Caribbean Superhero
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raising the roof
photos Eric Li Across from NE1, students are on a roof, frantically planting as many…
Of minds red and blue: How urban living is assaulting our brains and how Nature can restore us to ourselves
Good ol’ Mother Nature—giver of life; cradle of civilizations; muse to poets, and discrete host…
Student Spotlight: Danny Cameron
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Review: Suspiria (1977 vs 2018)
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VIFF 2018 – BURNING
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival is underway and we’re sending writers out to enjoy…
Conscious Commuting
We’ve all heard the unnerving predictions of how climate change is going to affect future…
Student Spotlight: Daniella Molina
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Droning in the Ocean
Eric Saczuk is a Geomatics Engineering instructor at BCIT, but he also operates as a…
7 Tips for personal success
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Photo Feature: Eric J.W. Li
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VIFF 2018 – Cold War
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival is underway and we’re sending writers out to enjoy…
VIFF 2018 – The Front Runner
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival is underway and we’re sending writers out to enjoy…
VIFF 2018 – Sofia
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Box of Freedom @ Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver Fringe Festival runs every year in September. This year, we sent some of our…
VIFF 2018: Our Fave Five Events
The 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival has begun and we’ve had a chance to look…
Virginia Jack @ Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver Fringe Festival runs every year in September. This year, we sent some of our…
Unhinged @ Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver Fringe Festival runs every year in September. This year, we sent some of our…
BC Provincial Government Invests $630 Million into Affordable Child Care.
BC Premier John Horgan alongside Minister of Children and Family Development, Katrine Conroy, and Minister…
Little Crow
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BCIT STUDENT CLUBS — BUSINESS
BCIT JDC West JDC West is the Olympics for business students of Western Canada. In…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT— Michael Ray
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REVIEW: The Dance Teacher
With actors in the audience, The Dance Teacher reminds us that we rarely get to…
Interview: Microsoft President Brad Smith
Brad Smith, President and Chief Legal Officer at Microsoft, recently visited BCIT to deliver a…
WOMEN in STTEM: A Conversation with Minister Patricia Hajdu
The following interview between Twila Amato and the Honourable Minister of Employment and Workforce Patricia…
Silver Pen Award 2018
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Salt Spring Island Mussels with One Arrow Black Pepper Bacon
Just because you’re a student doesn’t mean you have to eat ramen every day. We’re…
Community Profile: Heat LaLiberte
For our April issue, BCIT student Max Huang headed off campus and into the community,…
Super Troopers 2: The Time is Meow!
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VIDF REVIEW – Goh Ballet
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: HUNTER BERGEN
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Calling all Student Environmental Leaders
THE RIVERS CLINIC JUNE 1 – 3 (Hosted by the Rivershed Society of BC) Application…
Review: Chasing Coral
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PHOTO FEATURE: ASHLEY MOLIERE
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Toward the Source (2018)
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BEYOND BCIT: Mantar Bhandal
Mantar Bhandal is one of the freshest faces in sports broadcasting. At just 21, Mantar…
PHOTO FEATURE: ERIN FLEGG
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VIDF 2018: Rite of Spring & Folding
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VIDF 2018: Studies and Fragments on Dream
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Student Spotlight: Kelly Kaur
Meet the 2nd-year New Media student inking out a career in design, by bridging the…
BCITMA Fundraiser: Behind the queens
Meet the models from the BCITMA’s Fashion Fundraiser.
GALLERY: BCITMA DRAG FASHION SHOW
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CAMPUS CHILDCARE EXPANSION GRAND OPENING
On Friday March 9, the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) welcomed Burnaby North MLA Janet Routledge and BCIT President…
Review: Exit 22’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Staging a beloved and classic work of theatre such as Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream…
Red Sparrow: Review
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Vancouver International Dance Festival 2018
Looking to tap your feet to a funky beat? Sip a drink with a creative crowd? Divulge…
Learning a New Way
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January Photo Walk
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Waste Case
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Student Spotlight: Michael Lim
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AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSING IN 2018 BC BUDGET
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RECAP: BCIT HOSTS WEC
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PuSh Festival Review: Some Hope For the Bastards
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has occurred annually in Vancouver for the last 14…
Student Spotlight: Landon McGauley
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Netflix’s “3%”: Review
3% is Netflix’s first venture into a Portuguese-language original series, and the second non-English show…
The Post: Review
The Post is a film that places a spotlight on the journalists of the Washington…
Shape of Water: Review
My friend is a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro’s work, especially with the classic…
Photo Feature: Sheldon Lynn
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: KIERAN JENKINS
OAKUM is about to become your new favourite DJ and he might just be sitting…
BEYOND BCIT: KAYA DOREY:
BCIT grad Kaya Dorey represents North America as UN Young Champion of the Earth
Peter and the Star Catchers : Exit 22 Capilano University Theatre
An Exit 22 Company production. Adapted for the stage by Rick Elise Music by Wayne…
Student Spotlight: Dayna Weststeyn
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VIFF 2017: Interview with Christopher Auchter
The Mountain of SGaana, an award-winning short film based on a Haida story, weaves a…
VIFF 2017: Interview with Sam Voutas
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VIFF 2017: Never Steady, Never Still
Thank you to the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival for inviting LINK magazine writers out…
VIFF 2017: Borg vs. McEnroe
Review by Laura Johnston Borg vs. McEnroe dir. Janus Metz Pedersen Borg vs. McEnroe is…
VIFF 2017: Angkor Awakens: A Portrait of Cambodia
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VIFF 2017: Infiltration
Review by Hamish Singh Infiltration dir. Robert Morin True North Productions The first thing you…
VIFF 2017: The Mountain of SGaana
Review by Aaron Guillen The Mountain of SGaana dir. Christopher Auchter The Mountain of SGaana*,…
VIFF 2017: Anarchist from the Colony
Anarchist from the Colony (Hangul: 박 열) dir. Lee Joon-ik Director Lee Joon-ik takes…
Photo Feature: International Students at BCIT
International. My identity, not my label. For our November issue, we paired student photographer Braeden…
Brain Food: Chocolate Trail Mix Bark
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October Photo Walk
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Review: The Christians
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First impressions of an International Student at BCIT
Moving to another country can be very adventurous and exciting, but also challenging. You need…
BRAIN FOOD: Coconut Green Soup with Salmon
Coconut Green Soup with Salmon and Chili Herb Oil Prep time: 20 minutes Total…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Albert Tang
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September Photo Walk
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Battle of the Sexes review
In our world today we are seeing more and more movies come out about movements…
Brain Food: Matcha Chia Pudding
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NFL Week 4: How far can Deshaun Watson take the Texans?
“If they pass on Deshaun Watson, they’re passing on Michael Jordan.” That comment came from…
Review: Kingsman — The Golden Circle
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Toronto’s grandson in Vancouver
I had the pleasure of attending a show earlier this month at the Biltmore Cabaret,…
NFL Week 3: When Sports and Politics Collide
Well, so much for the athlete’s adage, ‘stick to sports.’ I woke up Sunday morning…
Fringe 2017: Soul Samurai
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NFL Week 2: The Art of Celebration
The NFL is allowing fun back into football. After years of limiting celebrations from the…
Fringe 2017: Just Not That Woman- Review
Just Not That Woman Written and Performed by Ali Scott Kennedy Directed by Sarah Holden…
Fringe 2017: Draining the Swamp — A Musical Tweet
Draining the Swamp: A Musical Tweet Written by Rajiv Joseph Directed by Mel Tuck — Donald…
Fringe 2017: Gruesome Playground Injuries
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NFL Week 1: Rookies Run Rampant
If you went all-in on the rookie running back class in your fantasy draft this…
ECLIPSE CHASERS
BCIT Engineering student, Jason Wait, joined thousands of other eclipse chasers to the totality zone to…
Vancouver Pushes Back
In the wake of a major setback for race relations in Charlottesville recently, thousands of…
PHOTO FEATURE: ALBERT TANG
BCIT Architecture student Albert Tang was travelling through Spain, Hungary and Italy this summer and shared…
Photo Feature: Max Huang
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ALBUM REVIEW: EVERYTHING NOW
Band: Arcade Fire Album: Everything Now Release Date: July 28, 2017 Genre: Dance Rock Rating:…
Student Spotlight: Caitlin Purvis
Every month, we shine a spotlight on one exceptional BCIT student with a unique story to share.…
Faculty Focus: Mauricio Lozano
From humble beginnings in Puebla, a suburb two hours from Mexico City, to a craft…
Creep Catchers Timeline
Who Are The Creep Catchers? The “Creep Catchers” are a self-proclaimed vigilante group who use…
Inside BCIT’s New Tech Learning Hub
BCIT opens new tech learning space for emerging leaders in a growing industry
Strongest Links 2016-2017
Best of the Best We had so many amazing BCIT students contribute their ideas, designs,…
Silver Pen Award Winner 2016-2017
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REVIEW: DAMN — Kendrick Lamar
With 4 simple letters, Kendrick Lamar announced his return to the rap game and this…
InstaFoods: “Icy Bowls” & Lightbulb Drinks at 17 Degrees Café
17 Degrees Café is the motherlode of delightful and instagrammable desserts. First of all, the…
Alien: Covenant Review
Covenant is a colony ship bound for a distant planet. A sudden energy flare disrupts…
Link-Ups Hiatus
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Strongest Links 2016-2017
Best of the Best We have selected some of the strongest writers and articles from…
Butterflies in Spirit
For our April issue, BCIT Broadcast Journalism student Beth Mariam interviewed Lorelai Williams about her advocacy work…
FILM: This is Home
For our April issue, Ray Yu caught up with BCIT alum Var Bhalla, to talk…
InstaFoods: Smoky Icecream from 720 Sweets
Vancouver’s dessert game is strong and different ways of enjoying your ice cream are constantly…
BC elections candidates debate Advanced Education at BCIT
Photos by Maddy Adams. See a full gallery on our Facebook page. On May 2nd the BCIT Student…
InstaFoods: Korean-Mexican fusion food from TAKO
Korean-Mexican fusion food has arrived in Vancouver. Tako, or Taqueria Koreano, is one of the…
BCIT student wins free Euro Trip
Daniel McRobert beats out thousands of other students for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
SERGEY BUKHAROV — ELECTED PRESIDENT
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
SOPHIA ROMERO — ELECTED VP CAMPUS LIFE
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
TIMOTHY CHENG — ELECTED VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
TIMOTHY DAVID — FOR VP EXTERNAL
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
DEAN TAMBOLINE — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF ENERGY
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
Christian Colquhoun — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
Abby Tabaco — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
SPENCER POLLOCK — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ACADEMIC STUDIES
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
MOSHTAGH MOHAMMADI — ELECTED CHAIR SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION and the ENVIRONMENT
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
MARK MALCZEWSKI — FOR CHAIR OF AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS
The newly elected student executives will serve a term from June 1st, 2017 – May…
Graduation Special: Jen Parente Full Interview
Jen Parente, Human Resources student and VP of the Human Resources Association at BCIT, shared…
Celine Shen: Great Canadian Sales Competitor
Celine Shen was speechless as she found out she was going to the Final…
InstaFoods: Cartem’s Donuterie
If you know me, you’ll know that I love donuts and Cartem’s donuts are my…
InstaFoods: Broadway Station Sushi’s Ramen
Stuffy nose, lack of taste and smell, and no desire to leave the home. This…
$78.3M BCIT Health Sciences Centre coming 2020
At 100,000+ sqft, the proposed HSCAS will be one of the largest centres for health…
InstaFoods: Pokerrito’s Sushi Salad Bowl
In need of a healthy break from [insert fast food of choice here]? I would…
EXPOSURE: DEREK FU
EXPOSURE is a rotating student photo show featuring the work of select BCIT students. Each month we…
Write On My Heart
Write On My Heart Defending LGBTQ Rights in the Age of Trump Written by Jordan…
What Do You Meme?
Written by Jordan Kwong Artwork by Carolina Galdamez When I am looking for a laugh,…
FILM: Get Out
If you haven’t seen Hollywood’s latest ‘it movie’ Get Out, not only are you…
BOOKS: Big Fit Girl by Louise Green
Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body You Have Louise Green (greystone books 2017) Louise…
InstaFoods: On Yogurt’s Ice Fried Yogurt
Have you ever imagined eating ice cream out of a giant waffle cone shaped like…
Buckle in for March Madness
Every year it’s the same routine. Keep one eye half-heartedly on college basketball for four…
Dairakudakan- VIDF Review
Gothic Japanese performers. Spirits mourned in blood petals. Chained humanity forever in self-destruction. High brow…
Kill The Lights- VIDF Review
Kill The Lights, the urban Vancouver-based dance company, showed off their moves, style, and attitude…
The Internet Of Things: Are We Ready?
The following article was originally published in our March 2016 issue. Remember when The…
Matt Lehti: Master of Creation
Nowadays an artist can be equipped with more than an easel and a brush. Matt…
Celebrating Women Together
With wrinkled hands, my grandma would grasp my tiny fists as we crossed the street…
Student / Mom
Tanushree PIllai took a chance on moving with her son to Canada, in search of…
Ray Yu: Nicaragua Photo Diary
Ray Yu, BCIT Graphic Design student, travelled to Nicaragua for six months recently. He brought his…
Lower rates for BC Student Loans
Burnaby, BC — Changes are coming to the student loan program in BC, with…
Student Spotlight Extras: Alexandra Fontaine:
For our February issue’s Student Spotlight, we danced our way around campus with Mineral Exploration…
Student Spotlight: Case Mutangadura
Part 2 of our February Student Spotlight features yet another dancer, this time it’s hip…
Reviewed: Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links
Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Links iOS, Android (konami) A shot of nostalgia that’s featuring everyone’s beloved childhood…
Reviewed: The xx — ‘I See You’
The xx I See You (young turks) The echoes of personal hauntings are prevalent…
Vancouver International Dance Festival
Dance means so many things to so many people. Romance, hatred, desire –the interpretation of…
Bunny Ghatrora of Ellebox + Exclusive Discount for BCIT Students!
Bunny Ghatrora, accounting student and co-founder of Ellebox, invited us into her swanky workspace at…
More Than Change
An extension of Link Magazine’s “Begging for Change” (January 2017 issue, page 20) Words &…
10 Simple Steps For Being In Films and Tv
Soooo… I’m guessing you’re curious about being in movies with the latest Disney stars – who…
All a Board: Pandemic
I didn’t want to write about Pandemic until I’ve played the game with more than two…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JASON WAIT
Check out this gallery of impressive astrophotography taken by our January Student Spotlight, Jason Wait.
Making MVP Cases
The 2016 NFL MVP has no obvious frontrunner. The Dallas Cowboys have two rookies deserving…
All Risk, No Guarantee
The NFL is easily the most popular and profitable sports league in North America, yet it is…
The Pack are Back
The demise of Aaron Rodgers was greatly exaggerated. In the NFL there are few constants.…
All a Board — Exploding Kittens + 1st Expansion Pack!
Hey guys, let’s talk cards. And by that, I mean card games. While looking at…
Chef Max’s Eggnog Cheesecake Macaron Recipe
(click any image to enlarge) UPDATE: The Enactus Christmas Bake Sale has been moved to…
Student Spotlight: Curtis Renning
Discover the abstract colours of 4th-year Architecture student, Curtis Renning.
Student Spotlight: Luisa Alvarez
Hear stories from the BCIT Broadcast student about her amazing internship at a fashion channel…
No Gronk, No Problem?
Herniated disc. Third back surgery. Out for the season. News that All-Pro Tight Rob Gronkowski will…
All a Board — Carcassonne
In my last board game review, I shared a list of classic gateway boardgames. This…
“Rules Don’t Apply” Movie Review
If you’re younger than 30, you probably don’t know who Warren Beatty is, and you…
Tokimeki Maid Cafe Event at Ki Tea House Cafe on November 26!
Hey students! Looking to try something new? Or maybe looking to relax one more time…
Solo Concert-Going Experience: Daniela Andrade @ Rio Theatre
It’s kind of strange buying tickets for an artist from YouTube. It so happened that…
Luppolo Brewing Pouring on Venables
Luppolo Brewing has opened its taps on Venables Street in Strathcona. The brewery had planned…
Solange: A Seat at the Table
If you haven’t listened to this album yet, American R&B Singer Songwriter Solange Knowles has recently released…
Vancouver Fan Expo 2016
The Vancouver Fan Expo has been around since 2012 and has been growing steadily since.…
New West Film Fest Unites Movie Buffs
The New West Film Fest returned to the city last month with a refreshing line-up of…
Suitcase Stories: Review
A group of us circled around Maki Yi after her performance. She laughed and smiled…
Frankenstein 1945: Review
Frankenstein has been brought back to life many times over in theatre. This time, with…
STEM Spotlight Awards: Seeking students with innovative ideas
If you were at the BCIT Burnaby campus earlier this week, you may have heard…
The Dead Rise In Vancouver
It’s Walking Dead season, and if you’re anything like me, the zombie apocalypse has been…
Are You Ready For Your Blessings?
Max Omelaniec trips on an exam and then ends up at the Chance the Rapper…
All a Board — Ticket to Ride: Europe
In the age of first-person shooters, Annie Sheng keeps it analog with the original multiplayer mode:…
WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES
Follow these steps and you’ll be much more prepared when The Big One hits.
BIKO: A must-have app for cyclists
Track your rides and trade up for discounts and deals around town.
Yeezy Taught Me
the sea of kids in dad hats, bomber jackets, and ripped jeans, collectively lost its…
Vinyl Connection: Why Records Still Rock
Whether you have your own collection, or you’ve thumbed through a family member’s or friend’s,…
Student Spotlight: Sophia Hsin
Check out some extra photos from our October Student Spotlight with the super talented Sophia…
Femme-empowering art and music at Objet D’Arc
This Thursday, be sure to check out a great event in support of female and…
Budget-Friendly Earbuds for Working Out
I did some digging and found some great Bluetooth earbuds that won’t break the bank.
Skateboarding just got a whole lot gayer
Today Brian Anderson became the first openly gay pro skateboarder.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT — EXTRAS
Extras from our September spotlight shoot on location at Pool 99 in North Vancouver
Ultimate High-End Audio Guide
It’s an investment to augment the world around me. Here are my top picks for…
SODIUM FOR DUMMIES
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Lead paint and asbestos drag out NE1 upgrade
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One BCIT electrical engineering student takes a closer look at a growing problem with E-waste.
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM ANSWERS BACK WITH VIDEO MESSAGE
The Vancouver Aquarium addresses public outcry surrounding a recent documentary on sea creatures in captivity
APRIL ISSUE — OUT NOW
Street Art: Explored; A Beautiful World Foundation; Pemberton Festival Preview; Vancouver Fashion Week as seen…
HEARTBLEED: what it is and how it affects you at BCIT
Heartbleed bug has been wreaking havoc on the Internet, and it’s time that Link Magazine…
ON THE TURNTABLES: A beginner’s guide to vinyl
In anticipation of the upcoming Record Store Day on April 20, Cory Correia explains the…
Last day to vote in the BCITSA elections
We caught up with a few of the candidates running in this years’ Student Association…
Drones at BCIT
Simon Little investigates the drone camera seen buzzing about BCIT’s Burnaby Campus.
PRETTY IN PINK: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival gears up for its 8th year
Spring is in the air, and Laura Shortt explains how you can get the most…
NO FREE PARKING at SHRINERS
The Shriners are cracking down on your “secret” spot, but their rates are actually more…
Von Trier’s Nymph()maniac: a study in being human
Lars Von Trier’s four-hour epic in two volumes is a sincere tale of love and…
FREE TAX SERVICE FOR BCIT STUDENTS
Find out how to get your tax return done for you, for free, by trained…
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK: OPENING GALA
Link photographer Yinan Shi was on-hand for the opening gala of VFW and gives us…
WOMEN IN FILM: Vancouver film festival reflects a much-needed change in the industry
In response to Blanchett’s Oscar speech, Montana Cumming digs deeper into exactly what it’s like…
BCIT students create a social media challenge to reduce carbon footprint
Students at BCIT are using social media to promote sustainable every day practices.
MEASLES AT BCIT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BCIT MEASLES: What you need to know, plus student reactions to the news.
A brief history of drinking games
Writer Ria Renouf takes a look at the history of drinking games that may have…
‘GRAM of the DAY — SPRING BREAK CHECK MATE
Some people choose to go to Cancun to get rowdy, while others have a more…
STUDENT ELECTIONS 2014
Do you or somebody you know have what it takes to be a student leader?
CONTEST: Win an All-Access Pass to Vancouver Fashion Week
ATTENTION FASHIONISTAS!! Enter to win an all-access pass to the the hottest events at the…
BCIT FSA Annual Art Contest
This new annual art contest celebrates the artists secretly hiding inside your BCIT instructor
Enter the Lion’s Lair
Which hopeful young entrepreneur will walk out of the Lion’s Lair a winner and who…
Bullying at BCIT
BCIT’s new Harassment Advisor offers suggestions for dealing with bullying and harassment on and off…
LINK DOES THE OSCARS: Throw the best Oscar party
Throw a party worthy of Hollywood stars with this handy guide to Oscar parties from…
SPOILED GENIUS: Does controversy around Woody Allen affect his art?
Can you separate the art from the artist? Laura Shortt explores the Woody Allen controversy.
Wholesome health tips for students
Holistic Nutritionist Laura Hillier helps steer people in the right direction with individualized tips for…
VANCITY LOVIN’: Valentine’s Day events
From Link Magazine staff to our readers, with love: six affordable and unique Valentine’s Day…
Valentine’s Day by the Numbers
What do cold, hard facts tell us about the most romantic holiday of the year?
FLOAT YOUR BOAT 2014
Build a boat out of everyday materials, stick it in a pool, and see if…
STUDENTS VOTE YES ON CAREER SERVICES
BCIT student voices have been heard and now plans will move forward on expanded career…
Bitcoins at BCIT
BCIT Bitcoins is the most exciting new campus club. Link Magazine spoke with founder Bryan…
Dickin’ Around
We caught the BCIT Student Association up to some antics earlier today in the Great…
Ian Koenigsfest: Radio pirate turned local leader
Before he was Brand Manager at CKNW in Vancouver, Ian Koenigsfest played a part in…
CONTACT FESTIVAL: A SOCIAL MEDIA RAVE
Can Vancouver’s two-day EDM festival, CONTACT, rival with huge dance parties like the Electric Daisy…
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL in 2014
Emily Lazatin and Kimberly McAdams offer you some helpful hints for starting your year off…
Campus Radio EVOLUTION 107.9 INVADES the GREAT HALL
A group of Broadcast Journalism students are making a concerted effort to push Evolution 1079…
GOLDCLIFFE CHRONICLES PT. 2 — THE ARABIAN DESERT
by MITCHELL SAYERS —- Iraq 1968 The Iraq sun set amid the backdrop of a…
Top 5 PuSH Festival 2014 Picks
The variety of options at this year’s PuSh Festival might seem a little overwhelming, so…
‘GRAM of the DAY — New Surroundings
It’s the beginning of a new term and there are a lot of new students…
BCITSA LIST
Need to buy an old toaster? Craigslist. Gotta get rid of your mattress? Craigslist. Looking…
‘GRAM of the Day — 1. PASS EXAM, 2. PASS OUT
This is such a common sight around BCIT campuses, as students are always looking for…
LISTEN: MATANGI — M.I.A.
Maybe you were too busy with school last semester and somehow missed this latest album…
‘GRAM of the Day — Size Matters
Today’s ‘gram of the day demonstrates just how keen students can be on the first…
Star Wars: A Nude Hope
Link magazine’s latest cover story—and accompanying buxom beauty—raised a lot of eyebrows this past Decemeber, but…
UPDATED: Save the Hollywood
In the final issue of Link magazine for 2013, Simon Little caught us up to…
SonReal: EVERYWHERE WE GO
A lot of great music came out in 2013 and a lot of great videos…
Pennywise Present Ideas
Students are known for finding shortcuts and “lifehacks” to save a few bucks wherever…
Whoa, slow down buddy!
Spice up a regular ski by defying death. Watch Candide Thovex and Aziz Benkrich’s GoPro footage from a…
Nothing says Christmas like a mistletoe drone
Maybe upcoming holiday seasons will see more kisses delivered by drone? The mistletoe drone could…
The Interview: Drunkorexia
This season, Senior Editor Sarah Gray divulged the perils of drunkorexia for the December issue…
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE NORTHERN GATEWAY PIPELINE
For the December issue of Link magazine, contributor Rodney Dickinson wrote about his experience at a…
‘GRAM of the Day — BAD SANTA
I mean, on the one hand, good for you for getting into the holiday spirit,…
5 Fabulous Holiday Hangouts on a Student Budget
While Vancouver offers an array of holiday displays, events, and activities to get one in…
REVIEW: The Book Thief
Brian Percival’s big screen adaptation of Markus Zusak’s novel of the same name, tells the…
Surprising end to the work day for these ants…
Hopefully none of the ants were working when that molten aluminum came down the tubes:…
10 Tips for Holiday Peace of Mind
The holidays are supposed to be a time of relaxing, connecting with loved ones,…
‘GRAM of the DAY — FROSTY’S HABIT
I guess if you don’t have lungs, you can’t really get lung cancer.
Bury your head in the books, then in the sand
According to Zoe Fox at Mashable, this amazing Ostrich Pillow is only $99. I’d spend…
‘GRAM of the DAY — TROPICAL SNOWSTORM
One of these things just doesn’t belong. Does anyone else think it’s weird seeing palm…
ONwards Fashion Show at VCAD
(photos courtesy VCAD and Neha Prehar) The models are primped, the runway is set, and…
‘GRAM of the DAY — FINALS FRIDAY
With finals in full swing, you’ll be hard pressed to find anybody in the halls…
‘GRAM of the DAY — FROST BITES
It’s starting to get pretty cold around here, and no, I’m not talking about your…
LAST DAY TO ENTER for a FREE iPAD MINI
Tomorrow (Dec. 6) we’re giving away this iPad Mini just in time for you to…
‘GRAM of the DAY — CHARACTER TRAITS
Today’s ‘GRAM OF THE DAY demonstrates some of the characters you will undoubtedly find in…
The good kind of holiday drama
Holiday entertainment isn’t just about the Hollywood blockbusters and Love Actually commandeering cable television. For those looking…
‘GRAM OF THE DAY — PLANE HYPNOTIZING
Starting today, we’re going to be posting a new photo everyday (okay, maybe not always…
1800 hours later, Lights of Hope illuminate St. Paul’s
It took a total of 1800 grueling volunteer hours for BCIT students to organize the…
Fashion tips on a student timeline
The heat of school deadlines is on full blast this month – it’s getting hotter…
The Walton Casino — Part 1
“The Walton Casino” is a serial story told in parts. This is one of them……
Museum of Vancouver opens a retrospective on Daniel White
Museum of Vancouver’s hip, Vancouver-focused exhibits aim to create provocative conversations about the city. This…
Grab a brew – even on a student budget
BC Craft Beer month is about recognizing just how far our province’s brewing and beer…
Nail tips you can live by
As the semester carries on and work keeps piling up, our beauty routines tend to…
WORLD’S FIRST 24-HOUR MUSIC VIDEO
Everything Pharrell Williams touches turns to gold. Take “Get Lucky” for example — A…
Spencer West embarks on a new journey for Free the Children
Spencer West sits himself on a chair four feet off the ground in preparation for a…
Festival is Vancouverites’ cup of tea
The first-ever Vancouver Tea Festival took place within the Olympic Village on November 2. The…
A touch of art every day from the Burnaby Art Gallery
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life,” Pablo Picasso once…
Microgrids generate sustainable energy at BCIT
Researchers from BCIT’s Group for Advanced Information Technology (GAIT) are working on a ‘micro’ project…
BCIT’s Safer Walk is available but underutilized
With the recent string of sexual assaults at UBC, university and college campuses in the…
Buying online may ease cost of textbooks for students
Textbook fees are an unavoidable burden each semester. But the financial stress may become easier…
BCIT’s new president makes school history
BCIT is approaching two big milestones next year: the institution is not only celebrating its…
Vancouver Writers Fest provides a safe haven for record-breaking crowds
In the wake of their 25th anniversary, the Vancouver Writers Festival crushed their previous attendance…
Fauxroscopes by the Mystical Mama Angie
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) It’s a money month Aries. We know this because your…
We Day Vancouver celebrates youth community involvement
The sixth We Day took the stage at Rogers Arena on October 18 and featured…
Ombudsperson office is here for the people
British Columbia Ombudsperson Kim Carter made a stop at the BCIT Burnaby campus on her…
Arrival of Quidditch better late than never at SFU
Eight years after the first Harry Potter book was published, Simon Fraser University formed a…
Watermark takes a novel perspective on Earth’s most precious resource
“We are water.” If there was a concise way to summarize Watermark, this quote from…
Get extra mystical at Halloween with Mama Angie
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) This time of year it’s useful to assess life…
A-booo!-t the town: Halloween’s top 5 events
Pumpkins, witches, black cats, and most importantly – candy. Yep, you got it: it’s that…
The Link survives zombie apocalypse
When I first told my friends I was going to kill zombies, they deemed me…
Pumpkin beer picks of the season
Do you love warm seasonal spices but hate the cloying sweetness of artificial syrup? If…
“Antisocial” creates zombies out of social networking addicts
The horror film Antisocial is a twist on the classic zombie apocalypse movie. It was…
BCIT answers the Call of Duty
Student-run club Enactus BCIT, hosted the “Call of Duty” team challenge military obstacle course on October…
Like, share, follow, and retweet with purpose
Everything we do has a purpose. Not having a purpose is in itself a purpose,…
The 2013 Distinguished Alumni Awards honours notable BCIT graduates
The five award recipients at BCIT’s Distinguished Alumni Awards come from diverse backgrounds. The alumni…
Mystical Mama Angie reads the stars: Fauxroscopes
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Swimming Sockeye says follow your streams. If your current…
BCIT House Inspection Program paves way for full-time programs on reserves
A 12-week BCIT House Inspection Program moved from a classroom to a Thompson-Nicola region reserve…
Surprising sounds from a rebel Disney princess
Miley Cyrus’ highly anticipated album Bangerz just dropped at number one and it may surprise…
3D models advance BCIT’s perinatal program
Motivated by the BCIT Critical Care program’s three-dimensional heart, the Perinatal Nursing program welcomed a…
That Burning Feeling: A romcom with a twist
When you think of a premise for a romantic comedy, “sexually transmitted disease” is far…
Fall fashion demands mix-and-match approach
Accepting that our extended summer has come to a halt—and that it is time to…
Long bus waits will continue for students
Any student at BCIT who uses transit has probably noticed the maddeningly long bus line-ups…
Going online to tackle eating disorders
Eating disorders may be a private hell for many: victims of disordered eating often find…
“Gravity” comes down to cinematic brilliance
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to slowly suffocate in space? After…
Essential autumn music
MGMT – MGMT Columbia MGMT are in their comfort zone when they are making their…
Rhymes foretell your time
IF THIS WEEK IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Your year has a lot of potential, But have…
WORD Vancouver from A to Z
Literature lovers, comic connoisseurs, and other book buffs came out to WORD Vancouver at the…
Style preview: Spring 2014
Designers and style lovers from across the globe filled the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre for…
Sunday at the Commodore: Matt Nathanson Review
Matt Nathanson brought his pop-rock sound to the Commodore Ballroom last Sunday for the third…
War Horse is a treat for Vancouver theatre-goers
War Horse is a rare theatrical experience for culture buffs, blending traditional stage elements with…
Fauxroscope: Predictions from the Mystical Mama Angie
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Aries, if you feel like everyone’s giving you…
The latest from resident comic Carlo Puche
Check for original comics by Carlo Puche every Thursday.
The Link’s best TV distractions
Another school year is beginning at BCIT, and with the autumn weather comes premiere season…
BCIT Renew sets aside $65 million for School of Health Sciences
New plan, new building, same goals. BCIT’s latest proposed capital plan, titled BCIT Renew, could…
The Link’s most anticipated films at the Vancouver International Film Festival – Trailers included!
Vancouver International Film Festival opens on September 26 and runs through October 11. With the…
Privacy breach exposes student info
BCIT has apologized after mistakenly sending the personal information of 134 students to 22 other…
The Frosh wrap – A look back at BCIT’s 2013 event
The second annual FroshFest, organized by the BCIT student association (BCITSA), attracted hundreds of students…
Something fishy on campus: BCIT’s underground stream
Plastic, yellow fish are replacing the barely visible aquatic markings that had previously been guarding…
Successful BCIT frosh week in midst of rape chant scandals at other institutions
Rape is probably not the first word that comes to mind when you think of…
Lot D closed to daytime students until November
BCIT students who park in Lot D will have to temporarily find parking elsewhere to…
On-campus daycare narrowly avoids serving deadly spider to children
Children at the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) Childcare Centre could have been served a very…
New student lobby on the rise
A new student lobby is on the rise as they transition from a campaign called…
BCIT to make switch from U-Pass to Compass Card
Tap on, tap off. Those four words sum up how BCIT students will be taking…
Aces on deck: An investigation into asexuality
Sexual orientation runs a lengthy gamut. From hetero to bi to homo, with appetites for…
Revenge porn: The price of trust in an online world
After the high-profile suicides of Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons, Canadians on both coasts have…
BCIT student to TSN Sports broadcaster in five years
At a crossroad between two very different career paths — law and broadcasting — Nabil…
Some people and summer people: Perspectives on unpaid internships
Some people are interning, summer people are not. I am some people this summer, interning…
No plan B for Wright after NDP loss
Former BCIT president Don Wright says he does not regret his decision to leave the…
BCUT: BC University of Technology?
After some students had problems getting into master’s degree programs with their BCIT certification, the…
Burnaby North candidates debate at BCIT
Candidates for the Burnaby North riding for BC’s major political parties visited BCIT’s Burnaby campus…
The Link – April 24, 2013
Humour Comic: Top Down April 24, 2013 Culture · Top Stories Art of the Sailor…
Art of the Sailor leaves its mark on Vancouver
Latest Vancouver Maritime Museum exhibit explores the nautical origins of a popular body art form…
Showtime is over for the Apollo Ghosts
Heroes of local indie scene hang up the skates Apollo Ghosts are a band that…
Local Events: April 25 – September 8
History of Vancouver Sex Workers lectures Museum of Vancouver April 25-26 Back in the 1930s,…
Kid Cudi experiments with anger, igniting a whole new sound
Indicud is more of a passion project than something for the masses Just when it…
Cruising into Oblivion
Tom Cruise’s latest ode to extra-terrestrials thick on aesthetics but thin on plot As the…
BCIT is relentlessly uncool
I completed half my program and all I got was this lousy column I remember…
One student reflects on his time at BCIT
As graduation rolls around, one student reflects on his time at BCIT The only stress…
Get outside, but stay inside your budget
Five summer outings that you just can’t refuse Summer’s on, the days are long and…
Summer festivals let music fans show their love
Sold out, full of sell-outs, so shell out Line-ups for this summer’s music festival season…
Staycation 2013: The Link’s summer arts guide
Keep cool this summer with these hip happenings around the Lower Mainland So. School…
Student newspaper archive to be digitized
Nearly 50 years of Link issues to be scanned and made into searchable PDFs Nearly…
Newly elected student representatives excited to take office
BCIT Student Association sees reduced voter turnout despite high number of candidates Incoming president…
Fauxroscopes: April 24
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Like pails of cherries in the sun, there’s always…
Leave it to Bieber
The Reverend offers some words of wisdom on Justin Bieber’s Anne Frank gaff [hr] Dear…
Electronic textbook sales low at BCIT
Cost and format differences might be making electronic textbooks an unattractive option for BCIT students…
BCITSA and board of governors election results announced
The results of the BCIT Student Association election and BCIT board of governors election have…
Student Association raises funds in first annual fun-run
The BCITSA has done it again – without the ‘Oops’. If you saw several mad…
Music industry finally on the rise after 14-year slump
Despite the transformation in how listeners get music, industry experiences growth EDMONTON — Fourteen years…
Live-in couples now legally common-law after two years
Debts accrued during relationship now shared between couple NORTH VANCOUVER (CUP) — Earlier this month,…
Local Events: April 13 – April 21
Terminal City Rollergirls season opener April 13 Minoru Arena, Richmond Get ready to rumble with…
South Korea decimated by invading Northern forces, imagines Kim Jong-un
Kim stands tall on crumpled enemy forces; actually a pile of Legos BURNABY — Several…
Spring Breakers no Disney Girls Gone Wild
Harmony Korine’s new flick is a sunny trip to the dark side of today’s youth…
Tyler, the Creator keeps it odd with Wolf
Odd Future’s front man offends and entertains with new album Odd Future shook up the…
Snooze-free zone?
According to campus security, you should think twice before napping at BCIT Recently, Edmonton’s MacEwan…
Crimes against group harmony
Discover the most egregious errors committed by group members, and how to successfully navigate group…
Students have high hopes for Blue Jays
Spring means finally giving the Toronto the time of day Here in BC, it’s a…
Parking Wars
Has parking at BCIT gone from service to scam? Yesterday, my karma took a hit:…
Candidates eager to take over BCITSA
The BCITSA general election is just around the corner, with 30 candidates vying for 12…
BCIT Marketing Association and Engineering Student Society bring home wins
The BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) brought home several wins in the American Marketing Association’s International…
Inquisition at The Rix
I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a secret cult at BCIT EDITOR’S…
Local Events: March 27 to April 8
The Art of the Sailor March 14-October 13 Vancouver Maritime Museum If you have never…
Poetry slam a hit in Vancouver
The Vancouver Poetry Slam provides inspiration through expression The recent closing of the Waldorf Hotel…
Jean-Paul de Roover’s complex and simple one-man show
Live looping multi-instrumentalist tours Canada to promote the release of his fourth studio album Jean-Paul…
Timberlake’s return defies the mainstream
More than just “Dick in a Box” B-sides It’s been seven years since Justin Timberlake…
Shadows undergoes stylistic overhaul
BC’s “Best Teen Band” not just a shadow of their formeer selves Sometimes, a band’s…
Mojitos on a student budget
Is it cheaper to do it yourself or get served? It was one of those…
A student’s guide to stress
BCIT offers students many services to alleviate stress, and counsellors have advice for how to…
All work and no play
Busy schedules and heavy workloads mean the return of intercollegiate sports at BCIT is unlikely…
Aboriginal Services fundraising for longhouse at BCIT
Aboriginal Services have launched the project to share First Nations’ culture with students Aboriginal Services…
Special general meeting sees bylaw changes, controversy
17 bylaw changes at student association’s special general meeting, but not without disagreement The recent…
Smart commuters take the catwalk
BCIT’s Green Team hosted an eco-fashion show to promote their commuting campaign BCIT’s Green Team,…
Fauxroscopes: March 27 2013
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) March is here to put spring back into your…
No value added
Questioning the value of instructor evaluations At semester’s end, relieved students grab a number-two pencil and fill…
Scarlet Letters: No easy answers when looking for love
Scarlet writes about sex and relationships. Have a burning question? Email scarlet@ linknewspaper.ca! [hr] Scarlet,…
Razor wars, or why everyone you know is shaving their pubic hair
From being healthy to being hip, the evolution of public hair maintenance VANCOUVER (CUP) —…
Smoking versus Facebook
Is nicotine worse than obsessive-compulsive Facebook disorder? I can’t tell which addiction is worse: Facebook…
Local comic redefines the class clown
English-teacher-turned- comedian discusses his jump from school to stage It’s rare to find a perfect…
Local Events: March 6 to March 19
Vancouver International Women in Film Festival March 7-10 Vancity Theatre Coinciding with International Women’s Day,…
Atoms for Peace debut a work in progress
Amok shows supergroup’s potential It’s here. Sometime in 2009, Thom Yorke hinted at a musical…
Co-MiX showcases best of Art Spiegelman
Largest retrospective of Spiegelman’s work opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery Many Gen Y readers…
Classroom distraction: the device vice
Combatting smartphones and laptops as distractions in the classroom Resistance is futile. That’s BCIT social…
Speak Up Speak Out promotes mental health awareness
Awareness campaign informs students and reduces stigma associated with mental illness In the name of…
Shaved heads raise money for BC Children’s Hospital
Sixteen students and staff lose their locks in the name of charity On the last…
With 4,500 attendees, Big Info bigger than ever
February’s Big Info session saw the highest number of attendees yet February may be the…
U-Pass renewal referendum passes
Students vote 91% in favour of continuing universal transit pass program BCIT students have approved…
Fauxroscopes: 02/20/2013
In honour of the Academy Awards and the Year of the sss-nake, this week’s theme…
Scarlet Letters: BCIT students still struggle with priorities and sex
Scarlet writes about sex and relationships. Have a burning question? Email scarlet@linknewspaper.ca! [hr] Dear Scarlet,…
Local Events: February 20 to March 5
Luminous Books Pop-Up Bookshop February 15-March 30 UNIT/PITT Projects Face it: Victoria’s cool indie bookstores…
BCIT meets Hollywood at this month’s Oscars
Hollywood gets a slice of BCIT at this month’s Academy Awards BCIT graduate Leslie Knott…
Vote to keep the U-Pass
The U-Pass program is valuable to students and we must vote to keep it I’m…
My Bloody Valentine’s creative courage shines through
New album more than an exercise in nostalgia When it comes to pop music, expectation…
The Link’s Oscar picks
A president, a dentist, super heroes, and Canadians The Oscars are right around the corner,…
Oscar shorts nominees highlight the world of animation
The Animated Short Film category displays great leaps of imagination and mastery of form The…
My trip to the Grammys (with complimentary underboob)
How I sidled up to the stars and saw Justin Timberlake’s spit bubble The morning…
Exploring Vancouver’s glow-in-the-dark past
How the rise and fall of Canada’s neon capital affects our discussion of city heritage…
The Wright stuff
BCIT president Don Wright reflects on his career, his five years at BCIT, and what’s…
BC universities and trade schools fight over funding
Research university organization argues against Liberals’ prioritization of trade programs VANCOUVER (CUP) — A limited…
Labour unions come to agreement with BCIT
After months of bargaining and strike action, the BCGEU and FSA have reached a deal…
BCGEU and FSA reach deal with BCIT
Electronic balloting ended on January 30th revealing a clear majority of the 827 Faculty Staff…
Students urged to vote in U-Pass referendum
Price of U-Pass to increase to $38 per month over three years The current U-Pass…
BCIT president resigns for potential position with BC NDP
President Don Wright announced his resignation on February 13 in a formal address. While the…
Faculty and staff union reaches deal with BCIT
The Faculty Staff Association (FSA) has reached a deal with BCIT after months of bargaining…
What’s up with hooking up?
Casual encounters are crafting a new campus relationship culture OTTAWA (CUP) — A study presented…
Good vibrations
Despite its questionable history, the vibrator’s story is entertaining and eye-opening ANTIGONISH, N.S. (CUP) —…
Hickling reflects on decades of sex education
Retired sexual health educator Meg Hickling discusses sex, society, and the next five generations The…
Four porn parodies reviewed
X-rated versions of popular movies too funny to be a turn-on A Clockwork Orgy There…
Sexy Local Events: February 6, 2013
Ongoing until February 14 3rd Annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival Various locations Hot chocolate is…
Bangin’ hangouts
Your guide to bangin’ hangouts at on-campus It’s Wednesday evening. Class ended early today, and…
Five things I discovered about the celebate life
Navigating abstinence as a college kid in the 21st century After a relationship comes to…
Getting paid to watch porn
Is editing porn a dream job or a nightmare? He spends eight hours a day…
Taking control of birth control
Misconceptions, mishaps, and missing pieces of the contraceptive puzzle Perhaps it’s fitting that contraception and…
Photo of the Week: February 6, 2013
Marine Campus students look the part for the annual Float Your Boat competition. Photo courtesy…
Campus Events: January 23, 2013
Aboriginal Speaker Series January 23, 31 & Feb 5, noon to 1:00pm SE2-213, Town Square…
Oscars’ dark horse speaks French
Watch out, Spielberg. Michael Haneke’s Amour and its six Oscar nominations are coming for you…
Zero Heart Thirty
While a technical masterpiece, Zero Dark Thirty fails to build any meaningful relationship between cast…
DOA’s final show the end of an era
Local hardcore punk legends D.O.A. play their final show in Vancouver There was a lot…
Government loses personal information of half a million student loan borrowers
Federal government under fire after losing files on 583,000 Canadians who borrowed from 2000-2006. Over…
PuSh festival
Only laziness can get in the way of attending the following PuSh Performance Art Festival…
Fate of Waldorf Hotel remains unclear
Condominium development threatens one of Vancouver’s cultural mainstays Vancouver’s arts, music and culture scene is…
BCIT gets big money from province
Funding from province to replace decades-old equipment to modernize programs For students using heavy duty machinery…
Is print going extinct?
In the past decade and a half, newspapers have been shedding pages, journalists, and readers…
Wallace celebrates 45 years
Canadian artist shares his sources of inspiration with the audience at the Vancouver Art Gallery …
Thomas tries… the rock wall
Will Thomas’ monkey instincts prevail? Find out in this issue’s Thomas Tries! In typically boneheaded…
Scarlet Letters: January 23, 2013
Scarlet writes about sex and relationships. Have a burning question? Email scarlet@linknewspaper.ca! Dear Scarlet, My…
New liquor laws threaten music scene
British Columbia’s Liquor Control and Licensing Board (LCBL) is at it again. After last year’s…
Keep your germs to yourself!
If you get sick, either stay home or be mindful of how you might spread…
Winterfest a winner
On January 9, dozens of BCIT students made their way up to Mount Seymour for…
Welding building to become among most sustainable
Grant allows one of BCIT’s most energy inefficent buildings to turn over a new leaf…
Service changes as recreation services faces budget cuts
BCIT Recreation Services is doing away with the parts of the activity equipment rental program…
Campus Shorts: January 23, 2013
University of Western Ontario student newspaper threatened with eviction After occupying the same office for…
Photo of the Week: January 23, 2013
Not many live to talk about BCIT’s haunted bus stop… Courtesy Ervin Cho
Contact festival rocks BC Place
Deadmau5 headlines the biggest electronic dance music festival ever held in western Canada Anyone who…
Gun ban not the answer to shootings
With 300 million guns in the United States alone, how could a ban on guns…
BCIT helps people break out of poverty with microfinance
BCIT helps people break out of poverty with microfinance Try to imagine your life without…
New Year’s resolutions for the savvy BCIT student
How to really make the most of your time on campus in 2013 Love or…
Local Events: January 9-13
January 5 – February 3 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Various locations The ninth installment…
Vancouver Noir tells the tale of crime and corruption and the city’s dark history
Two local writers explore the gritty lives of Vancouverites from the 1930s to 1960s The…
Top five albums you may have missed in 2012
Landmark Apollo Ghosts Apollo Ghosts have been kicking around Vancouver’s independent music scene for ages,…
Visit to China strengthens international partnerships
BCIT establishing a stronger international relationship with its partner institutions two BCIT staff members has…
Strikes may continue at BCIT
Bargaining will resume this month after the union agreed not to take any strike action…
Wi-Fi at BCIT a growing pain for students
On-campus Wi-Fi connectivity struggles to keep up with demand as number of devices continues to…
Childcare centre now open at Burnaby Campus
Modern, professional, and friendly facility offers friends of BCIT an attractive daycare option…
Campus Shorts: 01/09/2013
Future of UBC microbrewery remains murky UBC’s new Student Union Building (SUB) will be opening…
U-Pass program going to referendum this spring
BCIT among 11 post-secondary institutions to vote whether or not to continue universal transit pass…
BCIT president camps out for homeless youth
At 11 p.m., in the middle of a cold November, lies a middle-aged man huddled…
Local Events: November 28-12
‘Tis the season, so the December calendar of events is all craft fairs and light…
Annual charity run reaches finish line
Broadcast instructor exceeds $50, 000 fundraising goal in memory of late husband On a crisp,…
Washrooms on campus are deplorable
It’s time to create a stink over the condition of the washrooms at BCIT Public…
Christmas trees on campus disregard religious sensibilities
With Christmas around the corner, should Christmas trees be adorning the halls of BCIT? Walking…
An open letter to Christy Clark
BCIT Student Association confronts premier about provincial funding for BCIT Dear Premier Clark, Every year,…
The Weeknd enters the mainstream with Trilogy
Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd mixes old and new for his debut album He’s the…
That Rihanna reign just won’t let up
Rihanna sticks to her good-girl-gone-bad motif with Unapologetic Despite what you may think of her music…
American marijuana legalization raises questions for B.C.
Washington’s decriminalization has strengthened the cry to do the same here BURNABY (CUP) — On…
Streeter: How do you feel about the BCIT strike?
Thomas Blom – Mechanical Engineering“Thank God we have Wednesday off! We need the time to…
Aviation instructor receives lifetime achievement award
Lynne Denison Foster was honoured with a lifetime achievement award for her significant contribution as…
Job action at BCIT: summary and context
Confused about the strikes? Need a primer? Read on for everything you need to know…
Strikes, class cancellations draw ire from students, staff
The Link asks students, instructors how they feel about job action on campus Instructors and support…
BCIT Strike FAQs
Confused about the strikes on campus? Read The Link’s guide to frequently asked questions regarding the…
Why, oh why, Wi-Fi?
Forget the unions, BCIT’s internet connection has been on strike for years Life as a…
The Link’s December movie preview
Cure the chills and ills of exams and the holiday season with some blockbuster fare…
Indie publishing for passion, not profit
Canzine West allows vendors to showcase a tangible alternative to blogs Canzine West, a festival…
To gimmick, or not to gimmick?
From Keith Moon’s exploding drum kit to Katy Perry’s fruit costumes, musicians’ gimmicks are nothing…
Cultural celebration event praised
International Students’ Association hosts cultural exchange event The sound of festivities from different cultures echoed…
Strike action continues at BCIT
More strike action notice is given and some job action at BCIT recommences…
President Don Wright addresses BCIT faculty and staff
President Don Wright speaks to faculty and staff during a one-on-one briefing at BCIT’s Burnaby…
Support staff and instructors picketing at BCIT
The British Columbia Government Employees Union (BCGEU) support staff and the Faculty Staff Association (FSA)…
Scarlet Letters: 11/15/2012
Dear Scarlet, My girlfriend is refusing to give me head because she says my sperm…
Local Events: November 14-12
November 9-23rd Snoop Dogg Vancouver Art Show The Fall Gallery, 644 Seymour St. The Fall…
Event raises money for veterans’ program
Students answered the “Call of Duty” at BCIT on October 25, completing an obstacle course…
Fauxroscopes: November 2012
If today is your birthday Count your lucky stars, birthday boy/girl — really, count them.…
Executive Weigh-in: Brian Harvey
A message from BCITSA School of Construction Chair Brian Harvey The BCIT Student Association has…
Driving Miss Safety
Name Rikki Lamb Age 25 Hometown Fort St. John, B.C. Program Occupational health and safety…
Down with the ‘flu vaccine
Why you should avoid getting the flu shot this year Sneezing, body aches, chills, fever:…
We Are Legion explores the faces behind the Guy Fawkes mask
Documentary reminds viewers why they should not forgive threats to our freedom or forget the…
Wiz Khalifa brings 2050 tour to Vancouver
The Taylor Gang had the crowd on their feet, offering high times and a higher…
Bringing pop punk back
Eric Axen and Sightlines breathe new life into the genre When Eric Axen decided to…
Argo downplays Canada’s heroic role
Despite its critical role, Canada’s involvement gets unjustly overlooked the film adaptation of the 1980…
International students’ club to provide representation, support
Founder hopes to provide a platform for students far from home It may be easy…
Gov’t employees union strikes at BCIT Burnaby
Following a series of votes in favour of strike action at post-secondary institutions across the…
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association vote in favour of job action
It seems to be strike season at post-secondary institutions across British Columbia. BCIT’s Faculty Staff…
Full scale strike at BCIT Burnaby starts November 20
The BCIT Faculty Staff Association (FSA) is engaging in a full strike today (Monday. November…
Is BCIT prepared for an earthquake?
What you and BCIT can do to prepare yourself for an unexpected natural disaster Three…
Streeter: Why are you participating in Movember?
Jonny Weibe – Marketing Management and Real Estate“It helps in picking up the ladies, and…
My dream Thursday night lineup
7:00 p.m. Punk Monks NBC NEWCOMER! These ain’t your daddy’s monks! The show follows the…
Executive Weigh-In: Mike Hanson
“So, what does the vice president of external relations do?” This is a question I…
Peak Leadership participants get the inside scoop on public speaking
Members of the BCIT Student Association’s Peak Leadership program participated in two seminars covering effective…
Journalism instructor blends European styles with Canadian sensibilities
If you’ve sat in one of Rosa Marchitelli’s broadcast journalism classes, chances are you’ve heard…
Campus Events: November 31-12
The Halloween Howler October 31 2-5 p.m. Students in Free Enterprise are hosting a fundraising…
Main event
Main Street Vinyl Fair helps young vinyl lovers start their record collection The sixth Main…
Local Events: October 31-12
November 6 Video Games Live Orpheum Theatre Video Games Live is a project created by…
“The Man with No Name” trilogy
“Oldie but a Goodie” Movie Review With the American release of Sergio Leone’s A Fistful…
Keeping festival season alive with The Fall Down/Get Down
La-Ti-Da Records relieve the doldrums and stresses of mid-fall with The Fall Down/Get Down With…
Cloud Atlas trades rebellion for romance
Directed by: The Wachowskis, Tom Tykwer Stars: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess…
Infantry to Industry
A soldier’s journey through BCIT “The military is not like most jobs.” After spending some…
Nautical by Nature
Dylan Adams in his second year of the nautical sciences program at BCIT’s Marine Campus.…
BC New Democrats, Liberals stress importance of BCIT
BC New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix and Minister of Advanced Education for the BC…
Big Info lives up to its name
BCIT recruitment session continues to draw increasing numbers Prospective students gathered at BCIT on October 24…
Stay stress-free this semester
With midterms on the go and finals around the corner, it may be time to…
Rowling’s first adult novel does not disappoint
Author’s post-Potter debut overcomes some contrived mature themes to deliver an engaging look at human…
Lunarcy! examines quirky moon colinization enthusiasts with wit and style
“Eventually, there has to be a person that leaves Earth with no intention of ever…
BCIT welcomes new BoG chair
Tony Gugliotta has been elected to be the new chair of BCIT’s board of governors.…
TransLink drops additional post-secondary bus services from 2013 plan
Transit authority struggling with revenue stream, hopes to bring additional services back in the future…
B.C. government believes “Hipster is not a real job”
Students and critics call province’s advertising campaign condescending, confusing NANAIMO (CUP) — The B.C. government wants…
Scarlet Letters:10/16/2012
Dear Scarlet, So, I’m dating this new girl and she’s really great, but as the…
