The Ghomeshi Precedent
The verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial sent a troubling message to victims. Roshini Nair explains.
Podcasts, who knew?
Over the winter break, while everyone was working to save up for the upcoming semester, enjoying a sunny vacation, or catching up with family and friends, I was confined to my bedroom with the blinds drawn and curtains drawn over those blinds. Now, I promise I wasn’t on house arrest or anything, I had actually…
Review: Mutemath’s ‘Vitals’
November was a good month for music, both right here at home and abroad. Local band We Are The City released their album Above Club, which I reviewed earlier this month here. On the same day Mutemath released their first album in four years, Vitals. Here’s a brief rundown of the album and why you…
4 Ways To Productively Procrastinate
Find yourself cleaning your room or doing the dishes when you really should be completing term projects, practicing your project presentation, studying for your upcoming exams, or all the above? Here’s a list of 4 things you can do at home in between work/practice/study sessions that won’t make you feel so bad about yourself. 1. Go…
Review: We Are The City’s “Above Club”
Former Peak Performance Project winners and current multi-dimensional artists We Are The City have definitely had their hands full the past two years. The band’s 2013 project “Violent” included a full-length studio album, a feature-length film written by the band and partners and directed by drummer Andrew Huculiak, a film festival circuit, and a European…
Two Documentaries Every Business Student Should Watch
There are a bunch of worthwhile documentaries out there, each with their own merits. Some are very educational and informative, some are entertaining and mind-boggling, and some are just downright shocking. I’ve picked two off of my all-time favourites list that manage to check all those boxes. If you’re a business student, chances are you’ll…
What To Watch: The Halloween Tree
This Halloween take a trip down memory lane this Saturday with your old pal nostalgia and watch The Halloween Tree, a 1993 cartoon feature from Hanna-Barbera. The Halloween Tree was written, directed, and narrated by Ray Bradbury. If the name sounds familiar, it should. Best known for his 1953 novel Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury was one…
Review: Experimenter at VIFF
The Vancouver International Film Festival wrapped up last week after two weeks of showcasing over 375 films from 70 countries. I had a festival program riddled with highlights and stars next to films I wanted to check out, but due to my BCIT student schedule (I’m sure you can relate) I could only manage one.…
Link Web Special: Creepy Games Series
If you’re looking for different tricks or treats…then be sure to stay tuned to our website for our scary game-a-day review! From October 25th to the 31st, we’ll be giving you titles of some of the games to try so you can keep it creepy. AND on the 31st, we’ll bring you a review of…
Movie Review: As Above, So Below (Spoiler Alert)
Horror film As Above, So Below documents a young archaeologist, Scarlet Marlowe (Perdita Weeks), and the long-suffering crew helping her wander the catacombs (underground chambers and tunnels) of Paris. Their goal is to find a relic allegedly holding the key to eternal life. The film uses the same visual techniques used in box office hit Paranormal Activity. It’s been…
Like, share, follow, and retweet with purpose
Everything we do has a purpose. Not having a purpose is in itself a purpose, by which we choose what to do, what to say, and how to go about purposelessness. A purpose is the difference between studying for an exam and watching countless reruns of Criminal Minds. If you are at BCIT, it is highly…