After binge-watching Inventing Anna over the weekend, first-year BCIT student Lana Kaminka dropped out to chase the new American dream. “I’m going to be the next German Heiress Influencer,” says Lana. “$320K for my story from Netflix? Yes, please.” When asked about her plan, Lana said, “It’s easy. You party with the rich and famous,…
Are you looking for a new keyboard? The Kinesis Freestyle 2 provides all the versatility you might not have known you needed. At first glance, you will notice that the keyboard is split into two pieces with a wire connecting them at the top. The number pad that’s often found on the right side of…
Playland Rides Slayland This year, attractions are coming up with creative ways to stay open due to Covid-19. During the month of Halloween, Playland birthed Fright Night’s little brother, Slayland: Night of Thousand Screams. For the first time, Playland allowed people to wear a costume, so long as they weren’t wearing a Halloween mask (wigs…
The Michelle Obama Podcast is an extension to her 2018 memoir Becoming that allows readers to peek into her life after the White House. In the podcast, she shares her aspirations for herself, her immediate community, and projects various calls to action (mainly for Americans) to see the humanity in each other. In a…
By Vishal Pillay Lil Wayne has finally released the awaited follow up to his 2018 album Tha Carter V. This is his 13th album and features artists such as Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, and the late XXXTentacion. Funeral brings us back to his usual spitballing and freestyle. However, it felt inconsistent…
By Lauren Edwards I’ve never been one to drink casually but after starting as a full-time student, I’ve definitely come close. During the COVID-19 quarantine period with ample time to cook a nice dinner, I treated myself to a nice bottle to go with it. Okanagan label Conviction Wines (Sandhill Winery, Kelowna) knew what they…
Rugby fever came to town in March, and almost 75,000 rugby fans poured into BC Place over two days. This marked the fifth year that the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series touched down in Vancouver. Canada took bronze after a third-place showdown with South Africa on the last day, making it Canada’s first podium finish…
Tiana MohebiTiana Mohebi is Broadcast and Online Journalism student at BCIT. Her areas of interest include world culture, music, and travel.
I was excited to try out this new spot in North Vancouver. The restaurant sits on Central Lonsdale, across from a Browns Socialhouse. Upon entering the cozy and inviting space with its warm colours, stylish wooden bar top and beautiful brick oven, I was impressed. Unfortunately, my experience at Palermo Cucina went gradually downhill from…
I have always been curious about photography but never really had the chance to learn the art in depth. Last term I took a photography course at BCIT (BCST 1198) to not just learn the technical aspects of the craft, but also to help me understand different ways to express my vision through the camera.…
The Steamworks Espresso Stout is a light-bodied heavily malted beer perfect for the winter season and for lovers of both coffee and beer. Steamworks infused this beer with 7,000 shots of espresso per batch (that’s a lot), this is very obvious in the flavour as it tastes more like a coffee than any stout I’ve…
Born in West Texas, Greyson Chance got his start in the music industry 10 years ago. Some may remember him as the kid who went viral after he played his rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” for which he went on to appear on Ellen. Today, he’s known as the confident, electronic pop artist that uses…