Little do they know, these four students will soon hate each other — (Courtesy of Ervin Cho)

Crimes against group harmony

Discover the most egregious errors committed by group members, and how to successfully navigate group project waters Instructors love group projects, especially at BCIT. They’re described as a way to “get to know your peers” and a brilliant form of “burden sharing.” After a semester of experience, I can confidently say that anyone who tells…

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Parking Wars

Has parking at BCIT gone from service to scam? Yesterday, my karma took a hit: I spent approximately 12 minutes yelling at a customer service representative at Impark, BCIT’s parking despot. The root of my rage, which was taken ungracefully out on an Impark peon, is that thrice this school year, I have trudged across…

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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 Collegiate Conference (AMAICC) while the Engineering Student Society (ESS) got various podium finishes at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC). According to BCITMA President Tony Chen, the club became highly recognized within the American Marketing Association with a high profile win…

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Poetry slam a hit in Vancouver

The Vancouver Poetry Slam provides inspiration through expression The recent closing of the Waldorf Hotel was a wake-up call to the sad state of the arts scene in Vancouver. By and by, cultural spaces are being snatched up to make room for pricey condos, imposing gentrification and creating a sort of ‘New Brooklyn.’ So it’s…

Shadows undergoes stylistic overhaul

BC’s “Best Teen Band” not just a shadow of their formeer selves Sometimes, a band’s creative direction takes a life of its own, separate from the intended trajectory. While this creative evolution is an experience many artists share, few undergo truly drastic changes. Surrey-based band Shadows, however, is one of the exceptions to the rule.…