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MicroLink
by Link Magazine
MicroLink is an opportunity to look deeper into the BCIT community. Join our hosts Jonah van Driesum, Cali McTavish, and Stephanie Bohn as they explore BCIT history, politics, and more.Issues are produced every other Thursday between September-May, and monthly during the summer. Would you like to get involved? Email our Senior Editor Jonah van Driesum ([email protected]) at any time to say hello and share your ideas.
Episodes
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Episode Twenty-Nine: Messy Modern Love
Guest host, Sophie Hansen talks about how the pandemic increased the number of online dating accounts in the Spring 2024 episode of MicroLink! Sophie speaks with relationship coach and spiritual healer Caterina Barregar, and they discuss healthy (and unhealthy) relationships and the honeymoon...
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Special Episode Twenty-Eight: AI Relationships
Guest host Mahsa Alibeigi talks about relationships with AI in movies (such as the science-fiction film Her) and tests real-life AI companion applications in this special episode of MicroLink! Mahsa speaks with Reddit "Replika" community members about AI companions and the benefits and...
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Episode Twenty-Seven: Revitalizing Small Businesses
Guest host, Grace Miller talks about how the pandemic is still affecting small businesses in the Winter 2024 episode of MicroLink! Grace speaks with 2-time small business owner Tanja Aelbrecht (current co-owner of Chunky Squirrel) and they discuss challenges, successes, and government loans and...
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Episode Twenty-Six: Learning About the Victoria Hand Project
On the 2023 fall edition of MicroLink, Sean Park got to sit down and learn all about the Victoria Hand Project from one of its founders, Nick Dechev. The Victoria Hand Project Victoria Hand Project Facebook Page Link Magazine: Website Instagram Email Link Magazine BCITSA: Website ...
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Episode Twenty-Five: Making BCIT Fun Again
Welcome back to campus! On this episode of MicroLink, Céline Loriot, BCITSA's President, shares her vision of student life at BCIT. How does this vision come to life? Hear the nitty-gritty details of behind-the-scenes work from Roland Gagel, Director of Finance and Interim Executive Director for...
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Episode Twenty-Four: Link’s Class of 2023
With the winter semester ending, many BCIT students are graduating from their programs, including the 2023 Link staff members! For this episode, we are looking back on the fun and the stressful times of being a student with: Christy Chan, Link Program Assistant Shawn Chang, Link Editor Catherine...
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Episode Twenty-Three: 2023-2024 March Elections Part Two w/ Shelby Woida and Mia Bui
BCIT Student Association 2023-2024 executive elections are at full speed, and we need YOU to vote! Welcome to part two of the March election special episode. Mia Bui, the VP of Finance and Administration, talks further about the bylaw Cody Pallin mentioned in part one, including her perspective…
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Episode Twenty-Two: 2023-2024 March Elections Part One w/ Cody Pallin
BCIT Student Association 2023-2024 executive elections are at full speed, and we need YOU to vote! Welcome to part one of the March election special episode. Cody Pallin, the Chair of the Schools of Transportation, Construction, & Environment, reveals what it took to implement the recent bylaw...
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Episode Twenty-One: Did You Lose a Ham?
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air and so is the Spring episode of MicroLink. Listen to the most absurd Craigslist Missed Connections, a personal experience with long-distance relationships, and some budget-friendly romantic date ideas here and now! Link Magazine: Website Instagram Link...
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Episode Twenty: Virtual Extremism (Special Episode)
Content Warning: this episode features the mention and discussion of antisemitism, hate speech, assault, and violence. Viewer discretion is advised. In this special episode of MicroLink, Tatiana Yakovleva discusses the ever-growing extremism online, its consequences, and what we can expect in the...
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Episode Nineteen: Vancouver Music Scene is Dead (ft. James Priestner of Rare Americans)
Happy winter from MicroLink! This episode is dedicated to the BCIT and the BC Lower Mainland communities. Learn more about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology opportunities at BCIT from the school’s chair, Vrishank Prabhu, and get a sneak peek of the new projects the rising…
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Episode Eighteen: Mental Health is Goated
This fall, we are taking care of ourselves and staying mindful. With expert mental health advice from Judy Bushnell, BCIT Counselling Coordinator, and goat yoga anecdotes, listening to this episode is a form of self-care in itself! This podcast is brought to you by the BCIT Student Association…
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Episode Seventeen: Secrets to Software Sorcery
Welcome back to BCIT! The September episode of the MicroLink podcast features an interview with Nolan Nordwall, BCITSA’s Vice President External, conversations with students around campus, and tips to improve your writing from Link Magazine’s Publications Coordinator, Micky Harris. This podcast…
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Episode Sixteen: Stripper Diaries
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! We're very excited to bring you the latest episode of Microlink by our newest contributor Youssef Habib! Get a first-hand, close-up look at the world's oldest profession, and about how these ladies have been impacted by the pandemic.
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Episode Fifteen: Microdosing Mushrooms
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! There has been a revolution in the power of mushrooms, changing the perception from drug to medicine. According to academics and proponents in the space, it is all about finding the right dose (hence "microdose"). In this episode Cali McTavish talks to two BCIT...
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Episode Fourteen: An Interview with Gareth Moon, By-Election Candidate
MicroLink host Jonah van Driesum interviews Gareth (or Gary) Moon, one of two candidates in the by-election for the position of Chair of the School of Transportation, Construction, & the Environment. Read more about Gareth Moon here!
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Episode Thirteen: An Interview with Liam Lauren, By-Election Candidate
MicroLink host Jonah van Driesum interviews Liam Lauren, one of two candidates in the by-election for the position of Chair of the School of Transportation, Construction, & the Environment. Read more about Liam Lauren here!
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Episode Twelve: Interview with BCITSA President, Kevin Adlparvar
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! In this episode, we spend some time getting to know the president of the BCIT Student Association, Kevin Adlparvar. It's early in the year, but we wanted to give you all a chance to get to know him and his goals for the year. Want to learn more about the other...
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Special Summer Feature: Interviews with BC Party Candidates, Part Five: Renee Merrifield
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! These special summer feature episodes are interviews with each of the BC Liberal Party Candidates. We asked the potential leaders questions related to student life, and how they planned to lead the party in the future. This episode is an interview with Renee...
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Special Summer Feature: Interviews with BC Party Candidates, Part Four: Aaron Gunn
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! These special summer feature episodes are interviews with each of the BC Liberal Party Candidates. We asked the potential leaders questions related to student life, and how they planned to lead the party in the future. This episode is an interview with Aaron…
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Special Summer Feature: Interviews with BC Party Candidates, Part Three: Gavin Dew
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! These special summer feature episodes are interviews with each of the BC Liberal Party Candidates. We asked each of the potential leader's questions related to student life, and how they planned to lead the party in the future. This episode is an interview with...
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Special Summer Feature: Interviews with BC Party Candidates, Part Two: Ellis Ross
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! These special summer feature episodes are interviews with each of the BC Liberal Party Candidates. We asked each of the potential leader's questions related to student life, and how they planned to lead the party in the future. This episode is an interview with...
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Special Summer Feature: Interviews with BC Party Candidates, Part One: Val Litwin
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! The next few episodes are interviews with each of the BC Liberal Party Candidates. We asked each of the potential leaders questions related to student life, and how they planned to lead the party in the future. First is an interview with Val Litwin, the youngest...
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Episode Eleven: Toxic Fandoms & an Interview with Kassandra Clack
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode is a deep dive into toxic fandoms. We discuss what they are (they're more common than you think) and how to ensure you don't add to the toxicity. After that, we welcome Kassandra Clack, an energetic country artist who sold hundreds of homemade…
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Episode Ten: Our New Co-host + Discussion with BCIT President Kathy Kinloch
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode introduces our new co-host, Stephanie Bohn. We welcome Stephanie to the Micro-Link team and appreciate all of her input. Stephanie starts this episode by discussing personal challenges, stress, and how we can become more proactive by utilizing...
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Episode Nine: Part Two with BCITSA Executive Director Caroline Gagnon
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode features an interview with the BCITSA Executive Director, Caroline Gagnon. Caroline has been at the helm of the BCITSA, providing continuity to the organization, for twenty years, and we were so excited to get the opportunity to speak with her....
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Episode Eight: An Interview with the Founder of the NEW Burnaby Beacon, Srushti Gangdev
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode features an interview with the founder of Burnaby's newest local news hub, Srushti Gangdev. We go over why Gangdev decided to make the leap, what their team hopes to accomplish, and some of the great stories they get to cover as an independent news...
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Episode Seven: A Chat with BCITSA Executive Director Caroline Gagnon, and Maria Diment on the perception of Influencers
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode features an interview with the BCITSA Executive Director, Caroline Gagnon. Caroline has been at the helm of the BCITSA, providing continuity to the organization, for twenty years, and we were so excited to get the opportunity to speak with her....
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Episode Six: Katie Dalziel on her article, Beauty and the Temporarily Abled & Hunter Sones, President of the BCITSA
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode features an interview with the BCITSA President for the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter Sones. Hunters talks with us about his experience being president during this tumultuous year. Before that, we have an interview looking deeper at Katie Dalziel's...
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Episode Five: An Interview with Clover Part Two, and Willingdon Residence Takeover
Hello, and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode features the second part of our interview with OnlyFans Star Clover, and a historical piece about the Willingdon Residences at BCIT being seized by the government. Clover discusses some of the challenges that are faced by modern sex workers, and why...
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Episode Four: Interviews with Nelson Ellis, Theatre and the Mind, and Yasmin Gardy, VP of Equity & Sustainability at the BCITSA
Hello and welcome to Micro-Link! This episode, we have two great interviews for you. First is with contributor Nelson Ellis discussing one of his recent articles in Link magazine, Theatre and the Mind. This piece looks at how folks in the local theatre community have handled COVID-19. Following…
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Episode Three: An Interview with Clover about OnlyFans + BCIT's Impact on Federal Elections
Hello and welcome to Micro-Link! In this episode, we'll be talking about the impact our region has on provincial and federal elections, and how BCIT has affected elections in years past. After that, we have an interview with Clover! Clover is a successful creator of explicit content on various...
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Episode Two: Student Elections, Clubs at BCIT, and More!
Hello and welcome to Micro-Link! In this episode, we'll be talking about the BCITSA and why you should consider running in the upcoming elections. Also, we'll have our first Exec Exchange section, with VP Experience Matthew Miller. In this section, we talk about Clubs at BCIT, including what they...
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Episode One: BCIT's history with Gender Roles + An Interview with Johanna Kuffner
If you'd like to read more about BCIT's history with gender roles, check out our companion piece here! We hope you enjoy our first issue of MicroLink. If you'd like to get involved, contact us! We'd love to have you.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
MicroLink is an opportunity to look deeper into the BCIT community. Join our hosts Jonah van Driesum, Cali McTavish, and Stephanie Bohn as they explore BCIT history, politics, and more.Issues are produced every other Thursday between September-May, and monthly during the summer. Would you like to get involved? Email our Senior Editor Jonah van Driesum ([email protected]) at any time to say hello and share your ideas.
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