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MicroLinkJul 20, 2021
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 phase. Visit Caterina's website to learn more!
We also hear from BCIT Student Emily Dineen about Snapchat quick adds, Instagram, and dating apps.
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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 disadvantages of maintaining relationships with these Chatbots.
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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 grants.
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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.
Victoria Hand Project Facebook Page
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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 BCITSA.
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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 Lam, Link Graphic Designer
Join us to talk about getting lost at BCIT and even learn a study tip or two! Congratulations to all the graduates this school year; we cannot wait to see what you do next.
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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 and impact on it. Mia’s tax clinic is right around the corner, with some familiar faces (voices, rather) ready to help you file your taxes this year!
Shelby Woida, the councillor for the School of Business and Media, will also talk about the impact of councillors in the decisions of the Student Association and the expectations of the role. Did you know that Shelby is also solely responsible for the accounting program pizza pretzel craze? All that (and more!) on this episode of MicroLink.
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BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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 change in the Student Association, as well as his secret drink mix at The Stand.
Listen to part two of the March election special next week, where Mia Bui, the VP of Finance and Administration, talks further about the bylaw and her impact on it. Shelby Woida will also talk about the impact of councillors in the decisions of the Student Association, as well as all of the dates and the details of how you can get involved!
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BCITSA:
BCIT’s main campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Unceded territories are the Indigenous land that was not acquired by or surrendered to the Crown. Most of British Columbia is located on unceded Indigenous land.
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!
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A special thank you to Brendon Soberano for contributing to this episode.
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 future. This podcast is brought to you by the BCIT Student Association.
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References: https://www.linkbcit.ca/microlink-podcast-special-episode-virtual-extremism/
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 Vancouver band, Rare Americans, has been working on! This podcast is brought to you by the BCIT Student Association and is hosted by Tatiana Yakovleva.
MicroLink Spring Confession Booth: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/04a358e487d248e18a8374e4a85c9c3f
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Rare Americans:
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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 and is hosted by Tatiana Yakovleva.
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Counselling Resources:
Book an individual appointment: https://www.bcit.ca/counselling/contact/
Mindfulness programmes: https://www.bcit.ca/counselling/for-students/groups-workshops/
These resources are available for free to current BCIT students.
Goat Yoga with Carlee:
https://nurturedbynatureyoga.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
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 is brought to you by the BCIT Student Association and is hosted by Tatiana Yakovleva.
Information on Truth and Reconciliation Day:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-goal-1.6589363
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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.
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 students and one individual working in the field about what mushrooms have taught them and how mushrooms are benefitting their lives. From treating anxiety and depression, to treating memory loss, and much more. Have a listen to find out.
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!
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!
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 student executives? Read about them on page sixteen of Link Magazine!
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 Merrifield, an MLA from Kelowna who serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Health. Merrifield cares about a variety of issues such as the environment and community.
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 Gunn, a candidate from Victoria who speaks of a total overhaul of the party, and focuses on taxes as an issue.
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 Gavin Dew, a candidate from Vancouver who focuses his campaign on young voters.
Please note, MicroLink and Link do not support any specific political party or candidate; these interviews are intended to be informative and non-biased, and any opinions expressed within are not the opinions of the official BCITSA Podcast or Magazine.
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 Ellis Ross, formerly the chief councilor for the Haisla Nation.
Please note, MicroLink and Link do not support any specific political party or candidate; these interviews are intended to be informative and non-biased, and any opinions expressed within are not the opinions of the official BCITSA Podcast or Magazine.
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 candidate in the race.
Please note, MicroLink and Link do not support any specific political party; these interviews are intended to be informative and non-biased, and any opinions expressed within are not the opinions of the official BCITSA Podcast or Magazine.
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 cinnamon buns to fund her art. Take a listen, and then check her music out at https://kassandraclack.com/.
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 manageable goals and being kinder to ourselves.
The second half of the episode is an interview between Jonah van Driesum and Kathy Kinloch, the president of BCIT. Kinloch chats with us about the challenges of this past year and what she's hoping for as we move into the summer. She also discusses some exciting new additions to programming, and the positives to look forward to as we move closer to a new school semester.
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. Caroline talks about her reasons for leaving, what she's been the proudest of, and says her goodbye in part two of her interview with us.
Listen to part one here!
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 source. Check out linkbcit.ca to read the corresponding article!
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. Caroline talked about her decision to stay for so many years, what her position means to her, and more in part one of her interview with us.
Before that, we chat with Maria Diment about her article, "Behind the Screen: The Role of an Influencer" and why she decided to write this piece. Read the article here.
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 article, Beaty and the Temporarily Abled, why she wrote it, and what she hopes others will take from it. Read the article here.
Enjoy, and see you next time!
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 this industry helps her feel empowered. To hear more, read her interview at linkbcit.ca/23549-2/
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 our chat with Nelson, we have an interview with Yasmin Gardy, the VP of Equity and Sustainability at the BCIT Student Association. Yasmin talks about why she came to BCIT, the program she's in, and how her role at the BCITSA helps students at BCIT.
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 platforms, most notably OnlyFans. In this interview, she discusses some of the challenges that are faced by modern sex workers, and why this industry helps her feel empowered. To hear more, read her interview at linkbcit.ca/23549-2/
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 have been doing during the pandemic, and how to start your own.
If you'd like to get involved, contact us! We'd love to have you.
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.
MicroLink is Coming Soon!
Join us later this month as we launch the brand new BCIT podcast, MicroLink! Our host, Jonah van Driesum, will tell you more.