Langara library sees dramatic increase in e-book collection
Electronic resources now far exceed the number of physical books at Langara College’s library, due to being cost-effective and taking up no space.
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Technology addiction changing social norms
Many Langara students tend to feel displaced without their smartphone and Dan Nykon, the assistant department chair of psychology, thinks they may be missing out on real-life interactions.
Technology interferes with real-life interaction…
Fasting for world hunger a dangerous cause: VCH
Vancouver Coastal Health is warning youth against fasting to promote awareness around world hunger because youths who participate could develop harmful eating patterns and unhealthy body image.
Famine rallies turn serious
Each year World…
Wi-Fi causes problems for Langara students
If Langara students are having trouble accessing Wi-Fi on campus, they have been largely suffering in silence, according to the Langara IT department.
Posts about the troublesome Wi-Fi have been popping up on the Langara confessions and…
Medeo sets up free service to find doctors for B.C. students
There is a new Internet source for students who need medical assistance but don’t have the time or ability to see a doctor. Medeo and Studentcare are introducing a new program that allows patients to see a doctor entirely via the web.…
BlackBerry attempts comeback with new messenger app
The new BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) application received 20 million downloads in its first week but will it help the company in the long run?
The messaging app, which now works for BlackBerry, Android and Apple smartphones, is free to…
So you want to work for Hootsuite?
It’s an empty nest no longer. Hundreds of Hootsuite hopefuls flocked to a job fair held Oct. 8, eager to fill 100 new positions at the social media company’s headquarters in Vancouver.
The lineup stretched for two blocks, lasted…
Langara College students: Apple iOS7 update is nothing beyond looks
Nearly a month after the release of Apple’s iOS7, users are reporting mixed feelings about the newest operating system for the tech giant’s products.
The iOS7 brought a new colour scheme to Apple products, but according to Langara staff…
Canuck Place partners with Langara College
As part of a new partnership with the local children’s hospice, Langara will offer four team members two staff and two volunteers, a chance to take the school’s computer classes for free.
The courses are meant to help with the…
New Telus antenna at Langara College improves cellphone reception
Langara students can stop chasing cellular signals around the Vancouver campus thanks to a timely $350,000 installation on the campus’ rooftop.
Telus spokesperson Liz Sauvé explained the turnaround. “We were aware that people were…