SAMU chief returning officer report provides recommendations for future students’ council elections
Photo by Amanda Erickson/The Griff CRO Josh Stock’s report highlights some inconsistencies in the SAMU Elections and Referenda policy and procedure. It has been almost two months since the new students’ council election, and Josh Stock, SAMU’s chief returning officer (CRO), provided an election report, along with recommendations to improve future SAMU elections. A key responsibility for the CRO is to ensure that elections adhere to SAMU’s bylaws, policies, and procedures. Policy dictates that the CRO cannot be a member of SAMU. Stock wrote that seven candidates in the last election were disqualified for failing to provide an expense report by the deadline. Stock also reported that a candidate used unapproved campaign...
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Old covers of the NAIT Nugget stuck to the wall of the Nugget’s office. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. In a world where getting your news often means checking your phone, some publications are still...
MacEwan students march in support of Trans Day of Remembrance.
Photo by Amanda Erickson Members of the CSGD queer leadership team organized a march to remember the lives lost this year. MacEwan University community members gathered on campus on Nov. 20 for...
‘This is coming from the people themselves’: First-of-its-kind Indigegogy minor at MacEwan
MacEwan’s SAMU building after hours. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The Indigegogy minor at MacEwan is a first-of-its-kind program. Jaycee Meneen talks about its origins and future. At the beginning...
What was your first jersey?
Jefferson Hagen and his first jersey. Terence J. Fougere / The Griff People around MacEwan share their ‘first jersey’ stories. The communication student McKenna Golden is a first-year...
‘Be proud’: 2025 Métis Week Proclamation a chance to celebrate Métis culture
Members of the Otipemisiwak Métis government and the municipal government of Edmonton walk to be seated in city hall. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The 2025 Metis Week proclamation took place at City...
Edmonton’s Downtown Community Arena’s ice is taken care of with care
Director of ice operations Matt Messer tells us a little bit about how he maintains downtown Edmonton’s community rink. Matt Messer didn’t plan on making ice his career, but much like many...
The silent arrival of Reusables at MacEwan — Will students bite?
Illustration by Hayden Carkner/The Griff The new initiative promises lower waste and emissions, but student convenience is the decisive factor. Recently, MacEwan quietly launched a partnership...
Construction, cost, and safety: The three problems ETS can’t escape
Graphic by Victoria Lockridge Is Edmonton getting the transit it deserves? What are your issues with public transit? Every MacEwan student is aware of, and has possibly been late to class because...
MacEwan Psychological and Wellness Services sees an increase in student demand
Illustration by Danielle Pacholuk With the increasing demand for MacEwan’s psychological and wellness services, the university is bringing on an online service called Uwill. MacEwan’s wellness...
Lyle the Therapy Gecko takes the stage at SAMU’s Speaker Series
Photos by Alexia Pang. Behind the Green & a recap of Lyle the Therapy Gecko’s live show The Reddit live streamer-turned-podcaster and comedian, who started his career in his mom's basement,...
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