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Stephan Boissonneault Writer Note: scroll to the bottom of the page to view a pdf of this article in the print edition Here in Edmonton we are privileged with a rich musical community. Musicians and bands play shows at local venues, sell CDs, and the odd song makes it onto [...]

Angela Johnston News Editor Note: Scroll to the bottom to see a PDF of the print version of this article. Seven years ago, Krystal Yee was 23 years old and graduating from community college in British Columbia with more than $20,000 in debt. Unfortunately for students, that level of financial [...]

Daren L. Zomerman Online Editor Note: scroll to the bottom of the page to view a pdf of the print version of this article It’s no secret that traditional media organizations are going through a lot of change as digital platforms are making their profits dwindle. Anybody can have their [...]

You’ve been bombarded by the SAMU executive election posters over the last two weeks — you’ve all had nasty thoughts; we wrote them down.   Josh Stock – VPO It’s well done, It’s a little too simple, he’s really riding on the fact that he’s the most experienced candidate and [...]

Note: scroll to the bottom of the page to view the print edition pdf. Eric Silver Copy Editor The teams: The Nugget: Nicole and Sara The Gateway: Madeline, Griff and Jen The griff: Eric, Jen and Kevin A few of us at the griff teamed up with members of other [...]

Peter Brown Writer When you think of a library you usually think about books.  However, with the challenge of new technologies before them, libraries are always looking for ways to adapt and stay current. And perhaps the most striking example of cutting-edge technology used by a library is San Antonio’s [...]

Angela Johnston News Editor I have been in a string of long-term relationships for 10 years, and I’m only in my mid-20s. You might be shocked to hear that I started dating at 14 and in the ensuing decade spent no more than six months single. It’s shameful, really, but [...]

Angela Johnston News Editor — People born in the 1980s or later have likely been subject to safe sex advice their entire lives. It might seem redundant, but like advice (and laws) against drinking and driving, not everyone heeds it. We’re told over and over how unsafe it is to [...]

D. C. Johnson Arts Editor — It’s a universal fear: from the hyper-amorous who live with roommates to pock-marked teenagers with lingerie catalogues and net nannies. No one likes having someone walk in on you during intimate moments. Well, most people don’t anyway. Maybe you’re into that kind of thing. [...]

Eric Silver Copy Editor We can all agree that sex is pretty awesome. Whether it’s with yourself, your boyfriend, your boyfriend’s best friend, a girl you met at the bar or that unable-to-label friend with benefits. Sex and friendship go together like a cold glass of milk and a hot [...]