The revitalization of downtown: Who is it really for?
Illustration by Hayden Carkner/The Griff How students benefit from a revitalized downtown For most Edmontonians, waking up to a text asking if they want tickets to tonight’s Oilers game would be a no brainer. But for the average person, even free tickets to a hockey game come with a price tag. You have to pay for parking, and at the very least you’ll want to buy a drink or a snack at the arena. But when parking starts around $25, and a bottle of water will set you back almost $10, the possibility of going to a hockey game starts to become an expense that most people, especially students can’t afford. The completion of Rogers Place and the development of the Ice District in the downtown core has served as much more than just an...
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Beating the networking scaries with MacEwan’s Business Student Conference
JW Marriott in the Edmonton Ice District. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. The MacEwan school of business hosted its annual conference on Jan. 23. Instead of bundling up to rush to class on one of the...
Why are we reporting on separation at all?
The idea would never have gained this much traction without its media coverage. Alberta separatists are the newest right-wing hot topic in the province, despite the severe lack of logic behind...
What is the SAMU executive committee?
The roles and responsibilities of our elected student representatives. Election season for the SAMU executive committee (EC) is coming up again in March. Students are heavily encouraged to vote...
The Neon Sign Museum: Viewing Edmonton’s history through a new light
Georgia Baths in the 1980s, Photo provided by the city of Edmonton How the infamous museum displays how Edmonton’s downtown culture came to be. Bright neon signs that once hung in front of...
The Chinatown strategy
Photos by Amanda Erickson/The Griff A look inside Edmonton’s efforts to revitalize one of its oldest neighbourhoods When Chinatown could first be described as a distinct district, it consisted of...
From Cranbrook to Edmonton: Kadyn Chabot continues to lead the Griffins
Photos by Charlotte Legrand Kadyn Chabot talks career, records, and Griffins hockey There has been a lot of improvement and development this season for the MacEwan Griffins. They’ve secured a...
SAMU’s initiative to improve athletics engagement on campus
Photo by Charlotte Legrand. Is SAMU improving school spirit? Alem Tesfay, SAMU vice-president (student life), spoke about trying to increase student attendance at MacEwan Griffins events during...
With a healthcare system in crisis, how do MacEwan’s nursing students feel?
The Robbins Health Learning Centre at MacEwan University. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. As Alberta’s healthcare system faces sweeping legislation and mounting strain, some MacEwan nursing students...
Vintage clothing vendors and how some MacEwan students feel about them
An outdoor vintage market in Edmonton. Amanda Erickson/The Griff University students are the target demographic for vintage shops. Did you know that vintage clothing vendors pop up at MacEwan?...
City announces 30 more peace officers to patrol Edmonton buses, LRTs, and transit centres by July
The MacEwan LRT station. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Will greater peace officer presence prevent rising transit crime? From my home near Londonderry Mall, I spend an average of two hours each day...















