2015 - The Griff

Our favourite musical releases of 2015

As 2015 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the best musical releases of the year. It was a remarkable time for Canadian artists. Drake released a

December 14, 2015

Culture

Building a future

Just over a month ago, current MacEwan University students ensured that future generations will be able to enjoy the perks of a students’ association building. On Oct. 28 and 29, 77.38 per

December 3, 2015

Campus

Café Daughter explores identity and racism in rural Saskatchewan

It’s Shawn Gan’s first theatre gig, and after the interview that landed him the job, he still had one question. “How did you find me?” he asked, since he hadn’t applied in

November 26, 2015

Culture

Local optometrist uses photography to share his vision of humanity

Dr. Larry Louie—optometrist, humanitarian, and gifted photographer— hopes his images will shine a positive light on the vitality that exists in even the most forgotten corners of the world. From his optometry clinic in

November 24, 2015

Culture

Gary James Joynes shows his art at local gallery

One of Canada’s more renowned contemporary artists recently showed his work in an exhibit at dc3 Art Projects, a gallery located just a couple of blocks from MacEwan University’s City Centre Campus.

November 24, 2015

Culture

Movember, mo’ moustaches

It’s the season of facial hair, so everyone is choosing not to shave. Of course, there’s an added incentive this month. Now that we are properly into Movember (a.k.a. Moustache November), teams

November 19, 2015

Campus

Get your bowling game face on for Bowl-o-Rama

Today is the final day to sign up for the 14th annual Bowl-o-Rama. Proceeds from the event will go to Adopt-A-Family, a charity program run by the Students’ Association of MacEwan University

November 18, 2015

Events

Evangeline tells an ignored part of Canadian history

The Citadel Theatre is currently featuring the epic drama Evangeline, described on the theatre’s website as a tale of “star-crossed lovers…who were torn apart on their wedding day during the British expulsion

November 16, 2015

Culture

Respect Remembrance Day

Fall: it brings up the wonderful aromas of spices and beautiful colours that surround us as our short-lived summer closes. With the passing of Halloween, all the seasonal bliss disappears and, somehow,

November 10, 2015

Opinions

Meet MacEwan’s new sustainability coordinator

When Kalen Pilkington was growing up, her family had a vermicomposter at their home — a box of dirt and worms into which you can place organic waste — in order to

November 10, 2015

Campus