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Creative Spotlight: FKB

What started as four high school kids playing their favourite songs from the Beatles became a polished, high-energy indie pop band touring cities all over North America.  Lead singer Drew Shalka and drummer Derek Chalut met in junior high. The two shared...

Redos, retries, and renewals

The phenomenon of reinventing oneself Have you ever felt that urge to dye your hair, change your look, and move cities after experiencing heartbreak from that one person who was just supposed to be a summer fling Tinder date back in 2020? Too specific? Let me start...

Black History Month and 5 Artists 1Love

Black History Month is in full swing. For people like me, it’s a time of reflection, immense joy, and celebration of my roots and the past and present accomplishments of Black individuals. Emphasis on the present, though! While it’s vital to acknowledge the...

Creative spotlight: Ntwali

Twenty-six-year-old artist, Ntwali Kayijaho, didn’t always know music was his calling. It wasn’t until he faced adversity in his youth that he began to realize his full potential and make a name for himself.  Coming from two immigrant parents who survived the...

Food for Thought: Towers

Looking for a place to de-stress after a mentally taxing school day? Towers pub has a table for you.  Towers, named after MacEwan’s iconic concrete towers, offers quick bites, substantial comfort meals, and drinks on...

What’s Happening: January 2023

On Campus: Pool Tournament | Bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Starts Jan. 4. 5:30pm at Towers. The Undergrad Variety Show | Bi-weekly on Mondays. Starts Jan. 9. Doors at 5:30 p.m. at Towers. Ukrainian Students Organization: Ukrainian Film Screening | Jan. 14 10 a.m. to 4...

The show must go on!

It’s showtime, and MacEwan’s second-year theatre students are here to start off the season with a bang. Looking for a date night idea, a night out on the town, or, honestly just anything to make you feel alive? I spoke with the cast, the director, Marianne...

Creative Spotlight: ARDN

Edmonton-based singer-songwriter ARDN always felt a natural inclination toward music. As a teen, he picked up several instruments, from the drums to the guitar, but neither really stuck for him.  It wasn’t until he began writing songs at the age of 16 that...

Food for thought: The Moth Cafe

Right off Jasper Ave. and near the river valley is a quaint, plant-based hidden gem called The Moth Café. The eatery offers a wide selection of plant-based bites that are out-of-this-world delicious! Not to mention, the cozy and calm atmosphere decorated with...

A look into MacEwan’s design program

Each year, MacEwan University’s design program continues to blossom with new talent and fresh eyes. With new initiatives, opportunities, and a strong sense of community, the design program and its students are on a smooth ride toward a bright future.  Not many...

Readjusting to student life

The school season has commenced, and many students are figuring out how to transition from “hot girl” summer to studious girl fall successfully. Getting back into a healthy routine right for your schedule and lifestyle can be difficult, especially if your September...

What’s Happening: October 2022

The first month of the semester flew by, and autumn is officially in full swing! As students cozy into academic life, there is still plenty of fun to engage in around Edmonton. These events cater to almost everyone this month, from sports fans to music lovers and,...