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They don’t actually exist. You can tell because their promises are too material. Benjamin Stuart Mann With his background in auditing finances, Benjamin Stuart Mann has ideas on how to save the city some money. He proposes to integrate astro turf in all the city...
Are you thinking about starting a student group with SAMU? Fear not! Here are six easy tips to get you started and ready to contribute to campus culture. Illustration by Hayden Carkner/The Griff 1. In order to create a student group, you must have at least five...
It’s the last day to vote for the students' council. The Griff spoke to candidates who responded to interview requests about their most important campaign promises, why they ran for councillor, and why students should vote for them. Shanna...
Halifax Eurekas of the Coloured Hockey League, Nova Scotia – Creative Commons Sports and politics are more intertwined than you want to think. Amanda Lou To me, sports have always represented the status quo, the white, upper-middle class masculine hegemony of the...
The entrance to the CSGD through Roundhouse in Allard Hall. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Ponzio offers his own experiences, and the potential for research opportunities Over the summer, Alessio Ponzio was hired as MacEwan’s new Director of Centre of Sexuality &...
Interview questions and answers have been edited for clarity. March 10 to 14 was MacEwan’s Pride Week, celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community’s identity. One of the events hosted on March 12,was a panel presentation clearing any misconceptions of transgendered...
Some of Dr. Katie Biitnner’s thoughts on being a Queer anthropologist researching the beginnings of our digital age.
Deqa Elmi Like most candidates in this year’s elections, affordability is her biggest concern, but part of why Deqa Elmi is running as vice-president (academic) is so she can push for more diversity and representation in MacEwan’s academics. Elmi is running...
Insight into francophone Edmonton Have you been dreaming of enjoying a latte and croissant under the Eiffel Tower as you — ‘ow do yoo say — speak the world's most romantic language? Well, here’s the next best thing. Café CAVA (Centre d’Arts Visuels de l’Alberta)...
A look at the scope of pregnancy and family resources in and around MacEwan’s campus When I asked my friend why she didn’t attend our 8 am class, I expected the usual spiel about how 8 am classes suck — how she just couldn’t get out of bed. I didn’t expect her to...