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Rep the maroon, see you soon! Originally published on September 1, 2024 Are you a MacEwan student looking to feel some real school spirit? Wandering around campus with your eyes locked on your phone instead of browsing the bountiful posters tacked on the walls? I'm...
It’s an unfortunate truth for too many girls that liking sports will always come with cynicism and difficulty. No matter which one, all fans who are women can describe at least one time their love for the sport was reduced to “liking it for the hot guys.” That...
After consuming each version of this story, here are my final thoughts Minor spoilers ahead. The book: David Nicholls's 2009 book One Day follows the life of two people who meet on their last day at the University of Edinburgh, which falls on July 15, 1988....
The race for second place On March 2nd, it was “lights out and away we go” for the first race of the 2024 season in Formula 1. From the jump, it was clear that a repeat of the 2023 season was in store, with Max Verstappen pulling ahead from his pole position. As he...
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey for the Wii was more than just a game for my sister and me during our early elementary years. It was a much needed escape from the harsh realities my family faced at the time. Back then, life...
Let's make the Griffins’ den roar once more Deep in the belly of Rogers Place, far from the main arena where thousands of fans pack the stands 75 nights a year for Oilers and Oil Kings home games, lies a small, unassuming ice rink. The City of Edmonton’s logo is at...
How do these chairs they compare to one another After cruising around the MacEwan campus, we’ve settled on 10 chairs that you should know about, whether that be for a good or bad reason. Take a gander through the list and find your next study spot! #1 Best → #10...
The courage in being disliked and how to love who you are Growing up, one of my greatest fears was the looming presence of being disliked. To avoid this, I found myself constantly shifting between different cliques, and molding my speech and actions to fit the...
Commercial or cute? With Feb. 14 inching closer, love is undeniably in the air. The world is littered with red and pink, hearts seem to be on every advertisement, and the flower section at grocery stores are bare. Beneath the surface of this romantic event lies a...
Buckle up, hockey lovers! The 2024 All-Star weekend just closed in Toronto, and I have a few things to say. To start with the obvious, Connor McDavid, the Edmonton God on ice, left viewers jaws agape after his (literal) million-dollar moves dominated the...
Answer this quiz honestly and keep track of which letters you choose. The letter you have chosen the most will determine your favourite building and what it says about you. HEY! No checking the results first, either. 1. What program are you in? Sciences, social...
MacEwan’s student body proudly displays the Griffin's name across their chests, but where is the support on game day? That Griffins tackle sweatshirt everyone on campus wears is $55. Do you know how many Griffins games you could go to for that money? All of them....
Character.ai: the good and the bad Strap in, folks, for a rollercoaster ride through the unpredictable realm of character.ai, a website and app in which I found myself sparring with none other than the man, the myth, the meme — Elon Musk. Now, he wasn't my first...
A remarkable turnaround fuels playoff aspirations The Edmonton Oilers have engineered a stunning turnaround, moving from a struggling 31st out of 32 teams to 20th in the league standings. This extraordinary climb is highlighted by the team's current 8-game win...
Rep the maroon, see you soon! Originally published on September 1, 2024 Are you a MacEwan student looking to feel some real school spirit? Wandering around campus with your eyes locked on your phone instead of browsing the bountiful posters tacked on the walls? I'm...
It’s an unfortunate truth for too many girls that liking sports will always come with cynicism and difficulty. No matter which one, all fans who are women can describe at least one time their love for the sport was reduced to “liking it for the hot guys.” That...
After consuming each version of this story, here are my final thoughts Minor spoilers ahead. The book: David Nicholls's 2009 book One Day follows the life of two people who meet on their last day at the University of Edinburgh, which falls on July 15, 1988....
The race for second place On March 2nd, it was “lights out and away we go” for the first race of the 2024 season in Formula 1. From the jump, it was clear that a repeat of the 2023 season was in store, with Max Verstappen pulling ahead from his pole position. As he...
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey for the Wii was more than just a game for my sister and me during our early elementary years. It was a much needed escape from the harsh realities my family faced at the time. Back then, life...
Let's make the Griffins’ den roar once more Deep in the belly of Rogers Place, far from the main arena where thousands of fans pack the stands 75 nights a year for Oilers and Oil Kings home games, lies a small, unassuming ice rink. The City of Edmonton’s logo is at...
How do these chairs they compare to one another After cruising around the MacEwan campus, we’ve settled on 10 chairs that you should know about, whether that be for a good or bad reason. Take a gander through the list and find your next study spot! #1 Best → #10...
The courage in being disliked and how to love who you are Growing up, one of my greatest fears was the looming presence of being disliked. To avoid this, I found myself constantly shifting between different cliques, and molding my speech and actions to fit the...
Commercial or cute? With Feb. 14 inching closer, love is undeniably in the air. The world is littered with red and pink, hearts seem to be on every advertisement, and the flower section at grocery stores are bare. Beneath the surface of this romantic event lies a...
Buckle up, hockey lovers! The 2024 All-Star weekend just closed in Toronto, and I have a few things to say. To start with the obvious, Connor McDavid, the Edmonton God on ice, left viewers jaws agape after his (literal) million-dollar moves dominated the...
Answer this quiz honestly and keep track of which letters you choose. The letter you have chosen the most will determine your favourite building and what it says about you. HEY! No checking the results first, either. 1. What program are you in? Sciences, social...
MacEwan’s student body proudly displays the Griffin's name across their chests, but where is the support on game day? That Griffins tackle sweatshirt everyone on campus wears is $55. Do you know how many Griffins games you could go to for that money? All of them....
Character.ai: the good and the bad Strap in, folks, for a rollercoaster ride through the unpredictable realm of character.ai, a website and app in which I found myself sparring with none other than the man, the myth, the meme — Elon Musk. Now, he wasn't my first...
A remarkable turnaround fuels playoff aspirations The Edmonton Oilers have engineered a stunning turnaround, moving from a struggling 31st out of 32 teams to 20th in the league standings. This extraordinary climb is highlighted by the team's current 8-game win...