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People have always had a complex relationship with food. Today, food is usually consumed in between classes, while running from one meeting to the next, or when driving home from a long day. We may not even think about what we’re eating. But food has a much deeper...
As classes finish up, you may find yourself scrambling to find a suitable summer job that pays well, gives you plenty of time off for music festivals, and is hopefully at least mildly interesting. Applying for jobs can be a tricky process, and it’s made worse when...
Prepare yourself for the experience of being a true adult: after you read this article, you will be able to confidently file your own taxes. According to the Government of Canada’s website, here are the steps for correctly filing your taxes. Note that these...
As July approaches, many Canadians are starting to think about the impending cannabis legislation and how it will shape our society. Universities are no different, and as the date of implementation nears, the discussion is becoming louder regarding what changes may...
When people think about a transgender individual’s transition, they often think about the physical aspects. Clothing, hair, hormones, and even surgery in some cases are all changes that can be seen as someone redefines themself. But one crucial factor that is often...
Science has long been called an “ivory tower,” a discipline that you either have the knack for or don’t. With myriad concepts and terminology coming with the territory, the world of science can seem intimidating. But with technology rapidly changing the world...
With Allard Hall finally open, hundreds of students from the Centre for the Arts and Communications (CFAC) have made their way into the downtown core. While connecting students brings opportunities for the university, it puts a strain on one commodity already in...
There isn’t a more quintessential fall activity than heading to a corn maze on a crisp Saturday afternoon. With several mazes in the Edmonton area, you’ll be able to get your fill before snow hits the ground. North of the city, near Bon Accord, you can visit...
What is the Design Students Organization, or DSO? Our goal is to get design students from all years working together on common projects as well as connecting to the design industry in Edmonton. Who can join the club? Right now our executive team is design students...
Archaeology may be, for many, a term primarily associated with faraway places. Egyptian mummies, ancient ruins, and dinosaur bones might come to mind. But this summer the digging was in Edmonton’s backyard, and MacEwan University students got to be a part of it....
You’ve decided to move out of your parents’ basement and finally get a place to call your own. But unless you’re working full-time during your studies, that also means you need to find a roommate. So how exactly do you go about finding someone who won’t leave you...
University is an important stepping stone for many people. It marks the years of transition between adolescence and adulthood, or between being an amateur and being a professional. For MacEwan University President David Atkinson, however, university has been a way...
Beef production is something that many Albertans pride themselves on. With many people being personally connected to farming communities, it is an important factor in our lifestyle for both personal and economic reasons. It is so crucial to our identity that when...
The quest for a hormonal male birth control method has been in the works for decades. Every time science seems to make a breakthrough in male pregnancy prevention, the new technology is delayed for some reason or another. According to pharmacist Bonnie Ollika, the...
Chances are, you or someone you know has tried some sort of alternative diet. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 39 per cent of Canadians have tried a diet which restricts certain foods or food groups. Maybe you thought you should lose some weight, do a...