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Game review: Red Dead Redemption 2

Late into October 2018, my partner purchased the much-anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2). Having grown up in a household where video games were banned, I never really got into them as an adult, but my partner's excitement over this one intrigued me. Given...

Going green in the new year

There’s nothing quite like ringing in the new year — the streamers, fancy parties with flutes of champagne, and fireworks in the midnight sky. The new year is a time to celebrate and reflect, and since it comes hot off the heels of three food-heavy holidays...

Study spot: Zocalo

For residents of the Little Italy neighborhood, Zocalo is a lively and treasured business, ideally situated along 95 Street just south of Giovanni Caboto Park and the Italian Centre Shop. The vibrant housewares and carefully selected products are a combination of...

When we’re down

Methods of making myself feel better often depend on what is making me feel poorly. If I am physically sick, my body will tell me under no uncertain circumstances that sleep is my number one priority. But being sick can also be emotionally straining, and while...

The art of living

What a time to be an artist in Edmonton. Not one, but two innovative building projects are currently in the works to provide large-scale, community-based, sustainable housing for artists. For both projects, easing the financial strain of residents has been given...

Study Spot: The Moth Cafe

In search of a night-time study spot that isn’t Starbucks? You’re sure to find what you need, and more, at the Moth. This recently opened café is perfect for those who prefer to get their schoolwork done in the evening. It also happens to have a completely...

Not on our campus

Gather ‘round, MacEwan. It’s time for a story. Once upon a time (October 2014, actually), a woman named Emma Healey published an online article called “Stories like passwords” on hairpin.com, in which she details her experience as a creative writing student at...

Deep Freeze Festival

Edmonton prides itself on being a city of festivals, and though this often calls to mind summer events, we’ve got winter covered, too. This past weekend ushered in the 11th annual installment of Deep Freeze, the cool counterpart to Kaleido Fest, which is a summer...