Coupling up on campus
Cuffing season may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to give up on love. While many students may turn to Instagram DMs, Tinder, or... Read more.
Myappetizers and Evantrées
For our last article for the griff, we wanted to go out with a bang — or should we say a pop (as in jalapeño poppers). We assembled some tasty appetizer recipes... Read more.
Two friends take on mock-tail making
What better way to celebrate the end of the semester than with a tasty drink in hand. Grab some friends, make some drinks, and shake off the stress of the semester!... Read more.
Creative Spotlight: Matthew Dutczak
Matthew Dutczak, better known by his alias “the mall guy,” started his YouTube channel Best Edmonton Mall in 2016. According to his channel’s description,... Read more.
The point of life is not working to death
My most vivid memory from an otherwise blur of a fall semester is my professor telling our class that he had been stalked multiple times in his life. One time it... Read more.
Here and queer: MacEwan’s 2SLGBTQIA student group
After a two-year hiatus, MacEwan University’s 2SLGBTQIA+ student group InQueeries is back with a new executive team and exciting plans for the future. I sat down... Read more.
MacEwan University student research showcased during annual Ending Sexual Violence Research Forum
TW: This article discusses sexual violence. MacEwan University’s Office for Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response (OSVPER) and the Office of Research... Read more.
Journey to the Junos
The Canadian music scene is quite the wonderful melting pot of different cultures, influences, and genres. From francophone pop legend Cœur de pirate to notorious... Read more.
What’s happening: February 2023
On-Campus Pool Tournament | Bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. at Towers. The Undergrad Variety Show | Bi-weekly on Mondays, 5:30 p.m. at Towers. Ukraine Week... Read more.
A trio of cookies
The holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean January has to be cheer-free. Here are three cookie recipes guaranteed to put a smile on your face this winter. ... Read more.
Taking Towers to New Heights
Jill Brekke has poured many a pint for MacEwan students over the past 11 years. As manager of MacEwan’s Towers Pub, she is at the bar every day making sure that... Read more.
What’s happening: November 2022
November can be a tough month to get through. Winter blues are settling in, midterms are in full swing, and the weather swiftly goes from cool to frigid. It’s... Read more.
Review: Only Murders in the Building – season two
Warning: this review contains spoilers for Only Murder in the Building based only on trailers and promotional materials, as well as major spoilers for OMITB season... Read more.
Spilling the tea on downtown bubble tea
It’s October, which means everyone lines up to drink… bubble tea! Move over pumpkin spice lattes, there’s a new fall drink in town. We encountered some... Read more.
To-go sandwiches
Back to school comes with an entirely new meaning to the word “busy,” from stressing about finding the right classrooms to making your first university friends,... Read more.
For students, by students: MacEwan design students give the griff a makeover
Each year Constanza Pacher’s DESN 317 publication design class takes on the challenge of redesigning the griff. “What we were basically tasked with doing was... Read more.
To serve and to protect
When two locals, Michael Dronyk and Lucas Kowalski, found themselves with RCMP officers pointing guns at their heads on Feb. 5, 2022, it was not quite the day they... Read more.
Review: Turning Red
Warning: Review contains mild spoilers for Turning Red based only on trailers and promotional materials. Pixar’s latest release, Turning Red, is an upbeat film... Read more.
How to: Meal prep for students
Chances are that when you hear the phrase “meal prep,” you don’t get overly excited. I was in the same boat not too long ago. I recently started meal prepping... Read more.
Day Trip: Rollers Roller Rink
My first introduction to roller skating and roller rinks was when I watched the (totally underrated) 2011 movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules with my little... Read more.
A science centre that is all about you
For those of us who grew up in the Edmonton area, going to the Telus World of Science for a school field trip or on a weekend family outing almost seems like a rite... Read more.
Day Trip: Rabbit Hill Snow Resort
Winters can be hard to get through in Alberta because of their length and bitter cold (especially this year!), and in my opinion, winter sports can make all the... Read more.
Food for thought: Tres Carnales
Co-owners of Tres Carnales Taqueria, Chris Sills and Dani Braun, first got the idea to open an authentic Mexican restaurant while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta.... Read more.
Inclusion at MacEwan
Our society is at a pivotal point. Finally, inclusion and diversity are at the forefront of social justice movements, and harmful thought patterns that have been... Read more.
Review: La Casa de Papel-Season Five
Spoiler alert: This review contains minor spoilers from season five and major spoilers from seasons one through four. I have always been a sucker for TV shows about... Read more.
PBR National Finals held in Edmonton on Nov. 12 and 13.
Eight seconds. In bull riding, that is how long riders have to stay on a bull to get the maximum amount of points in competitions and how long a bull will have its... Read more.
Food for thought: De Dutch
De Dutch is a Dutch-western Canadian breakfast and lunch franchise specializing in sweet and savoury pancakes called “pannekoeken.” The only location outside... Read more.
The creative, creepy, and transformative
As a young stage actor, Gaylynne Fell “always felt most comfortable when (she) was in roles that would completely change (her) look.” The makeup and costumes... Read more.
Edmonton Mayoral Candidates
The municipal election is coming up quickly. On Oct. 18, you have the opportunity to vote for the candidate you believe will make the greatest impact on our city... Read more.
How-to: buy a used car
At some point, almost everyone will find themselves needing to buy a car; perhaps an old hand-me-down car has finally bit the dust, a move has made it impossible... Read more.