What to know while you’re on your way out
Jason Symington provides advice for graduating students I’ve spent my entire academic career procrastinating, but not on projects. I’ve put off the idea that... Read more.
The Big Band
Marty Majorowicz stepping into new shoes as this year’s Big Band director Since the 70s, MacEwan’s musically-inclined students have played in a “Big Band.”... Read more.
The kids across the street: MC College
What is MC College? You’ve probably seen MC College. It’s the tall, glass tower across from building six at MacEwan. Its students are elusive, but you’ve likely... Read more.
How accessible is ADR?
A look into how MacEwan’s ADR department supports students Accessible education is a guaranteed right under the Canadian Constitution. Many pieces of Canadian... Read more.
Where did the sugar go?
What Western Canada’s sugar shortage means for casual and professional bakers Holiday baking plans might be put to a halt this year due to a sugar shortage. The... Read more.
The mustard seed that grows
An overview of the Mustard Seed’s services The conversation on Edmonton’s community services is certainly a contested one. Certain Edmontonians express frustration... Read more.
Me, I’m a Union man (Opinion)
There are picket lines and protest slogans in my bloodline. As a child, my dad would sometimes mention that my grandfather had been the head of the Boilermakers... Read more.
Tim’s, stick to what you know (Opinion)
Why the Tim Hortons in MacEwan should stick to drinks If you’re anything like me, you like a good reasonably-priced cup of coffee. As delicious Deville’s lattes... Read more.
Federal government reaches agreement with Google on C-18
Google will pay Canadian news outlets $100-million a year to publish news on its platform The Canadian government has come to an agreement with Google regarding... Read more.
The Golden Key Society, which doors does this key open?
Every year, MacEwan students receive an unexpected letter in the mail. The letterhead logo includes text circling around an image of a golden key transforming into... Read more.
President Trimbee discusses strategic vision for MacEwan in “Powered by Place” address
On Oct. 19, Annette Trimbee, MacEwan’s president and vice-chancellor, presented the “Powered by Place” address to the university. The event took place in the... Read more.
Meet the 2023 SAMU Students’ Council candidates
From Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, nominated candidates for the upcoming students’ council elections all set up in the SAMU building between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MacEwan students... Read more.
Eco-anxiety: climate change stress sucks, but may be a normal response
Climate change isn’t breaking news. For young people, warnings of the end times and ecological disasters are constant. For many Gen Z students, they’ve been... Read more.
September 20, 2023: Students’ Council recap
On Sept. 20, 2023, the Students’ Council meeting started with an overview of SAMU’s 2023 Financial Audit which was presented by Patrick Moore, an assurance partner... Read more.
Student perceptions on downtown overnight safety patrols
Night Patrol and Safe Walk aim to ease anxieties and improve public safety Downtown safety has become a growing concern for students. The Downtown Business Association... Read more.
Chinatown: the boxer that won’t go down
What does revitalization look like for Chinatown? Everyone’s opinion on Edmonton’s Chinatown differs. For some, it’s the thriving heart of downtown; an area... Read more.
Review: BOOSH
My friend invited me to go see a band that I had never heard of before — BOOSH. The name sounded slightly funky and juvenile, but in comparison to the other bands... Read more.
Reading and listening in retrospect
Looking back, I was a weird teen with weird tastes. When I consider the development of my interests, I remember I went through so many erratic changes. In junior... Read more.
Staying organized for the winter term
As the winter term rolls in, MacEwan University’s students return to the routine of busy school days. As the workload piles on, students can begin to feel the... Read more.
Federal government changes to student debt payment threshold
On Nov. 1, 2022 Employment and Social Development Canada announced that Canadian students can expect more flexibility with student loan repayment with recent changes... Read more.
The future for MacEwan’s nursing students
Alberta’s health services have undergone drastic changes during the COVID pandemic, including increased demand for nurses to work the frontlines. With these changes,... Read more.