Recipe: Barbecue bonanza
Jerk Chicken Burgers: Serves: 8 Prep: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts, cut in half widthwise 1 cooking onion Salt and pepper 1 jar of your favourite jerk... Read more.
The Alberta provincial election
The 2019 Alberta provincial election is coming up and deciding on who to vote for can be a stressful task. Most large news outlets have a political leaning and it... Read more.
Final Thoughts: Nurture over nature
Thanks to a political science class and some extensive back and forth conversations (debates, if you will), I have been thinking a lot about the role communities... Read more.
E-RAT-ication
The background of Saint Patrick’s Day is an interesting one. The story that Saint Patrick came to Ireland to drive out all the snakes is actually a metaphor used... Read more.
Dr. Saucier resigns
Dr. Deborah Saucier, president of MacEwan University, announced she would be resigning as of July 3, 2019. Saucier began her role as president of the university... Read more.
Standard field sobriety test training
In order for RCMP officers to perform the standard field sobriety test, they have to be properly trained on what the tests are, how to communicate, and what signs... Read more.
Recipe: Mange à trois
Romance is in the frigid air, and we are here to provide you with some fun food tips to up the ante with your Valentine’s Day meal. These three recipes all contain... Read more.
Knowing the past to shape the future
2019 marks the first year MacEwan University will be hosting a Black History Month celebration. According to Yonae Rolle, the lead administrator for the event, “it... Read more.
Recipe: The tale of two salads
Eating healthy can be hard. Especially when veggie platters make you sad. But, eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless. Here are a couple of salad... Read more.
Date night: Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum’s (RAM) new building opened its doors in October of last year, and the new features are a sight to behold. The museum is open until 8... Read more.
Vehicle operation after legalization
The legalization of cannabis in October of 2018 led to numerous changes in protocol, practice, and understanding by the RCMP. Impaired driving has been part of Canada’s... Read more.
TEDx comes back to MacEwan
In recent years, TED Talks have almost become synonymous with idea sharing. TED is a nonprofit organization that works towards spreading information, typically through... Read more.
Date night: Adult Only Nights at the Muttart
The Muttart Conservatory is one Edmonton landmark that may not seem like a typical spot to take a date, but in actuality has a surprising potential for romance.... Read more.
Dinner at the Lingnan
The Lingnan is an interesting restaurant in that the outside is rather unassuming, but don’t let that fool you. When you walk through the doors you are met by... Read more.
How-to: Stop sleeping in
October is here and the Fall semester is in full swing. We’re all feeling pretty comfortable about where we sit in the semester — finals are months away, you’ve... Read more.
Final Thoughts: A theory about conspiracy theories
I was 14 years old the first time someone tried to convince me of a conspiracy theory. It was in Grade 9, as I was sitting in a film studies class, that my teacher... Read more.
Date Night: Salsa Night at On the Rocks
There are plenty of things to do on the weekends or Friday nights, but dates and fun excursions don’t need to be confined to two evenings. For those who are looking... Read more.
Club Q+A: MacEwan University in Motion
Why did you decide to start this club? I started it because there’s not really any way for advanced dancers to dance at MacEwan University, and continue to perform... Read more.
It’s all fun and games until you talk about murder
True crime stories are often depicted as a form of entertainment rather than purely news stories. Netflix shows like Making a Murderer and I Am a Killer, or the... Read more.
Study spot: Block 1912
Block 1912 is a locally owned café that sits in the heart of historic Whyte Ave. Jorel Pipen, one of the café’s co-owners, purchased the space with his family... Read more.
Recipe: Apple Crisp
Being asked to bring a dessert is a common request, and something that can be rather daunting. When figuring out a dessert there are many factors that need to be... Read more.
Supporting the whole demographic
University student demographics are changing, and student populations are no longer made up primarily of recent high school graduates, says Irfan Chaudhry, director... Read more.
Vancouver bands showcased in Edmonton
The Rendezvous Pub hosted a number of bands Sunday, Sept. 2. Two of the opening bands, Shotgunner and Fear of City from Edmonton, were already off the stage by the... Read more.
A student hub
Environmentally friendly, natural light, a moss wall, and a welcoming atmosphere. After 12 years of planning, the Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU)... Read more.
Club Q + A: MacEwan Improv Club
An improvised interview with two club executives, Danny Batraki and Ciorstadh Reid. When was the club founded? Danny Batraki: It was founded between eight and 10... Read more.
Recipe: Warm supergreen side salad
As the end of the semester peeks over the horizon, so too do invitations to Easter meals and potlucks. With that in mind, here is a recipe that can fit into any... Read more.
A food truck ferris wheel?
Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson and Aziz Bootwala are the brains behind the Edmonton Project, a platform launched in August of 2017 that gave anyone living in Edmonton the... Read more.
In review of Love and Information
Love and Information is not a typical play, and MacEwan University’s theatre production took the atypical to a whole new level. The pre-show started with a gas... Read more.
Study spot: Remedy Café
When Sohail Zaidi — Zee for short — bought Remedy Café in 2000, the shop that once sold tuna sandwiches and powdered drinks was transformed into a space filled... Read more.
Recipe: Filled chocolate drops
Valentine’s Day can cause a lot of stress in regard to finding gifts for loved ones, and that stress can rack up quite the bill. Fear no more, friends, for homemade... Read more.
MacEwan University’s PASS Program
The Physical Activity for Student Success (PASS) Program helps bridge the gap between mental and physical wellness. The goal of the program, according to MacEwan... Read more.
Welcoming Love and Information to MacEwan’s stage
Love and Information premieres Wednesday, Jan. 31, and runs until Saturday, Feb. 10, in Allard Hall. The show features an ensemble cast of 22 actors and is said... Read more.
Final Thoughts: Why do I struggle to call myself a woman?
As an adult female, I should feel comfortable calling myself a woman. But while I am proud of who I am as a person, the terminology feels unnatural. Whenever I start... Read more.
Study spot: Iconoclast Coffee Roaster
Finding a good place to study can be difficult, but Iconoclast Coffee Roaster offers a great way to change up your study routine and caffeinate in the process. Located... Read more.
A better future for nursing students
Nursing students in Canada may finally be presented with an opportunity already afforded to numerous other faculties: paid final practicums. For many years, medical... Read more.
Language as community
Kihêw waciston, meaning “eagle’s nest” in Cree, offers a safe space for the exploration of indigenous culture at MacEwan University. The indigenous centre... Read more.
Recipe: Irish brew stew
Being an adult student is hard. Not only do we have to put a large amount of effort into our studies, but many of us come home after a long day at school and need... Read more.
The Halloween Howler was a scream
The Bear’s 25th Halloween Howler did not disappoint. The crowd’s energy was high from the moment the doors opened. Those who decided to show up without a costume... Read more.
Food trucks of Edmonton
Every summer, the downtown core is flooded with food trucks, street food vendors, and a large population of people prepared to support them. Mack Male is a co-founder... Read more.
Study spot: Credo Coffee
If you’re looking for quality and freshness, look no further than Credo Coffee. Just a short walk from MacEwan, Credo offers a great selection of coffee, tea,... Read more.
Beyond the latte: Spiced pumpkin recipes
The season of changing leaves, warm fires, and crisp walks outside has arrived — and with it an overwhelming barrage of pumpkin spice lattes. However, pumpkin... Read more.
Club Q & A: Poetics Club
There are two listed poetry clubs on SAMU’s club directory. What makes your club unique? We basically, as two different clubs, decided that we were going after... Read more.
Study spot: Dirtbag Café
Dirtbag Café is no ordinary coffee shop. Along with traditional café items like coffee and cookies, it offers a selection of beers from a number of craft breweries,... Read more.
Final thoughts: social media and behaviour
After reading an article from Connected: The Surprising Powers of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler, I started... Read more.
Big Bands play a fine farewell to CFAC
On Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Big Band show rounded out MacEwan Music Month, a month-long event that went on over the course of March and into the start... Read more.
Non-conservative sex
MacEwan’s first Pride Week was colourful, to say the least. Lots of that colour came from self-proclaimed sex and relationship role model Reid Mihalko’s entertaining... Read more.
Why the U-Pass is important
The Students Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) executive committee elections are on March 8 and 9, and with that comes the U-Pass (universal transit pass)... Read more.
Jane Fonda – a response
A lot of what has been said about Jane Fonda lately holds the tone that she had no right to visit the oil sands — that she is stupid and has no idea what she is... Read more.
MacEwan residence VR tours: a feature to last, or a pile of trash?
MacEwan University Residence Services have recently unveiled a new virtual reality tour program, meant to showcase the different rooms of the residence areas and... Read more.
LitFest: putting a greater focus on what’s “real”
LitFest is Canada’s only nonfiction literature festival, and it runs for 11 days every October in Edmonton. The festival offers many events around the downtown... Read more.
The future of mental health in Alberta post-secondary
Mental health funding for post-secondary institutions is a crucial part of creating healthy environments for students. However, as the three-year pilot program from... Read more.
From EPS to MacEwan
Danielle Campbell is one of MacEwan University’s newest faculty members, joining the school as an assistant professor in the Police and Investigations program.... Read more.
The Book of Mormon – a crude success
I have performed in many theatre productions and have a great love for musicals. However, no other theatre piece can prepare a person for the amazingly absurd work... Read more.
Post-secondary takes a hit in troubled economy
Alberta’s economy is very dependent on oil, and with the one-year forecast for oil being $35 per barrel, the future can seem rather grim. This economic downfall... Read more.
Protecting treaty rights and traditional lands
Crystal Lameman is a passionate advocate for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of indigenous cultures in current and future generations. She... Read more.
Meet Aden, a student refugee
In 1978, the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) started the Student Refugee Program, through which 61 post-secondary institutions in Canada continue to sponsor... Read more.
Evangeline tells an ignored part of Canadian history
The Citadel Theatre is currently featuring the epic drama Evangeline, described on the theatre’s website as a tale of “star-crossed lovers…who were torn apart... Read more.
MacEwan student nominated for Canadian Folk Music Award
Rebecca Lappa is a first-year voice major in MacEwan University’s bachelor of music program, and she has recently received her fifth nomination for a Canadian... Read more.
MacEwan Eats campaign aims to shed light on campus food options
“I yam what I yam.” “Turnip the beet.” You’ve probably seen these posters around campus. The vegetable puns are advertising the new MacEwan Eats campaign,... Read more.
Dc3 Art Projects presents “simplest of gestures” and “Faltering Monuments”
Dc3 Art Projects is an Edmonton-based contemporary art gallery determined to support artists in bringing their work to the public eye. The gallery’s current... Read more.