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On the first day of classes, I woke up bright and early to make it to my eight a.m. (brutal I know). Spoiler alert: I didn’t. It wasn’t because I was running late, it was because it took me 30 minutes to even find a place to park. Cherry on top? I still...
An F1 season recap First, I apologize to Max Verstappen for jinxing his season. At the beginning of the 2024 season, our article “Silver is the new gold” predicted continued Verstappen domination — I mean at the time, Bahrain had just happened. Instead, we’ve...
I grew up in Edmonton. My compass is the North Saskatchewan River and I can tell you exactly what time of year it is by looking at the construction. So, with that said, I was never a stranger to the Mosquers. I remember hearing about this film festival meant for...
Discover what’s right outside MacEwan Originally published on September 1, 2024 Unlike other campuses, MacEwan’s interconnected buildings allow students never to wander outside these walls. While there are many benefits to easily getting to class without stepping...
Make this year your best one yet Originally published on September 1, 2024 The journey to self-betterment and growth is endless. We mark our New Year's with a list of resolutions, hoping that as the clock strikes 12, we become different people entirely. As the...
MacEwan student and SAMU Students’ Council member, Layal, is running a fundraiser to help fund members of her family to leave Gaza. Layal lived in Gaza until her family made the difficult decision to leave during the war in 2014, but not all of her family was able...
It’s an unfortunate truth for too many girls that liking sports will always come with cynicism and difficulty. No matter which one, all fans who are women can describe at least one time their love for the sport was reduced to “liking it for the hot guys.” That...
The race for second place On March 2nd, it was “lights out and away we go” for the first race of the 2024 season in Formula 1. From the jump, it was clear that a repeat of the 2023 season was in store, with Max Verstappen pulling ahead from his pole position. As he...
It took me a long time to watch the iconic movie Dead Poets Society. When I did watch it, it was a spontaneous and random decision that altered my life from the moment I hit play. My reasons for wanting to watch it were simple. It was fall, and I loved the idea of...
How do these chairs they compare to one another After cruising around the MacEwan campus, we’ve settled on 10 chairs that you should know about, whether that be for a good or bad reason. Take a gander through the list and find your next study spot! #1 Best → #10...
Unmasking the layers of racial transformation, identity, and cultural respect Have you ever felt uncomfortable in your skin? Or have you ever just wanted to change everything about yourself? Your clothes, your routine, your decor, your furniture, your jewellry, or...
You may have noticed something different if you passed by the campus Starbucks on Friday, Feb 9. Students came together to protest while holding signs that read, “Money is power! Keep your $” and “Put your money where your morals are.” These signs also called for...
Answer this quiz honestly and keep track of which letters you choose. The letter you have chosen the most will determine your favourite building and what it says about you. HEY! No checking the results first, either. 1. What program are you in? Sciences, social...
Which bubble tea place on campus is worth your time (and money)? I don’t know if you’ve heard, but MacEwan is quickly becoming a bubble tea HUB! CoCo (10147 109 St.) is only a 6-minute bus ride away and Dream Tea (11242 104 Ave.) is a 3-minute walk away from Allard...
Edmonton’s most recent response to Edmonton's homelessness crisis has been to dismantle the encampments that have been appearing increasingly around the city, especially downtown. The decision has been criticized by many, with community organizers, advocates,...