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“People in Canada can’t see this content” is one of the most seen phrases on social media these past few weeks. So, let’s back up and explain what this means. In June of 2023, Canada’s Government passed Bill C-18, or the Online News Act — a law that aims to give...
Spoiler Warning: This review contains some revealing information about scenes, and discusses some major points presented in the film. Written, directed, and produced by Todd Field, TÁR is a whopping almost-three-hours of brilliant music, breathtaking acting, and...
On April 5, originally-elected candidate Ismaeel El-Hakim fell short by 86 votes behind his months-long political rival, Jakob Cardinal in a by-election for the VP External of SAMU. In March, El-Hakim finished with a whopping 875 votes, and was named unofficial...
Every year, the design program’s executive committee organizes a year-end portfolio show to display the work of bachelor of design students to industry professionals, friends, family, alumni, and other students. Each graduating student will have at least one item...
On March 14, 15, and 16, voting for the Executive Committee of the Students’ Association of MacEwan University election took place. But, it just seemed too easy — it is politics, after all. The election result for the role of Vice-President External was...
ON-CAMPUS THE MALL: Exhibition | April 1 | Mitchell Art Gallery, Room 11-121, Allard HallSongwriter’s Concert | April 1, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Betty Andrews Recital Hall, Room 11-150, Allard HallMusical Theatre: Spring Awakening | April 1 to 2 | Triffo Theatre, Room...
Picture this: It’s the mid-90’s in Wisconsin. Married couple, and now grandparents, Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty Forman (Debra Jo Rupp) are still living in the same house. The water tower is still the go-to hangout spot, the Formans’ basement is where all of the...
MacEwan University’s executive committee (EC) advocates for inclusive, engaging, and affordable student life on campus. On the afternoon of March 16, SAMU’s unofficial results showed that 2,173 out of 14,325 eligible students voted, making for a turnout of 15.2 per...
Late in the evening of June 2, 2022, Bill Romanchuk, superintendent of schools for the Black Gold School Division received a call from Leduc Composite High School’s principal. They received word from the RCMP about threats of gun violence directed towards the...
ON-CAMPUS The Inquiring Mind: Campus Mental Health Workshop | March 1 and 2 this interactive workshop put on by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is the final event of the year for this series. Upon completion, post-secondary students will also receive...
Disclosure: All of the reviewed items were provided at no cost to the griff. El Furniture Warehouse, a new bar and restaurant on Jasper Ave., is the place to be on a Friday night when you only have $20 in your pocket. I know what you’re wondering, and no, it’s not...
Disclosure: managing editor of the griff, Thai Sirikoone, currently sits on the board of AESA. None of Sirikoone’s opinions were included in this article. Over the past few years, esports in Alberta have risen to the top of the entertainment industry. With its...