Students’ council approves SAMU’s 2026/2027 budget
There will be no increase to SAMU fees next year.... Read more.
Rising residence fees takes MacEwan students by surprise
MacEwan residents are concerned about the lack of communication from the school.... Read more.
Two Nathan Poons on the ballot, both frustrated with by-election
The two candidates share concern over by-election decision, SAMU says.... Read more.
EC by-election set for next week
A summary of the date set for by-elections and what we know so far.... Read more.
BREAKING: Partial 2026-2027 SAMU executive committee election results released
Election appeals cause delays, by-election on the horizon.... Read more.
SAMU Executive Committee Profiles: Vice President Governance and Finance
SAMU Executive Committee Vice President Governance and Finance profiles: Nathan R. Poon and Andrei Santiago.... Read more.
SAMU Executive Committee Profiles: Vice President Academic
SAMU Executive Committee Vice President Academic: Jomin Johnson and Chioma Uzor.... Read more.
SAMU Executive Committee Profiles: President
SAMU Executive Committee President: Olda Ayodeji, Nathan Poon, and Izzy Reyes.... Read more.
MacEwan’s board of governors approves tuition increases for next fall
The hike in tuition comes as SAMU raises affordability concerns.... Read more.
January 2026 SAMU students’ council meeting
The short meeting was marked by heavy concerns about tuition hikes.... Read more.
SAMU chief returning officer report provides recommendations for future students’ council elections
CRO Josh Stock’s report highlights some inconsistencies in the SAMU Elections and Referenda policy and procedure.... Read more.
‘This is coming from the people themselves’: First-of-its-kind Indigegogy minor at MacEwan
The Indigegogy minor at MacEwan is a first-of-its-kind program. Jaycee Meneen talks about its origins and future.... Read more.
‘Be proud’: 2025 Métis Week Proclamation a chance to celebrate Métis culture
The 2025 Metis Week proclamation took place at City Hall.... Read more.
MacEwan faculty association’s role in defence of Alberta’s labour movement
A collective response from a collective front.... Read more.
‘What benefits do they expect to see from it?’: MacEwan’s digital ID sparks student concerns
The new MacEwan digital ID was unveiled at the beginning of the fall semester. Yet some question whether students were meaningfully consulted.... Read more.
Sohi’s last ride
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi in his office. Amanda Erickson/The Griff Amarjeet Sohi talks about addressing student concerns, wins and challenges as mayor It seems Edmonton... Read more.
October 2025 students’ council meeting
Photo by Amanda Erickson/TheGriff This month’s meeting marked the end of term for councillors At October’s students’ council meeting, councillors sought answers... Read more.
SAMU students’ council candidates 2025-26
It’s the last day to vote for the students’ council. The Griff spoke to candidates who responded to interview requests about their most important campaign... Read more.
Top polling mayoral candidates spoke to MacEwan students at 2025 SAMU mayoral forum
All four mayoral candidates who participated in the municipal election forum. From left to right: Michael Walters, Tim Cartmell, Rahim Jaffer, and Andrew Knack.... Read more.
Students’ council meeting kicks off for the fall semester
Students’ council members chat before the September 17th meeting. Amanda Erickson/The Griff Councillors ask executive committee members tough questions. Raynesh... Read more.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators marched to Edmonton hotel hosting Carney and Liberal caucus
Protestors chant together. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Demonstrators called out Carney for his alleged hypocrisy Raynesh Ram Photos by Amanda Erickson Pro-Palestine... Read more.
“Here to Help” Transit safety campaign re-launches as students return to school
At the beginning of the school year, the City of Edmonton increased transit security and provided awareness of proper transit use. Photo supplied by the City of... Read more.
Farewell, Gothic KingCobraJFS, an online legend
Fuck sickos, fuck the trolls Raynesh Ram Graphic by Forrester Toews If you’re online as much as I am, chances are you have heard about the untimely passing of... Read more.
PAWSS undergoes name change, animal service now goes by WAGS
PAWSS now goes by WAGS to meet the requirements of MacEwan’s standards. Raynesh RamPhoto provided by WAGS CORRECTION SEPT. 24, 2025: MacEwan’s contract with... Read more.
Edmonton Student Alliance aims to tackle student issues at municipal level
Members of the group spoke about housing and transit safety issues. Raynesh Ram Photo by Amanda Erickson The Edmonton Student Alliance (ESA), a collective that represents... Read more.
Students’ council meeting — Aug. 20, 2025
Photos: Amanda Erickson/TheGriff A new mental health platform and election changes were discussed at this month’s SC meeting. MacEwan is considering adopting an... Read more.
City of Edmonton executive committee recommends student housing incentive
Illustration: Hayden Carkner/The Griff 15 million dollars from the federal government will be available for property developers to create student housing downtown.... Read more.
After suspension, the Palestine Student Alliance reflects on its past activism and the future
Although the group has been suspended for their demonstrations at MacEwan, they say their movement will not stop. SAMU officially suspended the Palestine Student... Read more.
Off-campus housing project pilot program available to MacEwan students
Photo: Amanda Erickson/The Griff The pilot program offers discounts until Sept. 1 This past June, MacEwan officially announced the off-campus housing pilot program... Read more.
How is the library trying to make textbooks affordable?
Photo: Amanda Erickson/The Griff The Textbook Affordability program is continuing to look for alternatives. Depending on the program, domestic students could pay... Read more.
SAMU executives attend Premier’s breakfast
PHOTO: MacEwan Students’ Council VP’s Wilfrid Youbi Fansi and Andrei Santiago pose for a photo with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the KDays Premier’s breakfast... Read more.
Students’ Council Meeting — July 16, 2025
Council discussed low engagement with Griffins games, the Edmonton Student Alliance’s transit survey, and voted to reinstate a councillor. Photo: MacEwan Students’... Read more.
SAMU EC ELECTIONS: Vice-president external
Richard Walker I met Richard Walker in a secret room at MacEwan. I say secret because it’s a place where Walker can find alone time to study and work. “It’s... Read more.
SAMU EC ELECTIONS: Vice-president student life
Aleace Moom Aleace Moom is running to be elected as vice-president (student life). Last year, she was appointed to the role after the position was left vacant last... Read more.
‘I can’t imagine doing this job without naloxone’: Recovery, outreach and harm reduction
He had detoxed from heroin and methadone a number of times, but this detox was different.... Read more.
‘The Griff is not the forum to engage and communicate with the academy’: Confusion around protests persists at MacEwan
Originally published on November 1, 2024. A year has passed since the events of Oct. 7, 2023, and while students at MacEwan have been protesting the violence in... Read more.
The rise of zyn and snuss use
Toss in an upper decky, bud Originally published on October 1, 2024 Zynbabwe. Zynful. Ted Kaczynski. In Canada, Zyns are unauthorized for sale. However, unlike... Read more.
Parking at MacEwan hurts my wallet
Originally published on September 1, 2024 My dad sold his white Toyota Corolla—Sports edition, of course—to me when I first moved to Edmonton to attend MacEwan... Read more.
Realpolitik: New executives appointed by SAMU
On April 4, 2024, SAMU Students’ Council held a special meeting to appoint vacant Executive Committee positions for VP student life and VP external. The... Read more.
MISSING: Josh the sloth
If you’re a MacEwan student, chances are that you’ve come across an endless number of posters that are all across campus. Some are invitations to events, and... Read more.
Encampment sweeps: A cruel reality
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine the following: you have fallen on hard times and have now lost everything — your job, education, housing, and your family... Read more.
Review: Edmonton Short Film Festival
Nothing screams Edmonton more than the Metro Cinema in Garneau. As a transplant from Red Deer, I didn’t understand its importance. It wasn’t until I attended... Read more.
I chatted with the students organizing pool tournaments at Towers
Zach and Giancarlo use pool to get students to play pool and socialize outside of class hours It’s been years since I held a pool cue in my hand. The essence of... Read more.