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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 online program for students in crisis Vice-president (student life) Alem Tesfay said MacEwan is in talks...

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 on July 18, 2025. Amanda Erickson/The Griff SAMU executives met with politicians to discuss student...

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’ Council VP’s set up before the meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Amanda Erickson/The...

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 empty and I can focus, because if I'm in the library, I end up talking. If I'm at the gym, I end up...

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 April.  During her time as vice-president (student life), Moom has focused her attention on...

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 our American siblings, we have Zonnic. For those of you who don’t know what these words mean,...

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 because I was unable to afford a vehicle. A nice gesture. He told me that if you take care of your car,...