Edmonton, zines, and vending machines
It was the mid-1930s when zines got their official start in the form of science fiction fanzines. According to Julie Barel in her 2003 article “The Salt Lake City... Read more.
Study spot: The Grizzlar Coffee & Records
The Grizzlar Coffee & Records is new to Edmonton, and explores coffee with a punk-rock ethos we’ve never seen before. Located just behind MacEwan University... Read more.
Final Thoughts: Should we separate the art from the artist?
The era of activism brought on by unfolding stories of sexual assault victims has raised a great deal of concern towards celebrity authority figures. When it comes... Read more.
A duet made for discovery
On June 5, 2018, a special collaboration came to life between MacEwan University and Ballet Edmonton, which is Edmonton’s contemporary ballet company. The professional... Read more.
Mythical worlds and the modern woman
Fairy tales and their mythical worlds are first introduced to us in childhood. They give our minds a place to wander and an opportunity for our imaginations to run... Read more.
Study Spot: The Nook Cafe
In summer of 2017 a new café opened up in what used to be the old Edmonton City Market building, and is now home to a cozy spot for coffee and community. The Nook... Read more.
Recipe: Lunch box ideas
It can be difficult to bring lunch to school when it’s so convenient to grab food on campus. But the fact is, not many students have the budget to purchase lunch... Read more.
Emotion and architecture
The conversation around Edmonton’s heritage buildings and their preservation has had a long, tireless run at being the focal point of decision making when it comes... Read more.
Mythology to meme
Chances are, if you own any form of social media you’ve come across a handful of horoscopes in your feed. Oddly specific, sometimes humorous, and most of the... Read more.
Inside Edmonton’s industries
After years of study, many university graduates share the same dream — that is, to receive a degree and relocate to another city. A city that promises a better... Read more.
Study spot: Paws the Cat Café
It was after a trip to Seattle, on which Nicole and Mike Niska visited the city’s first cat café, Seattle Meowtropolitan, that they decided to open up one of... Read more.
Method over madness
When we think of research, we usually picture someone in a white coat, peering over a laboratory counter and into a microscope. The title “researcher” evokes... Read more.
Club Q+A: Idea and Social Club
What is the Idea and Social Club and what do you do? Keith Sabine: We’re a club that wants to bring people from all different disciplines together to talk about... Read more.
How-to: Bullet journal
The bullet journal is an organization system that can be customized to meet anyone’s personal planning needs. The method was first created by digital designer... Read more.
Bridging communities with TEDx
While Student Research Day is celebrated annually at MacEwan University, faculty research often goes unnoticed. This year, however, TEDxMacEwanU gave faculty members... Read more.
Celebrating a fresh start
For most of us, Jan. 1 is warmly embraced with champagne, glitter, and a long list of resolutions. Our boisterous New Year’s Eve celebrations are (usually) followed... Read more.
Final Thoughts: Will AI end the world as we know it?
—“Hey, Siri: tell me when the world will be taken over by robots.” —“I’m sorry, Sydney, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” If Siri’s response sends... Read more.
Life after MacEwan
SCOTT MCKEEN Scott McKeen can be described as an Edmonton aficionado. He’s the city’s Ward 6 councillor, a recipient of various respected awards in journalism,... Read more.
How-to: achieve clear skin
As cold weather creeps around the corner, maintaining perfect skin will be, for most of us, one difficult task. But no need to worry — achieving great skin doesn’t... Read more.
Fair on campus
MacEwan University celebrated its Fair Trade Campus designation on April 19, 2017, adding to the school’s growing repertoire of sustainability initiatives. The... Read more.
On thin ice
On July 13, 2015, the area in downtown Edmonton surrounding Rogers Place was officially named the “Ice District.” Now the development has claimed the city core... Read more.
The art of survival
The Art Gallery of Alberta’s first exhibit of 2017, Survival Guide, displays a collection of illustrative and conceptual artwork based on the theme of survival.... Read more.
Barry Allen and the New Rebels hit fans right in the nostalgia at the Arden
Barry Allen and The New rebels packed a full house at The Arden Theatre on the night of Saturday, Jan. 21. The band performed what very well might be their last... Read more.
Club Q&A series: Video Game Development Q&A
The Video Game Development club at MacEwan is both founded and run by students. The club encourages learning game development within an interactive and creative... Read more.
Portrait of a provost
Dr. John Corlett is MacEwan University’s provost and vice-president academic. He is well travelled, experienced, and enthusiastic about bringing his knowledge... Read more.