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Let’s talk about video games as a service. If you’re a fan of video games, you might have heard the term, but for those who don’t know, what these games do is release as a base product — they have a few features and a handful of things to do — but over some time,...
Everyone knows things are weird right now. There are Nazis, people who believe the world is flat, and others who just deny science and common knowledge as a whole. Sounds a lot like the world is regressing, doesn’t it? While we’re on our way back to the dark ages,...
Mack Lamoureux is a MacEwan University alumnus who graduated from the Bachelor of Communications program. He has previously worked at CBC, has bylines with a handful of other publications, and currently works for VICE Canada in Toronto. I got a chance to sit down...
Battle for Azeroth, the seventh expansion since the game’s release in 2004. Since its debut, World of Warcraft has become a phenomenon in both video games and popular media as a whole — there are even some World of Warcraft-inspired street names in the Ottawa...
Feeling bloated? Don’t like fizzy drinks? Want to enjoy something other than green beer this St. Patrick’s Day? Well, listen up, boy-o, because the griff is here with some fancy, green, and festive cocktails to help you impress your friends this St. Paddy’s Day....
Is there such thing as too much beer? Even if there is, Edmonton has room for more. Thirsty Edmontonians should be pleased to know that the city has many local breweries that offer crisp drinks to help them unwind. As it stands, there are nine breweries in...
Do you know what Shaquille O’Neal and Jennifer Lopez have in common? They are both listed as investors and advisors for the e-sports team NRG. In 2017, according to a study by SuperData, video games and interactive media generated over 100 billion dollars...
Did you know that if you search “festival city of Canada” in Google, the results are about Edmonton? Those who live in the city may not see it as a party destination, but Edmonton is actually a cultural hot spot in a lot of ways. The city hosts huge festivals and...
It’s well established that America has a firm monopoly on the world’s media and, because of that, controls a lot of what the world sees, hears, and thinks. It would be difficult to find someone who doesn’t know Hollywood as the Promised Land of movie magic....
When did Halloween costumes start to suck so much? Nowadays, it’s tough to choose a funny, unique costume without offending someone. But that’s a good thing, isn’t it? Just like choosing what you believe in and what you say every day, a Halloween costume should be...
Every student in university knows the joke that we basically sustain ourselves on ramen. If you’re taking a quick trip to Sobeys or Save-On, you’re guaranteed to find some sort of discount noodle. However, the discount brands usually take the most work to spice up....
Once a year, MacEwan University is overrun with big swords, sexy robots, and pointy hair. MacEwan hosted the 24th annual Animethon convention Aug. 11 through 13. The convention featured artists and performers including, among others, singer-songwriter Mika...
Here’s a fun fact: MacEwan University has a pool, and it’s paid for by the students. Specifically, students pay $84 per term “to support the provision of sport and wellness services on campus,” according to MacEwan’s website. That fee includes the fitness area as...
On Friday, February 3rd, at The Needle Vinyl Tavern, the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) announced a policy amendment that allows minors to perform at “minor-prohibited venues such as lounges and bars.” President and CEO of the AGLC, Bill Robinson,...
Online security has become a bit of a hot topic as of late. In the digital age, with digital citizens and digital identities, it makes sense that personal security would evolve with our technology. Big data companies, like Facebook and Google, are gathering more...