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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...
The internet is pretty weird. And by that we mean pretty dumb. There's an ample amount of dumbness in all corners of the web, but social media has made it easier than ever to find trash content on the internet. Do we hate it? Absolutely not! Here are some of our...
2016 was a killer year for new media. Movies were exciting, video games were fun, and Netflix was chill. Music was no exception to 2016's good media grace. Here are some of our favourite albums of the year, among many others. Ana: “MEGA – Blank Banshee” MEGA...
There are many, many “seasonal” songs that get airplay as soon as the year’s first snowflake falls to the ground. Some of these songs are classics that truly merit the yearly spins. However, there are many other songs that need to be stopped. We at the griff have...
On Oct. 12, Hideaki Anno’s Shin Godzilla screened at the Scotiabank theatre in West Edmonton Mall and will have additional screenings on Oct. 19 and Oct. 24. The Godzilla franchise has had a precarious history as of late, especially in North America. The three most...
MacEwan hockey has officially christened the Downtown Community Arena with two victories after the women's team took a 2-1 victory over SAIT Saturday night. The prospect of a new arena had been highly anticipated for both Griffins hockey teams because it would...
In Canada, it’s a given that we accept people of all shapes, sizes, colours, beliefs, and all that jazz. That’s why being half Thai and half Canadian wasn’t a big deal growing up, nor was it a big deal to either side of my family. The paradox lies in that my...
This time last year, Edmonton’s first Nuit Blanche took over the downtown area. Nuit Blanche is a world-wide contemporary art event that featured more than 30 art pieces. This year, on Sept. 23 and 24, the Edmonton branch of the Nuit Blanche society held...
In February, American singer-songwriter Kesha lost her lawsuit against Dr. Luke, a music producer. The lawsuit Kesha filed would have freed her from her contract with Dr. Luke, which currently requires her to record music exclusively under his record label. On...
What is your name and role in the group? My name is Shawn, and I am the president of the club. What is the Gamers Association? The Gamers Association is just that: a group where gamers can get together on campus to enjoy our hobby in a team-based environment. We...