2026-2027 SAMU executive committee election final results
All executive committee results are now official after the Nathan Poon by-election.
Thai Sirikoone Mar 26, 2026
BREAKING: Partial 2026-2027 SAMU executive committee election results released
Election appeals cause delays, by-election on the horizon SAMU has released partial results for its executive committee election, as appeals have triggered a by-election for the president and vice-president (governance & finance) positions. SAMU...
City announces 30 more peace officers to patrol Edmonton buses, LRTs, and transit centres by July
The MacEwan LRT station. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Will greater peace officer presence prevent rising transit crime? From my home near Londonderry Mall, I spend an average of two hours each day on the bus to and from MacEwan, allowing me unfettered access to the...
Alessio Ponzio is the new director at the centre for sexuality and gender diversity
The entrance to the CSGD through Roundhouse in Allard Hall. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Ponzio offers his own experiences, and the potential for research opportunities Over the summer, Alessio Ponzio was hired as MacEwan’s new Director of Centre of Sexuality &...
MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education launches AI-aligned programs
MacEwan School of Continuing Education wants to make AI skills accessible and relevant for all professions. Nian Minten This summer, MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education (SCE) announced the launch of its new AI-aligned programs. As AI continues to evolve and...
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 Good boy Dog Training was not invalid, but rather had expired. Additionally, Good Boy Dog Training says they...
Through the eyes of the Griffin: 54 years and counting
Pictured: Áine Humble, who won our very first national championship in any sport (1987-1988). With her is head coach Alan Thom. She was recently inducted into our Wall of Distinction last April. How the Griffins’ mythical logo has grown with our institution Ian...
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 over 100,000 post-secondary students in Edmonton — including MacEwan students — has been in...
Executive troubles: SAMU’s code of conduct requires review
Graphic by Forrester Toews/The Griff, Photo by Amanda Erickson/TheGriff Editor’s note: The author, Darcy Hoogers, served as vice-president (academic) for the 2024-2025 SAMU executive committee. Hoogers also ran for president this year, but was defeated by Poon....
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 to begin exit from CAUS and CASA after March students’ council meeting, budget approved
Originally published in print on April 1, 2025.After a lengthy confidential debate, students’ council has voted for SAMU to begin severing memberships with two of the three umbrella advocacy groups it allies with. Council also approved the 2025-26 budget, an...
The changing rhythms of jazz
Jazz is an ever-evolving medium. Its roots are deep and the tree continues to grow. New branches are sprouting around the whole world and it can be seen in Edmonton, Alta. The first notes The origins of jazz are tied to slavery. In the 1600s, African slaves...
Take school at your own pace — you hold the key to your future
When I started university back in 2019, my mom gifted me a necklace with a key pendant and told me seven simple words: “You hold the key to your future.” It’s a phrase that I thought would get lost in the cluster of mediocre memories that plague my 25 years on this...
Queer(ing) Research(ers)
Some of Dr. Katie Biitnner’s thoughts on being a Queer anthropologist researching the beginnings of our digital age.
A big cheque from MacEwan takes pressure off the Pantry
$100,000 goes to the SAMU food bank Hampers at the campus food bank will be getting a major top-up after MacEwan gave the SAMU Pantry a contribution of $100,000 this week. The money comes from MacEwan’s in-year surplus allocation. These are unspent funds leftover...