Queer(ing) Research(ers)
Some of Dr. Katie Biitnner’s thoughts on being a Queer anthropologist researching the beginnings of our digital age.
Amanda Lou Mar 26, 2025
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...
Executive committee elections and U-Pass referendum results
No existing members return, best voter turnout in years
SAMU EC ELECTIONS: President
Nathan Poon Nathan Poon does not want to be a laissez-faire leader. His approach to leadership is having a strong team by his side as he elbows his way into important conversations with MacEwan so that students have a presence when decisions concerning student...
SAMU EC ELECTIONS: Vice-president academic
Deqa Elmi Like most candidates in this year’s elections, affordability is her biggest concern, but part of why Deqa Elmi is running as vice-president (academic) is so she can push for more diversity and representation in MacEwan’s academics. Elmi is running...
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...
SAMU EC ELECTIONS: Vice-president governance and finance
Jay Forcier Even if it means more competition, Jay Forcier says they’re excited to see so many candidates turn out for this year’s executive committee elections. Getting people involved on campus is one of their biggest priorities. “I want people to be...
Vote for, or against keeping the U-Pass this month
Voting for the Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) referendum will open up on March 12 and 13, where students will have the chance to decide whether SAMU will continue the program. The U-Pass acts as a group-discount for the over 110,000 college and university...
Student’s Council Meeting: Feb. 19, 2025
At the Feb. 19 student’s council meeting, councillors voiced their concerns about the lack of information access and executives gave updates on the PAWSS program. There was also a presentation about the pros and cons of the advocacy organizations, like the Canadian...
PAWSS future uncertain despite policy change
How the revisions to campus animal policy changes the program
Canadian products at MacEwan
With Trump preaching tariffs against Canada almost every time he opens his mouth, the threat of a trade war between Canada and the U.S. seems more probable than ever. Despite the impending doom, many Canadians are putting their national pride on full display by...
Planning underway for student housing pilot near MacEwan
Instead of a new residence, MacEwan builds partnerships with developers MacEwan will not be getting a new residence anytime soon, even if the current residence building has no vacancies. Instead, the university is looking to partner with private developers to meet...
Selling at SAMU: The challenges for vendors behind the booth
The ups, downs & everything in between.
SAMU’s Winter Fest 2025 brought the HEAT
Somehow we weren’t snowed into the Starlite Room. With a show name like Winter Fest and a night of fluffy snow cascading down the downtown Edmonton skies, the silent, blanketing peace might make you feel like the show was destined for a concert of holiday...