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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...
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...
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...
Some of Dr. Katie Biitnner’s thoughts on being a Queer anthropologist researching the beginnings of our digital age.
$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...
No existing members return, best voter turnout in years
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How the revisions to campus animal policy changes the program
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...