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Edmonton has a rich tapestry of queer history. As we celebrate Pride Week at MacEwan University this month, it’s also important to reflect on queer history, both in our city and at MacEwan. “Too often, queer history has been written out of our textbooks,” says Dr....
At the start of fall term, I found myself needing therapy, and after shopping around for a therapist, I quickly realized how broke I was. After speaking with a psychologist at MacEwan University’s Counsellor, Wellness and Psychological Services, I discovered that I...
In April 2021, the City of Edmonton introduced a new strategy for dealing with homeless encampments across Edmonton. They partnered with Homeward Trust, Boyle Street Community Services, the Bissell Centre, and the Edmonton Police Service to enforce encampment...
Members of Metro Cinema and the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) are happy movie theatres are back in full swing. After nearly six months of being closed, Jun. 10, 2021, marked the day movie theatres could finally open again to the public in Alberta,...
Alberta’s health services have undergone drastic changes during the COVID pandemic, including increased demand for nurses to work the frontlines. With these changes, MacEwan University’s senior nursing students have a lot to consider in terms of joining the...
I am one to purport that everyone should celebrate love 365 days of the year, but I will not impose my views on others who hold Valentine's Day with monumental importance. Some can become so preoccupied with the need to have someone to love during the...
After Julie Lalonde’s best friend declared his undying love for her following her high school graduation, she took part in a causal relationship with him. When she decided to move away to pursue her passion for women’s studies in Ottawa, her once-causal...
Valentine’s Day may have originated to commemorate St. Valentine or “Christianize” the Roman celebration Lupercalia, but capitalism has taken the idea and run with it. Hallmark christens February “Lovuary,” and they release a barrage of loved-up movie fluff, as...
Finding the right career can be daunting at times. It seems as though we are expected to know right away what we should be doing for the rest of our lives after we graduate. Sometimes we choose degrees that we think will accommodate our passions, but our lives take...
Harm reduction is any action that is taken to lessen or remove the risks that come with substance use and other behaviours. Wearing a seatbelt, drinking in bars and restaurants (which provide access to regulated alcohol and are required to prevent overconsumption),...
Winter is here and we are about to feel the intensity of freezing temperatures. Taking a weekend road trip can be daunting for those who are hesitant to drive on the slick roads, but luckily, Edmonton offers a wide array of activities for those who are willing to...
Our society is at a pivotal point. Finally, inclusion and diversity are at the forefront of social justice movements, and harmful thought patterns that have been rampant for centuries are being dispelled. At MacEwan University, promoting diversity and inclusion on...
MacEwan University is as unique as the students that get to call this school home. In knowing this, we see that study spaces at MacEwan are also unique to each student. Each department offers different study spaces that students can explore. The study spaces are...
Land acknowledgements are a continuous debate in Canada. Are they good? Do they bring about change and recognition to the Indigenous people? Do they help recognize the hardships and struggles Indigenous people have been through? There are many perspectives...
MacEwan International has many programs that can give students the opportunity to study within or outside of Canada at other universities. So how exactly can you access this information if you’re interested in seeing what’s available or learning more about studying...