MacEwan University’s student publication. Honest reporting, quality media, and good vibes.
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...
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...
The ups, downs & everything in between.
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...
MacEwan University says that the cause of the partial evacuation on Jan. 18 was due to an electrical problem which had a cabinet in Building 6’s electrical room smoking and scorching. While there was no fire, all of Building 6 and 7 were evacuated as a...
On the first day of classes, I woke up bright and early to make it to my eight a.m. (brutal I know). Spoiler alert: I didn’t. It wasn’t because I was running late, it was because it took me 30 minutes to even find a place to park. Cherry on top? I still...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. CORRECTION: The photo of Simar Nayar's BMW 335is is misattributed. The photo is by Leo, or @flickz.lp on Instagram. We apologize for the error. Meet Karen, the 2003 Subaru Forester Cross Sports JDM Thomas Beliveau, president...
Hey! How’s this past semester been? If you’re doing fine, that’s excellent! If, on the other hand, you’re wincing or grimacing and want a short and sweet list of tips and tricks from a soon-to-be grad, I’ve got your back. Let’s dive right into it. I’m having...
How MacEwan’s Theatre Department made my viewing of Heathers! The Musical “Beautiful.” MacEwan’s Theatre Department’s production of Heathers: The Musical showed their loving audience a great time. On the night of Thursday, November 28, I was one of the many excited...