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Supporting psychological wellness on campus

All-nighters, endless caffeine, and last-minute essays — these are stereotypical elements of the university experience. In post-secondary culture, there is tacit approval of problematic and potentially destructive behaviour. This behaviour, as well as the...

Building a future

Just over a month ago, current MacEwan University students ensured that future generations will be able to enjoy the perks of a students’ association building. On Oct. 28 and 29, 77.38 per cent of student voters approved the construction of a building for the...

Movember, mo’ moustaches

It’s the season of facial hair, so everyone is choosing not to shave. Of course, there’s an added incentive this month. Now that we are properly into Movember (a.k.a. Moustache November), teams are forming all over campus to gather charitable donations on the...

Meet MacEwan’s new sustainability coordinator

When Kalen Pilkington was growing up, her family had a vermicomposter at their home — a box of dirt and worms into which you can place organic waste — in order to provide a more ecological method of disposal. She didn’t realize this practice was unusual until she...

A bit of history about our campus pub

When MacEwan University students are looking for a place to unwind, socialize, or grab a cold beer after a long day, they usually find themselves at the campus bar: Towers. Opened alongside MacEwan University’s City Centre Campus in 1993, the Towers on Fourth Pub...

Club Q&A Series: History Club

What is the History Club? Predominately, we’re a club of history students. We do peer and academic support. Really, we just came together as a study group and then later we thought, ‘Why not organize it so we can host events and things like that as well?’ Now, we...

Q&A with SAMU Students’ Council candidates

SAMU Students' Council elections are taking place today and tomorrow. Before you vote, learn more about the students running for positions in the highest governing body of the Students' Association of MacEwan University. THE CANDIDATES Tinbite Bekele, Samantha...

Filistix serves up fresh, Filipino-inspired food

Nestled in the heart of MacEwan University’s Robbins building, you can find Asian cuisine that tastes just like a home-cooked meal (or better). Since 2008, Filistix has been providing Edmontonians with Filipino-inspired dishes from three different indoor locations...

Lan’s Asian Grill is a family affair

Make healthy, fresh food from scratch, and be a gracious host — this is the doctrine of Lan’s Asian Grill. The family-owned Asian restaurant has brother and sister Tom and Monica Lim at its helm. Lan’s takes its name and, most importantly, the fresh cooking...

Culinary classes on campus

“Yeah, that could definitely use a little more galangal,” says Kathryn Joel, owner of Get Cooking, as she places what must have been her 20th tasting spoon in the to-be-washed pile. Bustling around a kitchen packed with mostly couples, Joel, who has been operating...

Club Q&A Series: The Sanctuary Club

For the first instalment of our Club Q&A Series, writer Danielle Carlson caught up with Rebecca Werkman, president of the Sanctuary Club. If you are interested in starting your own club, go here: http://samu.ca/programs-services/clubs/  This interview has been...

Student clubs offer something for everyone

Looking to meet new friends, develop new skills, or just have some fun this year at MacEwan? If so, be sure to attend the only event where people will be discussing League of Legends, fine arts, investments, and hula hooping, all in the same room. Club Days is a...