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The start of December marked an exceptional date for Earth Common Journal. Dozens of students, professors, and administrative staff gathered in the Feigel Conference Centre to celebrate the extraordinary milestone and the life of Dr. Lucille Mazo, a MacEwan...
Why the Tim Hortons in MacEwan should stick to drinks If you’re anything like me, you like a good reasonably-priced cup of coffee. As delicious Deville’s lattes are, there’s nothing worse than breaking the bank on coffee. But, Tim Hortons gives me my daily cup of...
On Nov. 24, the Design Students Organization (DSO) hosted their second Creator Market in Allard Hall. The purpose of this market is to showcase the incredible works that MacEwan’s students have to offer. “Basically, this creator market is to highlight FFAC...
MacEwan University hosted Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney on Monday to announce progress on the new business building. It was the school's first visit from a premier since Ed Stelmach came in 2009 — the year Grant...
Lively, friendly, sensational; These are just a few of the words that came to mind while attending the Artworks Factory pop-up event. This event was only possible because of the sociable event coordinator, Macey Edem Nortey and the lovely artists. During my time at...
The final 2022-2023 Students’ Council general meeting discussed tuition hikes, a failed grant for fall, and SAMU’s trip to city hall. Oct. 18 was the last meeting of the 2022-2023 iteration of the SAMU Students’ Council. Naturally, there were plenty of gratuities...
A second protest condemns the University's silence Last Thursday, A second student-led demonstration raising awareness for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict took place at MacEwan University. The protest was called a “walkout” as students were encouraged to leave...
Tim Tang resigns Tim Tang, the associate vice-president of students at MacEwan, has resigned from his role and will return to the University of Alberta to take on an equivalent position with the same title. Tang has been with MacEwan for two years and oversaw a...
Sorry, Commerce students — looks like you’re gonna have to go elsewhere for your masters Bachelor of commerce students have opportunities to advance in their business careers through a variety of majors such as operational management or supply chain management....
Campus capacity remains reasonable, but pinch points exist Students walking around campus during peak periods may find it challenging to get to their destinations quickly. Certain corridors, such as the pedway connecting buildings nine and 10, can get crowded. With...
Conversations about experiencing imposter syndrome tend to have a general pattern. They typically wind down to unprompted self-reflections brought on by comparing ourselves to others. Even if it’s as innocent as, “I wish I had what they have,” imposter syndrome...
Every year, MacEwan students receive an unexpected letter in the mail. The letterhead logo includes text circling around an image of a golden key transforming into a torch at its bow. Beneath the image is the motto: “Leadership. Academics. Service.” In the letter’s...
When the world’s bad news floods our screens and minds If you turn on the news for just two minutes, you’ll hear four news stories that’ll turn your day sour. With new developments about the war between Russia and Ukraine, the war between Israel and...
In the heart of MacEwan University, a theatrical gem is set to light up the Tim Ryan stage this November. [title of show] is a one-act musical with lyrics and music by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. For those who enjoy laughter, heartfelt songs,...
On Oct. 19, Annette Trimbee, MacEwan’s president and vice-chancellor, presented the “Powered by Place” address to the university. The event took place in the Betty Andrews Recital Hall, and was attended by many faculty members and members of MacEwan and SAMU’s...