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Did you know that MacEwan has a students’ council? It has 14 councillors and five executive committee members who represent the student body of MacEwan. Right now, it's election season for the councillors, and the Griff is here to help explain how this specific...
From Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, nominated candidates for the upcoming students’ council elections all set up in the SAMU building between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MacEwan students were able to attend “Meet the Candidates” and learn more about the nominees for the student council...
The Fine Arts Faculty searches for successor Allan Gilliland will step down as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications (FFAC) after an eight-year tenure that saw expansive growth and major transitions. MacEwan University will chair a nine-person...
How post-secondary institutions are becoming lucrative targets for cybercriminals When Stephane Lemieux, a MacEwan computer science professor, received an email from a fellow faculty member on July 24, he immediately knew something was wrong with it. Over the...
Zach and Giancarlo use pool to get students to play pool and socialize outside of class hours It’s been years since I held a pool cue in my hand. The essence of pool, as I recall, lies in the exhilaration one feels when sinking the eight ball — the winning move....
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise, where can students get tested and how can we reduce the stigma? When you hear the term “safe sex”, you probably envision the same thing I do: a woman, around 60 years old, standing in front of you and putting a...
The survey Queer students are affected disproportionately; most don’t seek out supports A recent survey funded by the provincial government and led by MacEwan University found that 50 per cent of post-secondary students in Alberta experienced some form of sexual or...
Here’s the lowdown on last Friday’s football event, from Towers to the Coliseum. Last Friday, the Edmonton Elks played the BC Lions at the Commonwealth Stadium and offered students special pricing for tickets, food, and drinks for their Campus Clash event. The...
Stay informed about the activities happening in and around Edmonton this fall. Whether you’re new to MacEwan or graduating soon, fun awaits you this fall! There are opportunities to support local teams and businesses, connect with new friends, and get...
A recap of MacEwan’s hottest student event I’m just going to be honest off the jump. If you didn’t attend this year’s Fall Fest, you genuinely missed out, and I hope you feel bad about it. Jokes aside, I have never seen so many MacEwan students — especially...
Is socialist ideology on the rise at universities? It’s June and, despite the loud fans pushing air around the Ukrainian Centre’s basement gymnasium, it’s hot. But, at least there’s snacks. There’s a flat of pop, veggie trays,...
Night Patrol and Safe Walk aim to ease anxieties and improve public safety Downtown safety has become a growing concern for students. The Downtown Business Association has launched a new program called Night Patrol that will have security teams patrolling the...