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The day before I turned 18, Tinder banned me from signing up for their app. Fair play to them; I was testing the waters and didn’t adhere to their guidelines. But I digress. I was no stranger to dating apps. The key takeaway from wanting to use dating apps was to,...
Or, run a Zyn-athon. When I was in high school, I used to be a model student. (I slept on a couch in the back of science class.) In my defence, I got good enough marks to get into MacEwan. But, behind that couch was an outlet, and the back desks were...
The ascent to superstardom consists of a staircase. With each step, yet another piece of clothing diminishes. Considering consumer trends within the music industry, it seems like an artist will blow up once they devote themselves and their image to sex. Knowing...
Over the weekend of Jan. 18, TikTok and now President Trump slammed down the Uno reverse card for American TikTok users who had already resigned to flee the app. American TikTokers had 14 hours to grieve their loss, and now, as of Jan. 20, President Trump signed an...
For many years, F*ck Trudeau stickers have found their way onto the back of lifted pickup trucks all over the country. From stickers to flags to even hot sauce, there are currently hundreds of designs available for purchase online. These stickers peaked in...
A look at how dimming access to dark skies influences the interactions between the aurora borealis and the people underneath them. Originally published on January 1, 2025. For most of human civilization, on a cloudless night, our dark skies were consistently...
A look at the scope of pregnancy and family resources in and around MacEwan’s campus When I asked my friend why she didn’t attend our 8 am class, I expected the usual spiel about how 8 am classes suck — how she just couldn’t get out of bed. I didn’t expect her to...
A night of Edmonton’s punk music scene jamming out in support of each other. On the brisk night of Oct. 19, the Carpoolers were anything but quiet. Backed by a crowd of fans and three other local Edmonton bands as their openers, the six person band celebrated the...
Is it just me or was reading break exhausting? The grind never stops and we hustle to the end, but what is the end? I am constantly tackling an undying to-do list which I simply cannot seem to finish. It feels like one accomplishment was a mere stepping stone to...
Buying a house has always felt like something I would have to worry about later in life. For now, I’m focused on paying rent, tuition, and maybe saving a little when I can. However, with the current housing crisis and inflation, I have found myself looking into...
Originally published on November 1, 2024. MacEwan’s only food bank is struggling to keep up, as usage has skyrocketed more than 300 per cent over the past five years. “Demand is really high right now,” says Sydney Limoges, a food support assistant at the SAMU...
Your boss is speaking during a meeting. What lipstick is she wearing? Originally published on November 1, 2024 I have to ask you a question. Let’s say the power goes out overnight, your phone dies, and you wake up late for a job interview. Gasp! I...
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of sexual abuse; Originally published on November 1, 2024. Outside of the Halloween holiday, costumes and cosplay have become an integral part of the geek community. But no matter who, or what, people choose to represent, a common thread...
What the pair of wrestlers and best friends have to say about supporting each other through season 10 The final episode of Amazing Race Canada aired Sept. 10, crowning the pair of Albertan winners: Taylor MacPherson and Katie Mulkay. Their season 10 victory makes...
Originally published on October 1, 2024 Denny’s — There’s nothing like a grand slamwhich and free refills on coffee to lure you into a false sense of security. But then you see him staring at you across the room. When your eyes lock, he begins to make his move; now...