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Gaming’s gone to the dogs

On the weekend of Mar. 18—19, The Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS) will be facing off against CaliCan Rescue in a 24-hour video gaming marathon. Gamers must raise at least $200 to play for their organization of choice, and all funds raised go directly...

Learning to travel on a student budget

Robin Esrock and Ami Vitale will be speaking at 4:30 p.m. on Mar. 24 at Heart of the Robbins in Building 9, as part of SAMU’s Speaker Series: Travel Edition. The event will feature local travel exhibitors, as well as a chance to win a variety of cool prizes.  ...

Alberta strong on stage

In May of 2016, it was impossible to turn on a TV without seeing images and video of the greatest natural disaster to ever hit Alberta. A wildfire that quickly grew out of control resulted in tens of thousands of people being evacuated from their homes in Fort...

Hot mess music with a message

You may have seen a funk band live, and you may have seen people dressed in outrageous costumes before. Maybe you’ve even chatted with someone recently about the evolutionary debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham. But the unique and unbridled experience of all of...

Throwing spoons at a silver screen

  There’s a distinct atmosphere that’s noticeable every time one walks into the front doors of the Garneau theatre. From the brightly lit concession stand (that hosts a couple of tired looking employees) to the stale smell of ratty old red carpeting, the Garneau is...

The art of survival

The Art Gallery of Alberta's first exhibit of 2017, Survival Guide, displays a collection of illustrative and conceptual artwork based on the theme of survival. With a tribute to current social and political events, the exhibit explores survival skills in both a...

Bend to the beat

Stand still like a mountain at the top of your mat. As you breathe in, sweep your arms above your head, then breathe out and fold forward. With your hands on the ground, step or hop back to plank position. Lower your body to the mat, then press up into...

MacEwan-made funk takes over The Needle

The walls of The Needle Vinyl Tavern pulsed with the heartbeat of funk music on Jan. 20, when Carter & the Capitals performed to celebrate the release of their newest single “Get Down”. The group came together two years ago in the classrooms of the CFAC...

Freehand fall bash fills up Audreys on Jasper Avenue

Years ago on a dark Edmonton night, a local Canadian author had a book launch at Audreys Books. Only two university-aged girls walked in and not noticing the author behind them, one said to the other: “Sucks to be this author.” As I’m sure almost all writers have...

Masculinity has changed

When you hear about gender issues today, more often than not, it is with regard to women’s rights. As result, men and masculinity are often not properly addressed. Of course, this is not the intention of those driving gender rights movements, but it is a reality....

Gaming’s gone to the dogs

On the weekend of Mar. 18—19, The Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS) will be facing off against CaliCan Rescue in a 24-hour video gaming marathon. Gamers must raise at least $200 to play for their organization of choice, and all funds raised go directly...

Learning to travel on a student budget

Robin Esrock and Ami Vitale will be speaking at 4:30 p.m. on Mar. 24 at Heart of the Robbins in Building 9, as part of SAMU’s Speaker Series: Travel Edition. The event will feature local travel exhibitors, as well as a chance to win a variety of cool prizes.  ...

Alberta strong on stage

In May of 2016, it was impossible to turn on a TV without seeing images and video of the greatest natural disaster to ever hit Alberta. A wildfire that quickly grew out of control resulted in tens of thousands of people being evacuated from their homes in Fort...

Hot mess music with a message

You may have seen a funk band live, and you may have seen people dressed in outrageous costumes before. Maybe you’ve even chatted with someone recently about the evolutionary debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham. But the unique and unbridled experience of all of...

Throwing spoons at a silver screen

  There’s a distinct atmosphere that’s noticeable every time one walks into the front doors of the Garneau theatre. From the brightly lit concession stand (that hosts a couple of tired looking employees) to the stale smell of ratty old red carpeting, the Garneau is...

The art of survival

The Art Gallery of Alberta's first exhibit of 2017, Survival Guide, displays a collection of illustrative and conceptual artwork based on the theme of survival. With a tribute to current social and political events, the exhibit explores survival skills in both a...

Bend to the beat

Stand still like a mountain at the top of your mat. As you breathe in, sweep your arms above your head, then breathe out and fold forward. With your hands on the ground, step or hop back to plank position. Lower your body to the mat, then press up into...

MacEwan-made funk takes over The Needle

The walls of The Needle Vinyl Tavern pulsed with the heartbeat of funk music on Jan. 20, when Carter & the Capitals performed to celebrate the release of their newest single “Get Down”. The group came together two years ago in the classrooms of the CFAC...

Freehand fall bash fills up Audreys on Jasper Avenue

Years ago on a dark Edmonton night, a local Canadian author had a book launch at Audreys Books. Only two university-aged girls walked in and not noticing the author behind them, one said to the other: “Sucks to be this author.” As I’m sure almost all writers have...

Masculinity has changed

When you hear about gender issues today, more often than not, it is with regard to women’s rights. As result, men and masculinity are often not properly addressed. Of course, this is not the intention of those driving gender rights movements, but it is a reality....