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Disclosure: All of the reviewed items were provided at no cost to the griff. El Furniture Warehouse, a new bar and restaurant on Jasper Ave., is the place to be on a Friday night when you only have $20 in your pocket. I know what you’re wondering, and no, it’s not...
If you haven’t been living under a rock recently, then you know that the Golden Globes — an awards show for film and television series — took place just over two weeks ago. While I could go on to talk about who won what (even though it feels like the same five...
Disclaimer: The following article contains sensitive content and subject matter such as depression, anxiety, suicide, and other mental health topics. In late 2022, my morning alarm would go off at 8 a.m. and I’d grab my phone off the nightstand and roll over to the...
The holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean January has to be cheer-free. Here are three cookie recipes guaranteed to put a smile on your face this winter. Peanut butter cup cookies These cookies are a peanut butter lover's dream. They feature mini Reese’s...
Looking for a place to de-stress after a mentally taxing school day? Towers pub has a table for you. Towers, named after MacEwan’s iconic concrete towers, offers quick bites, substantial comfort meals, and drinks on...
The winter holiday season is once again upon us and if you participate in some form of gift-giving, you may already be starting to feel the pressure. For those with small bank accounts but big hearts, this time of year can be frustrating as our means don’t...
As a student, you pick up plenty of new skills, for example, getting from Allard Hall to Building 6 in 10 minutes, an absolute mastery of Ctrl-F, and how to re-tell the most interesting fact about yourself in all of your class introductions. Unfortunately, a less...
Some plant parents might be worried about their plants this upcoming winter. Indoor houseplants are not only great for interiors, but they are also for health, by reducing stress and anxiety. But how about for winter? Can plants also survive during these icy, cold...
For communications students, job opportunities vary based on where we are most needed. Social media management is a combination of communications and marketing concepts. Businesses search for communications students to take on the role Starting with a...
The temperatures have dropped and winter is well on the way. With less frequent trips to the grocery store and trying to stay on a student budget, it can be hard to think of delicious, filling meals. I don't know about you, but I’m constantly at a loss for what to...
Right off Jasper Ave. and near the river valley is a quaint, plant-based hidden gem called The Moth Café. The eatery offers a wide selection of plant-based bites that are out-of-this-world delicious! Not to mention, the cozy and calm atmosphere decorated with...
When the pandemic started, like many people, I decided it was time for me to pick up a new hobby. It was my last year of high school, and my online assignments didn’t quite feel real at this point. So I thought I might as well try to learn something new now that I...
There’s an ongoing argument out there about short books. “They don’t count,” people say, “they’re not real books. They’re just stories or essays bound into a book.” I beg to differ — short books hold value. Authors write themselves into corners in the best way...
French cuisine, as diverse in its culinary expanse as it is known for its nuance, is perceived by many chefs and amateur cooks as one of the most difficult cuisines to master. While there are definitely techniques that a home cook would deem too daunting even to...
While students took time off from school during the summer, several MacEwan University residents remained busy on campus. The rooftop of Building 5 is home to several honeybee hives that were first installed in 2016 as a partnership between Campus Services and the...
Disclosure: All of the reviewed items were provided at no cost to the griff. El Furniture Warehouse, a new bar and restaurant on Jasper Ave., is the place to be on a Friday night when you only have $20 in your pocket. I know what you’re wondering, and no, it’s not...
If you haven’t been living under a rock recently, then you know that the Golden Globes — an awards show for film and television series — took place just over two weeks ago. While I could go on to talk about who won what (even though it feels like the same five...
Disclaimer: The following article contains sensitive content and subject matter such as depression, anxiety, suicide, and other mental health topics. In late 2022, my morning alarm would go off at 8 a.m. and I’d grab my phone off the nightstand and roll over to the...
The holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean January has to be cheer-free. Here are three cookie recipes guaranteed to put a smile on your face this winter. Peanut butter cup cookies These cookies are a peanut butter lover's dream. They feature mini Reese’s...
Looking for a place to de-stress after a mentally taxing school day? Towers pub has a table for you. Towers, named after MacEwan’s iconic concrete towers, offers quick bites, substantial comfort meals, and drinks on...
The winter holiday season is once again upon us and if you participate in some form of gift-giving, you may already be starting to feel the pressure. For those with small bank accounts but big hearts, this time of year can be frustrating as our means don’t...
As a student, you pick up plenty of new skills, for example, getting from Allard Hall to Building 6 in 10 minutes, an absolute mastery of Ctrl-F, and how to re-tell the most interesting fact about yourself in all of your class introductions. Unfortunately, a less...
Some plant parents might be worried about their plants this upcoming winter. Indoor houseplants are not only great for interiors, but they are also for health, by reducing stress and anxiety. But how about for winter? Can plants also survive during these icy, cold...
For communications students, job opportunities vary based on where we are most needed. Social media management is a combination of communications and marketing concepts. Businesses search for communications students to take on the role Starting with a...
The temperatures have dropped and winter is well on the way. With less frequent trips to the grocery store and trying to stay on a student budget, it can be hard to think of delicious, filling meals. I don't know about you, but I’m constantly at a loss for what to...
Right off Jasper Ave. and near the river valley is a quaint, plant-based hidden gem called The Moth Café. The eatery offers a wide selection of plant-based bites that are out-of-this-world delicious! Not to mention, the cozy and calm atmosphere decorated with...
When the pandemic started, like many people, I decided it was time for me to pick up a new hobby. It was my last year of high school, and my online assignments didn’t quite feel real at this point. So I thought I might as well try to learn something new now that I...
There’s an ongoing argument out there about short books. “They don’t count,” people say, “they’re not real books. They’re just stories or essays bound into a book.” I beg to differ — short books hold value. Authors write themselves into corners in the best way...
French cuisine, as diverse in its culinary expanse as it is known for its nuance, is perceived by many chefs and amateur cooks as one of the most difficult cuisines to master. While there are definitely techniques that a home cook would deem too daunting even to...
While students took time off from school during the summer, several MacEwan University residents remained busy on campus. The rooftop of Building 5 is home to several honeybee hives that were first installed in 2016 as a partnership between Campus Services and the...