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As a smaller program in the same city as a juggernaut, the MacEwan Griffins’ men’s hockey team will always have an uphill battle trying to bring in recruits to grow the program. And yet, the program has continually improved since entering Canada West in 2020, with...
On the first day of classes, I woke up bright and early to make it to my eight a.m. (brutal I know). Spoiler alert: I didn’t. It wasn’t because I was running late, it was because it took me 30 minutes to even find a place to park. Cherry on top? I still...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. CORRECTION: The photo of Simar Nayar's BMW 335is is misattributed. The photo is by Leo, or @flickz.lp on Instagram. We apologize for the error. Meet Karen, the 2003 Subaru Forester Cross Sports JDM Thomas Beliveau, president...
An F1 season recap First, I apologize to Max Verstappen for jinxing his season. At the beginning of the 2024 season, our article “Silver is the new gold” predicted continued Verstappen domination — I mean at the time, Bahrain had just happened. Instead, we’ve...
Why you should promote brain health all year round, starting today. Originally published on January 1, 2025. If there’s anything I have learned from working in continuing care, it’s that every day counts. In Canada, Alzheimer’s awareness month takes place every...
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...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. Back in June of 2022, women watched in horror as an essential part of women’s reproductive rights were overturned by the United States government. Now, as we sit and prepare for another four years of a Trump administration...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. All data in this article may have been updated since the time of writing. "If I was ever at a risk of harming myself. That was it." Brandon Shaw thought he knew what to expect. He had detoxed from heroin and methadone a...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. CORRECTION: Varun Chandrasekar's name was mispelled in the article "Is Alberta micromanaging its universities?" We regret the error. Higher education in Alberta is in a tight spot, anticipating exponential growth in...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. Last winter semester, MacEwan’s communication studies shared an internship opportunity at Edgy TV with students via an email from the department’s faculty advisor. Two MacEwan students have come forward with allegations...
Pet-assisted therapy program may be shut down before the new year Originally published on January 1, 2024. The PAWSS program is at risk of being shut down before the new year. In recent months, there have been complaints against the program which has resulted in an...
Changes were put into effect in December The MacEwan University Library will be changing over its catalogue software at the end of the semester. The change will improve the look and functionality of the library search bar and make it easier to borrow resources from...
Originally published on November 1, 2024. Greetings, traveller, and welcome to the great, arcane college of MacEwan University. It is here where heroes are born — but first, you must choose a class. Communications — Ranger What may be the weakest class, rangers are...
How our Griffins won a game and I won dad bonding™ Originally published on November 1, 2024. Our Griffins women’s hockey team went into their game against the University of Regina Cougars with high hopes for a win this past Oct. 12. My dad went into the same game...
I played Griffins basketball player Milan Jaksic in a game of 21. Along the way, I got to know the 2023-24 most outstanding MacEwan athlete. Originally published on November 1, 2024. “I bet I could do that.” It’s been uttered on every couch, and in every...