MacEwan University’s student publication. Honest reporting, quality media, and good vibes.
“How long will it take before our access to the sun is under a paid subscription?” We ask, looking up at our family trees, standing between mangled, surfaced roots. Our gene branches respond with leaf litter. “How long?” They rustle. “It began...
By Hasna Yahia Being Canadian has given me so much. It has given me privilege, safety, and opportunities. But being Canadian has taken so much away from me. I wonder what my country stands for and what it supports and I wonder where I belong in all of this. I...
In the closing weeks of 2024, I interviewed two of Edmonton’s very own drag performers. Maxine “Jizz Elle” Garcia and Solara “Saint Solstice” Adoma. These two are some of Edmonton’s premier drag performers. Garcia and Adoma are iconic examples of Edmonton’s...
Insight into francophone Edmonton Have you been dreaming of enjoying a latte and croissant under the Eiffel Tower as you — ‘ow do yoo say — speak the world's most romantic language? Well, here’s the next best thing. Café CAVA (Centre d’Arts Visuels de l’Alberta)...
“Is he hurt or is he soft?” Concussions and anxiety. Broken bones and depression. Conflicting afflictions happen all the time in hockey, but only one is spoken about. And while it’s normal to have updates on your favourite player's most recent injury — torn ACLs,...
In 2021, construction began for the Valley Line West LRT, a project intended to make more areas of Edmonton accessible by public transportation. However, until the project is completed, the construction around Edmonton is having the exact opposite effect,...
What’s next for the leader of the world’s greatest city As he lounges back with his legs crossed, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi grips the armrests of his easy chair. By this point in the day, I’m one of many interviews with the local media, one after another, who have...
In 2025 and 2026, MacEwan students are set to pay more for their tuition. Domestic students are facing a two per cent increase, while international tuition jumps by five per cent. On average, the domestic tuition will add $100-200 to bachelor degree programs based...
Clarification: In the printed version of this story in the February 2025 issue of the Griff, it was written that the Edmonton Student Alliance was involved in U-Pass negotiations with ETS. While ESA members were present, the ESA was not involved in negotiations,...
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...
Originally published on January 1, 2025. Walking through the pedway between Building 8 and SAMU, it’s hard not to notice the walls of banners in the David Atkinson Gymnasium. These banners celebrate the many successes in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference...
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...