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I think I speak for most when I say that knowing what you want to be when you grow up is not as easy as they made it seem back in pre-school when we were asked on graduation day. We are not really prepared enough for the world. Growing up in kindergarten, we were...
An invigorating look at the hidden meanings of our campus’ cadaverous botany. Originally published on November 1, 2024. As we begin to brave the winter, we can look back and appreciate the now-defunct florals that once decorated MacEwan’s campus. One way to...
Some advice to support your transgender loves this November, today, and tomorrow in Alberta TW: This article discusses transphobia, discrimination, and violence. Originally published on November 1, 2024. This November 20, thousands of transgender, non-binary,...
Exploring Mary Imrie and Jean Wallbridge’s lives, love, and their impact on Edmonton. Originally published on November 1, 2024. Exhibition names are flashy. The names are carefully crafted to capture a reader’s imagination and leave them longing to understand the...
Originally published on November 1, 2024. A year has passed since the events of Oct. 7, 2023, and while students at MacEwan have been protesting the violence in Gaza, MacEwan leadership and faculty have continued to stay silent. Whispers around campus An...
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...
Originally published on November 1, 2024 MacEwan staff’s official bargaining agent restructures under new name Ben Haney The MacEwan Staff Union, which represents non-academic employees at the university, has been acknowledged by the Alberta Labour Relations Board...
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...
Originally published on October 1, 2024 The first song of Fall Fest 2024 hit my chest and made me jump. The Misfortune Tellers came out swinging after waiting nine months to headline this year’s Fall Fest. The band reigned victorious against four others...
Originally published on October 1, 2024 I was not made for this. I was not made to slip over skin, in between, then inside. I was not meant to taste the bite of blood, fresh and warm, deep within the heart itself, or the arm, stomach, thigh. I remember before. I...
A quick recap of SAMU’s buzzing autumn concert. Originally published on October 1, 2024 On Sept. 6, the south side of Building Six erupted with sound and festivities. SAMU’s 2024 Fall Fest settled into the first week of the fall semester equipped with awesome...
Originally published on October 1, 2024 Folks, I hate to admit it, but we’re getting old. The days of slaying are fading away and the concept of serving tea has gone cold. I swallowed this pill recently as I began my slangmaxxing journey in the hopes of...
Midterms got you stressed? Too much caffeine giving you some eerie heart palpitations? Learn about dying here! Originally published on October 1, 2024 Hey you! How are you going to deal with your dead body? While you’re alive, you have the responsibility to...