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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...
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...