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The rise of zyn and snuss use

Toss in an upper decky, bud  Originally published on October 1, 2024 Zynbabwe. Zynful. Ted Kaczynski. In Canada, Zyns are unauthorized for sale. However, unlike our American siblings, we have Zonnic. For those of you who don’t know what these words mean,...

Desperate times call for desperate sales

Originally published on October 1, 2024 Everybody knows that tuition prices are climbing up, and our wallets cannot keep up. However, we would love to give you some advice on how to cut costs, with only a few incisions. Each class at MacEwan costs roughly $621 —...

Following Up The Global Conflict Survey

Exam Deferral Fees Reduced, Waived Originally published on October 1, 2024 As of Sept. 1, students at MacEwan University will only be required to pay $50 per exam for exam deferral fees (up to a maximum of $150 per semester), while students who must miss exams due...

October Newsbites

Originally published on October 1, 2024 Over 650 NARCAN Nasal Spray doses distributed to attendees of Fall Fest 2024 Rebecca-Lynn Reeves Central Point Pharmacy distributed over 650 doses of NARCAN nasal spray during this year’s Fall Fest. SAMU hosted Fall Fest...

Parking at MacEwan hurts my wallet

Originally published on September 1, 2024 My dad sold his white Toyota Corolla—Sports edition, of course—to me when I first moved to Edmonton to attend MacEwan because I was unable to afford a vehicle. A nice gesture. He told me that if you take care of your car,...

Spotify Character Quiz

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Studying without headphones is WHACK! It should be ILLEGAL to study without PHAT BEATS. But just like us, PHAT BEATS are not made equally. We’re all a little different. We at the Griff have put together a lil’ quiz to clock...

Summer favs

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Food from CocoMelt in London By: Leanna Bressan My summer favourite is my food order from CocoMelt in London, England. I had a sushi crepe filled with brownie, strawberries, and chocolate spread, drizzled with milk...

In Our Backyard

Discover what’s right outside MacEwan Originally published on September 1, 2024 Unlike other campuses, MacEwan’s interconnected buildings allow students never to wander outside these walls. While there are many benefits to easily getting to class without stepping...

Makerspace Makeover

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Along the walls of the Makerspace lay an array of whiteboards with hastily written messages, accompanied by a pile labelled “free stickers.” The largest message of all reads, “Make a Mess, Clean it Up!” in blue Expo marker...

Alberta Student Aid policy changes

Read this before you drop classes Originally published on September 1, 2024 The province will now be monitoring students who withdraw or drop to part-time studies after major changes to Alberta Student Aid came into effect in August.  According to the new...

New (School) Year, New You

Make this year your best one yet Originally published on September 1, 2024 The journey to self-betterment and growth is endless. We mark our New Year's with a list of resolutions, hoping that as the clock strikes 12, we become different people entirely. As the...

Is using Grammarly cheating?

Students and faculty grapple with AI and academic integrity Originally published on September 1, 2024 Marley Stevens had no idea that using Grammarly could put her on academic probation.  A student at the University of Georgia North, where Grammarly is provided for...

The rise of zyn and snuss use

Toss in an upper decky, bud  Originally published on October 1, 2024 Zynbabwe. Zynful. Ted Kaczynski. In Canada, Zyns are unauthorized for sale. However, unlike our American siblings, we have Zonnic. For those of you who don’t know what these words mean,...

Desperate times call for desperate sales

Originally published on October 1, 2024 Everybody knows that tuition prices are climbing up, and our wallets cannot keep up. However, we would love to give you some advice on how to cut costs, with only a few incisions. Each class at MacEwan costs roughly $621 —...

Following Up The Global Conflict Survey

Exam Deferral Fees Reduced, Waived Originally published on October 1, 2024 As of Sept. 1, students at MacEwan University will only be required to pay $50 per exam for exam deferral fees (up to a maximum of $150 per semester), while students who must miss exams due...

October Newsbites

Originally published on October 1, 2024 Over 650 NARCAN Nasal Spray doses distributed to attendees of Fall Fest 2024 Rebecca-Lynn Reeves Central Point Pharmacy distributed over 650 doses of NARCAN nasal spray during this year’s Fall Fest. SAMU hosted Fall Fest...

Parking at MacEwan hurts my wallet

Originally published on September 1, 2024 My dad sold his white Toyota Corolla—Sports edition, of course—to me when I first moved to Edmonton to attend MacEwan because I was unable to afford a vehicle. A nice gesture. He told me that if you take care of your car,...

Spotify Character Quiz

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Studying without headphones is WHACK! It should be ILLEGAL to study without PHAT BEATS. But just like us, PHAT BEATS are not made equally. We’re all a little different. We at the Griff have put together a lil’ quiz to clock...

Summer favs

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Food from CocoMelt in London By: Leanna Bressan My summer favourite is my food order from CocoMelt in London, England. I had a sushi crepe filled with brownie, strawberries, and chocolate spread, drizzled with milk...

In Our Backyard

Discover what’s right outside MacEwan Originally published on September 1, 2024 Unlike other campuses, MacEwan’s interconnected buildings allow students never to wander outside these walls. While there are many benefits to easily getting to class without stepping...

Makerspace Makeover

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Along the walls of the Makerspace lay an array of whiteboards with hastily written messages, accompanied by a pile labelled “free stickers.” The largest message of all reads, “Make a Mess, Clean it Up!” in blue Expo marker...

Alberta Student Aid policy changes

Read this before you drop classes Originally published on September 1, 2024 The province will now be monitoring students who withdraw or drop to part-time studies after major changes to Alberta Student Aid came into effect in August.  According to the new...

New (School) Year, New You

Make this year your best one yet Originally published on September 1, 2024 The journey to self-betterment and growth is endless. We mark our New Year's with a list of resolutions, hoping that as the clock strikes 12, we become different people entirely. As the...

Is using Grammarly cheating?

Students and faculty grapple with AI and academic integrity Originally published on September 1, 2024 Marley Stevens had no idea that using Grammarly could put her on academic probation.  A student at the University of Georgia North, where Grammarly is provided for...