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November Newsbites

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...

The Yanks are doing it again

How to deal with US politics while getting an education Originally published on October 1, 2024 It’s the day after the first official US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump. I’m slouched over on my phone looking at an AI-generated image of...

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,...

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...

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...

September Newsbites

Originally published on September 1, 2024 Construction Obstruction: Valley Line West Liam Newbigging Students returning to campus this September will want to plan commutes accordingly, as construction for the Valley Line West LRT expansion carves up major roads...

The New Dean on Campus

Deric Olsen Looks at the Big Picture in FFAC Originally published on September 1, 2024 During an interview on the fourth floor of Allard Hall, one of the last things I ask Deric Olsen is which Lord of The Rings character he thinks he would be. I heard he was a fan,...

MacEwan president Trimbee seeks reappointment

MacEwan University’s president and vice-chancellor, Annette Trimbee, is seeking reappointment for the position she’s held since Aug. 1, 2020. The process is overseen by the presidential reappointment committee, which will gather feedback over the coming weeks and...

Drinking and riding on Edmonton e-scooters

More than one in four hospitalizations found to involve substance use Shared e-scooters, like the ones from Lime and Bird, have become a big part of Edmonton’s summer patio culture. However, the devices have also become synonymous with danger and injury, according...