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Nobody likes the neutral ones

Have you ever been called “bourgeoisie scum” by your socialist friends for placing communism in an even slightly negative light? Ever been sitting with some of your more conservative family members, only

January 4, 2017

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Our favourites albums of 2016

2016 was a killer year for new media. Movies were exciting, video games were fun, and Netflix was chill. Music was no exception to 2016’s good media grace. Here are some of

December 24, 2016

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Least favourite Christmas and seasonal songs

There are many, many “seasonal” songs that get airplay as soon as the year’s first snowflake falls to the ground. Some of these songs are classics that truly merit the yearly spins.

December 24, 2016

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Film review: Shin Godzilla

On Oct. 12, Hideaki Anno’s Shin Godzilla screened at the Scotiabank theatre in West Edmonton Mall and will have additional screenings on Oct. 19 and Oct. 24. The Godzilla franchise has had

October 14, 2016

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Newest Pranking Fad Brings Life to Childhood Nightmares

If you’re active on social media or essentially don’t live under a rock, you’ve probably caught wind of the “creepy clown” epidemic that’s currently sweeping across North America. I found out quite

October 9, 2016

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Should celebrities speak out about social issues?

In February, American singer-songwriter Kesha lost her lawsuit against Dr. Luke, a music producer. The lawsuit Kesha filed would have freed her from her contract with Dr. Luke, which currently requires her

April 15, 2016

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The slippery slope of remaining anonymous online

It’s that time of year again. SAMU elections have just ended, and hopeful new executives look forward to a year of representing student interests. During the voting period, in response to our

March 21, 2016

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March Letter from the Editor

It’s hard to believe that spring is almost here! It’s been so unseasonably warm outside that it feels like winter never really came. As a true lover of winter, I have to say

March 15, 2016

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Final Thoughts: Be a tree and never stop growing

Motivation is quite the hot potato for students. Some weeks, we feel like we could single-handedly move mountains. Other weeks, we feel like we have those same mountains on our shoulders. In

March 3, 2016

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Club Q&A Series: Feminists at MacEwan

Just to start with the easy question first: who are the Feminists at MacEwan? Katie: Well, we’re a student-run organized club at MacEwan. Kaitlyn: We’re not just, like, the executive team. We’re

March 3, 2016

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