Who keeps the Edmonton music scene alive?
Photos by Terence J. Fougere/The Griff A look at some of Edmonton’s most storied venues. From punk to folk, Indie and rock, R&B or Jazz, every genre of music has a space here in Edmonton. In order for these communities to thrive, they need somewhere to play. Places that cultivate the musical culture unique to Edmonton. Enter some of the venues that give the scene its life. The Naked Cyber Cafe The Naked Cyber Cafe has lived in the heart of the city for the past 30 years. Located on 108 Street, the venue features coffee, snacks, computers, and most importantly, a stage. Every Thursday, Edmonton local and Cyber Cafe’s owner, Bob Ligertwood, opens the stage to any and all musicians who are finding their footing in a live performance...
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Knowing the past to shape the future
2019 marks the first year MacEwan University will be hosting a Black History Month celebration. According to Yonae Rolle, the lead administrator for the event, “it is only fitting that the...
Movie review: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Hot on the heels of Red Dead Redemption 2, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was released to Netflix Nov. 9, 2018, and was clearly ready to cash-in on the resurging popularity of the western genre....
Movie review: Polar
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Show review: “YOU”
The show “YOU” became available to stream on Netflix Dec. 26, 2018, and my life has not been the same since. The creators of the show put dramatic irony to work and keep the audience on their...
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Two Edmonton artists are hoping to create equal representation for Indigenous artists through the best way they know how: doing it themselves. Marcus Thunder and Allysa Pierre are the...
Ambassador program looking for interested students
Applications for the MacEwan Ambassador program open in March, and students are encouraged to apply early. The Ambassador program is a leadership program based on volunteer service....
Final Thoughts: Should we separate the art from the artist?
The era of activism brought on by unfolding stories of sexual assault victims has raised a great deal of concern towards celebrity authority figures. When it comes to accused Hollywood...
A duet made for discovery
On June 5, 2018, a special collaboration came to life between MacEwan University and Ballet Edmonton, which is Edmonton’s contemporary ballet company. The professional ballet company was...
Club Q+A: MacEwan Human Resources
How long has the club been around? Brianna Madron: We’re MHRC right now, the MacEwan Human Resources Club. We used to be called HRMSS (Human Resources Management Student Society), and that...
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