Is Alberta the Texas of Canada?
WTF does that even mean? Is Alberta Canada’s Texas? The Griff is fixin’ to answer the question, so hold your horses. At some point, we’ve all heard someone relate ‘Berta to our southern neighbour state. However, what people say in their comparisons between ‘Berta and Texas is not always the same, or clear. So, what’s so gall darn similar ‘bout ‘em anyho?? Well, there are some obvious similarities: both have large oil and gas industries, large land masses, industrialized beef cattle production, and lean rightward politically. A while back… The old news, like a cowpoke's boots from the 90s, is Texan colonial history (not to mention U.S. colonial history), which has been romanticized and mythologized in Hollywood and American culture in...
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Club Q&A Series: German Club
Let’s start with your introduction, why you were interested being involved in the German Club, and how it came to be what it is today. My name is Reiss Kruger. I’m in my fifth and final year of...
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...
Showcasing MacEwan’s striking talent at the Percussion Ensemble Concert
Grab your sticks and come on down to the John L. Haar Theatre this Sunday for MacEwan University’s Percussion Ensemble Concert. “It’s a real hit!" says Brian Thurgood, musical director. The...
Laci Green talks sexual wellness at MacEwan University
As part of the SAMU Speaker Series, a Students’ Association of MacEwan University initiative that brings prolific public figures to the university to speak about issues deemed important to the...
Griffins women come home empty-handed from Saskatchewan
After a record-breaking season, MacEwan University’s women’s basketball team looked to exceed expectations even further in Saskatoon last weekend. After a clean sweep of the University of...
Post-secondary takes a hit in troubled economy
Alberta’s economy is very dependent on oil, and with the one-year forecast for oil being $35 per barrel, the future can seem rather grim. This economic downfall can be scary for students, those...
Protecting treaty rights and traditional lands
Crystal Lameman is a passionate advocate for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of indigenous cultures in current and future generations. She is the current treaty...
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 that I’m a little...
Club Q&A Series: Aboriginal Students Club
Sitting in the brightly decorated Aboriginal Education Centre gathering room, the Aboriginal Students Club’s current president, Marlisa Brown, and former president, Danielle Lightning, discussed...
Club Q&A Series: Gamers Association
What is your name and role in the group? My name is Shawn, and I am the president of the club. What is the Gamers Association? The Gamers Association is just that: a group where gamers can get...
Jan 2024
CORRECTION: Varun Chandrasekar’s name was mispelled in the article “Is Alberta micromanaging its universities?” We regret the error.
CORRECTION: The photo of Simar Nayar’s BMW 335is is misattributed. The photo is by Leo, or @flickz.lp on Instagram. We apologize for the error.
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