The fibre art of connection
My personal journey of finding my place within the crafting community. Sometimes it can be nice to curl up at home with a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, or a hot glue gun and some cardboard, or a stack of images and a pair of scissors. But while arts and crafts are in essence an individual act — I mean, only one person can wield a crochet hook at a time — the community that’s created when crafters come together can be something special. In the last few years there’s been a resurgence of the fibre arts popping up online. In today’s world, crocheting and knitting are no longer an old woman's game. More and more millennials and gen z-er’s are picking up the hobby as a way to wind down, express themselves, and to connect with the...
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Recipe: Irish brew stew
Being an adult student is hard. Not only do we have to put a large amount of effort into our studies, but many of us come home after a long day at school and need to feed ourselves. Getting home...
How-to: Save money
Alright, so you want to save some of that hard-earned cash, and you’re wondering how to go about it. You’re also hoping to do it in a way that still allows you to enjoy university life. Don’t you...
Date night: Stargazing
November is upon us. The malls are overflowing with red and green ornaments and eager crowds, and coffee shops abandon the pumpkin spice flavours for peppermint mochas. For those who like to...
Study spot: Coffee Bureau
On April 7, 1952, a full-page ad in Life magazine changed the way people think about their workdays. The ad featured photos of men and women taking a few minutes out of their day to enjoy a hot...
The Halloween Howler was a scream
The Bear’s 25th Halloween Howler did not disappoint. The crowd’s energy was high from the moment the doors opened. Those who decided to show up without a costume were the ones who truly stuck out...
A Doll’s House
From Oct. 11 to 21, Walterdale Theatre ran a production of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” The play is a period classic, and was far ahead of its time in its themes and message. The...
The Longest Journey
Oct. 16-20 was Sexual Violence Awareness Week at MacEwan University. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, the week included an interactive art installation created by the City of...
Photo series: MacEwan beekeeping
The Office of Sustainability at MacEwan is helping build a better urban campus. Here are some photos of their building five bee colonies. Photography by Matthew...
Top 5 Halloween events in Edmonton
Deadmonton Haunted House This haunted house boasts a twist for any who dare to go. Held in the Paramount Theatre, this is where the gruesome and gory side of film is revealed. This year’s focus...
Opinion: Should MacEwan University students dress to impress?
The notion that students should “dress for the job they want” is not new. For some students, school is their job, and along that line of thinking comes the desire to dress professionally. These...
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