SAMU Executive Committee Profiles: Vice President Governance and Finance
Welcome to The Griff’s coverage of the 2026 SAMU executive committee elections. These profiles aim to present balanced views based on candidate responses, all to help you make an informed decision when casting your vote. And if you’re not currently a MacEwan student, we hope this coverage offers you a window into what’s happening in student politics at the heart of our downtown Edmonton campus. Photo supplied by Nathan Poon. Nathan Poon Advocacy is a top priority for Nathan Poon in his run for vice-president governance and finance. “As a third year student I see that I know what students want, I’m a student’s first advocate,” says Nathan Poon. “I’ve been here for three years, I looked over what everyone wants and I hear everyone...
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Commentary on the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Dial R for Refinery
The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) holds two “Refinery” parties a year. The Halloween edition has the theme “Dial R for Refinery” and emphasizes femme fatale and film noir. Attendees were told to...
Up+Downtown
Up + Downtown Music Festival is an Edmonton-made initiative that brings venues in the city’s core together for a holiday-weekend extravaganza. With an array of music genres offered throughout the...
Club Q+A: Hip Hop Club
When did you decide to begin a hip hop club at MacEwan? Quinton Wong: The club was started in 2015, so two years ago. The club was only 24 people to start with, but it doubled last year. It...
A better future for nursing students
Nursing students in Canada may finally be presented with an opportunity already afforded to numerous other faculties: paid final practicums. For many years, medical and engineering students have...
Final Thoughts: Will AI end the world as we know it?
—“Hey, Siri: tell me when the world will be taken over by robots.” —“I’m sorry, Sydney, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” If Siri’s response sends a shiver down your spine, you can thank HAL 9000, the...
Climbing down the ivory tower
Science has long been called an “ivory tower,” a discipline that you either have the knack for or don’t. With myriad concepts and terminology coming with the territory, the world of science can...
Renovations rejuvenate Edmonton’s Pride Centre
With a larger space and a new look, the Pride Centre of Edmonton is now better equipped to serve LGBTQ+ communities. The organization, a community service centre and practicum partner with...
Keeping it close to home
Alberta is often recognized for its prairies and rolling Rocky Mountains. The mix of smooth and jagged landscapes allows artists to draw inspiration from the place so many of us call home. Who...
Language as community
Kihêw waciston, meaning “eagle’s nest” in Cree, offers a safe space for the exploration of indigenous culture at MacEwan University. The indigenous centre organizes events for students of all...
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...
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