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Anatomy of the heart

Anatomy of the heart

Date night, the ever-elusive event that everyone seems to struggle to find new ideas for. Where to go? What to do? And sometimes, who to go with? Then winter comes, adding an extra challenge as we try desperately to find something to do that is both fun and will keep...
Battle of the bands: MacEwan edition

Battle of the bands: MacEwan edition

SAMU’s Music Showdown was held in Thrift Shop on Friday and the atmosphere was great — everybody was eager to hear the music, and all of the acts were very talented. Thrift Shop itself had its grand opening back in November of 2018, giving the young musicians a new...
The Alberta provincial election

The Alberta provincial election

The 2019 Alberta provincial election is coming up and deciding on who to vote for can be a stressful task. Most large news outlets have a political leaning and it can be difficult to determine what aspects of the election are factual and examples of party platforms...
The right stuff

The right stuff

When Geneve Champoux, Manager of Student Success Services, first started working at MacEwan University in 2007, the Writing Centre did not exist. There were no cozy couches on which to complete one’s homework, no long desk with computer access, no...
Final Thoughts:  Nurture over nature

Final Thoughts: Nurture over nature

Thanks to a political science class and some extensive back and forth conversations (debates, if you will), I have been thinking a lot about the role communities play in shaping humanity. It all started when I read some pieces by Thomas Aquinas, an Italian priest who...