Vintage clothing vendors and how some MacEwan students feel about them
An outdoor vintage market in Edmonton. Amanda Erickson/The Griff University students are the target demographic for vintage shops. Did you know that vintage clothing vendors pop up at MacEwan? Remember when ‘thrift’ was a dirty word? Hard to believe there was a time not so long ago where thrifting was something people were embarrassed to be caught doing. But then something in pop culture changed. All of a sudden people were proud thrifters. Compliments on someone’s jackets were followed with the words “Thank you, I thrifted it!” followed by a price worth bragging about. It was even more impressive if you could tote around how old the item was. Vintage items are still highly coveted for their quality and authenticity. It’s this high...
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One-man show BOOM hits the stage at Citadel Theatre
Rick Miller’s father was seven years old in April 1945. At that time, he lived in war-torn Vienna, Austria. On the day the Russian army liberated Vienna, he went out to a courtyard, where Russian...
Aboriginal Education Centre hosts Elder Rick Lightning for tipi talk
MacEwan University’s Aboriginal Education Centre provides the campus community with a chance to learn from indigenous Elders in a series called Tipi Teachings. On Sept. 18, the centre held a...
Student clubs offer something for everyone
Looking to meet new friends, develop new skills, or just have some fun this year at MacEwan? If so, be sure to attend the only event where people will be discussing League of Legends, fine arts,...
Fitness frenzy for students
As an incentive to attract new students to the fitness community at MacEwan University, the Sport and Wellness department teamed up with Griffins Athletics to host Big Day of Awesome on Sept. 16....
Dc3 Art Projects presents “simplest of gestures” and “Faltering Monuments”
Dc3 Art Projects is an Edmonton-based contemporary art gallery determined to support artists in bringing their work to the public eye. The gallery's current exhibition features Tammy Salzl’s...
Fall Fest provides food and fun for MacEwan University students
Fall Fest, an annual bash to start the school year off right, is a two-day campus event hosted by the Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU). It features a relaxing environment to...
Final Thoughts: Be careful what you care about
What do you care about? As we enter the new school year, you might find yourself placing a heavy emphasis on your academics, social life, and the future — and that’s great. But what do you care...
Gearing up for bicycle commuting
Keeping your bike running is fairly simple. Bi-weekly chain lubrication and checks are essentially all that are needed to keep a bike in working order, but there are some essential items you...
A new era for The Griff
To me, September always signifies a time of rebirth. I know that it’s contradictory to the season’s symbolism as the dying days before our long winter, but I think of autumn as a fresh start. I...
Bicycle commuting 101
My journey began at 7:30 a.m. with a gust of wind directly to the face as I cruised down Connors Hill on my two-wheeler. It’s amazing how easily the frigid air instantly wakes you up. After...
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