The revitalization of downtown: Who is it really for?
Illustration by Hayden Carkner/The Griff How students benefit from a revitalized downtown For most Edmontonians, waking up to a text asking if they want tickets to tonight’s Oilers game would be a no brainer. But for the average person, even free tickets to a hockey game come with a price tag. You have to pay for parking, and at the very least you’ll want to buy a drink or a snack at the arena. But when parking starts around $25, and a bottle of water will set you back almost $10, the possibility of going to a hockey game starts to become an expense that most people, especially students can’t afford. The completion of Rogers Place and the development of the Ice District in the downtown core has served as much more than just an...
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The return of the ombuds (or not)
Photo by Forrester Toews/The Griff SAMU has been in talks with MacEwan to reestablish the Ombuds office, yet the discussions have stagnated. SAMU and MacEwan have discussed bringing the ombuds...
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...
Thank you, Carney, for admitting reality
Mark Carney announcing his bid for Liberal leadership in Edmonton’s Laurier Heights neighbourhood in mid-January 2025. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The prime minister gave a wakeup-call speech at...
Heated Rivalry: How a queer, Canadian series has gone global
Heated Rivalry continues to push the boundaries of what defines hockey with its Shane and Ilya-fueled whirlwind romance. Amanda Erickson/The Griff A new Canadian TV series challenges stereotypes...
MacEwan’s board of governors approves tuition increases for next fall
The hike in tuition comes as SAMU raises affordability concerns. MacEwan’s board of governors has approved tuition fee increases for the next school year, including a staggering 110 per cent...
What’s the best bar near campus?
The friendly face of a Towers bartender. Franz Pechardo/The Griff. Downtown Edmonton is full of places to grab a drink - which is the best for students around campus? To judge the best bar around...
Griffins can’t hold on, lose second straight to the Bison in OT
MacEwan and Manitoba face off on January 26, 2026. Charlotte Legrand/The Griff. The Griffins suffered from a lack of discipline, and a late Manitoba push put the nail in the coffin. The Griffins...
January Game Day Recaps
Photos provided by MacEwan Athletics. Griffins women’s basketball struggle, fall to Dinos 75-21 The Griffins couldn’t get anything going in the loss to Calgary. The MacEwan Griffins women’s...
General faculties council is considering reviewing the course feedback survey
MacEwan University in Fall 2025. Amanda Erickson/The Griff MacEwan looks to review a more than 10-year-old student course feedback survey. MacEwan is considering a review of the student course...
January 2026 SAMU students’ council meeting
The SAMU Executive Committee prepares for a Students’ Council meeting. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The short meeting was marked by heavy concerns about tuition hikes. Surveys, updates on executive...















