Who keeps the Edmonton music scene alive?
Photos by Terence J. Fougere/The Griff A look at some of Edmonton’s most storied venues. From punk to folk, Indie and rock, R&B or Jazz, every genre of music has a space here in Edmonton. In order for these communities to thrive, they need somewhere to play. Places that cultivate the musical culture unique to Edmonton. Enter some of the venues that give the scene its life. The Naked Cyber Cafe The Naked Cyber Cafe has lived in the heart of the city for the past 30 years. Located on 108 Street, the venue features coffee, snacks, computers, and most importantly, a stage. Every Thursday, Edmonton local and Cyber Cafe’s owner, Bob Ligertwood, opens the stage to any and all musicians who are finding their footing in a live performance...
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Student Spotlight – Liam Wilson: Author of The Malignancy
MacEwan Student Sells His Novel on Campus A lot of things happen at SAMU, but it’s not every day you come across a student author selling his novel on campus. I decided to give into my inner...
Food banks In Edmonton experience historic demand, SAMU Pantry adapts to keep up
Originally published on November 1, 2024. MacEwan’s only food bank is struggling to keep up, as usage has skyrocketed more than 300 per cent over the past five years. “Demand is really high...
Makeup in the Workplace
Your boss is speaking during a meeting. What lipstick is she wearing? Originally published on November 1, 2024 I have to ask you a question. Let’s say the power goes out overnight, your...
Empowered play: The role of consent in Larping
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of sexual abuse; Originally published on November 1, 2024. Outside of the Halloween holiday, costumes and cosplay have become an integral part of the geek community. But...
Self-published author helps MacEwan writers learn the ropes of today’s publishing industry.
How S. Victoria Nakamun’s presentation for MacEwan’s creative writing club encouraged writers to develop (and eventually market) their unique authorial voices. In a growing world with a...
From Allard Hall to Building 5: My thoughts on study spots at MacEwan
One day I came across a TikTok by Mel Robbins where she offered a piece of advice that really stood out to me: study in a different location every day for at least 30 minutes. So, I set myself...
November Newsbites
Originally published on November 1, 2024 MacEwan staff’s official bargaining agent restructures under new name Ben Haney The MacEwan Staff Union, which represents non-academic employees at the...
ANALYSIS: Israeli terror targets more than Hezbollah
Israel carried out a covert operation on Sept. 17, detonating hundreds of pagers and radios ostensibly targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Israel’s new method of terror may be one of the...
Extending suicide prevention and awareness beyond September
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MacEwan votes against cutting fall break
68 per cent of votes were against removing the break for next year A vote to remove MacEwan’s fall reading break fell flat at Monday’s general faculties council meeting, and the 2025/2026...
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