Is Alberta the Texas of Canada?
WTF does that even mean? Is Alberta Canada’s Texas? The Griff is fixin’ to answer the question, so hold your horses. At some point, we’ve all heard someone relate ‘Berta to our southern neighbour state. However, what people say in their comparisons between ‘Berta and Texas is not always the same, or clear. So, what’s so gall darn similar ‘bout ‘em anyho?? Well, there are some obvious similarities: both have large oil and gas industries, large land masses, industrialized beef cattle production, and lean rightward politically. A while back… The old news, like a cowpoke's boots from the 90s, is Texan colonial history (not to mention U.S. colonial history), which has been romanticized and mythologized in Hollywood and American culture in...
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The Griff vs the Griffins: Men’s basketball edition
I played Griffins basketball player Milan Jaksic in a game of 21. Along the way, I got to know the 2023-24 most outstanding MacEwan athlete. Originally published on November 1, 2024. “I bet I...
The paths that led us here
I think I speak for most when I say that knowing what you want to be when you grow up is not as easy as they made it seem back in pre-school when we were asked on graduation day. We are not...
Remembering MacEwan’s florals…the Victorian way.
An invigorating look at the hidden meanings of our campus’ cadaverous botany. Originally published on November 1, 2024. As we begin to brave the winter, we can look back and appreciate the...
SAMU Presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tales of a Rocky Horror Virgin For someone who loves queer history, I have missed out on one crucial monument — The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Every costume party has a Frank, or a Brad and Janet...
MacEwan hosts Canada’s Governor-General
The Right Hon. Mary Simon spoke at MacEwan on digital responsibility, increasing polarizations, and solutions for abuses Canadians face online As part of her first official visit to the province...
November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance
Some advice to support your transgender loves this November, today, and tomorrow in Alberta TW: This article discusses transphobia, discrimination, and violence. Originally published on November...
Newest exhibit at the Mitchell Art Gallery uplifts the queer history of a late Edmontonian couple
Exploring Mary Imrie and Jean Wallbridge’s lives, love, and their impact on Edmonton. Originally published on November 1, 2024. Exhibition names are flashy. The names are carefully crafted to...
‘The Griff is not the forum to engage and communicate with the academy’: Confusion around protests persists at MacEwan
Originally published on November 1, 2024. A year has passed since the events of Oct. 7, 2023, and while students at MacEwan have been protesting the violence in Gaza, MacEwan leadership and...
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...
Jan 2024
CORRECTION: Varun Chandrasekar’s name was mispelled in the article “Is Alberta micromanaging its universities?” We regret the error.
CORRECTION: The photo of Simar Nayar’s BMW 335is is misattributed. The photo is by Leo, or @flickz.lp on Instagram. We apologize for the error.
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