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...
The Latest
Forward/slash 2023
The neon atmosphere was full of energy at the Edmonton Convention Centre last Thursday. Edmonton Global hosted the second annual economic growth summit called forward/slash. There were...
The world is your classroom
An exploration of MacEwan’s exchange program Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend school on the other side of the world and immerse yourself in a new culture? This is the...
The maiden voyage of the Valley Line
Proof that Edmonton is always worth investing in Hundreds of Edmontonians woke up well before 5 a.m. on Nov. 4 for the opening day of Edmonton’s first separate train line since 1978. I was one...
The 5 caffiends of the apocalypse
A short list of confusingly strong opinions on energy drinks 5. White Monster (Monster Ultra Zero) White Monster is the old reliable; a boldly flickering halogen bulb amidst the encroaching...
An entertaining drama with plenty of views,but to whose demise?
Love Is Blind casts aside morals for more entertaining storylines. If you think sexual assault, covering up lawsuits, and having an alcohol-pushing producer is okay, then this new season of Love...
NorthwestFEARfest
NorthwestFEARfest returned this year, offering a lineup of 15 horror movies at the Metro Cinema. The festival ran for five days and included everything from old classics to international flicks...
Student activism in the heat of the Israeli-Palestinian crisis
The impact one voice can make In light of the ongoing conflict, a Free Palestine protest took place at MacEwan University on Oct. 16. In organizing the protest, second-year MacEwan student Noor...
It’s vintage! Reviewing second-hand clothing culture in Edmonton
Thrifting culture in Edmonton has become quite the phenomenon, encouraging shoppers to pick up old clothing pieces. Edmonton is known for many things: donairs, nightlife, and hockey. But, why...
MacEwan’s associate vice-president leaves for U of A
Tim Tang resigns Tim Tang, the associate vice-president of students at MacEwan, has resigned from his role and will return to the University of Alberta to take on an equivalent position with the...
Meet the MacEwan students who make the pedways their runways
Student style spotlight Famous Italian designer, Mrs. Miuccia Prada summed up the social impact of fashion best when she said: “What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially...
April 2026!
Newsletter