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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What was your first jersey?
Jefferson Hagen and his first jersey. Terence J. Fougere / The Griff People around MacEwan share their ‘first jersey’ stories. The communication student McKenna Golden is a first-year...
‘Be proud’: 2025 Métis Week Proclamation a chance to celebrate Métis culture
Members of the Otipemisiwak Métis government and the municipal government of Edmonton walk to be seated in city hall. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The 2025 Metis Week proclamation took place at City...
Edmonton’s Downtown Community Arena’s ice is taken care of with care
Director of ice operations Matt Messer tells us a little bit about how he maintains downtown Edmonton’s community rink. Matt Messer didn’t plan on making ice his career, but much like many...
The silent arrival of Reusables at MacEwan — Will students bite?
Illustration by Hayden Carkner/The Griff The new initiative promises lower waste and emissions, but student convenience is the decisive factor. Recently, MacEwan quietly launched a partnership...
Construction, cost, and safety: The three problems ETS can’t escape
Graphic by Victoria Lockridge Is Edmonton getting the transit it deserves? What are your issues with public transit? Every MacEwan student is aware of, and has possibly been late to class because...
MacEwan Psychological and Wellness Services sees an increase in student demand
Illustration by Danielle Pacholuk With the increasing demand for MacEwan’s psychological and wellness services, the university is bringing on an online service called Uwill. MacEwan’s wellness...
Lyle the Therapy Gecko takes the stage at SAMU’s Speaker Series
Photos by Alexia Pang. Behind the Green & a recap of Lyle the Therapy Gecko’s live show The Reddit live streamer-turned-podcaster and comedian, who started his career in his mom's basement,...
Local hard-rock band Revera release new single
Local hard-rock band Revera played their new single "Waste of Fire" at B Street Bar in Edmonton, AB. Hayden Carkner/The Griff The Edmonton-St. Albert-based band celebrated their release with a...
O-day’min Park officially opens in downtown Edmonton
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the park. Alexia Pang/The Griff The year-round green space offers amenities to build and grow Edmonton’s downtown community. Downtown Edmonton has a new...
Halloween 2025 at MacEwan
Delania Anders as a Clown, Vanessa Yaremchuk as Patrick Baetman, Nancy Ward as Mima (Perfect Blue), Anna as T-Boe (iCarly). Griffin's Landing. The Griff/ Virginia Boden Some of the coolest...















