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
A woman’s journey with hope as her pathway
Iryna Ilienko’s life has been turned upside down. The mother of two fled Ukraine with her daughters, leaving her husband behind in the war-torn country. Now, in Canada, there is not a day that...
Counter-Strike 2 review
Since its release in 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has set the benchmark for competitive 5v5 tactical esports shooters. The Counter-Strike series has a vibrant esports scene that boasts...
Riding and writing on the fury road
The Apocalyptic Future of Journalism News publications got beaten down in 2023. Postmedia laid off 650 journalists. Global News laid off hundreds in its second major “restructuring” since 2020. ...
This isn’t for Marx
Is socialist ideology on the rise at universities? It’s June and, despite the loud fans pushing air around the Ukrainian Centre’s basement gymnasium, it’s...
Student perceptions on downtown overnight safety patrols
Night Patrol and Safe Walk aim to ease anxieties and improve public safety Downtown safety has become a growing concern for students. The Downtown Business Association has launched a new program...
Shrinkflation and MacEwan
Photo by Shelby Mandin Companies have been affected by the inflation of the economy and have taken to reducing the volume of products rather than continuously increasing prices. Some products...
MacEwan refreshes buildings 7-8 pedway
The construction project between buildings 7 and 8 that has been blocking space around and inside the two buildings’ pedway is now set to be complete by spring/summer 2024. Students returning to...
Chinatown: the boxer that won’t go down
What does revitalization look like for Chinatown? Everyone’s opinion on Edmonton’s Chinatown differs.For some, it’s the thriving heart of downtown; an area ripe with unique experiences. It’s a...
Redos, retries, and renewals
The phenomenon of reinventing oneself Have you ever felt that urge to dye your hair, change your look, and move cities after experiencing heartbreak from that one person who was just supposed to...
Fall Fest falls returns to Building 6 with headliner bbno$
A stellar lineup helps SAMU’s annual festival find its groove again For the first time post-pandemic, Fall Fest is back at its original location in front of building 6, and all MacEwan Students...
April 2026!
Newsletter