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One of the events organized during Mental Health Week The sixth annual Mental Health Week was organized by MacEwan and SAMU. The events are open to all students, faculty, and staff members. The week-long event, featuring various departments, was an informative...
February is annually recognized as Black History Month (BHM) in Canada. Each February, we focus on celebrating and learning more about Black people who contributed to humanity via culture, politics, arts, music, and literature. And as of Feb. 1, BHM is now...
For many post-secondary students, the experience of university can be stressful. There’s loans to worry about, getting to class on time, staying on top of grades, and maybe even trying to hold down a job. For many of these students, the weight of a washroom door or...
What is your role in the student group as president? I kind of manage all of our team members but I also ensure that we're up to SAMU regulations and that we're applying for all of our events in a timely manner. So maintaining that overall timeline, I suppose....
There is a lot more that goes into designing a magazine than one might think when glancing at a cover or flipping through pages. Each design detail requires its own thought process, even those that one may not immediately notice are chosen for a purpose. Some of...
Excitement rang through the halls as students and faculty marched through the university to kickstart MacEwan University’s fourth annual Pride Week. On the morning of Monday, March 2 around noon, the Pride March brought together students and faculty members to...
The SAMU Building, while still under construction, has made varying impressions on students. Some students say they believe the building is too new to have fully formed judgements, such as Hilary Scott, a first-year taking Bachelor of Arts. “I like it...
On the main floor of Allard Hall, inside of the Mitchell Gallery, there is an exhibit that features nothing but trash. The works on display, created by Leanne Olson and curated in the gallery by Carolyn Jervis, represent Olson’s observations during her year as an...
StudentsEat is an on-campus food delivery service that delivers food available from campus vendors to any student or faculty member’s exact location. MacEwan University students Sagar Dasaur and Ismail Khalil came up with the concept last year when they were on...
Applications for the MacEwan Ambassador program open in March, and students are encouraged to apply early. The Ambassador program is a leadership program based on volunteer service. Students are engaged on campus and with the community for 40 hours a year,...
If you’re a night owl, evenings like March 22 were made for you. Late Night at the Library is an event that takes place once a semester to help students get the educational assistance they need if daytime isn’t their thing. Snacks are brought in, librarians are on...
Environmentally friendly, natural light, a moss wall, and a welcoming atmosphere. After 12 years of planning, the Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) broke ground on their new building last year. Many of the final details are being decided and...