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Deric Olsen Looks at the Big Picture in FFAC During an interview on the fourth floor of Allard Hall, one of the last things I ask Deric Olsen is which Lord of The Rings character he thinks he would be. I heard he was a fan, but now I know it has to be true because...
First of two planned protests sweeps through an Edmonton park Edmontonians of all ages gathered at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park on Saturday afternoon to protest the Government of Alberta’s planned changes to trans youth supports. Bright flags billowed under an...
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine the following: you have fallen on hard times and have now lost everything — your job, education, housing, and your family and friend’s support. Where and who do you turn to? Perhaps a homeless shelter for the night or a...
Edmonton’s most recent response to Edmonton's homelessness crisis has been to dismantle the encampments that have been appearing increasingly around the city, especially downtown. The decision has been criticized by many, with community organizers, advocates,...
City Council passes declaration After two emotional days of City Council meetings, the City of Edmonton has acknowledged a housing crisis. The meetings were separate from the recent sweeping of encampments and the displacement of people in our city, focusing on the...
EPS seems to be looking to hire new officers Advertisements for Edmonton Police Services have been popping up at locations around MacEwan University. Kyle Wurban, EPS’s marketing planner of the Recruitment Selection Unit, says the EPS is “dedicated to...
An overview of the Mustard Seed’s services The conversation on Edmonton’s community services is certainly a contested one. Certain Edmontonians express frustration about the presence of these community services, particularly within Edmonton’s core. In Edmonton,...
Google will pay Canadian news outlets $100-million a year to publish news on its platform The Canadian government has come to an agreement with Google regarding the implementation of Bill C-18. Google will be allowed to host Canadian news content on its platform...
While MacEwan University enthusiastically supports Ukraine, it remains silent on Israel-Palestine, leaving some students, faculty, and staff frustrated. For six and a half weeks, Israel has wrought destruction onto Gaza in its response to the Oct 7 Hamas...
As someone who has followed the infamous YEGwave Instagram account since December 2021, I’d like to add my two cents. YEGwave posts some very questionable things, but since the passing of Bill C-18, Meta has blocked almost all other forms of news publishers...
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 of those people. We rode at dawn. Most gathered at the 102nd Street...
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 Zaarour saw the success of the demonstration firsthand as others came...
The survey Queer students are affected disproportionately; most don’t seek out supports A recent survey funded by the provincial government and led by MacEwan University found that 50 per cent of post-secondary students in Alberta experienced some form of sexual or...
On Feb. 27, the United Conservative Party (UCP) released its second budget. This budget cuts operating funds to universities by 6.3 per cent, from $5.47 million to $5.13 million, which can be found on page 130 and 212 of the Fiscal Plan 2020-23, which can be found...
Despite sharing their name with the international organization, Goodwill Industries of Alberta (GIA) is born and bred Albertan, with a mission to help and support the province. Approximately 89 per cent of the income or 88.7 cents of every dollar goes towards...
Deric Olsen Looks at the Big Picture in FFAC During an interview on the fourth floor of Allard Hall, one of the last things I ask Deric Olsen is which Lord of The Rings character he thinks he would be. I heard he was a fan, but now I know it has to be true because...
On April 4, 2024, SAMU Students’ Council held a special meeting to appoint vacant Executive Committee positions for VP student life and VP external. The VP student life position was left vacant before the election, and the VP external position became vacant...
As our parents, guardians, older siblings, and other, much wiser people in our lives warn us, we must always be prepared for the worst to happen. Obviously, one of the worst things that could happen while you’re at MacEwan is an apocalypse occurring as you’re...
Recall the early 2000s with me quickly. Chunky, bedazzled Nokias that could withstand the force of one thousand drunk partygoers when you (inevitably) lose it on the dance floor. The beauty of opening Myspace to the embedded sounds of Britney Spears echoing out of...
The results of the SAMU Executive Committee (EC) election are now final, and all three candidates who appeared on ballots were able to win a spot in SAMU’s highest governing body. Gabriel Ambutong and Joseph La Torre will be returning as president and VP...
UPDATE MARCH 21, 2024: This article has been edited to change the name of MacEwan’s Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion to Office of Human Rights. A member of the office informed the Griff that the office changed its name shortly before this event took...
On Feb. 9, Black performers danced in a room full of joy during the Young, Gifted and Black (YGB) Cabaret Nuit on Friday for Black History Month. The group describes the event as a “night to celebrate Beauty, Talent [and] Glamour of Black Dancers in YEG.” There was...
Saige Caljouw was an avid reader in junior high. She basked in character-driven books and movies. When she was younger, she used to write quite frequently but like most of us, she recalls that “life got in the way.” Caljouw is in her third year pursuing a bachelor...
This past weekend, the Griff attended NASH 86, a student journalism conference hosted by the Canadian University Press (CUP) at NAIT/NAITSA, where it won Student Publication of the Year alongside the Western Gazette, who tied the Griff in votes. CUP executives...
Everything is more expensive these days. Groceries, utilities, housing —- it’s a wonder that any of us are managing to get by. But, why is everything so expensive? Here is a utility industry worker’s thoughts on the systemic reasons Albertans are struggling....
Print media may not be dying, just shifting Print media and its future have been the subject of debate for readers for years now. And, many believe that it is a dying art. Candas Jane Dorsey, an author and communications professor at MacEwan, has observed a...
On Jan. 30, ahkamêyimok: Stories of Hope, an Indigenous-led forum on recovery and hope through community, had Allard Hall’s central atrium packed with eager ears. Aaron Paquette, Edmonton’s Dene Ward councillor delivered the forum with his partner, Clarice...
I went to the Mitchell Art Gallery to check out the new -miut exhibition, which features artwork from 5 Inuit artists. I like art, but I’m not an artsy person. Some creations, mostly paintings, leave me confused – I can’t interpret the meaning behind paintings, so...
Food for Thought town hall hosts hundreds Hundreds of students were treated to a free lunch, courtesy of SAMU, at midday on Wednesday during the student association’s Food for Thought town hall in the Lookout. The only price tag for Banh Mi sandwiches and Panago...
Which bubble tea place on campus is worth your time (and money)? I don’t know if you’ve heard, but MacEwan is quickly becoming a bubble tea HUB! CoCo (10147 109 St.) is only a 6-minute bus ride away and Dream Tea (11242 104 Ave.) is a 3-minute walk away from Allard...