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NAITSA hosting first-ever Desi Night at the Nest
One month has passed since school started. Students are already busy with work, events and other activities. However, this is the perfect time to add another event to their calendars. For the first time, NAITSA is hosting Desi Night—a south-asian themed event...
Second annual YIKES Film Festival ‘bigger and better’ than last year
After its success in 2023, YIKES! Film Festival is returning Nov. 7 and 8 for a second year to celebrate horror, sci-fi and everything in between. YIKES Film Festival founder and organizer Danny Chamberlin, a NAIT marketing grad and local filmmaker, hopes the annual...
Arts & Life
Superstitions from around the world
Superstitions: every culture in the world seems to have at least one. They are usually based on ancient tales and some have a questionable scientific basis, but superstitions have become so widespread that it’s hard to tell where many began. Superstitions,...
The ultimate guide to understanding the Aurora
The aurora, also known as the northern or southern lights, is a phenomenal natural light show that illuminates the night sky with vibrant colors and swirling patterns. In the northern hemisphere, it’s known as the aurora borealis, and in the southern hemisphere, it’s...
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Sports
Men’s hockey team drop home opener, fall to 1-3 on year
The men's hockey team lost their home opener 6-5 against the Red Deer Kings in a thrilling back-and-forth finish on Saturday night, dropping to 1-3 on the year. The team began their season with a three-game road trip starting last weekend on Oct. 18 and 19...
Women’s volleyball team aim for playoff return in 2024/25
NAIT's volleyball teams are trending in very different directions entering 2024/25. Last year, the men's team ended a 47-year streak to win their first ACAC title since 1977 and first national title in program history. Meanwhile, the women's team missed the playoffs...
Opinion
Breaking barriers: The crucial role of women’s sports in Canada
2024 has been a year to remember for women's sports. From the creation of the PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) to the WNBA's increase in viewership, we are, without question, witnessing the beginning of a golden age for women's sports, especially in...
Brightspace: 1 month in review
Change can be difficult for some, and easy for others. But in most cases, it is hard. For example, during COVID-19 students and teachers had to rapidly switch to virtual methods of learning and teaching. Meredith Salmon, a teacher from New Jersey, described the sudden...
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Entertainment
When should bands stop touring?
Frankie Valli's return to the music scene has taken many of us down memory lane–and let’s face it, it’s a bit of a rocky road. Known for his unique voice and lively performances, 90-year-old Valli is now quite the opposite on stage, looking more visibly confused than...
When should bands stop touring?
Frankie Valli's return to the music scene has taken many of us down memory lane–and let’s face it, it’s a bit of a rocky road. Known for his unique voice and lively performances, 90-year-old Valli is now quite the opposite on stage, looking more visibly confused than...
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Oct. 4, 2024: Puppy Yoga
NAIT Athletics and Recreation paired up with Zoe's Animal Rescue for an hour of puppy yoga! Students did their best to stretch and move with adorable puppies running around. Photos by Skylar Boissonnault
Oct. 4, 2024: Puppy Yoga
NAIT Athletics and Recreation paired up with Zoe's Animal Rescue for an hour of puppy yoga! Students did their best to stretch and move with adorable puppies running around. Photos by Skylar Boissonnault
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