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2 reasons students should pay attention to NAIT’s collective bargaining
Remember that random gathering of people with flags and signs outside HP last month? Well, the collective bargaining that prompted NAIT's academic staff association (NASA) to gather in public is still ongoing, and yes, students should be paying attention. Each side...
From the NAITSA Senate: Dec. 4 recap
NAITSA’s Senate held their fourth meeting of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The meeting began with the review of a consent agenda that had been discussed previously but not yet decided upon. After a call for approval, the Senate voted on the motion within the...
Arts & Life
Naughty or nice: NAIT student edition
As another year ends, and in the spirit of the upcoming holidays, let’s put our Santa hat on and take a look at the naughty or nice behaviours NAIT students have displayed throughout the year. Did you make it to the nice list by setting a good Ooks-ample? Or will you...
Winter: Expectation versus reality
I used to consider 20 C chilly two years ago. That shouldn’t come as a surprise—for 12 years, I lived in Sudan, a country where summers can reach boiling temperatures of 50 C in the middle of July. I question how I survived those scorching temperatures, considering...
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Sports
State of the Ooks: Fall wrap-up
It's December, which means half of the Ooks are finished their seasons, and the other half have gone home for winter break after an exciting few months. There are lots to get up to date with, from the potential championship contenders to the teams that might need to...
Local podcast event tackles mental health stigma among young athletes
While talking about mental health is becoming less taboo in many countries, the world of sports is a little behind. But the hosts of 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, Joshua Marshall and Clay Vanderham, want that to change. At their Nov. 25 event, "The Invisible Game:...
Opinion
Alberta is supporting veterans, NAIT could do better
The Government of Alberta and Helmets to Hardhats (H2H), an organization that gives retired military members a second career, have announced a partnership to aid retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in a new career in skilled trades. The $300,000...
More funding for collegiate schools gives promise for students, educational institutes and economy
The Government of Alberta announced on Nov. 20 a $21.3 million funding initiative to open new collegiate schools for the 2025/2026 school year. This is the second year of a three-year, $64.3 million plan to expand career-focused school programming across the...
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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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