News
A shift to Brightspace
This article was originally published in the Oct. 9 print issue. When students started classes in Fall 2024, they were met with a new learning management system (LMS): Brightspace. This was no surprise to some students, but for many, it was an unexpected change. Many...
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...
Arts & Life
NAIT Alum releases sequel to cult hit ‘Grotesque’
Brandon Rhiness graduated from NAIT’s Radio and Television program in 2000 with the goal of making movies. However, it wasn’t until over a decade after graduation, when he got laid off from job at a machining shop, that he decided to take a risk and pursue his dream....
NAITSA hosts volunteer fair
NAITSA is hosting their annual volunteer fair on Oct. 16 and 17 to connect students with opportunities to give back to the community. Students can visit booths of various nonprofit organizations and learn how they can get involved. Katelyn Golby, Ooks Life Volunteer...
Sports
NAIT golf team poised for podium finish at ACAC Championships
NAIT's golf program continues to build off its monumental inaugural campaign, capping off the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) regular season with two impressive finishes. The women's and men's teams enter the upcoming ACAC Championships second and third in...
NAIT golf team take home 4 medals at championships and qualify 6 for nationals
NAIT's golf team finished their second regular season at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships on September 24 with four medals, and six golfers qualified for the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Championships in...
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...
Entertainment
Linkin Park’s new era
Linkin Park, the iconic band that defined a generation with hits like "In the End" and "Numb," has embarked on a new chapter. Seven years after the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, the band has introduced Emily Armstrong, known for her work with Dead Sara, as their...
Linkin Park’s new era
Linkin Park, the iconic band that defined a generation with hits like "In the End" and "Numb," has embarked on a new chapter. Seven years after the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, the band has introduced Emily Armstrong, known for her work with Dead Sara, as their...
Media
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