News
Changes to post-grad work permit will have ‘negative impact’ at NAIT
This article was previously published in the November 13 print issue. Read it here. New changes to policies about international studies in Canada have left NAIT needing to accelerate plans to rebalance their international and domestic student population. Announced in...
Financial Literacy Week at NAIT returns for fourth year
November is promoted as Financial Literacy Month in Canada. NAIT’s JR Shaw School of Business is contributing to this national campaign by organizing Financial Literacy Week. The three-day event commences on Nov. 19 and wraps up on Nov. 21. The event is scheduled...
Arts & Life
One more hour to sleep: How to sleep more in less
Daylight Savings Time (DST) ended on Nov. 3, and we returned to the standard time. Why do we play this charade of DST? DST is the practice of uniformly moving our clocks one hour ahead in summer months to artificially make the sun set later. Some advocated shifting...
4 ways to celebrate the holidays in YEG
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the leaves fall off the trees and are carried away by the cold breeze, it can only mean one thing: Santa Claus is coming to town. This year, Edmonton has a bunch of fun and festive holiday activities happening across the...
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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...
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
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