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
So fresh, so clean: Hygiene tips and tricks
NAIT, according to posts on the r/NAIT Reddit page from September, we have a problem. The general consensus among users is that some NAIT students have serious hygiene issues. One post, titled “ Smelly People,” described the CAT building as one of the main spots on...
My NAIT adventure: A symphony of colours and community
My first semester at NAIT was a kaleidoscope of experiences, a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of community, academic growth and personal discovery. Stepping out of my tropical comfort zone into Edmonton's snowy embrace, I initially felt like a lone bird amidst a...
Sports
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...
Women’s hockey team start season with 2-0 victory over Olds
After a banner raising ceremony to celebrate last season’s Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) win–the first since the 2014/15 season–the women’s hockey team kicked off their home opener with a bang, defeating the Olds College Broncos 6-3. This puts them at an...
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