Day: 5 November 2015
Lessons in struggle and support

Lessons in struggle and support

The annual Working Together Symposium hosted by NAIT Women in Technology and Trades was held on Oct. 30, bringing together a vibrant mix of women from male-dominated fields to enjoy a morning of talks and activities. WITT began in 2006 as Women in Technologies and...

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McDavid a marvel

McDavid a marvel

Growing up in Calgary and cheering for the Flames as a child has stained my blood a certain shade of red. Being a nomad, however, has it benefits. I moved to “oil country” when I was 14 years old. I’ve gained a diverse point of view when it comes to hockey, by sitting...

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New digs for HET program

New digs for HET program

Just last year, the HET (Heavy Equipment Technologies) program had 1,000 apprentices, which was the program’s peak capacity. There were huge wait lists and the program was oversubscribed. The demand for the program had never been so high. After a year of waiting for...

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Needle for a good cause

Needle for a good cause

Only a few people out there look forward to a free needle ... But all things considered, it’s one of the better decisions you’ll make this winter. You can thank Shopper’s Drug Mart for the vaccine on campus. If you missed the on-campus shots, they, along with Rexall,...

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Gold for gals, bronze for guys

Gold for gals, bronze for guys

Both the men and women’s soccer teams came away with medals at the ACAC Championships this past weekend in Grande Prairie. The women’s team went undefeated for the second straight weekend, prevailing over the Concordia Thunder 4-1 to claim another championship. NAIT’s...

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Taking it slowly with tai chi

Taking it slowly with tai chi

For students who are feeling achy or just down right not well, tai chi can be an excellent way to refresh and restart the mind and body. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and art form which centres around the flow of chi within the human body. Chi (qi) is the...

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Good food, service – a little loud

Good food, service – a little loud

Sometimes when I go out, I forget to check what other events are going on. Specifically, I frequently forget to factor in sports games when I make plans at casual restaurants and pubs. My friend and I went to Craft Beer Market on 100 Street and 101 Avenue for a girls’...

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It’s all about setting a tone

It’s all about setting a tone

There are very few topics that carry more weight than sex. Just that word … sex. It just sounds naughty. It’s almost as if you have to say it while slightly bending your leg and giving lusty eyes. It can be the end-all, be-all for some people but sometimes it’s that...

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