Day: 28 August 2019
The Shuffle: Your post-summer setlist

The Shuffle: Your post-summer setlist

By Eli O'Donnell  As we come into another school year, make new friends or reunite with old ones, one thing permeates the air: everyone is swapping songs from the summer. Here’s your post-summer setlist that’s sure to get you amped for class.  “Everybody’s Free (to...

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Tarotscopes with Scream Queen B

Tarotscopes with Scream Queen B

Relationships are on the forefront this month as September is influenced by the 2 of Cups, a symbol of connection, true love and our soul’s recognition in others. Take note of all the court cards that have come forward this month as these represent actual people in...

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Studying made simple

Studying made simple

By Emma Morrison Studying is a huge part of being in school, however it can become extremely stressful and time consuming when starting a new school year. These 4 tips can help you manage a multiple-course load and save you some time and stress. Prioritize: As easy as...

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Get you know your student counsellors

Get you know your student counsellors

Tanya Spencer. Supplied Photo Hello! My name is Tanya and I started in mental health as a crisis line volunteer for the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton in 1992 (holy cow, has it been that long?). I grew up on a farm so I like bees (and talking about cows) and I love...

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The Wonder Woman of YEG

The Wonder Woman of YEG

phoenixtaekwon-do.ca By TORA MATYS Theresa Stanley is leading an army of strong, confident woman and girls around Edmonton. Head coach at Phoenix Taekwon-Do and sixth degree black belt, she competes and trains athletes for competition around the world. Recently she...

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BOLD BEAUTY: Try everything

BOLD BEAUTY: Try everything

By Eryn Pinksen The Pumpkin Spice Latte had its earliest launch date yet and Fall is officially almost here. This season always brings new colours, new wardrobes, the September issue of Vogue and new makeup trends.  The classic fall eyeshadow colours are rich burnt...

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Read your way to success

Read your way to success

By Nicole Murphy Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck This read explores the idea that there are two types of mindsets: fixed and growth. We all fluctuate between both. A fixed mindset tells you if you are not good at something right away that you...

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Ooks 2019-20 schedule overview

Ooks 2019-20 schedule overview

Soccer Dates: Sept 6 - Oct 20 Location: NAIT Field (Beside NAIT LRT Station) Provincials: Oct 25, 26, 27 @ Emerald Hills Regional Park, Sherwood Park, hosted by NAIT (Men’s and Women’s) Nationals: (Men’s) Nov 6-9, hosted by Durham College (Women’s) Nov 6-9, hosted by...

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Ooks games free for students!

Ooks games free for students!

By Zachary Flynn Amidst budget reductions across NAIT, including reductions in the Athletics department, NAIT Ooks home games will continue to be free.  Hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton games are all played on campus as the Ooks fight to get to...

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Former Ook returns as coach

Former Ook returns as coach

By Josh Hui A former NAIT men’s basketball player returns to lead the Ooks following Mike Connolly’s move to MacEwan University.  Slav Kornik replaces Connolly after a search that lasted nearly two months. Connolly aided in the hiring process and is confident in the...

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