By Alessandra Medeiros, VP Academic, NAITSA Not an online learner? If you answered yes, welcome to the majority! Too bad COVID-19 did not leave us with a choice but to migrate to the online world. I am sure you can name at least 3 online meeting platforms right now…...
How To Survive In–And Out–Of Quarantine
By Tanya Spencer, Lead for Student Counselling and Chaplaincy Six months ago, if a NAIT student told me they hadn’t left the house for several weeks, that they had to force themselves to buy groceries, that they avoided in-person classes and public parks, and insisted...
5 Things You Need To Know About The Canada Student Service Grant
By Jerilyn Kotelniski, NAITSA VP External After being announced two months ago, the Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) is finally here. It is a new program funded by the federal government. Below, read about the 5 key things you need to know about the CSSG. What is...
Editorial: Making A Living In A “Dead End” Industry
By Karlie Mickanuik When I was in kindergarten I wanted to be a racecar driver when I grew up. My dreams were crushed when I was told “girls can’t be racecar drivers”. When I was eight I wanted to be an astronaut. I watched one movie with a black hole in it and...
Fine Diners, Foul Behaviour: Stories From Your Serving Staff
By Stephanie Swensrude As restaurants across Edmonton reopen for dine-in guests, servers and hosts are having mixed feelings about being back at work. Amina* is a host at a classy, up-scale steakhouse. Before COVID, the restaurant had a bustling, yet relaxed...
The Shuffle: Queer In Queue
By Eli O’Donnell Something about pride month just makes me crave queer music. Whether it's about queer people, by queer artists, or for queer audiences, I can’t stop listening. Especially during June. So, to wrap up Pride month, here are just a few of the queer songs...
ACAC postpones Fall 2020 season
By Mia Hildebrandt Earlier this week the ACAC announced the cancelation of all fall semester sports. It was also announced there are plans to reschedule the seasons for April 2021. Women’s volleyball player and Saskatchewan resident, Anna Ancheynum says that it is...