Many cultures expect the man to take the first step in a relationship. This is based on traditions that have existed since ancient times. But these ideologies have grown harmful in the modern era. It isn’t just misogynistic but creates a heteronormative atmosphere...
“A duty to uphold”: Lt. Eric’s journey in radio
There are three guarantees in life: death, taxes and radio. As a Radio student, I’m obviously biased. But for those of us in the industry, listening to the radio is a big part of our lives. Eric Holt, a NAIT Radio and Televison graduate and co-host for the Dustin...
Michelle Byrt: Culinary Arts, Covid & Cheeze
On the south side of Edmonton sits one of the few vegan places that survived the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020. Good Stock Foods (11409 40 Ave) is a family-owned business run by Red Seal Chef and NAIT grad Michelle Byrt (Culinary Arts ’09). Formally a café style...
Lessons from a returning alumnus
I started my first program at NAIT in the fall of 2016. I was in DMIT’s Digital Cinema stream. Due to my disability, I was on a reduced course load, which meant I took half the courses of the other students. Then in 2019, we started to hear the stirrings of a new,...