In February 2019, NAITSA unveiled the interactive Ooks Life mural within the walls of the CAT building. The welcoming wings were painted by Calgary-based artist Tyler Hochhalter, who has been painting most of his life and tattooing for eight years. His first mural...
Ook Droppings: Podcasts to get your sh*t together
Life Kit This podcast by NPR touches base on all those extra things in life that we aren’t necessarily taught in school, whether it’s giving the perfect toast, car maintenance, using less plastic or overcoming FOMO. Let’s be honest – being human isn’t always easy....
Ookmeal Challenge: Form a healthy breakfast habit this school year
With classes being available on campus this semester, many NAIT students are experiencing a change in pace during their morning routines. It can be difficult to fit a healthy breakfast into a busy morning, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. According to research by the...
Animethon reignites passion at highly anticipated convention
For the first time in two years, attendees of Animethon 2022 had the chance to share their appreciation for Japanese pop culture at this large-scale event. Presented by the Alberta Society for Asian Popular Arts, Animethon took place from August fifth to seventh at...
A cinema enthusiast’s guide to a perfect summer movie night
With warm weather right around the corner, students are daydreaming about all the activities they want to check off their summer bucket list. Something to consider adding to the list this summer is hosting an outdoor summer movie night. Cinema enthusiast Joe French...
My eyelashes aren’t frosted over, so it’s officially patio season in Edmonton
Edmontonians are notorious for enjoying patios even in the dead of winter, but the anticipation for summer patio season in this city is palpable as the snow starts to melt.
Rennick’s red flags: How to avoid NFT scams
By Alleah Boisvert For someone just learning about NFTs (non-fungible tokens), it may be exciting to invest in one right away. NFTs can bring opportunities to collectors, but they have also opened a whole new can of worms in the world of scammers. James Rennick, an...
Canada’s longest running anime festival looking for student volunteers
After a two-year hiatus, pop culture fans can once again look forward to celebrating their love of anime in-person at Edmonton’s 27th Animethon.
Brave, tenacious, and larger-than-life: Studio Ghibli’s female leads
By Alleah Boisvert Mainstream shonen-style anime is loaded with ultra-powerful and heroic male protagonists. There’s Naruto, a hyper-active, arrogant, and goofy aspiring ninja. Or Killua, an assassin who is cold, calculated and intimidating. But Studio Ghibli, a...
Extreme study break: Take your final shot at the Hot AF wing challenge
By Alleah Boisvert Students who want a quick and cheap night out with friends often look to wing night specials to satisfy their snack cravings. If wing Wednesday is in the cards for this week, why not take an extreme study break with a crazy spicy wing challenge?...