By Alleah Boisvert Dating can be frustrating, exciting, heartbreaking, awkward and amazing. But when sex is thrown into the mix, relationships can get even more complicated. For some people, sex is a huge part of romantic partnerships, and the way people treat their...
For and Against: The great Valentine’s Day debate
Valentine’s Day brings much controversy. Some are head-over-heels for the holiday, while for others, the day is nothing more than a capitalist ploy to amass more stuff we don't need. With the day of love right around the corner, two Nugget editors share their sides in...
The Nugget’s declassified guide to surviving online school
By Alleah Boisvert Making friends during post-secondary is hard enough, but making friends while classes are online can introduce a whole new set of challenges and barriers into the mix. While some students may rejoice with the decrease in social interaction, online...
Survivor YEG: NAIT alumni finds unexpected success with local online reality game
By Alleah Boisvert Binge-watching reality TV and chatting with friends online are quick fixes to alleviate boredom, but folks aiming to revamp this routine have found a hobby that combines competitive reality games and socializing online. Online reality games (ORGs)...
The Betty White Challenge: YEG Edition
By Alleah Boisvert Today, the beloved Golden Girl Betty White would have celebrated her 100th birthday. To many, White was the kind of icon that seemed immortal in her image of charisma, grace, kindness, and activism. Only someone like her could have the world...
Pet Safety Tips for Edmonton Winters
By Alleah Boisvert Winters in Edmonton have their pros and cons. We’ve faced extreme ice, freezing rain, massive snowfalls, and cold weather that freezes our eyelashes. Fortunately, winter in Edmonton also means fun holiday festivals, comforting food, and time off...
Making Spirits Bright Around 124th Street Area
Rearing for some Edmonton-style winter festivals after the first snowfall last week? The 124th Street community is preparing for some festive fun this Saturday during the All Is Bright Festival, which is free for everyone and taking place at Helen Nolan Park and...
Tech Startup Making Waves in the World of Job Searching
Job searching in a world where technology is constantly evolving has some people wondering if the standard paper resume should become a thing of the past. With social media and remote work becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, is there a better way for...
Last weekend to catch Michael Mysterious at La Cité Francophone
Attention, theatre buffs! It’s not too late to catch Pyretic Productions’ Michael Mysterious at La Cite Francophone. If you haven’t seen any live theatre since last summer’s Fringe Festival, now is the chance to sit down for an emotional performance that will move you...
Call of Duty: Play or Propaganda?
It would be hard to find someone who isn’t familiar with the iconic, best-selling first-person shooter game, Call of Duty (COD). With 19 different games released since the beginning of the franchise in 2003, COD is available on nearly every gaming platform there...