When it comes to gaming sequels, this summer has been hotter than Link without his heat-resistant tunic in Hell. "Diablo" and "Legend of Zelda" have already had their turn to release sequels to their beloved franchises, and now a once-forgotten franchise will have its...
E-scooters: Pedestrian ally or anti-hero?
In Edmonton, there are a few signs spring has sprung. The frozen ice sheet on the North Saskatchewan River turns into floating icy lily pads. You may be enjoying a Bulldog at a popular place on Whyte Ave when you hear the sounds of obnoxious revving of motorcycles at...
Legendary actor plays a legendary villain: A review of “Renfield”
Count Dracula has been played by many actors, from Bela Lugosi to my favourite, Christopher Lee. In new film “Renfield,” the legendary Nicolas Cage plays this infamous Prince of Darkness and he slays the role like Buffy would do to him. It is perhaps my new favourite...
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...
Hare today, gone tomorrow: Egg-cellent and egg-ceptionally bad easter treats
There exists a wide variety of Easter chocolate, from hollowed-out chocolate bunnies–one of the greatest scams to children in history–to egg-shaped chocolate. Armed with my debit card, I went to Kingsway Mall to get as much Easter chocolate as possible to taste it. I...
PhatBar: Whyte Ave’s newest bakery
8/10. Prices could be a bit more student-friendly. A little more variety of sandwiches would make this better Whyte Ave has a new upscale bakery and café that is straight out of the 90s. PhatBar (10813-82 Ave) opened in February 2023. Walking up to it on a...
When exams require pants: Tips for on-campus exams from NAIT’s Learning Strategists
Taking exams in person can be an anxiety-inducing, stressful event we all have to go through. It’s especially nerve-wracking for students who may be used to taking exams from the comfort of their homes after the shift to online classes. NAIT Learning Strategists Kyle...
From the NAITSA Senate: March 8 Notes
The March 8th NAITSA Senate meeting was lively, with an intense debate about the new mandatory non-instructional fee (MNIF). After the call to order and the land acknowledgment, the new Executive Council Elects were welcomed for next year. Vice-President...
“Cocaine Bear” review: Esco-bear knows how to party
Rating 8.5/ 10. It will not win an award, but an excellent grizzly time. On September 11th, 1985, a dirty cop and drug dealer, Andrew C Thornton II, dumped 40 plastic bricks of cocaine over the Tennessee wilderness because the plane was too heavy. Two days before...
A legacy of transphobia: “Hogwarts Legacy” discussion and review
For the last few weeks, I’ve been in conflict. Should I buy Hogwarts Legacy or not? I bought it once, then refunded it on Steam. I didn't want to support someone over her history of transphobia. I also am a massive fan of Harry Potter. Hufflepuff for life! In 1998, I...