Last month, we talked about places around NAIT's campus that are good for studying. But the stress of school can sometimes get to you, so studying off campus might intrigue you. Here are a few places I'd suggest taking a look at. Photo via Block 1912 Block 1912 10361...
The generated truth: Can AI generation be ethical?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a lot more relevant in our everyday lives. We hear modulated voices in radio ads or on YouTube videos. You've also likely heard about AI-generated art and writing. It's usually obvious when something is wholly generated with...
Tips for handling modern stress
School is starting up again and stress levels are going to get pretty high. Here are some tips to keep yourself healthy and happy in the coming months.
30 years of summer films to keep you entertained
For many of us, summer is the only season that we can make the time to watch movies. While you’re sure to watch your usual favourites, why not also give the following three films a go? The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) The Peanut Butter Falcon is a buddy comedy released...
The two-sided nature of corporate politics
Depending on what you consider politics, companies have been including them in their advertisements forever. As far back as the 1950s, advertisements took advantage of what was accepted. While these ads weren't seen as political at the time, they reinforced harmful...
Discussing the death penalty
The topic of the death penalty is both dark and controversial. While I’m personally against it and I know many others who agree with me, I’ve also seen a few people argue in its favour. We’ll discuss the morality behind the death penalty later. But first, I want to...
The marginalizing nature of “making the first move”
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...
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,...
A new epic fantasy: “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”
One of the best things a fantasy epic can do is get an audience invested in the world that’s put in front of them. Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves gives you a small, yet tantalizing, taste of the world of Faerun. And I’m saying this as somebody who didn’t...
April Shuffle: Success with disabilities
Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. In fact, sometimes they’ll help you go above and beyond expectations. Listen to the full playlist on the Nugget's spotify. "Kali 47 (Original Mix)" by Savant Better known as Savant, Aleksander Vinter...