By Kallandra Weatherbee NAITSA will be hosting a virtual escape room on March 10. Alexis Sieben, VP internal of NAITSA, said the virtual escape room event will simulate an escape room, but online. “If you've ever been to an escape room, it's quite similar but...
By Kallandra Weatherbee Although reading break is a stress reliever for some students, the week after may be a tough adjustment. Tanya Spencer, clinical psychologist and lead of student counselling at NAIT said when high expectations are set for break and are not met...
By Zachary Flynn NAIT announced a flat seven per cent tuition increase for the 2021/22 academic year along with a new tuition model. “This increase aligns with the provincial tuition framework and regulations and is one measure we are taking to reduce our reliance on...
By Alleah Boisvert Healthcare workers in Alberta are concerned that stigma, poverty, and lack of awareness surrounding sexually transmitted infections play key roles in the surge in cases in the province. Natalie Dumaine is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with...
By Zeah Spiegel Elsa Robinson is a visual artist currently working on an upcoming two-year traveling exhibition around the province. “I’m presently working on the fifth piece out of five-pieces that are going to be included in an exhibition that is run by the Art...
By Kaytlyn Poberznick Sherida Edwards, creator and owner of She’s Gold, is a professional makeup artist and skincare consultant. She helps clients find products to best suit their skin type and gives tips and tricks to apply makeup properly. “I’ve been in the beauty...
By A. Jade Munsie Residents at The Waterford of Summerlea retirement community are picking up their pens and paper with NAIT students. Following the success of the first pen pal program at Norwood, NAITSA has expanded the program to Waterford residents. The Waterford...
By Zachary Flynn “I would like to say that I brought some form of innovation that really helped shape polytechnic education, making it more accessible to a larger audience,” said NAIT’s new president and CEO, Laura Jo Gunter, on what she would like herself to be known...
By Kallandra Weatherbee The NAITSA executive council and U-Pass vote took place from Feb. 5-11 and official votes are in. For NAITSA president, Jerilyn Kotelniski. Kotelniski is a second term president and business student and wants to work towards affordable tuition...
