College sports for NAIT athletes have been cancelled for the 2020-2021 season by the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference. While this is the prudent move for this year, it is not a reasonable option moving forward. If only we could all wake up at the end of ‘this’...
Daniel Schneider is an artist with a unique transformational journey. From family roots in the cattle herding industry to a pipe cracking his skull open, Daniel has lived a peculiar story. From the spaces in his currently uncracked skull, he lets stories flow from his...
My name is Les and my life is good. Or, at least that’s what I tell myself. I don’t have to go to school anymore, and I don’t have any responsibilities. Sure I don’t have much money, or many friends, or a steady job, but I’ve got what I need. I’ve got my mother, Hope....
With the announced cancellation of the winter season of Alberta College Athletics Conference (ACAC) sports, it would be reasonable to assume that that’s it, that’s all for collegiate competition this year. Not so! A recent collaboration between the ACAC and the...
Living in a small town is soul-draining. Everyone knows everyone. No sin is too small to be forgotten. There are old housewives with nothing better to do. Family life is important, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not a fair replacement for a fleshed out life with new...
By Orrin Farries & Scott Zielsdorf Orrin Farries Sports Editor, Rugby Hooligan, Hoop Head What makes a game a sport? Competition is a prerequisite, a dose of physical adeptness is pleasant, and a sporting ‘clubhouse’ culture is also a boon. Videogames is an...
Return to play: the three hottest buzzwords in amateur sports leagues across the world right now. COVID-19’s declaration as a pandemic by WHO officials placed the summer of sports into tumult and uncertainty. Many sporting events were cancelled outright, and the chasm...
By Orrin Farries Sports Editor @boogiemuggins “New Lands” - Justice Any good story starts with a triumphant rise to the fore of the journey to come. Like Frodo being propositioned by Gandalf, or Scott Pilgrim realizing his new girl has some uncomely baggage. This song...
By Mia Hildebrandt & Orrin Farries As the sports world has come to a pause due to COVID-19, it’s been a confusing time for sports fans. The NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA and even March Madness has been either postponed or cancelled. To help you navigate through these tough...
The ACAC regular season draws to a close for NAIT’s team sports and the Ooks will look to have a vigorous foray into the post-season. May they screech into battle and crush their opponents for the pride of our nest- with all due respect. The opening weekend of...
