It may seem rare for most people to attend college with their parents, but for mother and daughter Christina and Grace Egilsson, it’s pretty normal. Both Christina and Grace had been taking classes elsewhere, with Christina online at Athabasca University and...
5 spots for nature lovers to visit in Alberta
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it is easy to get stuck in the whirlwind of responsibilities. Even though life can get tough and stressful, let’s not forget to enjoy it. This summer, make some time for yourself. Go for a picnic, a long ride, or an exciting...
Use LinkedIn to get a summer job with these tips
For many students, the end of the semester signals the need to find a job for summer. But it can be difficult to wade through job posts to find something suitable. In addition to using the tools provided by NAIT like resume reviews from Career Services and the NAIT...
The journey of your recycling
Every week you bring out your recycling bin for collectors to take it away, but have you ever wondered what exactly happens to that waste? Does it really get recycled? Or is it just a scam? According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, every year over 3...
From NAIT to Olympic gold: Discover Kelsey Mitchell’s journey to the podium
When Kelsey Mitchell, NAIT grad and Olympic athlete, won a silver at nationals with the NAIT Ooks, she wouldn’t have dreamed that in just three years, she’d be winning an Olympic medal for a completely different sport: track cycling. Mitchell left NAIT with two...
Safety tips for NAIT students to remember
“Better safe than sorry” might sound cliché, but it is necessary for NAIT students to understand the importance of being safe on campus. Danger comes uninvited, and there are certain things students can do to ensure they are prepared when dealing with hazardous...
Embracing slow fashion: Cultivating sustainability and personal style
NAITSA is hosting its third Sustainability Week from March 18 to 22, and we could all benefit from moving to a place of intentionality and patience to promote sustainable practices. Let’s slow down our consumption together – starting with fashion. Sustainability does...
NAITSA promotes Sustainability Week with activities on campus
For the third year in a row, NAITSA will hold Sustainability Week on the main NAIT campus. Between March 18 and 23, students can get involved in various events throughout campus to increase their sustainable awareness. The goal of sustainability week is to help...
Monday is a drag (queen)
On Monday, the students in the CAT building were lucky enough to have a visit from four queens. At the start of the show, many chairs were vacant. Iris Silverado, a drag queen, performed wonderfully as a naughty nurse while warming up the crowd. Unlike my doctor, who...
Battle of the campus bars
NAIT’s campus bar, The Nest, has won the Best Bar None campus award for 8 years, but do they deserve it? Do the U of A Golden Bears or the MacEwan Griffins deserve it over us? Let’s find out. On a scale of 1-The Nest (10), two students, one with 20+ years experience...