Arts & Life
The unexpected history of NAIT’s mascot

The unexpected history of NAIT’s mascot

When you’re taking classes at NAIT you’re an Ook, and once you leave NAIT you’ll be an Ook forever. You may have heard the phrase Ook For Life before, but do you know what the Ook actually signifies? You might say that the Ook is an owl, which is not wrong, but our...

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8 Study spots you may not know exist at NAIT

8 Study spots you may not know exist at NAIT

If you’re a new student, welcome to NAIT! If you’re a returning student, welcome back! NAIT is a great place to learn and with the campus’ massive size, NAIT has many study spots for students to study individually and in groups. Returning students might even be...

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Keep your dogs safe this summer with these tips

Keep your dogs safe this summer with these tips

Dog parks are a great place for dogs to play, stretch their legs and enjoy the sunshine. But there are also potential risks when socializing with other dogs. From fights, illness or even overheating, the best dog parents should prepare for anything before heading to...

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Cat Fest returns for a week-long celebration

Cat Fest returns for a week-long celebration

Edmonton International Cat Fest, the biggest cat party in Alberta, is adding more purrs with its first ever Cat Fest Week. This festival was held virtually for the past 3 years due to the pandemic and will be returning in-person from May 20th to the 28th.  “We're...

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7 things to do in Edmonton this summer

7 things to do in Edmonton this summer

Edmonton has the nickname “The Festival City” as there is a festival going on almost every day in the summer. More than 50 festivals are held annually, so there’s something for every Edmontonian. The city hosts entertaining music festivals, tasty food festivals, and...

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How to cope with student stress

How to cope with student stress

As a student, I find that stress is a common companion on the journey toward academic success, and ironically, I have also realized that not all stress is bad. This semester was a hectic one for me. In some ways, the stress I faced motivated me to work harder at...

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Summer jobs for students

Summer jobs for students

Financial burdens are some of the most pressing issues for students in any program. Tuition, facility fees and classroom resources throughout semesters can often add up to a substantial fee by the end. Making money during the summer is one way to alleviate this...

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