Fun and school - two things most students usually don’t associate with each other. And at NAIT, the immensity of the campus and the mostly industrial surrounding area leads one to believe that not much goes on around there that could possibly be fun. But that is,...
A stress-free September
The new school year can be really stressful, that much is obvious. Whether you’re a returning student or a newcomer, the first month usually feels extremely overwhelming. With early mornings and trying to get back in a routine, it is easy to get swamped under the...
Music, magic and money
Mark your calendars because NEST Fest is coming back – this year on the Sept. 6 and 7 and, for the first time, it is free for anyone. Nest Fest is an event held by NAITSA that started two years ago. Each year, a variety of musicians and entertainers perform at the...
4 Attractions We Tried at K-Days (And 1 We’re Looking Forward To)
1. Cricket Grilled Cheese from Tin Lizzy’s Concessions Who knew crickets weren’t just for vile creatures like snakes, rats, and your ex? The Nugget was the first to try these sandwiches with crickets cooked right inside. “Really mushy, but doesn’t taste like much,”...
Sustainival: The Green Carnival
Sustainival is back in Edmonton for it’s second year! The carnival – powered by entirely sustainable energy, uses biodiesel made from waste vegetable oil as it’s primary energy source, with solar and wind energy also powering some of the rides. Most of the vegetable...
360-degree camera a delight!
Tech Talk What if you could see the world in 360 degrees without turning your head around? Who has ever dreamed about a device with which you could take a spherical picture? I mean a picture that shows every single detail around you. Omni-directional camera devices...
On being assertive …
Timely Tips The ability to communicate effectively is one of the biggest factors contributing to success. Part of good communication is self-awareness. Do you have trouble saying no? Find yourself trying to please others and/or putting others’ needs above your own?...
Action scenes spectacular
Starting in 2008, Lucasfilm Animation produced the critically acclaimed Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. With over 100 episodes of rich storytelling and beautiful animation, Star Wars: The Clone Wars was a fan-favourite series set between Episodes II and III...
The magic of entertaining
By Shawna Bannerman Jay Chun’s interest in magic began at a young age from the influence of his father. “My father was a sci-fi fan, and also a superhero movie fan. So, growing up I was under the impression that out of the billions and billions of people on this...
Five Flicks to watch for
Avengers: Infinity War – April 27 Avengers: Infinity War is the third Avengers movie and the 19th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This also marks 10 years since the first MCU movie, Iron Man, was released. It follows the Avengers getting back together after...