Arts & Life
Gamers play for sick kids

Gamers play for sick kids

Extra Life is a fundraising event that aims to unite gamers across the world with the cause of raising funds for children’s hospitals during a 24-hour long gaming session. With a humble beginning of only a few thousand participants, the event raised around $300,000...

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The Nugget – 34 years ago

The Nugget – 34 years ago

March 1983 was a time of belted dresses, leg warmers, neon and tweed. The Police released “Every Breath You Take” and Michael Jackson released “Billy Jean” and “Beat It”. Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Phil Collins and Elton John reigned supreme. The year...

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ESFF has only just begun

ESFF has only just begun

The Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) has had a successful fifth year. With two days of screenings, a full-festival appearance by Hollywood actor Josh Emerson, three courses in lighting, sound and directing actors and a free 48-hour mobile film challenge, the ESFF...

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Stand up against hate

Stand up against hate

Nazis. What. The actual. Hell. Is going on? Insanity is often referred to as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. To that end, has the world gone insane? With Remembrance Day right around the corner, it’s hard not to notice how...

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Animals can serve, too

Animals can serve, too

Every Remembrance Day we commend our soldiers and veterans for their efforts in the field. It is well deserved, but there is a lot of behind the scenes logistics that keep a military running. Feeding and keeping the troops stocked is a massive process. Morale can be...

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Local band about to release EP

Local band about to release EP

Are you bored of all the music on your playlists and are looking for something new? Well look no further – No Such Thing As Ghost’s self-proclaimed pop punk stylings are sure to cure the musical-blues! Sports fans may already be familiar with singer Mike Wilson as the...

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In-game spending a trap

In-game spending a trap

I get that making content costs money. Especially in the world of AAA video games when you have to pay programmers, testers, PR and a dozen other positions. It’s a business first but in a time where a new game can cost the consumer anywhere from $60-$80 for just the...

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Clubbing on campus

Clubbing on campus

It is a brand new school year and starting at a new campus can be a bit intimidating. Luckily, NAIT has over a hundred clubs to help you make some friends and have some fun. There are two types of clubs at NAIT. Interest clubs are hobby based and cater to a wide range...

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A film tribute to Semenko

A film tribute to Semenko

On Tuesday, Sept. 12 the Rec Room in South Common played host to a screening of the acclaimed documentary Ice Guardians. While the film paid tribute to many of hockey’s great enforcers, this event was held in honour of one particular player – the late Dave Semenko. As...

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Nest Fest 2017 a blast

Nest Fest 2017 a blast

If you have been paying attention around campus for the last few weeks, you will know that Nest Fest happened last Friday night. The event ran for 12 hours and finished on a high note with an incredible performance from Tim Hicks. Whether you like motocross, comedy or...

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