For anyone browsing the Ooks Life app’s community page, among the posts from students and clubs here at NAIT, you may have come across postings from NAIT’s local Clodsire enthusiast. The Clodsire enthusiast is really Tyler Kendall, a Mechanical Engineering...
Wine tasting at Ernest’s: Cheese, cold cuts and learning ‘under the influence’
Wine is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, and arguably the most popular of them all, appealing to a wide segment of the population. Even the Gen Z crowd, which studies suggest are drinking less compared to older generations, share a fascination for...
A first-timer’s tattoo guide
Getting your first tattoo can be intimidating; it is a piece of art that will stay with you forever. Despite the worries, it’s not as scary as it seems. The Nugget talked to Travis Salty from Easy Tiger Tattoo to compile a guide for students excited about taking their...
NAIT alumni holiday gift guide
Shopping for the holidays is rough. If you're trying to avoid the big-box stores this year, look local. Like, really local. The NAIT Alumni Business Directory is home to dozens of businesses owned by former NAIT students. We've done the hard work for you and found...
Survival guide for bad instructors
No matter how long your studies are, there will come a time when you end up in a class with a bad instructor. An uninspiring instructor is one thing, but some are so unhelpful they make you realize the real lesson is how strong you can be on your own. Sometimes, you...
Women’s only strength class helps NAIT students build confidence and relieve stress
NAIT’s women-only full body fitness class is challenging the idea that the gym is just for cardio.
Indigenous Student Council resumes after 5-year hiatus
After an absence of five years, an organization that specifically caters to Indigenous students’ interests is now once again active and visible in the NAIT campus clubs scene.
Heritage Fest returns this week
Editor's note: This article was originally published in the Nugget's October 2025 print issue. Once again, for one day this November, the CAT Crossing will explode with the colours and sounds of the various performances and exhibits of the highly anticipated Heritage...
Trade unions every NAIT apprentice should know
Here at NAIT, there are many students who pursue careers in the trades. Upon graduation, some of these students may not be aware of the different unions they can be a part of. This article takes a closer look at some of the trades unions here in Alberta and the...
I finally tried NAIT’s climbing wall — and yes, my legs shook
I’d watched people glide up NAIT’s wall for months while I was stuck to the treadmills. One afternoon, I entered the gym and glanced at the wall. My gut said that today was the day — and people say listen to your gut. Well, on this day that is precisely what I did. I...










