I am an unapologetic feminist. Too often, however, that statement will be charged with images of bra-burning (which is a myth, the famous protest at the 1968 Miss America Pageant never included bra burning) and sanctimonious tirades. But I am a feminist. And I am...
No doubt many students have noticed the bright flashing lights and solar panel installation at the crosswalk to the CAT building on 106 Street. The crosswalk had been a vocal topic around campus for much of the fall semester. There were many close calls between...
The furor caused by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comment, referencing the eventual phasing out of Alberta’s oilsands developments, hit a feverish pitch the likes of which has not been seen since his father introduced the National Energy Policy decades ago. Some...
Ah, autumn. It’s a magical time of year when brilliant gold and crimson leaves are gently carried away with a breeze. It’s also a time when students are cramming for their midterms and struggling to keep up with their assignments – a time when a fall reading week...
December has come and gone in what seemed like a flash. Spending time with family was great, over indulgence in delicious treats was had and cold days were easily avoided by hunkering down inside watching movies, building Christmas gifts and snuggling up with loved...
Some NAIT students found getting to classes last week more challenging than usual. Edmonton Transit Service regularly reduces its buses during the holidays to reflect lower demand because schools, post-secondaries and many government offices close for the holiday...
It’s a favourite complaint for any city-dweller (besides parking) – transit! Almost universally, you will always hear complaints about how terrible transit is, regardless of what city you live in or how you utilize it. Whether it’s a complaint over the lack of service...
This week I get to chuckle because I’m taking a page from a Metro columnist. A few weeks ago, there was a column in the Metro talking about what happens when a columnist runs out of ideas to write about. Well, I feel like I reached that point this week, but unlike...
With the completion of the whirlwind byelection to replace NAITSA’s President Allannah Wrobel, who stepped down for personal reasons, students voted to fill her shoes with one of her team members. NAITSA VP Academic John Perozok won the early November byelection to...
Students may not consider what is involved in working at a post-secondary institution in Alberta. Post-secondary staff are essential to the pursuit of higher learning. The NAIT Academic Staff Association or NASA, represents more than 1,100 staff on campus. They serve...
