As the drug supply in downtown Edmonton turns more toxic and more people die from opioid poisoning, employees at a Boyle Street pharmacy are hoping more people will start carrying naloxone kits around. “If you have one on you, you could literally save someone’s...
Job searching in a world where technology is constantly evolving has some people wondering if the standard paper resume should become a thing of the past. With social media and remote work becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, is there a better way for...
Resonance Consultancy has ranked Edmonton #86 on their list of best cities in the world. Edmonton is named “The City of Festivals” and has world-renowned amenities like the University of Alberta (U of A) and West Edmonton Mall. It’s also known for its economic...
It's getting colder, and that means the economic landscape of Edmonton is changing. Across the city, Edmonton's impoverished are working to provide for their families while heating prices and the cost of living increase. At this time of the year, NAITSA’s Food Centre...
By Zeah Spiegel The Executive Council at NAIT’s Students’ Association created an Ooks Student Spotlight to highlight role model students. The program started this summer but wasn’t announced until September of this school year. The program recognizes students who have...
No one is more dependable in my life than my pet cockapoo Marty. I'm sure many could say the same about their pets. In 2018, Marty gave me a scare when he was attacked by another dog at the park. I was told on my way home from school and immediately noticed his...
By Stephanie Swensrude Students don’t prioritize career development until their last semester, and that might end up being too late. Although students are famously busy people and it may feel hard to find time to work on it, Nicole Blomme from Career Services at NAIT...
By Stephanie Swensrude NAITSA has partnered with Gud Box to provide fresh produce to the NAIT community. The Gud Box costs $30 and comes with around 20 pounds of vegetables and fruit. It is available to be picked up every second Friday from 12 to 3 p.m., with the...
By Linda Shaw and Loretta Della Mora Student Counselling Do you experience feeling nervous, unsure, and uncomfortable in social situations? Feeling uncomfortable and awkward in social settings is a concern for many adults, which can lead to anxiety and even avoiding...
By Jorgia Moore VP Internal “Ooks” has become a regular term for NAIT students; our athletic Ooks teams, our Ooks Life events, the Ook on various items in the book store, even our Ooklets here at the NAITSA office. The ook is a snowy owl, a big bird known as an...
