Inflation is when the purchasing power of your money decreases. In simpler words, inflation is when you can buy less with the same amount of money. For example, if two years ago, you were able to buy ten pens for 50 dollars, now you are only able to buy six pens...
How to be mindful of mindless scrolling
Many of us likely know what it feels like to mindlessly scroll. The most common example is when you go to bed on schedule, but then decide that a quick check of (insert social media platform here) will only take five minutes. This can be a dangerous way to think. Five...
From fame to infamy: the fall of the Oscars
The Oscars started as a live show for the Hollywood elite in 1929. They wouldn’t broadcast through the radio until 1930. The 1934 broadcast included the “Best Film Editing” category. The category would be a part of the broadcast for 87 years until 2021. I'm among the...
Level up your resume with these tips from NAIT Career Services
If you’re searching for your dream job, you’ll likely need a great resume to stand out from the crowd. I visited NAIT’s Career Services and chatted with an advisor to learn how to tailor a resume and cover letter. This service is available for all current students....
5 tips to save money while traveling as a student
It is hard being a student sometimes. Most of our money goes towards tuition and living expenses. Travelling to visit friends and family, or venturing off to explore the wonders of the world isn’t always doable on a student budget. Travelling helps shape who we are as...
The Shuffle: Pride 2023
NAIT celebrates Pride month in March, which means we get to celebrate it at school. So here’s a few songs made by LGBT+ musicians to listen to throughout the month. "Imagine" by John Lennon During a 2015 interview, Yoko Ono said that she and John had a few discussions...
Gaming freedom: Free games to play on a college budget
Going to college costs a lot, but we still need something to destress with. So here are a handful of games that won’t cost you a cent. Grim Quest Grim Quest puts you in the shoes of an adventurer delving into dungeons in search of riches. It uses grid exploration and...
Money Movie Shuffle
Money makes the world go around, or at least it seems that way. We have compiled a list of movies about money; some are funny and interesting, others are informative and a little slow-moving. But one thing they all have in common is that you should definitely watch...
“Cocaine Bear” review: Esco-bear knows how to party
Rating 8.5/ 10. It will not win an award, but an excellent grizzly time. On September 11th, 1985, a dirty cop and drug dealer, Andrew C Thornton II, dumped 40 plastic bricks of cocaine over the Tennessee wilderness because the plane was too heavy. Two days before...
A legacy of transphobia: “Hogwarts Legacy” discussion and review
For the last few weeks, I’ve been in conflict. Should I buy Hogwarts Legacy or not? I bought it once, then refunded it on Steam. I didn't want to support someone over her history of transphobia. I also am a massive fan of Harry Potter. Hufflepuff for life! In 1998, I...