By Marco Madron I stand upon the stage A soldier of speech. Bullets for words, A dagger Of amplification It’s just five minutes, You can get through it. First joke. Missed its mark, Thought it was funny. They did not. Ok, four minutes, On to the next bit. Vacuum for...
The Norwood Pen Pal Program
By Nicholas Hotte The Norwood Pen Pal Program is a new program at NAIT. It gives NAIT students the opportunity to communicate with a senior citizen and grow a connection with them. In the Norwood pen pal program, students will hand write a letter and be linked up with...
NAIT Set To Release New Mental Health App
By Breanne Brown NAIT is introducing a new mental health and resilience trainer right in your pocket. Headversity is an app that gives you the ongoing ability to maintain good mental health. The Nugget had the opportunity to speak with Lynn Ryan, mental health...
NAIT grad talks getting to TSN
By Mia Hildebrandt Natasha Staniszewski is arguably one of NAIT’s most successful graduates. One of Sports Centres top anchors, Staniszewskis’s journey to sitting behind the desk in Toronto is far from typical. “I thought about being a broadcaster when I was in high...
HanJan Restaurant Opens Its Third Location Amidst Pandemic
By Erica Cawagas Local Korean restaurant HanJan opens its third location amidst the pandemic. Hanjan South first opened their doors on 99th St in 2017. A second location is off Whyte Ave, sometimes known as Round 2, and the newest HanJan is located near Oliver square....
Not What We Asked For, But What We Needed: South Park’s Pandemic Special
By Marco Madron South Park Studios released an all-new South Park episode titled “The Pandemic Special” on Sept. 30, 2020. The comedy series has always been known for exploring social issues and portraying them in a crude but hilarious manner. This episode is no...
Food Trucks Giving Restaurant Owners Opportunity To Stay Alive
By Zachary Flynn For two local restaurant owners, moving into the food truck business was the perfect opportunity to replace income lost due to COVID-19. “There is a restriction of seating capacity because of COVID. 50% is actually 30-33% because if two people sit at...
NAITSA Annual Trick Or Treat Event Seeking Volunteers
By Jared Gomes NAITSA still requires volunteers for their annual Trick or Treat event. This yearly event is a long standing tradition to collect donations for the NAITSA food center. Due to COVID-19 some things had to be changed in order to make sure everyone stays...
The One True Pasta Salad
By Tora Matys Most pasta salads are made with macaroni noodles or bowties if you’re really fancy, but using tortellini (the ultimate pasta) takes this pasta salad from a side dish to a main course. This is the easiest and most delicious pasta salad. Bring it to...
Short Story: Drifter Part 3
By Nicholas Hotte “I’m sorry Jhin,” I said as I got on my horse. I needed to do this alone, maybe they’ll leave you and Carson alone. “Why do you need to do this alone? Let me come with you Sandy.” I took a moment to look at Carson. “Take care of him for me Jhin…” I...