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Misconceptions of the Sex Trade Industry

Misconceptions of the Sex Trade Industry

By Shawna Bannerman Even as one of the top sex workers in Canada, providing services to high-profile and well-known businessmen from around the country, Sara Hannah* did not feel empowered. “The whole time that I sold sex...I always carried a bit of shame because I...

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Tarotscopes with Scream Queen B

Tarotscopes with Scream Queen B

Welcome to the Roaring 20’s! Although this new decade is packed with promise, we’ve been through uncomfortable territory, getting very clear on what - or who - is no longer welcome in our future. This reading will bring you clarity on your personal transition, what...

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Taboo Talk: Surviving MDMA

Taboo Talk: Surviving MDMA

By David Madawo I rubbed my feet over the lump under my living room apartment, I knew that bottle cap was still under there but rubbing it grounded me before I took my next step. Ten dollars for this boring looking dirt stuffed into a capsule, promising me euphoria...

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The Nest named Best Campus Bar 5th year in a row

The Nest named Best Campus Bar 5th year in a row

The Nest has been an accredited Best Bar None venue for 6 years and have been named Best Campus Bar for the 5th year in a row. The establishment has also won the People’s Choice Award for 2 straight years. Michelle Dirksen, manager, and her staff (above) accepted the...

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Y2K: 20 Years Later

Y2K: 20 Years Later

By Karlie Mickanuik Two decades ago, computer programmers had a theory that when the 21st century begun, the world would be in grave danger. However, 20 years later, the event appeared to barely be a problem at all. There are countless theories surrounding Y2K, an...

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Ooks Sets New ACAC Record

Ooks Sets New ACAC Record

By Madison Gummow Records are made to be broken, and Mitch Lewington, setter for the men’s Ooks volleyball team, has done just that. Lewington has broken the ACAC all-time record for most career assists and there is still over a month left in the season. “Everytime I...

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Get Ready, Set, Soar into 2020

Get Ready, Set, Soar into 2020

By Zachary Flynn The Ooks found some midseason tournament success before the start of the winter semester in the annual North vs South basketball tournament hosted by NAIT. The Ooks soared to victories both days, beating St. Mary’s University 100-85 on day one and...

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Get to Know Your Coach: Slav Kornik

Get to Know Your Coach: Slav Kornik

By Adrian St. Onge The NAIT Ooks men’s basketball team is coming back from the winter break with an 8-6 record. Pushing to keep their playoff hopes alive, rookie head coach Slav Kornik looks to get the team trending towards winning ways. “We have a good atmosphere....

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Ook Alum Returns as Opposition

Ook Alum Returns as Opposition

By Zachary Flynn After five years of playing for the NAIT Ooks, Leah Vandenboogaard returned to the NAIT gymnasium - this time, on the opposing bench. Following her final season with the Ooks, Vandenboogaard was selected by the CCAA to be a part of the Canadian...

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Editorial: Project HARMONY

Editorial: Project HARMONY

By Colin Kaspick and Bailee Mah Art is all around us, in everything we do, see and say. Art, or the lack thereof, is what shapes every person into who they are today and this coexistence between people’s lives and art creates harmony. The Oxford Dictionary defines...

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