By Nicole Murphy A group of people have been volunteering outside the Strathcona Farmers Market almost every Saturday for 20 years peacefully bringing attention to the modern day concentration camps happening in China. “All the media in China is controlled by the...
NAIT Opts To Maintain Jan 6 Winter Semester Start
By Zachary Flynn NAIT is choosing to maintain its early January start to the winter semester, despite moves by the provincial government and the University of Alberta to move back start dates by one week. “We are confident our health and safety protocols, which are...
The Grind Hosts Christmas Comedy Special
By Tora Matys Despite recent restrictions forcing Grindstone Theatre to temporarily close their doors, the theatre refuses to let the curtain fall. The theatre is hosting their first online Christmas special. Starting at 8 p.m. December 25, Grindstone Theatre will be...
Poem: Pancakes
By Karlie Mickanuik Every Sunday since I could remember we had pancakes As a child it was a treat; the best day of the week I loved waking up and helping you with the recipe and how you let me try and write my name in the batter But as I got older I’d stumble to your...
Jingle Bell Rock: Ice-olation Style
By Alleah Boisvert A Christmas playlist that perfectly sums up the holiday vibes this year. Most Wonderful Time of the Year by August Burns Red This familiar holiday classic sets the Christmas mood, even in isolation. August Burns Red does a fantastic job recreating a...
Editorial: Playing The Mind Game
By Kaytlyn Poberznick This year has strained the minds of everyone, and athletes are no exception. It’s brought new struggles and taken the mind game to a new level. As a first-year college athlete for the NAIT Ooks women’s basketball team, the thought of never being...
Instructors Not Adequately Preparing Students For Exams
By Kallandra Weatherbee There is growing anxiety on campus with finals fast approaching, except this year final exams are looking different. Finals week is already stressful for many students, and switching how their tests are done isn't helping. All final exams at...
Buy Local or Bye Local?
By Alleah Boisvert The importance of shopping locally has increased for Edmontonians as COVID-19 continues. While big-box stores have gotten lucky enough to break even and sometimes even profit off the pandemic, some smaller local businesses are struggling to keep up....
November Recap: 5 Things You NEED To Know As A NAIT Student
By Jerilyn Kotelniski, NAITSA President & Acting VP External Apply for the Covid-19 Student Relief Bursary until December 4. NAIT & NAITSA worked together to fund this $100,000 bursary. The bursary will help students who are experiencing urgent financial...
NAIT Sees Surprising Response To Charity Despite Pandemic
By Zachary Flynn NAIT has raised over $150,000 for the COVID-19 Student Relief fund despite the financial hardships that have been seen in many households over the last nine months. The Student Relief fund received $50,000 each from the NAIT fund and NAITSA, over...