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...
Alberta Opts Out Of Federal COVID Tracing App
By Jared Gomes In order to combat COVID many tracing apps have been released to track the spread, including Canada's federal app Covid Alert. Alberta has opted out of using that application and instead chooses to use ABTraceTogether. The Alberta-focused app has...
NAIT Grad Shares The Importance Of Following Your Passions
By Nicholas Hotte After graduating from the graphic communications program at NAIT in 2018, Shawna Bannerman started a jewellery business. She had been creating jewellery since she was 11 years old, and decided to finally follow her passion and do what she loves as a...