From the back of the Common Market (O122L) to the front of the hallways (O120), NAIT's meat store has transformed to an artisanal market, which increases space and includes an extended display with more options. Rob Povey, Chair of the Professional Meat Cutting and...
Civil hands unclean: Exploring sexual and gender-based violence on campus
Half of all students have experienced some form of sexual or gender-based violence (SGBV) since they started post-secondary education. It happened to me twice. The first time I tried to tell someone, I was met with blame and anger. The second time I told someone, I...
NAITSA Senate Election results: Who’s in, who’s out and what’s next?
The 2023/24 NAITSA Senate Election results are in. Voting ended on October 19 at 4 p.m., and official results were announced October 20 at 5 p.m. Neo Genesis and Neil Fleming were elected in Zone 1. For Zone 2, Brooke de Vries, Benjie Tamboong and Ramanshu Dogra were...
Ooks hockey 2023-23 season preview
With the new academic year in full swing, the NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team is ready to drop the puck on a new season. They open their season Friday, October 13, on the road against the SAIT Trojans. Their counterparts, the Ooks women’s hockey team started their season...
NAIT tech fees start with HP Centre, loanable technology
One month after the introduction of NAIT’s mandatory tech fee, the school’s priorities are to address Wi-Fi concerns at the HP Centre and ensure that students get enough access to loanable equipment. The $30 mandatory non-instructional fee (MNIF) announced last...
2 new sports teams to join the Ooks this fall
After a nine-year absence, NAIT’s golf and cross country teams will be returning for the 2023-24 season. The two teams have a long history at NAIT spanning back to the 1967-68 season. The Ooks won their first golf ACAC Championship just four years into the school’s...
Bringing the West Coast League to the River Valley: Randy Gregg and the Edmonton Riverhawks
A former Edmonton Oiler and five-time Stanley Cup champ might not be the first person that comes to mind when thinking of the owner of an Edmonton baseball team. But Randy Gregg, Managing Director of the Edmonton Riverhawks, is one of the driving forces behind keeping...
How to cope with student stress
As a student, I find that stress is a common companion on the journey toward academic success, and ironically, I have also realized that not all stress is bad. This semester was a hectic one for me. In some ways, the stress I faced motivated me to work harder at...
NBA Play-In Tournament: How does it work?
From April 11-14, many NBA fans worldwide will be tuning into the Play-In Tournament. But sports rookies might be wondering, what exactly is this and how does it affect the NBA Playoffs? Keep reading to find out. History On March 11th, 2020, the NBA paused...
April Shuffle: Success with disabilities
Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. In fact, sometimes they’ll help you go above and beyond expectations. Listen to the full playlist on the Nugget's spotify. "Kali 47 (Original Mix)" by Savant Better known as Savant, Aleksander Vinter...