As August quickly comes to an end, students are preparing for the return of class with back-to-school shopping. Post-secondary students may be seeking notebooks, textbooks, electronics, housing and used cars. Some students may need to turn to websites like Facebook...
E-scooters: Pedestrian ally or anti-hero?
In Edmonton, there are a few signs spring has sprung. The frozen ice sheet on the North Saskatchewan River turns into floating icy lily pads. You may be enjoying a Bulldog at a popular place on Whyte Ave when you hear the sounds of obnoxious revving of motorcycles at...
Are people scared of dying?
As the absolute height of the unknown, death is undoubtedly the reason for some people's fear. Even though it is a natural process of life, many individuals become hostages to it, fearing everything related to death. “I feel sorry for dying, not afraid of it,”...
Do dating apps work?
*names have been changed for privacy “I was lucky enough to reconnect with my childhood friend on Tinder. Who would have thought that we were destined to be soulmates?” I couldn’t miss the joy in Noah’s voice as he shared his experience meeting his fiancée on the...
How to be mindful of mindless scrolling
Many of us likely know what it feels like to mindlessly scroll. The most common example is when you go to bed on schedule, but then decide that a quick check of (insert social media platform here) will only take five minutes. This can be a dangerous way to think. Five...
5 tips to save money while traveling as a student
It is hard being a student sometimes. Most of our money goes towards tuition and living expenses. Travelling to visit friends and family, or venturing off to explore the wonders of the world isn’t always doable on a student budget. Travelling helps shape who we are as...
Is optimism dead? Three NAIT students weigh in
Fernanda Rocha, "Optimism: A path to success" I believe that optimism is not blind faith, but the ability to have hope for tomorrow. Optimism allows you to consider all paths to success, favourable or not. On the other hand, pessimism creates barriers that...
My experience speed dating with the socially awkward
Love is fleeting, so what better way to find it than going to a speed dating event? At least, that’s what I thought when I signed up for NAITSA’s speed dating on February 10. To RSVP, I had to put down my gender and what I was looking for. I was a bit annoyed that I...
Coercion, consent, confusion: Changing to a culture of care when it comes to sex
“Can I touch you here?” During an intimate experience with a partner, this statement quietly stunned me. There were so many different things I could be feeling at this moment, but I felt nothing but surprise for a few seconds. It was the first time a romantic partner...
Fresh or fake: Is vending machine cake actually good?
There’s a new cake shop in town. Well, a cake vending machine. Buddy Valastro, owner and head baker of Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, is the master baker behind Carlo’s Bake Shop Express Cake ATMs. The Italian cake artist became popular after his reality...