It's no secret that many individuals are addicted to social media. Some use social media heavily enough to cause issues in relationships, work and school. The consequences of not tracking your time on social media while in post-secondary can be detrimental to...
How to remain positive during the winter
With the days getting shorter and the temperatures dropping, everything can start to seem like you’re looking at the world through a pair of dark coloured lenses — gloomy and depressing. Growing up in Edmonton, I certainly start to feel the winter blues every time...
Taboo sex show: A review
The Taboo Everything to do with Sex Show was held in Edmonton in November. For anyone who hasn’t gone before, it’s two delightful days of debauchery discussed by deviants. While all conventions have good and bad, this review highlights the naughty and nice elements to...
Hot chicken to try near NAIT
Just because the weather has cooled down doesn’t mean your chicken has to. Salt, spice and crunch are a couple elements that many people look for when finding the perfect chicken. And thankfully, in Edmonton there’s many places to try. Here is my top favourite places...
I’m a NAIT student learning Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This is why I think everyone should learn martial arts.
Being close to the city lights, NAIT students are vulnerable to being victims of crime. Unfortunately, many dangerous activities take place in the city. According to the Edmonton Community Safety Map, downtown, Whyte Ave, 118th Ave, Jasper Ave and Coliseum are...
The Nugget’s newbie guide to a Canadian winter
Notice the chilly mornings lately? It may not be cold enough to bring your winter jacket out yet, but it certainly is time to prepare for it. Students new to Canada should expect to face a dramatic temperature change in the coming months. Adjusting to the sudden drop...
Getting involved with NAITSA
I got involved with NAITSA because I really enjoy meeting new people and trying new things. I have attended many NAITSA events such as many virtual game nights and trivia nights. Being on-campus, however, I’ve found out that there is an equal variety, if not more,...
Intimacy in art: An Art Gallery of Alberta walkthrough
Art is a piece of creative activity that projects aesthetic qualities. We can easily imagine paintings with intricate brush strokes or rhyming literary works. However, to define art the same way disregards its potential to be an individualistic experience. For me, art...
Haunted Canada: Weyburn psychiatric hospital
October is upon us and Halloween is creeping its way in. For those looking to be scared, there are haunted houses that are staged by set designers and actors. But, did you know Canada has something a bit less staged in every province? Alberta already has so many...
Spice of life: A guide to Pumpkin Spice Lattes around NAIT
Out of all the drinks that come with the fall season, nothing is more iconic than the pumpkin spice latte. First created by Starbucks, this drink has become a chilly weather staple. Every other major chain that offers caffeinated beverages is now offering it as well....