I started at NAIT the year before the pandemic and never really saw the potential to get involved on campus, whether that was attending events or volunteering. I thought post-secondary was strictly to focus on your academics, and once the pandemic hit, my motivation...
It is finally here, graduation day! Graduation is a culmination of hard work, patience and perseverance, but as they always say, it’s just the start. This year's graduation is different than others since most graduates attended classes online. Therefore, celebrating...
When I saw that the Nugget was looking for stories for their May issue, I felt the urge to share how a lucky coincidence during an online class brought one of my dearest friends into my life. Now I don’t need to mention that COVID-19 has had a...
By Jana I Summer is the hottest of the four seasons, occurring after spring and before autumn. You probably knew that already, but this is all new information for someone like me who came from a tropical country. During summer, the sunrises are earlier and the sunsets...
Summer is fun! Basking in the sun (with SPF) is one of the great outdoor activities you can do during summer. It’s the perfect time to go to the beach and do outdoor activities like hiking, camping and canoeing, all while appreciating the beauty of nature. It’s also...
By Roy Raphael Navarro Valentine’s Day always brings anxiety about your relationship status. For those who are single, the weeks leading up can turn into a search for that special person to celebrate with. Students looking for something new might consider trying speed...
By Daniel Eisenhut What kind of plans do you have for Valentine’s Day? Whether single or engaged, there are always thematic things happening to celebrate love and friendship at this time. Restaurants, clubs, schools (see NAITSA’s How To: Paint Watercolour Florals...
Valentine’s Day brings much controversy. Some are head-over-heels for the holiday, while for others, the day is nothing more than a capitalist ploy to amass more stuff we don't need. With the day of love right around the corner, two Nugget editors share their sides in...
By Destiny Meilleur Invisible and Dynamic Illnesses Invisible illness is a term used to describe a sickness that people are struggling with, that may not outwardly present itself. Dynamic illness are illnesses that can vary in severity from day to day. For example,...
By Almalexia This isn’t going to come as a surprise to those who know me in my personal life, but I play a lot of video games. I mean, not an unhealthy amount, but if all of my work is done by 9 p.m., you bet I am on my couch, launching into my 23rd playthrough of...
