Do you have a fear of public speaking? You may have a case of glossophobia. Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking, a fear approximately 40 per cent of the population has, according to a 2001 study. If you are like me, you hate it. But it’s a requirement for some...
Winter can feel isolating, especially when you’re spending all your time indoors. But it doesn’t need to be this way – outdoor winter activities can make it feel more bearable. NAIT’s Ski and Snowboard Club aims to help students enjoy winter and learn something new. ...
For many women, finding winter apparel that fits properly is a struggle. Mikayla Balfour, a NAIT student entrepreneur, is determined to solve this issue with her outerwear and apparel company, Nexarina. Her goal is to empower women by creating products that allow them...
Before Apple re-invented the music industry with the creation of the iPod and iTunes, there were two primary ways of listening to recorded music: head to the local HMV in your favourite mall to pick up the latest HorrorPops CD, or tune the radio to your favourite...
As a result of inflation, restaurants in Edmonton have been struggling to meet costs for ingredients and materials. At NAIT, there are many food stations for students to buy from and dine at, such as Ernest’s, Fresh Express and the new Artisanal Food Market. These...
NAIT Student Life is fostering a new community for student book lovers. The OWL Book Swap, which is open to all NAIT students, aims to connect campus bookworms through previously-owned books. They have hosted two prior book swaps and will be returning to the CAT Glass...
NAIT has a “shit-uation” on its hands, according to a Reddit post in r/NAIT from October. The post, titled “Learn how to use a bathroom,” describes the lack of bathroom hygiene from NAIT students, with many commenters agreeing. In no particular “odour,” here are a few...
For many NAIT students, finding a co-op or field placement is a required, but stressful, part of their studies. NAIT’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) encompasses over 40 programs, (excluding apprenticeships) and is geared toward “opportunities for students to develop...
“What the…?” This (along with other expletives) was my reaction three weeks ago, as I left the LRT at Health Sciences/Jubilee and stared in disbelief at a dude in plain shorts and a t-shirt, while the temperature was a mere seven degrees Celsius. I was shell-shocked....
After struggling to find a way to start learning more about performing drag, Tee Galitzine, a Culinary Arts student, decided to start a NAIT club focused on the art of drag. “I felt like [starting a club] was a good place to start, especially since NAIT doesn’t have a...
