By Nicole Murphy NAIT has launched a networking program to connect students with alumni, and alumni with others more advanced in their career. “Our alumni are out doing so many great things in the world. So it is really great to be able to connect with each other and...
The Wonder Woman of YEG
phoenixtaekwon-do.ca By TORA MATYS Theresa Stanley is leading an army of strong, confident woman and girls around Edmonton. Head coach at Phoenix Taekwon-Do and sixth degree black belt, she competes and trains athletes for competition around the world. Recently she...
Ooks 2019-20 schedule overview
Soccer Dates: Sept 6 - Oct 20 Location: NAIT Field (Beside NAIT LRT Station) Provincials: Oct 25, 26, 27 @ Emerald Hills Regional Park, Sherwood Park, hosted by NAIT (Men’s and Women’s) Nationals: (Men’s) Nov 6-9, hosted by Durham College (Women’s) Nov 6-9, hosted by...
Ooks games free for students!
By Zachary Flynn Amidst budget reductions across NAIT, including reductions in the Athletics department, NAIT Ooks home games will continue to be free. Hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton games are all played on campus as the Ooks fight to get to...
Former Ook returns as coach
By Josh Hui A former NAIT men’s basketball player returns to lead the Ooks following Mike Connolly’s move to MacEwan University. Slav Kornik replaces Connolly after a search that lasted nearly two months. Connolly aided in the hiring process and is confident in the...
NAIT Athletics Facilities Guide
By Zachary Flynn NAIT Gymnasium Location: E-140 Drop in at the NAIT gymnasium for activities like badminton, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer and other activities. NAIT’s volleyball, basketball and badminton teams also use the space for their league games. Check...
Advice from a student senator
By Eryn Pinksen Students have the opportunity to run for Senate, which is comprised of representatives from all nine sectors of NAIT. Nominations run from Aug 27 to Sep 30 and the online election is October 10 to 16. Past senate member Joning Yu would be running...
Business students takes class experience to markets
By Eryn Pinksen NAIT business student manages six brewery market stalls, applying classes and skills learned in program. “It’s a lot of fun and definitely a lot of work,” said Ben Crothers about his summer staffing, managing and running farmer’s market stalls in the...
LRT UPDATE: Station will open Aug 31
By Eryn Pinksen The NAIT LRT station is set to open on August 31 after being closed for four months since April 28. Jason Roth, NAITSA Advocacy Director, has been assured by ETS about the reopening of the station. “I believe that we have impressed upon them the...
NAIT president announces retirement
By: Jace Maki NAIT’s self-proclaimed “Cheerleader-in-Chief” will officially retire at the end of the year. Dr. Glenn Feltham joined NAIT eight years ago in 2011 and served as the polytechnic's sixth president. Some notable accomplishments during Feltham’s time as...