Ellyce Fulmore, a financial coach from Kelowna is helping millennials change their attitudes and habits towards money. Fulmore did not have someone relatable to give her tips on finance and is now the person she wishes she had around when she was a student. Along with...
Tips and Tricks to Healthy Eating
By Kaytlyn Poberznick Jennifer Livingstone is the nutrition specialist for the Culinary Arts at NAIT, and she is passionate about helping students eat healthier while on a budget. Many post-secondary students struggle to figure out healthy eating habits when first...
Reading Break May Actually Increase Student Stress
By Kallandra Weatherbee Although reading break is a stress reliever for some students, the week after may be a tough adjustment. Tanya Spencer, clinical psychologist and lead of student counselling at NAIT said when high expectations are set for break and are not met...
Social And Economic Influences Contributing To Edmonton’s STI Surge
By Alleah Boisvert Healthcare workers in Alberta are concerned that stigma, poverty, and lack of awareness surrounding sexually transmitted infections play key roles in the surge in cases in the province. Natalie Dumaine is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with...
Virtual Romantic Dinner On A Budget
By Jared Gomes Everyone might not be able to spend time with their special someone in person this Valentine’s day but that doesn’t mean they can’t celebrate at all. There are many ways to have a romantic evening while staying safe and not breaking the bank during the...
Sexuality Coach Teaches Women How To Overcome Shame And Enhance Pleasure
The western world has tarnished the concept of an orgasm. Here people are taught that an orgasm is only achieved through good sex and that is the defining factor of whether or not someone is good in bed. In the practice of Taoist Tantra, for example, it is taught that...
Edmonton’s inclusive sex-positive boutique celebrates the month of love
By Alleah Boisvert With Valentine’s Day coming up after an extra lonely year, many people are itching for a bit of fun, whether it’s self-pleasure or pleasure with a partner. Edmonton’s adult toy boutique, The Traveling Tickle Trunk, is known for their high-quality...
Red Flags That You Are In A Toxic Relationship
Caren Anderson is a student counsellor at NAIT and has spent her career counselling toxic and abusive relationships. When asked about the signs of an abusive relationship, she mentions many different things. One of the signs includes insults and criticisms. Such...
Life With SAD During COVID
By Kallandra Weatherbee When winter hits and the days get shorter, it can bring about what’s known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Dealing with SAD during a pandemic that limits social interactions has many people dealing with increased tension and anxiety. As...
Resolution Revolution: Setting Sustainable Goals
By Tora Matys Every year millions (maybe even billions) of people start off their new year with the ‘New Year, new me’ concept. But why is it that by the end of January people have already given up on this promised new person? Too often it seems people set hard number...