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Passing by security personnel, one can’t help but notice the static noise coming from their walkie-talkies.
Often seen patrolling campus grounds in pairs, Grant MacEwan University Security Services is committed to sustaining a safe campus environment and improving the quality of life for students, faculty, staff and community members at all four campuses. Continue reading
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As the school year comes to an end, students are scrambling to put finishing touches on projects and do last-minute cramming before finals, with a lot of this activity happening during all hours of the night. Continue reading
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Towards the beginning of fall semester, on Oct. 6 and 7, 2010, students hit the polls to vote in their representatives on Students’ Council, the highest governing body of the Students’ Association at Grant MacEwan University. Continue reading
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This year, a total of six councillors have resigned from their positions on Students’ Council — a large number and one that Nils Holmgren, Students’ Association (SA) President has a hard time speaking to. Continue reading
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On April 4, a new software system called Campus Solutions (PeopleSoft) was launched. Project Phoenix is the brainchild of various individuals from Grant MacEwan University who worked together on the 22-month project implementing a new student information, human resources and financial system. Continue reading
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Grant MacEwan University’s Students’ Association (SA) has been nominated for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Sustained Support of the Arts award for its ongoing commitment to supporting the arts in Edmonton. Continue reading
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The earthquake disaster in Japan has torn many lives apart, but it has also brought many people together from around the world that are helping their fellow human beings. Continue reading
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The disaster in Japan, resulting from the 9.0 magnitude earthquake hitting March 11 followed by a destructive tsunami and nuclear crisis, is not limited to the borders of the geographically small Pacific-Rim nation. Continue reading
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“Jishin kaminari kaji oyaji” — earthquakes, thunderbolts, fire and father — a quote that struck a chord amongst thousands of Japanese on the afternoon of March 11. These are elements that the Japanese are said to fear, in a descending order. Continue reading
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In Japan, the crane is one of the many mystical and holy creatures, known to live for 1,000 years.
An ancient legend promises that anyone who folds 1,000 origami cranes will be granted a wish, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. Continue reading
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As part of their overall commitment to Grant MacEwan University, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has donated $650,000 to the MacEwan School of Business in support of the new Curriculum Enhancement Project — a program that is being integrated into the bachelor of commerce degree. Continue reading
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Just one day after deciding that the Students’ Association (SA) fee would be raised to $13 per credit, members of the executive and Students’ Council sat down to deliberate the 2011-12 budget. Continue reading
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The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) celebrated their 60th anniversary by putting on a free concert March 25.
Bill Eddins, music director for Edmonton’s orchestra, was happy to be sharing the long history of Edmonton’s orchestral music with the public at no cost. Continue reading
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The winds of change are constant, and right now, there’s a stiff breeze picking up.
Your student media is about to enjoy a growth spurt, and it needs a new name to grow into. Continue reading
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Imagine walking downtown, seeing nothing but the light from the stars. No streetlights shining, no office buildings illuminating the sky and no lights projecting from the shops. Continue reading
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In 1987, Edmonton skies went pitch black as an unwanted visitor made its destructive appearance.
Black Friday, the term given to the Edmonton tornado of Friday, July 31, killed 12 people, but it could have been much worse. Continue reading
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David Fischer, a bachelor of arts student at Grant MacEwan University, never felt like he was poor growing up.
His hard-working mother always made sure there was food on the table. But out of all the meals he shared with his family, one stands out in particular. Continue reading
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A trio of Edmonton residents and owners of a local massage parlor were charged in September of 2009 with the first case of human trafficking in the city’s history. Continue reading
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“That’s gay.”
How many times have you said or heard that? How many times has it been used instead of “that sucks”? Do you think anything is wrong with that? If you do, you’re not alone. Continue reading
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The Students’ Association Merchandising (SAM) Centre recently underwent a facelift, including an aesthetic overhaul that will soon bring in students’ artwork and display it for the masses. Continue reading
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(CUP) — There’s a new voice taking charge of Alberta’s post-secondary system.
Greg Weadick was recently appointed as the province’s minister of advanced education and technology. Continue reading
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After two years with the same executive council members representing students at Grant MacEwan University, four new faces have been elected to take charge of the Students’ Association (SA) starting May 1. Continue reading
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The winds of change are constant. But as with any natural ebb and flow, they sometimes blow a little stronger and right now, there’s a stiff breeze picking up. Continue reading
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