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The war on final exams The end of the semester is hot on our heels and for a lot of SAIT students, this means itís time to start studying for exams. Although SAIT focuses on providing a hands-on, practical education, a number of the courses and programs it provides still …

The movement behind Movember The weather in Calgary may be getting colder, but that’s not why men are starting to cover their upper lips with moustaches. “Movember is great. It helps raise a ton of money for men’s health. I am not sure if everyone that participates really knows what’s …

How the “selfie king” is failing to live up to campaign Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrated his first year in office as the leader of a majority Liberal government on Oct. 19. The Liberals won the majority of seats in the last federal election, and the party made a lot …

Blind recruitment an unnecessary nuisance In an ideal utopian society, everyone would be treated as equals, regardless of ethnic background, religion, name, gender identity or any of the other numerous labels we as humans adorn in an attempt to distinguish one person from another. Unfortunately, with the way things have …

Why zero waste living is no waste How often do you throw things away throughout the course of a day; five times, 10, maybe 20?  Lauren Singer, former sustainability manager at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, recently spoke at a TEDxTeen event about her zero waste life. …

Students should care more about their student government The SAITSA Board of Directors (BOD) election has come and gone, and SAITSA experienced a voter turnout of 7.84 per cent. And, for the BOD, this is a good turnout. But, unfortunately, we also had fewer candidates this year than we had …

Learning a second language should be mandatory We live in a bilingual country, where, hypothetically, you can go from coast to coast speaking either English or French and have a similar experience. That’s the theory, anyways, but it isn’t exactly true. If you walk into a restaurant in Calgary, you …

Line in the sand on offensive Halloween costumes Walking around on Halloween night, you’re bound to see several enthralling costumes, including anything from cat costumes with strategically placed gaps in apparel, to people dressed as their favourite dictator. And, while this is inherently good, as it is a way for …

Creepy clown sightings reported in Alberta Halloween is fast approaching, and while it is a time for spooky scares, the creepy clown phenomenon is not making people laugh. These clowns have sinister reputations. They appear dressed in scary costumes while stalking and threatening people. “I don’t like being chased or …

Sleep with one eye open Halloween is a time for ghosts, ghouls and other assorted gremlins to roam through the night, causing terror and mischief. Of all these monsters though, the one you should be most afraid of is a lesser-known demon of German origin, known as the Walrider. It …

The complications of a digital age time capsule In Złocieniec, Poland, on Sept. 6, a Nazi time capsule was unearthed and opened in a military training complex. Buried in 1934, it contained pictures of Hitler and two copies of Mein Kampf. And, when the capsule was unsealed, its contents were …

First baby born on the centennial gets a substantial scholarship It should come as no surprise that many students struggle with post-secondary’s crippling debt caused by tuition and an obscured work schedule. Because of this, those who can seek out bursaries, awards and scholarships to help pay for their development. …

Post-secondary education is more than just a classroom For thousands of years, people have been pondering a thought experiment that is popularly known as Theseus’ paradox. In the experiment, there is a hypothetical item, which is most commonly either a boat, an axe or a favourite sock. Let’s use the …

Uproar over increased tuition You’re an international student returning to SAIT for your second year of studies. You go to the registrar’s office to pay your tuition, only to find out that the price of your course has risen nearly 40 per cent. What do you do? For Jennifer Drew, …

Going vegetarian could help save the planet Alberta beef has not had a good year. For the past several months, the price of steak has been steadily rising for both producers and consumers. In an already volatile economy, local farmers have had to contend with increased cost to produce, and …

Caught adrift between tradition and assimilation Canada prides itself on being a cultural mosaic, where new immigrants bring a piece of their culture with them as they arrive. As these newcomers arrive on our strange shores, they seek familiarity among members of their own culture—so as not to be swept …

Future Green Line beneficial for students For many students, transit is a part of daily life at SAIT. When you visit the SAIT/ACAD and Jubilee station, you see first- hand the number of people who intersect through Calgary Transit. At the transit stop, there are many different people: young mothers …

Debate is critical to post-secondary education By now, we’ve all read about the Trump hat fiasco at Mount Royal University. But, I’m not here to cover that story. Not really. I’m here to talk about safe spaces. Almost everyone is on the same page already. The woman was wrong to …

The permanent closure of SAITSA Second Classes are back in full swing, and you bright-eyed and hopeful students are likely settling back into the groove of post-secondary problems and coping with your rapidly escalating, and crippling, debt. The debt continues to climb, which is an unfortunate post-secondary pickle we all …

Lost boys and girls of the millennial generation Millennials, born from the early ’80s to the late ’90s, are unique in how singularly distinguished they are from the generations that came before them. Known by many as the “the Peter Pan generation,” millennials are known for putting off many of …