After another season has wrapped up for all Ooks teams, many players and coaches have been honoured for their work. In curling just over a week ago, Jules Owchar received the Curling Canada women’s coaching award, while Jonah Tobinski of the men’s curling team took...
Fifty three per cent. That was my mark in English 30-2 in high school. It was a measly grade to get my diploma for a student who didn’t show up to class and didn’t care. I care now. I’ve been your co-sports editor for two semesters while I’ve also been taking the...
It is offensive to challenge yourself with ideas. And even more so, it is offensive to be challenged by ideas. If that didn’t count as offensive, what would? Well, violence, for starters. But as far as student life goes today, universities are not doing much of the...
One of NAIT’s newest teachers has come full circle. Cecile Bukmeier, who started in NAIT’s pre-employment program after high school, has recently become the first female teacher in the Autobody program. Her love of the industry started early. “My dad was a mechanic...
Robbie Davidson says he was on his first date with his future wife when she admitted she didn’t believe human beings have landed on the moon. Davidson was surprised. “You don’t believe we landed on the moon?” He didn’t believe in the moon landings either. It was the...
Chris Ruston sits across from me in the NAITSA office, his right hand holding a Tim Horton’s cup, his left in his pocket. He fidgets slightly, rubbing his fingers along his jeans, tapping his toes on the carpet. “Five years ago, I had decided this is what I want to...
Student housing for NAIT on Blatchford land is “still going to happen,” says NAIT President and CEO Glenn Feltham. Originally reported in 2013, NAIT has had its sights on acquiring and developing a portion of the adjacent former airport land for a few years. Feltham...
