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Students’ council approves SAMU’s 2026/2027 budget

Photo by Amanda Erickson/The Griff There will be no increase to SAMU fees next year. The Students’ Council approved SAMU’s 2026/2027 budget, while leaving fees as is for SAMU students and affiliates.

March 29, 2026

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Rising residence fees takes MacEwan students by surprise

MacEwan residents are concerned about the lack of communication from the school Krys Doblanko was caught off guard by MacEwan’s email. “Just a quick note to let you know that room rates

March 29, 2026

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City of Edmonton announces 500 new downtown student housing units

Photo by Amanda Erickson/The Griff The initiative includes a 10-year affordability requirement MacEwan University students will soon see more affordable housing options downtown as the City of Edmonton rolled out a new

March 29, 2026

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2026-2027 SAMU executive committee election final results

All executive committee results are now official after the Nathan Poon by-election.

March 26, 2026

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Two Nathan Poons on the ballot, both frustrated with by-election

Photo by Amanda Erickson/The Griff The two candidates share concern over by-election decision, SAMU says Two candidates named Nathan Poon expressed frustration with SAMU’s decision to hold a by‑election for the 2026‑2027

March 26, 2026

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EC by-election set for next week

Photo by Forrester Toews/The Griff A summary of the date set for by-elections and what we know so far The executive committee by-election is scheduled for next week, for SAMU’s president and

March 22, 2026

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“More than just an app”: MacEwan Student Life launches new student experience platform

A screenshot from the Events tab of the MacEwan Student Life app. The new MacEwan Student Life app gives students a space to engage with campus community At the start of the

March 21, 2026

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MacEwan Residence takes over lost and found during security renovations in Robbins

A sign posted outside the Robbins security desk. Amanda Erickson/The Griff Lost and found service is expected to be handed back to campus security in July. MacEwan University’s lost and found service

March 21, 2026

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BREAKING: Partial 2026-2027 SAMU executive committee election results released

Election appeals cause delays, by-election on the horizon SAMU has released partial results for its executive committee election, as appeals have triggered a by-election for the president and vice-president (governance & finance)

March 18, 2026

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SAMU Executive Committee Profiles: Vice President Student Life

Welcome to The Griff’s coverage of the 2026 SAMU executive committee elections. These profiles aim to present balanced views based on candidate responses, all to help you make an informed decision when

March 9, 2026

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