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Write Stuff – Churnalism

?People everywhere,? wrote A.J. Liebling, ?confuse what they read in newspapers with news.? That might seem strange coming from an acclaimed journalist of Liebling’s stature, but he’s right?and time hasn’t changed things for the better. As newspapers and magazines face shrinking budgets and pressure to give content away for free, the practice of cut-and-paste has… Read more »

From Where I Sit – It’s a Start

So tell me, am I the last person on the planet who doesn’t have a website, blog, Facebook profile, or Twitter account? The worst part is that I’m not even sure I want or need to. But maybe this is like years ago, when I concluded I needed to become computer literate or be roadkill… Read more »

Letters to the Editor – We Love to Hear from You!

We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@voicemagazine.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. Re: ?Write Stuff: Indie World of Publishing, Part III: The Buzz? by S.D. Livingston, v19 i20 (2011-05-27) Great series, with really useful info. Thanks, and keep up the good work! Wanda Waterman

AUSU Update – Convocation 2010; AUSU Executive Election

Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »

Did You Know? – Watch Convocation Online

don’t forget: Athabasca University’s Convocation is happening right now! If you were unable to travel to Athabasca to participate in the festivities, if your special friends and relatives couldn’t make the trip to support you in person, or if you’d just like a preview of your own future graduation, there’s good news: AU’s website is… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – Daydream Nation

DVD: Daydream Nation (Anchor Bay, May 2011). Director: Michael Goldbach. Cast: Kat Dennings, Reece Thompson, Andie MacDowell, Rachel Blanchard, and Josh Lucas. How to Get Yourself Lost in the Woods ?Plato: I used to lie in my crib at night and I’d listen to them fight. Jim: Can you remember back that far? I can’t… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Why Is It?

?Rhetorical (adj): 3. (of a question) asked for effect or to make a statement rather than to obtain an answer.? Oxford Dictionary of Current English, 3rd edition Too much solo driving lately has led to some unfettered thinking, which in turn prompts me to offer the following rhetorical questions for your consideration. Feel free to… Read more »