Even before humans began preserving stories in print, epic tales transported us to faraway lands. Not physically, of course. But from The Epic of Gilgamesh to One Thousand and One Nights, we’ve imagined the sights and sounds of our favourite stories, conjuring those worlds in our minds. Now, there’s a website that takes readers even… Read more »
Tired of chocolate, flowers, and the same old displays of affection that the commercial world’s been selling us for years? Maybe we could take a few cues for originality from nature?or perhaps not. This week, in honour of Valentine’s Day, we look at a few of the more unique (and downright bizarre) mating rituals from… Read more »
At Home: The Fast and the Furious Speeding, even on a minor scale, is a pretty frequent sight across Canada’s streets and highways. Five, ten, or even twenty kilometres over the limit seems standard fare these days. Less common, fortunately, are those who decide to make history by clocking 170 km/h?over the speed limit. As… Read more »
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A good hair day is much like the coming of a comet: it doesn’t happen that often, but when it does, It’s a joy to behold. It also means that It’s a day when you won’t see that passive-aggressive girlfriend who spins like a weather vane, your ex-boyfriend, or anyone who can advance your career… Read more »
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 »
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Childhood obesity: few will deny that It’s a serious problem facing North America today. But there’s significant disagreement over the cause of the trend, and even more debate over possible solutions. Last week, we looked at the movements targeting fast food manufacturers who use kid-friendly marketing. Although well-intentioned, these campaigns are missing the point: before… Read more »
Cold and snow might have brought traffic to a halt, but thanks to teleconferencing, AUSU’s 17th Annual General Meeting kicked off right on time and saw a solid turnout. The entire council was in attendance, along with several students and guests, and It’s clear that Council’s been busy. Minutes of the 2010 AGM were approved… Read more »
?The beauty of the world has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.? Virginia Woolf If Charles Bukowski had taken guitar lessons from Duane Eddy and Jimi Hendrix and then channelled his sullen-joyous world view into recordings?well, he wouldn’t have sounded like this, but his sound might have appealed to… Read more »