There has always been a collector’s market for exclusive collector cards and other mint condition items from the past, but the start of COVID-19 really elevated this niche community, and helped propel the world of collecting to a whole new level. For instance, the most expensive card ever sold was a 1952 Mickey Mantle card… Read more »
Scholarship name: Pretty Actions Scholarship Sponsored by: Pretty Photoshop Actions Deadline: October 15, 2023 Potential payout: $500 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be either high school seniors, students transitioning to university or college, or already enrolled at a university or college in Canada or the U.S. What’s required: An email with contact and academic info,… Read more »
Last week’s devastating earthquake in Morocco got us digging around to see what Voice writers had to say about that area. The fourth R. Jason Sullivan examines the structure Morocco’s education system developed after its 1956 independence from France. “Education in Morocco was always about more than just learning the three R’s or learning about… Read more »
Roland walked the same route to the supermarket every Friday. The same streets, the same storefronts he’d walked past for decades. What was different now is that he walked alone. Sabrina had loved this walk. She’d peer in all the shop windows and sometimes pause to have a lingering look. Roland often had to tug… Read more »
The interconnectedness of our world today all but guarantees that if one country is dealing with a crime epidemic, those problems are bound to cross international borders and seep into other countries, thus turning it into somewhat of a pandemic. And that seems to be the problem that troubles Canada: South America’s cocaine manufacturing problem… Read more »
Education is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments in recent years is the rise of online learning. While it benefits students of all backgrounds, it has proven to be a game-changer for neurodivergent students, especially those with ADHD. I do want to start by saying that while I personally prefer distance learning,… Read more »
There is a reason why imposter syndrome is a phenomenon. That’s because people in the most outstanding positions of power or success are no more intelligent than us. In other words, no matter our circumstances, we can achieve just as great or even greater material or socioeconomic status than those we admire. And this holds… Read more »
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE SURVIVORS’ EXPERIENCES Have you ever been subjected to violence by an intimate partner? Did a law enforcement officer respond to an incident of abuse? Are you 18 years of age or older? We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of intimate partner violence… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
