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Click of the Wrist – Under the Volcano

Volcanoes have been a source of fear and fascination for millennia. They’ve spawned books and movies and even tourist adventures. From towering mountains to ocean floors, we take a look this week at the mighty power of volcanoes. Dining Atop a Volcano Some people think snagging a spot in an exclusive restaurant is a challenge…. Read more »

Did You Know? – New Look for AU Library Site

The AU library is one of the most popular services with students, and It’s about to get even better. On March 15 the library launched a new interface for their online catalogue, and the beta version has been available to users since February. The fresh new homepage is easy to navigate with links to all… Read more »

Letters to the Editor – Reader Enjoys AU Student Profile

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: ?AU Profiles: DeAnne Csada? by Christina M. Frey, v18 i12 (2010-03-26) Dear Editor, I want to commend you for including the article about my god-daughter, DeAnne Csada, in your magazine. The article… Read more »

Editorial – Making a Mockery

The first mass-produced Daguerreotype ushered in more than a new age in photography. It also helped create an enduring social icon: the family photo album. And whether It’s great aunt Josephine dragging out musty albums, or new parents with camcorders capturing Junior’s every move, most of us have at least one embarrassing childhood moment that… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Fast Food

Whether It’s a hamburger, fries, or pizza, fast food is more controversial than ever. Some are addicted to it, others wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole, and recent books and movies point out its health and environmental dangers. This week, we take a look at that calorie-laden modern comfort: fast food. Fast Food Cakes… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Ottawa to set up city autism registry – In Foreign News: Teachers in Ireland working longer hours

At Home: Ottawa to set up city autism registry Ottawa has announced a new city registry to ?help first-responders locate and assist autistic children and adults,? becoming the second Canadian city to do so. As the CBC reports, the registry was set to launch on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2. The country’s first autism… Read more »

AU Profiles – Cheryl Braden

Student: Cheryl Braden AU student Cheryl Braden has been following an ambitious goal: to earn her degree one class at a time, completing a new course every eight to 10 weeks. For the BPA (Governance, Law and Management) student, who works full-time, careful planning is the key to her success. Here, she shares her strategies… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . The Yes Men

?Resistance to oppression is often based on a love that leads us to value ourselves, and leads us to hope for more than the established cultural system is willing to grant … Love for others leads us to accept accountability (in contrast to feeling guilt) and motivates our search for ways to end our complicity… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Revel in the Chant

For the last few days the Chant CD has been playing on my laptop. This compilation from 1994 includes original recordings from 1973 and the early 1980s. It features the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos of Spain. The sacred sounds fill my space and my heart. Though I understand not a single word… Read more »