Dear Barb: My older sister got married three years ago. They were very happy until Keith injured his back at work. He went through months of physiotherapy and nothing seemed to help the excruciating pain he was experiencing. Ultimately his doctor prescribed pain killers. He was put on a variety of different medications until his… Read more »
DVD: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai Release date: 2008, documentary Directed by Lisa Merton and Alan Dater Planting Trees Down Both Sides of the Muddy Road to Freedom ?If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer…. Read more »
Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Professional Arts with a major in Human Services is a degree designed to aid those practicing in human services-related careers to combine their practical experience and previous college education with advanced skills and knowledge. Emily Dukeshire is a Human Services program student nearing the completion of her degree. She has ?really… Read more »
Mobile phone apps are downloading on campuses across the country TORONTO (CUP) ? One in nine students at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) own an iPhone or an iPod Touch, and students elsewhere across Canada are embracing the technology with open arms. With smart phones reaching more and more students, universities are taking… Read more »
Ever wonder what It’s like to finally finish your degree and cross the stage to receive your parchment? Look no further than AU’s Convocation 2009 photo album. The photo album captures the pride and excitement of this year’s grads, along with their reflections on what made their education journeys special. And on the main convocation… Read more »
Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »
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Is it possible to defend someone’s personal freedom by taking away their right to choose? That’s the decision Ottawa may soon face on the issue of banning the burka and the niqab. The Muslim Canadian Congress is asking the federal government to ban the two garments in public. As the Globe and Mail reports, the… Read more »
Part 1: Old What? As the weather moves toward winter, the lure of the outdoors starts to diminish. In my mind, there’s no better way to spend a chilly evening than curled up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a good movie. The problem is, I’m having difficulty finding a movie I… Read more »
When most of us have a bad day, we’re dealing with the usual obstacles life can present?traffic, late assignments, and sick kids. These inspiring athletes have to deal with all that and more, but they haven’t let any of it stop them from reaching their goals. For them, there truly are no limits. World Arm… Read more »