The sliding doors of the westbound train close tight, and three lovers settle themselves uncomfortably on cold, vinyl seats. From the overhead speakers, a tinny voice garbles what may or may not be the next station stop. Then, with a jolt, the train moves forward, gathers speed, and draws them into the darkness. The trio… Read more »
HAMILTON (CUP) ? It’s Friday, and some students are thinking of taking a risk tonight. they’re grabbing their money, heading to the nearest casino, and letting their chips fall where they may. Gambling opportunities and venues are close to home. Lotteries, scratch cards, and online poker are all easily accessible to everyone, including students. And… Read more »
Write for The Voice and win money for your education! The Voice is launching its 2008 writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. We’ve got over $1,000 in prizes to give away: one winner in each category will receive a scholarship of one Athabasca University undergraduate course. Please read the contest rules and… Read more »
2009 AUSU Handbook/Planners The 2009 AUSU planner pre-order form is up! You’ll find the order form on the AUSU home page, but please note, the planner will only be sent out when it arrives in our office in December. Anyone who pre-orders will be in the first batch of planners mailed out. If you order… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter.
Just when you thought it was safe to put away the election signs, the whiff of a non-confidence vote is in the air. Introducing legislation that seems tailor-made to provoke another election may look like a step too far on Stephen Harper’s part, but in truth It’s a hard-nosed political manoeuvre that will benefit the… Read more »
Introduction Stress and misfortune are ubiquitous and, at some point, everyone experiences feelings related to unhappiness. Many people experience transient depression when they have difficulties or problems in their lives, and may undergo temporary feelings of self-blame, guilt, sadness, disappointment, and emptiness. These outcomes are normal, and they usually pass after a short time. This… Read more »
Released: October 7, 2008 Label: Geffen Tracks: 13 Rating: 9 ?we’re all okay until the day we’re not? (from ?Audience of One?). Simple, succinct, and although just as clever and thoughtful as any Rise Against lyric ever written, this is a somewhat melancholy, retrospective album theme for the band. Appeal to Reason is not the… Read more »
I can blow a smoke ring and bake a Boston cream pie. I can write a sonnet, if it doesn’t have to be a good one. I can’t fix a toaster, I can’t skate backwards. I can play foosball, and fingerpick ?House of the Rising Sun.? I’ve never been good at geometry. Because I’ve paid… Read more »
STUDENT: Beth Nixon Beth Nixon has her hands full: four kids aged two through eight, full-time studies, a disabled husband, aging parents, and strong involvement in volunteer work. How does the accounting student manage it all? In this week’s profile, Beth speaks realistically about her interests, long-term personal goals, and family issues?and how she juggles… Read more »