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Porkpie Hat – Unblinking

Rummaging through the attic, a woman comes across a cookie tin filled with Kodachrome photographs. She finds pictures of herself triumphantly waving sparklers in a summer night, tobogganing down an Ontario hill. She finds pictures of herself lacing up roller skates, riding her older brother’s too-big bike. She looks at pictures of herself when she… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Best Bet

Well, my lovelies, It’s time for another potpourri of disparate thoughts on people, places, and things. Fragments that will never grow up to be whole columns. Mini rants that let me spew without bursting a blood vessel. A collection of thoughts that reflect just how frenetic and mind-blowing are the daily stimuli bombarding us. Despite… Read more »

Education News – Website hatches graduate careers

TalentEgg.ca connects students with corporations WATERLOO (CUP) ? Like many students graduating from university, Lauren Friese found herself facing the daunting challenge of finding a meaningful career. Instead of being overwhelmed, Friese embraced this prospect and is now the founder and president of Talent Egg?a career hub for students looking for meaningful entry-level careers, summer… Read more »

The 2008 Voice Magazine Writing Contest!

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 »

On the Hill – Culture Shock

When Stephen Harper tried to slip his recent $45 million in arts cuts under the radar, he probably didn’t count on the backlash it would create. And for a political leader who likes to keep a tight rein on who can say what and when, It’s even more surprising that, after alienating those who work… Read more »

From the Gallery

On September 22, AUSU council met for their regular public meeting and it was clear that individual councillors (both new and returning) have quickly coalesced into an effective group. One notable item early in the meeting should interest all of you who like your radio straight from the web. Council has put together an ad… Read more »