*This week a new feature has been added to the column a player spotlight. Each week at the end of the article, you can find a quick summary on a Canadian player. I hope you enjoy it!* We all know what the season of hockey concludes with the Stanley Cup. Purchased by Lord Stanley in… Read more »
I come from a family of busty women. This, as you can imagine, has been both a blessing and a curse, depending on the time in my life. Back in the day, and perhaps now as well, it was a badge of honour to be the first person in your class to be wearing a… Read more »
November 11, also known as Remembrance Day, is the day we dedicate to honouring those who gave their lives for our country. There are many traditions we, as Canadians, follow all over the country, showing in our own ways the gratitude we feel to all those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom. Every year, Ottawa… 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.
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter.
Sometimes, no news is, in fact, news. It’s been five years since we marched in Calgary and demanded that Canada and every other G8 nation adopted the Kyoto Protocol. Its been five years since Bad Religion toured with “Kyoto Now” on their lips and a mere four years since our nation actually ratified the bill…. Read more »
Have you every struggled to explain why AU’s “first year” courses have 200 numbers and both “second” and “third year” courses have 300 numbers? If so, this will hopefully change in two years. By September 1, 2008, “first year” courses will be designated as 1000 level courses, “second year” as 2000, “third year” as 3000,… Read more »
AUSU Tutor of the Year AUSU has launched the first annual Tutor of the Year Award. AUSU members may select up to three of their favourite tutors and we’ll tally the votes and honour the top tutor with a certificate, gift, and recognition on this website over the coming year. Now is your chance to… Read more »
Dear Barb: I have three teenage daughters whom I am raising on my own. They have always been great kids. However, my 16 year old, who has been dating the same boy for the last six months, just announced she is pregnant. I’m afraid I reacted rather badly. I was just devastated and probably said… Read more »
Fall has always been my favourite season. It brings back so many childhood and adolescent memories of southern Alberta, such as scarecrows in the fields, huge harvest moons hanging in the sky, and sewing and safety-pinning Halloween costumes with my sisters in our bedrooms. And today in Vancouver was one of those classic fall days,… Read more »