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Mo’ Spaces, Mo’ Problems

Students protest tuition fee hikes in Vancouver as part of a National Day of Action in February. BURNABY, B.C. (CUP) — While the provincial government makes room for more students at British Columbia’s post-secondary schools, it’s simultaneously making it more difficult for students to afford an education, student leaders say. “We believe that the real… Read more »

Editorial Pages

THIS WEEK Check out the Voice Letters section for reader responses to recent articles on Mel Gibson’s Passion of The Christ. SCHOLARSHIP NONSENSE I’m on a rant today because I’ve read yet another story about a student who applied for every scholarship she could find, and walked away with enough funding to buy a new… Read more »

Best Test

It’s exam day, or almost. To make sure you’re as prepared as possible, you’re thinking: “¢ Be ready: Self-test to ensure you know your material. “¢ Be rested: Lack of sleep doesn’t help your powers of recollection and concentration. All-nighters can actually cause more problems than they can solve. “¢ Be fed: Food is fuel… Read more »

Classified ads

Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. TEACH ENGLISH Overseas: Jobs $$ Guaranteed-Great Pay. TESOL Certified 5 days in-class, on-line or by correspondence. FREE Information Seminar. FREE Infopack: 1-888-270-2941 or globaltesol.com – http://www.globaltesol.com CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND REIKI. Tired of sore shoulders, back or neck? History of injury or overwork causing chronic… Read more »

Conference Connections

Know of a conference that is not on this list? Contact voice@ausu.org with the details and we’ll list it in Conference Connections. INTERNATIONAL CELTIC CONFERENCE Oct 14-17 From October 14-17th, 2004, the University College of Cape Breton will host the International Celtic Conference, Forging a Future for Celtic Languages and Cultures, under the direction of… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT GROCERS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Value: $7,500 Deadline: May 31, 2004 Administrator: Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Notes: Applicants must be full-time students attending or planning to attend a post-secondary program of at least two years and sponsored by an independent grocery store. Applicants are also eligible if they are children of… Read more »

Voice Event Listings

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with the word “events” in the subject line. Ember Swift – http://www.emberswift.com Saturday, April 17th in Calgary Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1429 9th Ave. SE 9:00pm / $9 For more info: 403-269-3070 Sunday, April 18th in Athabasca Nancy Appleby Performing Arts Centre, 4720 48th St. Opening for… Read more »