Right now you may be working on your undergraduate degree, or looking to begin one, and not necessarily thinking about what you’re going to do when you have that well-deserved sheepskin in your mitts. Rather than simply jumping into the role of working wageslave, or perhaps while you’re doing that, why not consider adding a… Read more »
Remember last year I reviewed the first book in this original Star Trek series? Well: I finished the second book with as much relish as the first. It’s not that the book is so supremely clever in plot although it has many good ideas “? that isn’t my thrill. It is Greg Cox’s writing that… Read more »
Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends After having at least a month off, we finally get a new episode. This is much to my relief, since reruns are killing me. On the last new episode, Monica and Chandler got the exciting news that a chick in Ohio was… Read more »
Defence Research Flowering One of the reasons why I am a proud Canadian is that we do things just a little bit differently from a good portion of the world. As a case in point, the Defence Department has released a spot-light (http://www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/newsevents/spotlight/spotlight_e.asp) on one of its Research and Development projects. The research, being done… Read more »
The current issue of Alberta Views Magazine (http://www.albertaviews.ab.ca/) contained a short article on Athabasca University with comments from the AUSU President, Debbie Jabbour. It’s always great to see our university being mentioned by the media and our Students’ Union approached for comments about our school. The downside of this article, however, was that it included… Read more »
I can still recall the first cigarette that I choked back. I was eleven years old and a friend and I got hold of a package of Peter Jackson cigarettes from somewhere. We went into some bushes and each lit one up. We coughed and sputtered and both soon felt very ill, but with perseverance… Read more »
This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. Foreign Students are University Cash Cows A recent news article alleged that Canadian universities are… Read more »
North Americans are undeniably pill-poppers. As a culture, we’ve grown accustomed to looking for a quick fix or the next “miracle” pill. Not surprisingly, the number of prescriptions sold annually has skyrocketed over the last decade. What has happened over that time to warrant such a spike in sales? Has our collective health deteriorated so… Read more »
Here’s the thing: I’ve been tested. I’m not HIV Positive, but I do have an IQ that is within the “creative genius” range. My retention level is rather amazing. (if I do say so myself). My ability to assess, absorb, perceive, discern and create new thoughts, patterns, images is truly exceptional. I am also a… Read more »
In December, The Voice said goodbye to the popular Dear Sandra column, and AU students lost one source of valuable advice. This week, we are pleased to introduce Dear Heather, your newest source of advice on life, learning, love, and more: Send your questions to advice.voice@ausu.org to be featured in an upcoming column. Dear Heather,… Read more »