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Primetime Update

Week of December 3, 2003 Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Survivor: Pearl Islands In the last edition of Primetime Update, we lost Christa because the women were still too stupid to get rid of Jon and Burton. This edition is all inclusive, covering a whole 3 hours of… Read more »

The Net Nerds Profiles

Ahh: the joy of goofing off. Recently I described an acquaintance who is unemployed and plays PS2 all day as a “slacker.” “Not so,” a friend reminded me, “slackers are people who actually have jobs but go to work and do nothing all day.” So true, so true. So this week I dedicate my column… Read more »

Christmas 2003

I have to admit that my Christmas spirit is somewhat sparse. Over the years I’ve been jaded by the commercialism of the holiday. The bombardment of advertisements seems to arrive earlier every year (Christmas commercials in October): “buy her a diamond to show your love”; “spend lots of money to show them you care.” The… Read more »

Taking Notes: Eye on Education – 3 years, or 4?

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. What is the difference between a three-year bachelor degree and a four-year bachelor degree? Well,… Read more »

Getting all lit up for Christmas

There is a rite-of-passage that we must go through at this time of year. It is a time-honoured tradition whereby we risk life, limb, and sanity all in the name of good cheer. Hanging up Christmas lights. I just hope it was Santa Claus or someone like that who came up with the idea of… Read more »

Holiday Fiction Feature – Scully and the Lord

“The cupboard’s empty, Lord.” So often Scully and his wife had spoken the words throughout their lifetime together. Now, bitterly, he recalled the familiar prayer. The cupboard’s empty, Lord. Scully and Bethie had knelt together and spoken it the very afternoon before she died. The Lord had filled the cupboard – Scully’s railway pension cheque… Read more »

Editorial Pages

THIS WEEK SAD DAY FOR AUSU COUNCIL – VP Sandra Moore resigns minutes before council meeting to decide her fate, and councillor Nicholas Palamarchuk is removed from council under bizarre circumstances. Read the special editorial report to learn more… GETTING ALL LIT UP FOR CHRISMAS – Bill Phillip’s adventures in holiday decorating, and some common… Read more »

AUSU Council member says use your Voice

We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter in the Voice. [re: Editorial – Dec 10, 2003 – v11 i50] Being distance education learners, AU students are at a disadvantage in certain areas. One of these areas is making your opinion… Read more »