They Can’t Get Your Money Fast Enough It used to be that they waited until winter was nearly over before you started hearing about it. These days, it seems that Valentines Day is the opening day of the season. What season is that? Why the one that all governments love: tax season! Already the advertisements… Read more »
First of all thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Mel. This is a real treat for me seeing as you’re my favourite author. Q. Sorry. I have to ask:I’m sure we’re all curious what your first initial stands for. Is it a secret? A. My given name is Helena – a name that was chronically… Read more »
Part 4 in a continuing series about the Canadian Television talent competition, Popstars: The One. For part one of this series, see:http://www.ausu.org/voice/articles/articledisplay.php?ART=382 True to her word, Amaya called each evening after bootcamp to give us a synopsis of the day’s activities, and to let us know how she was feeling about everything. We eagerly awaited… Read more »
Sadly, we have no letters to the editor this week. I’ve been concerned about this – and the general lack of reader response lately – but I have decided that this as a challenge! As your new editor, the challenge is mine to meet. The notice from AUSU last week told you all a little… Read more »
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Optimism and humor are the grease and glue of life.” –Philip Butler
Dear editor: In previous weeks, world famous editor, Tammy Moore, was formally bidden farewell by the Voice’s writers. Except me. I was in transit from Heathrow to the friendly Mojave desert. As editor, Tammy has done much to make the Voice heard, has given it volume and clarity. She has also done much for me…. Read more »
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LAURENCE DECORE AWARDS FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP Value: $500 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 01, 2003 Administrator: Alberta Scholarship Programs Notes: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a minimum of three full courses at a designated Alberta post-secondary institution. Based on involvement in either student government or student societies and clubs or organizations. Student must be… Read more »
Action Against War on Iraq Web: http://www.wage-peace.org Info: peace@wage-peace.org The next global day of action against the war on Iraq has been called for Saturday Feb. 15. In Edmonton, we will be meeting at 1:00 p.m. Churchill SQ. on Feb. 15 for a march through the downtown, and a rally back at the Square. If… Read more »
CLASSIFIED SPACE: Students of AU may print classifieds in The Voice free of charge (maximum three per issue) as long as they are not representing a company or product. Classified ads should be submitted to the editor at voice@ausu.org with “?CLASSIFIED AD’ listed in the subject title. The Editor reserves the right to refuse any… Read more »
. . From Alberta … It’s CDE Live! The Centre for Distance Education continues to break new ground in its online teaching techniques. Here, Dr. Jon Baggaley climbs inside a PowerPoint presentation for a live presentation to his MDDE662 class. “The students contribute to the online seminars via live audio and video,” says Jon. MDE… Read more »