From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
In case you missed it, and since it’s been buried under the news of Danielle Smith’s election you probably have, there will be seven new members sitting on the AU board of governors, including two new positions bringing the board total up to 19, and further reducing the power of students, staff, and faculty to… Read more »
According to Oxford online, love bombs are lavish affection meant to manipulate or influence others. Yet, a woman wrote to The Marriage Foundation, complaining that her husband was love bombing her. In response, Paul Friedman of The Marriage Foundation, where I’ve been taking lessons, said, “Why not just enjoy it? That’s how a Marriage should… Read more »
The next time you go somewhere, pay attention how people react when they hear someone cough. A cough is almost guaranteed to turn heads and push people away. The only thing worse than hearing someone cough is crossing paths with a person that decides to open mouth cough directly in front of you. Well, at… Read more »
With and Without Instant Pot It’s finally the time of the year where we start making pumpkin and squash style soups. For Thanksgiving this year, I made the perfect butternut squash soup that delighted guests. They are simple to make, healthy and taste delicious. The customizabilty of this soup is also perfect for guests who… Read more »
For those who don’t like turkey (or are sick of endless turkey leftovers), you may be interested to know that October is National Pizza Month. Pizza—and food in general—has been a recurring topic in the Voice over the years. Beyond the box. Shannon Maguire explores the popularity of Kraft Dinner, and offers recipes for some… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Nicki Clarke (she/her), a Bachelor of Science, Post Diploma student currently residing in Regina, Saskatchewan, which she acknowledged is Treaty 4 territory. Nicki let The Voice Magazine know a bit about herself, stating “I’ve been working as a hydrometric technologist (monitoring water levels) for Environment… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Throwing in the towel. A funded student fires off a few questions regarding withdrawing from courses. Responses help guide through the process, and potential effects on funding status. Discord Like death and taxes. Exams are difficult to avoid, and several conversation threads touch on different aspects of booking through ProctorU and AU’s… Read more »
Turn off the news and build a garden, Just my neighbourhood and me. We might feel a bit less hardened, We might feel a bit more free. If you don’t recognize those lyrics, they’re from a 2019 song by Lukas Nelson (yes, Willie Nelson’s son), titled “Turn Off the News (Build A Garden)”. The song… Read more »