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Why Vacations are Good For You

Taking vacations and time off is often frowned upon in the working world.  It’s associated with laziness, lack of work ethic, and lack of willpower.  But there are so many reasons why it’s important to take time off and so ask for time off in a strategic and acceptable way. Of course, sometimes, when employees… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—Eyes Up Here

In a timeless instant, simultaneous and thereby immeasurable, a Queen passed away and a King occupies the throne.  This instant transfer in power serves as a reminder that, lest we forget the centuries of history that have culminated in our clickbait culture, aversion to even a moment’s pause weighs heavily on many institutions.  Ambiguity breeds… Read more »

Editorial—Breaking News

This week, we’re changing things up a bit, as you’ll notice we don’t have our student interview Minds We Meet, and that’s because of students like you.  Or more specifically, because of a lack of students like you. If you don’t know, we like to present an interview of a new student each week, it… Read more »

Any Questions?

What if …?  In my opinion, this question is the biggest impairment that people in society find themselves with.  Especially when it comes to following our dreams or interacting with people who are different than us. What if I’m wrong?  What if there’s no resources?  What if I’m missing out? We all do this several… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Sponsored by:  Pretty Presets & Actions Deadline:  October 15, 2022 Potential payout:  $500 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be high school seniors, or enrolled in or planning to enrol in university or college in Canada or the U.S. What’s required:  An email with contact and academic info, a headshot… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Sponsored by:  Pretty Presets & Actions Deadline:  October 15, 2022 Potential payout:  $500 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be high school seniors, or enrolled in or planning to enrol in university or college in Canada or the U.S. What’s required:  An email with contact and academic info, a headshot… Read more »

The Crazy World to Come—Web 3.0

I thought I was an early mover to Web 3.0 with my endeavor to create NFTs, which stand for non-fungible tokens.  But now I realize I’ve fallen behind, and I urge you to get familiar with Web 3.0 and the Metaverse fast if you want to be a player in this revolution.  But first, know… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group The GPA variations.  Answers to a query about GPA clarify that Program GPA includes only courses applicable to the student’s program while Transcript GPA includes every course taken, whether applicable to the program or not. Discord Who let the zucchini in here?  Conversations about funding, submitting course work on the final day,… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Science Fiction

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 »