The AUSU student council meeting was called into order on Thursday, August 25th at 6:30 pm. AUSU President Karen Fletcher announced the appointment of Jodi Campbell as the Accessibility Officer and ran through the land acknowledgements, took attendance, and asked for member input. Amending the Agenda Karen proceeded to move to adopt the agenda. Vice… Read more »
Recent devastating floods in Pakistan got us thinking about how little many of us know about that country. Books and movies, like travel, can help broaden the mind. On the screen. Wanda Waterman reviews the 2013 filmed-in-Pakistan documentary Without Shepherds. “Without Shepherds comes at a crossroads in the history of a country that has seemed… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Waiting for approval. A student enrolling in a course requiring professor approval wonders how long that process takes; replies suggest a two-day turnaround is usual. Discord Scheduling options. A query about methods of creating study schedules elicits feedback on various methods—online, offline, high-tech, low-tech—that students employ. reddit Study-buddy opportunities. Several posts seeking… Read more »
How do you prepare for a math exam? This is one area I excelled. I often had perfect math exam scores and a 100% final grade in multivariate calculus. If you have any talent for math, I can help you become the top student at AU. On the other hand, if you tend to bomb… Read more »
“We’re all a little autistic,” says the well-meaning family member, friend, or stranger speaking to me about my son’s diagnosis. I smile and nod, feeling conflicted. I have heard this phrase a million times over the last four years. I know it’s always said with the best of intentions. It’s usually said by someone who… Read more »
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 »
Corner Gas was one of my favourite shows when it was on. Brent would walk into the Ruby and ask for a chilli cheese dog, and the producers did a great job of making it look good. I know some of you will feel nauseated at the thought of a chilli cheese dog, but, personally,… Read more »
A mentor entered my life when I was undergoing major depression during my stint in the math department. He taught me three crucial skills that turned my life from devastation to utter joy. He was like an angel imparting lessons to help me recover from my dark night of the soul. He can also help… Read more »
Artist: Band of Silver Single: Machine Nashville’s sibling-trio Band of Silver have released their new single, “Machine.” The track is available anywhere you get your music. Band of Silver is made up of lead singer, Avery Silvernagel, and her younger brothers Alex and Evan on guitar and drums. While their affinity for music began in… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am writing about my problems with my brother. He is one year younger than me and we do not get along. We break out in an argument at the slightest provocation. We are in our twenties now, but when we were younger he was always spoiled and got to do whatever wanted. … Read more »