To excel at a college or university you must work hard and follow systems. For example, let’s examine a technique I adopted for writing essay exams. Interestingly, I later discovered that a very similar system was adopted by other top students who authored study tip books. It’s testimony that maximum academic performance is like a… Read more »
Artist: Chief State Album: Waiting For Your Colours Vancouver pop punks, Chief State, have released their debut full-length album, Waiting For Your Colours. The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Chief State was formed after frontman Fraser Simpson headed to Craigslist to find bandmates. There he connected with members Nik Pang,… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am a woman in my thirties and I’m beginning to wonder if I will ever find a partner. I have never found anyone I would truly consider spending my life with, but I don’t want to give up. I have been wondering if I want to try online dating. I haven’tt visited… Read more »
August 25th is the next AUSU Council meeting, and it’s going to be a large one. Having not met in July, this meeting includes the details of AUSU’s next budget, as well as the executive work plans and another look at the terms of reference for the indigenous circle. If some of this sounds like… 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 »
Scholarship name: Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship Sponsored by: Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Deadline: October 1, 2022 Potential payout: $2500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be in their second or subsequent year of a post-secondary education program, be passionate about agriculture, and have participated in CWA. See full eligibility requirements. What’s required: An online application form including… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Roxan Foursha (she/her) from Rosetown, Saskatchewan. Roxan is currently enrolled “the last few classes before obtaining [her] Bachelor of Professional Arts – Communications Major.” She related, “It’s been a long journey but I’m almost there.” On a personal note, Roxan is “a 42-year-old, currently Marketing… Read more »
World Photography Day is every August 19. Smartphones have encouraged everyone to try their hand at taking more photos, and we’ve dug up some articles to inspire you. The best time to begin is always now. Barbara Lehtiniemi describes how her photo-a-day project advanced her photo-taking skills. “The project has prompted me to become more… Read more »
Given the recent chaos in the airports and with flight bookings, it might be worth our while to stay in our own cities and towns for the rest of summer. Although I had plans to visit the US this summer, I’ve opted instead to spend most of my summer here, in Calgary, Alberta. Despite being… Read more »
