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Homemade is Better—MIxed Berry Smoothies

We don’t make them a ton, but one day I was in the mood for making smoothies.  When I was working at Starbucks, we used to make two types of smoothies that both relied on thawed bananas.  We rarely took them out, and thus we had to get creative in how to thaw them or… Read more »

Get A Promotion or Raise Despite a Serious Health Condition

Do you want a rewarding career despite having an autoimmune condition, a chronic disease, an anxiety disorder, a mental health condition, or other health concern?  Do you also want a promotion or pay raise because your performance is fantastic, despite your illness?  If so, you’ll benefit from tips on maximizing your productivity. I have a… Read more »

Music Review—Take Good Care

Artist: Among Legends Album: Take Good Care Single: Magnolia Ontario’s pop punk 5-piece, Among Legends, has released their third single “Magnolia” (and a corresponding music video) off the band’s upcoming debut album Take Good Care. “Magnolia” is available anywhere you get your music and Take Good Care will be released on July 8th, 2022. Of… Read more »

Dear Barb—Twin Training

Dear Barb: I am a first-time mom of twin girls.  My husband and I were surprised, to say the least, when we were told we were having twins.  We knew there was a possibility of having twins since they run in both our families, but the reality was still a shock.  Our girls are three… Read more »

Editorial—Canada Day 2022

Needless to say, I have yet to feel like celebrating, but oddly, even ignoring recent personal events, I don’t think this would have been a Canada Day I felt like celebrating.  In many ways, it feels like a good portion of my country has been co-opted by those who distrust what little science they understand,… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Saving saves.  A temporary internet connection issue for one exam-studying student highlights  the usefulness of saving course materials to PDF or print. Discord The course that lingers.  Forum posts for a completed course continue to show up in a student’s inbox.  Responses point to the preferences page on the student profile to… Read more »

Vintage Voice

Canada-Day weekend is, for some, the beginning of camping season.  Our writers past have had much to say about this quintessentially Canadian activity. A place to pitch your tent.  Experienced camper Heather Fraser provides a rundown of her favourite central-Canada campgrounds.  “On the other end of the spectrum from most campgrounds, it [Lilac Resort, MB]… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  Dennis McGann Bursary Sponsored by:  The Columbia Foundation, and others Deadline:  August 1, 2022 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants, enrolling or enrolled in a Communications program (full or part time) at an accredited public post-secondary institution in Canada, and demonstrate financial need. What’s required:  A… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AUSU turns 30! July 11 to 15 Online and in-person (Edmonton) Hosted by AUSU twitter.com/austudentsunion/status/1542576591330500608 More event info coming soon! All events are free unless otherwise noted.