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Fly on the Wall: Nevermind Netflix and Chill

Whether it’s child labour in Dickensian London—that time of Tiny Tim and coal dust smog—or modern sweatshops seething with repressed bodies and stultified minds, the outcome of the goods and services that propel our consumerist times is far removed from those who actually toil to bring us our pleasure.  This we know.  Few of our… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—The Immigrant Experience

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 »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Second chances.  A funded student wonders what the options are after failing a final exam; replies outline the timelines for taking a supplemental exam. Discord Who’s watching the watchers?  A concern posted in the #general channel about what personal data ProctorU collects from exam-takers, and whether it is shared, kicks off a… Read more »

Minds We Meet—Cailin Rehill

Who are your fellow students?  At times, in an online learning environment, it can feel like you are all alone, but across the nation and around the globe, students just like you are also pursuing their Athabasca University (AU) studies!  Each week, The Voice Magazine will be bringing you some of these stories.  If you… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

CHAT with AU Library Tues, Jun 7, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/page/ann No pre-registration necessary; access through CHAT link on home page CHAT with AU Library Thur, Jun 9, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/page/ann No pre-registration necessary; access through CHAT link… Read more »

Homemade is Better—The Omelette

I realized that I don’t have a lot of breakfast recipes, so figured that we should start with something simple.  I’ve made the breakfast sandwiches, homemade sausage, pancakes, French toast, bacon and eggs in tin foil, and waffles—more complex dishes at breakfast.  But I saw a hole that needed filling with simpler meals that only… Read more »

How to Burst with Confidence

With confidence, every dream you’ve ever considered can be realized.  Confidence is critical to gaining the extreme epitome of success you deserve.  But even if you’re not confident, simply act confident until your legacy takes hold. But how do you act confident?  By believing in yourself, despite bad turns and pitfalls.  In other words, never… Read more »

Dear Barb—Cat Burgled

I am a single parent of two young children.  I do not have a lot of money, but I want my kids to have what their friends have so I try my best to get bargains.  I have made many purchases of toys and clothing and things from Kijiji and most items were as described… Read more »