Exercise has its upside, as we all know: fitness, health, energy, longevity. But did you know exercise has not just an upside, but a downside, too? Here are the downsides of being super fit, according to my personal experiences: #1 downside: The more I lifted weights (but did no cardio), the more I got called… Read more »
“You potted plant, don’t just sit there—get to work!” Try scrawling that on a post-it note to yourself. Then, leave it on the desk for when your eyes drift away from your schoolwork. I guarantee at least a couple chuckles before you get disgusted with your past self and/or my Fly on the Wall suggestion. … Read more »
Artist: Jennifer Nettles Song/Music Video: Oh, What a Beautiful Morning Album: Always Like New Grammy Award winning country singer, Jennifer Nettles, has just released her new album Always Like New, alongside a music video for the single, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning”. If you don’t know, Jennifer Nettles was part of country-duo Sugarland that performed… Read more »
This past Christmas, my parents bought me a nifty little device that my dad had been using for a while. I thought it was a neat investment, not that it was overly expensive, but I use it quite often, so I thought it would be worth writing an article to discuss it. Not so to… Read more »
I’m no Einstein. I’m no Rockefeller. And I’m no Wiki Leaks. But what I am—at least, what I was—was a straight A student. Okay, I earned not straight A’s but all A’s and A minuses, with I think two B+’s thrown in the mix. And if I can achieve straight A’s, so can anyone. I… Read more »
If you have a course that you would like to see a Course Exam article written for or you recently took a course that you would like to recommend to other AU students, please feel free to reach out with the course name and number, and any questions or feedback you may have. We’ll be happy to… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am from a large family, and we have experienced a lot of dysfunction and estrangement between family members. Many of my immediate family members hold grudges and don’t speak to each other for years at a time. Cousins, siblings, even grandparents have been estranged. I don’t understand why people act like this. … Read more »
This update is provided to The Voice by AUSU. Contact services@ausu.org with questions. Happy Pride from your AU Students’ Union! Thank you to everyone who has participated in this week of recognition and celebration. Our What does Pride mean to you? social media contest ends tonight at 11:59 pm MT and you don’t want… Read more »
Scholarship name: Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program Sponsored by: Indspire Deadline: August 1, 2021, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: up to $2500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian Indigenous high-school students, be enrolled in a full-time four-year post-secondary program in Fall 2021, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. See full eligibility… Read more »
