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Dear Barb—BFNFs

Dear Barb: Hi, I have had a friend since grade school.  Through the years we have had a lot of fun and did a lot of things together.  Now that we are in our late twenties, our relationship doesn’t feel the same anymore.  For example, when I text Jasmine she takes forever to answer me,… Read more »

Editorial—A Bit Confused

Wondering what happened to the Voice Writing Contest entries?  There’ll be more information on that in next week’s issue of The Voice Magazine, suffice it to say that we’re now in the process of contacting some of the winners and making sure all the t’s are dotted and the i’s are crossed.  Or however it’s… Read more »

Minds We Meet—Corey Wren

Who are your fellow students?  It can feel like you are all alone in your studies, but across the nation, around the globe, students like you are also pursuing their AU education, and The Voice Magazine wants to bring their stories to you.  If you would like to be featured next, do not hesitate to… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—We Are What We Read

Whatever we put into our bodies goes into the makeup of our being.  Years ago I attended a restaurant in Nelson, BC, specializing in delicious garlic dishes.  The glory of that mighty plant was on full display and for months after I enjoyed roasting garlic cloves with a little salt and olive oil.  Garlic, like… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Mar 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Apr 1 Mar 11: AUSUnights Virtual Student Social Mar 15: Apr degree requirements deadline Mar 17: AUSU Public Council Meeting Mar 31: Deadline… Read more »

Vintage Voice

The pandemic has made it easier for some to observe Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day on April 16.  We observe that our writers have used (at least) two different spellings for that garment. Hazel says “pajamas.”  Former Voice columnist Hazel Anaka laments the days she let drift by without accomplishing much.  “Time is a… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group The second-best time to start is now.  A student needing printed copies of each course’s syllabus for credit transfer assessment at another uni wishes they hadn’t waited until after 20 courses. Discord Maxing the RAM.  A student’s efforts to boost RAM on an older computer pre-ProctorU exam garners advice and offers of… Read more »