Our Canada can be seen as a metaphor for the many possibilities bound within a single human organism. To be the True North, strong and free, rather than limited and insular, means to accept not only differences of culture but also differences of belief. It takes all types, all colours, all cultures, and all epistemologies… Read more »
Album: Homage Artist: James Ehnes The last time I received a physical album was on my sixteenth birthday. Aware that I was still studying violin performance, one of my family friends gave me Brandon-born violinist James Ehnes’ Homage to enjoy and gain inspiration from. Unlike most artists who release albums to commercialize their music, Homage… Read more »
Dear Barb: I think my 10-year-old son may be gay. He is my only child and I had hopes of him marrying and having children, but now it doesn’t look like that is going to happen. I’ve been seeing the signs for the last few years, but I kept hoping I was wrong. I am… Read more »
If you’re looking to get into a course this summer, you may want to pre-purchase it right now, because as of Monday, June 29, the cost is going to go up by 2% if you use Mastercard or Visa to pay for your courses. If you typically purchase your courses with American Express, you will… Read more »
Musical hobbies: Having taken piano lessons at a young age, I’ve always been a fan of self-expression at the piano. It was a chance to be distanced from the bustle of everyday life and connect with myself. I found that even at the most anxious and stressful moments, I have always found solace in playing… Read more »
So, now you’ve started your business. Or perhaps you’ve been toying with a money-making idea. Now it’s time to take action. But before you do, consider one of the most highly successful business models: the franchise model. McDonald’s uses the franchise model. But you can be a one person show and still follow the McDonald’s… Read more »
Graduation as a Time-honored Tradition As AU students and staff prepare for a modified “Reimagined Convocation” on October 2, 2020, we have time to consider what impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on recent graduates. As a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1800s, university convocation represents a university’s history and successes. Gowns and caps… Read more »
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Music soothes the savage beast, goes the old aphorism, and when we need a study break nothing quite beats a little rocking it out and dancing it up courtesy of our favourite genre. Ambient soothing auras can be an auditory study buddy and so can more in-your-face lyricisms. A question I have, though, is where… Read more »
