Remember your very first paycheque? The one from that paper route you had in minus-thirty-degree weather? Or from the babysitting gig for the neighbour’s little angels who turned into Damien when their parents walked out the door? Did that paycheque come with “how-to” instructions? Unlikely. I know I blew my first paycheque getting pink fuzzy… Read more »
Kris Hine is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology program with a minor in sociology after being out of school for ten years. He is living in Alberta and in his spare time he enjoys playing with his dogs and cat, mediating, yoga, and cooking. This is his story. Can you give us a… Read more »
Most students know they should study hard, read all required course material, and do their best to get the most out of their expensive educations. However, sticking with the predictable can lead to a general malaise and boredom with course work. Beyond the usual studying and reading responsibilities, it’s beneficial to practice other unique methods… Read more »
“but you should never be embarrassed by your trouble with living ‘cause it’s the ones with the sorest throats, Laura, who have done the most singing” -Bright Eyes Serge Gainsbourg once wrote “I’ve succeeded at everything, except my life.” It’s a quote that resonates strongly with me. I find it especially interesting, coming from someone… Read more »
Ramen is a Japanese adaptation of wheat noodles. Its roots stem from China in the 1800s and it made its way to various surrounding Asian countries. Each country has its own edition of the Chinese soup noodle, but no adaptation has become like ramen in its popularity and reach. For many, ramen culture is heavily… Read more »
Would you like to take the MCAT? Become an MD? Well, “the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is the big test for premeds. It’s taken late in the course of college” (p. 21 of 243, 13%). And Dr. Peter Rogers spells out how he made the grade. Whatever program you do, ace it with the… Read more »
WGST 345/SOCI 345 (Women and Work in Canada) is a three-credit social science course that discusses how, throughout history, women have been unacknowledged and undervalued in working environments. This course aims to highlight the importance of women’s work and analyzes the reasons why women have been exploited, unpaid, or underpaid throughout Canadian history. WGST 345… Read more »
Dear Barb: My wife and I have been together for seven years, married for four them. I have always got along great with my in-laws. My wife and her mother are very close and talk daily and that has never been a problem until recently. We’re having some money problems right now and it’s leading… Read more »
As we approach the Alberta election, I’m probably going to start looking more into the politics here in Alberta as well as out in Ontario. The reason being that the United Conservative Party (UCP) here in Alberta has adopted language in their policies about demanding that all fees for student unions and student association be… Read more »
