I don’t know what to do about my neighbor, Maria. She is an older woman who has been divorced for many years. Her husband of 30 years left her for a younger woman. Maria is so bitter, every time I see her she brings up her ex and how crazy and abusive he was. She… Read more »
In the lead-up to Halloween October 31, it’s no surprise that October 26 has been designated Pumpkin Day. Pumpkins in a university student magazine? We got ’em. Pepo’lantern? Writer Zoe Dalton describes the colourful history of Cucurbita pepo, aka the pumpkin. “[S]quashes and pumpkins are useful for far more than just food: masks, dishes, carrying… Read more »
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Contract talks at Athabasca University have been ongoing for several months. However, most of the AU student community is unaware these talks are taking place and is also unaware of what they entail. They are between AU and AU’s teaching faculty and professional staff, which include the IT staff, librarians, university relations, and the registrar’s… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Casey is looking for advice on what course to pick to fill out her critical perspective requirement, while Ashley has some questions about how a minor fits into the degree program and what courses other people took in the first and second semester for a Psychology major. Other posts include coming up… Read more »
Regardless of where you work or study, it can be too easy to push how much time we spend on our occupation. There is a feeling pushed on social media that if you want to get anywhere you need to work, be busy, stay busy. If you take time off or aren’t busy all the… Read more »
It’s hard to stay original with pumpkin carving every year when October 31st rolls around. While your neighbors might be striving for the most sophisticated carvings (intricately sculpted in ways that would make Michelangelo proud), keep your carvings original this year with the most relatable pumpkin carvings that would warrant a chuckle from your fellow… Read more »
I’ll level with you: most of what passes for television entertainment these days, whether on traditional networks or streaming services, leaves me cold. Formula comedy and drama that’s predictable as a bigot’s opinions, and as exciting as last night’s unemptied dishwater. Typically, I’d rather spend time at home exploring a good book. Or maybe better… Read more »
Enrolling in a college or university in Canada is a valuable chance to further your studies. While researching schools and cities to study, it’s interesting to see how we stack up. Here are some thought-provoking facts about Canadian schools. According to the article “10 of the Best Places to Study Abroad in 2018,” by Sabrina… Read more »