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AthaU Facebook Group Professor Bob posts a poll to gauge interest in an undergrad course about sex work and sex workers; so far the overwhelming majority of responses fall into the “hell, yes!” category. Bill Angela reports tech issues during an exam that shortened the available time; responses from students and AU reveal options in… Read more »
What do snarly puppets, Snoop Dog, and I have in common? My older brother. As a child, my brother directed a drama piece. All the kids on the block starred, including me. The bit part I played marked a highlight of my youth. Yet my brother stopped directing after managing our talentless crew. Deep down,… Read more »
Even if you love what you do, some days it can be hard to find the motivation to work on it. This lack of motivation can come from any number of sources and none of it speaks to how much you enjoy what you’re doing. Sometimes it just doesn’t want to work. I find that… Read more »
On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, we glace back at a pair of Ireland-themed articles. Touring troubled Belfast. Writer John Buhler recounts his stay in Belfast, Ireland, still edgy from The Troubles. “It was startling for me to discover…that many of the men around the pub were convicted terrorists.” Travel Photo Feature—Belfast’s Gritty Side,… Read more »
Scholarship name: BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program Sponsored by: BeArt-Presets Deadline: April 1, 2018, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: $5000 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be an undergraduate, graduate, or high school senior student, and either enrolled or accepted at an accredited university or college. What’s required: An online application form, along with a maximum 700-word… Read more »
With the release of her single “Inventor”, going on The Reason and Romance tour, and performing in upcoming shows in Halifax, Emily Rockarts has been having a busy year. Emily sings lead vocals in the folk/indie band of the same name, which also includes Dan Rougeau (guitar), Soren Nissen (bass), and Ian Wright (drums). This… Read more »
Technology continues to develop at a pace that will make your smartphone spin. Any problem in need of a solution seems to have prompted another technological wonder, sometimes in the form of an app. Apps are great for both consumers and producers: they make life easier for consumers while ensuring you cannot do without the… Read more »
It’s spring time, the time for gardening, the time for getting outdoors will be soon upon us (give or take a month for Canadians). Fortunately, for those with allergies or who are less outdoorsy, such as myself, gardening can be less taxing when done in the comfort of your kitchen. Yes, that’s right. I’m talking… Read more »
Imagine Angelina Jolie flexing biceps and defined abs. Or Popeye’s Olive Oil with bulging quads and glutes. Might you and I be the next skinny-ripped? I carry a lean frame but can’t seem to build muscle. Worse, my friends criticize my skinny look. I feel hurt by their words. Yet, recently, my belt buckle needed… Read more »