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Convocate

It is getting to be that time of year when students nearing the end of their program are trying to decide whether to make the pilgrimage to Athabasca for convocation or not. I decided early that I wanted to make it there, I wanted to walk that stage and be handed the degree I had… Read more »

The Creative Spark! – Dig Deep

Do you ever wonder what lurks behind your hidden madness? Well, the subconscious mind will bring you closer to your unbridled truths. And these truths don’t add up to logic?at least not in this crazy world. What makes sense to one era is irrational in another. For instance, in biblical times, pagan believers sacrificed their… Read more »

Celluloid Psychology – 50 Shades Darker

Last week we looked at the film 50 Shades Darker in the context of reviews of the previous film. Many reviews categorized it as glorifying abuse and dysfunctional relationships. But to those that want to look, there may be more to the story. When I gave the film a chance, I found it was an… Read more »

In Conversation with The Wintyr

The Wintyr is an alternative folktronic group based in both London and Cape Town. Band members Evelyn Hart (songwriter, vocals/synths), Tristan Carmichael (synths/guitars), and Brendyn Rossouw (percussion) met in a studio session for Hart’s solo career, and, after discovering how well they clicked, they decided to form a trio. They released their first album, Fury,… Read more »

Music Review – Todd O’Keefe

Artist: Todd O?Keefe Album: Uptown In his debut solo album, Uptown, Todd O?Keefe keeps it simple with a guitar, a harmonica, and his voice, but that doesn’t mean this album lacks in substance. The bare bones aspect of it leaves us with no distractions and lets us focus on the strong vocals of O?Keefe. O?Keefe… Read more »

The Return of Green

On March 17, it is said, everyone is Irish. In Canada, it sometimes seems so. From Montreal to Manitoba, from Toronto to the Calgary Tower, green-attired St. Patrick’s Day revellers will march in parades, wear shamrocks, and drink green beer. The cross-cultural appeal of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations is exceptional. Does anyone outside the Finnish… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week – Digging up Scholarship Treasure for AU Students

Scholarship name: Costcalculator Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Costcalculator Deadline: March 31, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Open to senior high school, college, or university students. What’s required: An e-mail with your contact and student information and a 500-1000 word article on the Importance of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development Tips: Essays are judged on creativity,… Read more »

The Social Student – Toss the Monkey!

I misled you. In a past article, I recommended using SurveyMonkey. Sadly, the survey beast costs $35 a month?that is, if you want a survey with more than ten questions or a hundred respondents. So, I’ve found a free alternative: Google Forms. As a caveat, respondents need to sign-in to Google to fill out your… Read more »

Minds We Meet – In the Mind of Melanie

Melanie Fuller-Brudersas is a second-year master’s student studying Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario with her husband, 3-year-old child, and will add another member to the family sometime this month. Her passion for her studies and have inspired her to get involved with the Canadian Psychological Association as their webmaster, campus… Read more »