You’re about to star in a movie. In this movie, we stare at your scars. We quiver at your night terrors. We shudder at your darkest secrets. Yet, we want you to win big. That’s because, when You’re the star, we feel your pulse, your thrills, your fears. The movie is an autobiography about your… Read more »
I have written about this topic before, but it is something that, unless we actively remember it, is easily pushed aside and forgotten. In our minds, we know that we need to do it for self-preservation, but it is the easiest thing to procrastinate on. That is, of course, time off. I don’t mean taking… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Nicole inquires if AU’s nursing courses are only for those who have completed a nursing degree elsewhere. Colleen wonders if She’s over-thinking exam prep for PSYC 323. Carla seeks feedback from nursing students affected by the program change. Other posts include ProctorU exams, selling used textbooks, and micro and macroeconomics. Twitter @AthabascaU… Read more »
Anyone who thinks “getting there is half the fun” doesn’t travel by air. Surely the most loathsome aspect of getting from point A to a distant B is navigating an airport. From curbside to boarding gate, the whole process seems designed to bring out the worst in people. And it does bring out the worst…. Read more »
Caresse Crosby was born Mary Phelps Jacob on April 20, 1891, and died January 26, 1970. Caresse was the first person to receive a patent for the backless brassiere. During the beginning of the 20th century women’s undergarments were extremely uncomfortable and even unhealthy to wear. Crosby was a young socialite who often attended events… Read more »
The Canadian University Press (CUP) is hosting a series of round-table discussions across Canada about the future of journalism and the role of student newspapers. As a member of the organization, The Voice was invited to participate. The goals of these discussions are to engage student journalists and invite their feedback on the challenges they… Read more »
What happens off-campus stays off-campus? Some students who attended a private off-campus costume party in Kingston, Ontario, may be in line for some on-campus punishment. Queen’s University is investigating the behaviour of some students, whose ethnic-themed costumes could have violated the university’s student code of conduct. A CBC News article investigates the question of how… Read more »
This week, our feature article is Carla Knipe’s report on her recent attendance at a Canadian University Press round-table discussion. It might seem like a little bit of “inside baseball” to many, but I think the article touches on several things directly relevant to Athabasca University students. Specifically, it touches on the worth of a… Read more »
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