There is no single narrative in the multi-layered history of Canada. It may be one of the few places where the ideas and actions of individuals can go on to shape larger social changes and where those changes end up getting incorporated into an evolving national identity. However, the celebration of such individuals is often… Read more »
Facebook: The best parts of AU! A student asks what the best part of AU has been for other students. This student appreciates the lack of deadlines. Another student likes the convenience of taking one course at a time, finishing each course within two months. Another student appreciates the ability to be a present parent and… Read more »
I’m not sure when I’ve more intensely looked forward to the arrival of springtime. I’m a lifelong lover of winter, and a proud resident of a very winter-oriented city. But … As I’m writing this, it is currently minus-9 degrees Celsius, with a windchill that drags it down to minus-18. Last night, the northeast wind… Read more »
The polls are now open and you can make your choice among the various candidates on offer. Of course, student councils always seem a lot harder to choose your votes than normal elections because we don’t have months of coverage, events, and policy debates beforehand. But for most of us, do we really pay attention… Read more »
When I don’t exercise, my life force leaves me, and I can no longer run. I walk slowly and often clock out of work to sleep throughout the day. This has a lot to do with a health condition, chronic fatigue. But when I return to exercising, I gradually turn into a machine. I do… Read more »
Being here on earth, ideally for a good time and not only a brief time, means that the hours we spend doing things by choice matter deeply. For humans, as for all beings, play is core to our socialization and sense of self. The reason for this is arguably quite simple: creatures who succeed at… Read more »
Task management mobile phone apps, such as Taskade or Clickup, offer an extensive task list with sublevels and checkboxes, allowing AI or manual input. As a result of using this app, I now excel doing many tasks I previously bombed at. And I can take on more projects without feeling overwhelmed or lost. With these… Read more »
At times, it can be difficult to find a sense of community in the AU digital sphere. However, there are a great deal of events occurring on a consistent basis. These range from style guide tips for assignments to research tips and tricks. This Voice Magazine writer recently had a chance to attend a new… Read more »
Before owning my dog, I spent a few hours every weekend in pet stores playing with puppies. I found it an incredibly energizing and therapeutic process that I decided to get my own dog. In an increasingly fast-paced and stressful world, many people seek solace and relief from the demands of daily life, and sometimes… Read more »
