I have always loved reading, it seemed natural then to study literature in university. Some of these works were difficult and, with time constraints, seemed nearly impossible to get through. For me, this was Vanity Fair by W.M. Thackeray. It’s long and complex, and, in my strain to get through it, I missed a few… Read more »
Like the predictable man-walks-into-a-bar joke, the “news” that AU might be closing seems to reappear with tiresome frequency. And like the reaction to a tired old joke, students who have heard it before tend to sigh and roll their eyes. Each time the not-so-new news breaks about threats to AU, new students break into a… Read more »
Whatever you do, don’t worry about anything, remarks Karl Pillemer in his book 30 Lessons for Loving: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. This advice stems from interviews with thousands of seniors nearing the end of their lives. As an aside, recently I saw a clip of a man who had a near… Read more »
Carrie Becket is working toward her AU post-diploma Bachelor of Management degree from Calgary. Having tried the traditional university route, She’s found that AU’s flexible offerings fit better for her busy lifestyle. Thankfully, she was able to find some time to be interviewed by The Voice Magazine. First of all, whereabouts do you live? And… Read more »
You ever have one of those weeks where you just couldn’t get your head on straight? That’s been this week for me. Things have been exceptionally busy around here, and yet for all that busy-ness, very little seems to have gotten done. It’s mostly been trying to deal with the small fires as they crop… Read more »
Thank you for publishing the informative article “The AU Budget Beyond the Numbers” by Carla Knipe in your July 29 issue of The Voice Magazine. As one of two elected undergraduate student representatives on the AU Board of Governors, I would like to share my perspective on this budget. The Board did approve a budget… Read more »
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Anne Ottenbrite, born May 12, 1966, in Whitby Ontario, was the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. At three years of age Anne Ottenbrite enjoyed swimming with her father so much that he obtained a swimming coach who quickly became aware of her potential. Ottenbrite’s swimming career included the 1982… Read more »
Dear Barb: My mother and I had a falling out and I have chosen not to speak to her for the last year. Recently I ran into her and we talked a bit. She wants to get together, but I’m not sure that’s what I want. I feel awkward around her and would rather not… Read more »
