The brain is a perplexing, fallible organ. One minute our wiring works great. No hitches. Our concentration intensifies. Our focus zeroes onto the task at hand. Our ability to excel at tasks seems inconsequential. That is, until anxiety overcomes us. When dreadful anxiety lands on our psyches, we can grow so debilitated that even the… Read more »
Dear Barb: Every Sunday morning my husband and I go to our local Humane Society and walk the dogs. Humane Societies across the country are full of unwanted dogs and It’s very disturbing to walk through the pound and see these poor abandoned dogs begging for your love and attention. I have a friend who… Read more »
In 1993 I was convinced to run in a bye-election in our rural municipality. The vacancy was created when Ed Stelmach won a seat in the legislature. The good news is that I ran against three men and won the election. It began an incredible experience like no other. I highly recommend that everyone consider… Read more »
We all know the way to get better grades. Turn off the TV, put down the smartphone, and spend more time studying. It’s good advice, but there’s something else you should be doing to improve your memory and ability to focus. As the latest research shows, hitting the gym could be just as good for… Read more »
There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to learn what exactly it means to start your paper with a scintillating quote. Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums In a post in the Ask AUSU forum, the AUSU office announced that the discussion forums would not be a part of the new website. AthaU Facebook Group JoAnne invites students to comment on their positive experiences at AU. Jenn wants to know if there is an RN program available through distance… Read more »
Is it coincidence that Talk Like a Pirate Day falls in the middle of the Canadian Federal Election campaign? Arrr, mateys, I think not! Talk Like a Pirate Day falls on September 19, exactly one month before voting day for the Canadian federal election. The now-international observance of Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD) is… Read more »
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Recently, AUSU became a member of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. CASA meets regularly with the policy makers and elected officials who have a direct impact on the access and scope of post-secondary education in Canada. CASA realized that these policy makers were not listening to the views of students but, conversely, post-secondary voters… Read more »
