Marlowe Grey is an alternative band based in Brooklyn, known for passionate vocal expression, sensitive soundscapes, and meticulous songwriting. They’ve just released “Sugar Plum Fairy,” a preview track from their EP, Midnight in Brooklyn, which will be released this fall. The band will be following the EP with an LP in the next year. Recently… Read more »
You’re a week away from making a powerful difference to you and every other AU undergraduate student. The candidates running for this months’s AUSU by-election were announced August 6. Fourteen students from five Canadian provinces are vying for the six vacant council seats. Voting takes place online August 21 to 24. Stephen Harper liked the… Read more »
The art of procrastinating; it is a skill learned through trial and error. Though perhaps a skill I wish I did not possess, it is one that I have perfected. I am lucky that I am often able to work through my desire to procrastinate, however, there are some days, some assignments, which overpower my… Read more »
Barbara Lehtiniemi is an AU student living in rural North Glengarry, east of Ottawa, Ontario. After a lengthy career in finance, Barbara has switched gears to become a student and a writer. Barbara is in AU’s Bachelor of General Studies program. The Voice Magazine easily tracked Barbara down: She’s a freelance contributor to the magazine…. Read more »
At Home: No More Student Loans in Newfoundland and Labrador Perhaps fed up with the endless tide of “newfie” jokes, the Progressive Conservative government of Newfoundland and Labrador has decided to eliminate all future student loans. Instead, provincial student financing will be based on non-repayable grants for those who qualify. The report from CBC points… Read more »
It might be the sounds of traffic, or that speakerphone in the next cubicle, or even your own MP3 player. Whatever the source, modern humans are bombarded by noise all day and, sometimes, all night. You might think that It’s just an annoyance, but research shows that noise pollution affects your mental and physical health… Read more »
Dear Barb: I have an adult daughter, with whom I am estranged. We have not spoken for three years. I have never abused or neglected her in any way. If anything I may have been a bit overbearing. Through the years every time something happens in her life, she gets mad at me and doesn’t… Read more »
Following what’s hot around AU’s social media sites. AUSU Student Forums One week into the campaign period, the By-Election 2015 forum is a hive of activity, buzzing with dozens of posts from students and candidates. Elsewhere, in the General Student Chat forum, Tori wonders if e-texts can be accessed before the course start date. AthaU… Read more »
Dear Deanna, I understand what you mean by experiencing isolation. I did two online certificate with the Teluq (online university in Quebec) which I took a few course with AU. Indeed, it can be hard at times. But take courage, you will succeed if you persevere. Online education has its advantages. While I completed my… Read more »
This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact ausu@ausu.org with questions or comments about this page. IMPORTANT DATES – Aug 5-24: AUSU By-election campaign period – Aug 10: Last day to register for courses starting Sept 1 – Aug 21-24: General Election Voting Period – Sept… Read more »