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In Conversation – Billy Martin, Part I

A Singular Devotion to Liberated Means of Expression ?Whether It’s music or films or my drawings, I take the same approach: I improvise. I do have conceptual ideas I try to realize, but I think the best stuff comes out of improvisation. It comes from the same place, the same creative part of myself in… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Trying the New

September’s here, and for schoolkids and university students It’s all about the new: new classes, new books, new school supplies, and maybe a few new outfits thrown in. It’s also a great time for all of us, students or not, to try a few new experiences before the fall schedule gets too busy. Check out… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Just What I Needed

In the days since the big event I was coordinating ended?the Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival?I’ve attempted many things. I tried to get some feeling, other than pain, back into my body. A chiro treatment and hour-long massage have helped. I attempted a nap Monday afternoon, slept for an hour, and buggered up my night…. Read more »

Did You Know? – Student ID Cards

AU Press discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an Athabasca University staff member whenever possible.?… Read more »

AUSU Update

Dear Members, You may have recently seen information on the internet speculating about the future of Athabasca University. These reports suggest that the Alberta government may broker a merger between AU and University of Alberta, and that this may result in drastic changes to the services and programs offered to students AU students. We want… Read more »

Manic Santa: A Mom with Bipolar Disorder

I’m tapping out this article from the waiting room in my psychiatrist’s office. Okay, to be totally honest, It’s the waiting room in the psychiatric wing at the local hospital, but I’m fine. Really, I’m fine. I’m just grabbing another script for Lamictal, which is what I take to treat bipolar disorder. We have this… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – A Late Quartet

Film: A Late Quartet Director: Yaron Zilberman Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Christopher Walken, Mark Ivanir, Imogen Poots ?From the first note I understood the dynamic of a quartet and how special it was to be part of the group and that being part of the group is about becoming one. Up until that… Read more »

Did You Know? – Student ID Cards

AU Press discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an Athabasca University staff member whenever possible.?… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Water Safety

The long weekend is here?and chances are that you’ve got plans to hit the beach, relax at the cottage, or go fishing out on the lake. You’ve packed your swimsuit, your tackle, and a great, relaxing read. But wait: before heading for the water, take a moment to refresh yourself on water safety. Ensure that… Read more »