Dishonesty in book reviews is nothing new. As this Atlantic article points out, as far back as 1846 Edgar Allen Poe bemoaned the ?tissue of flatteries? that misled readers. Still, consumers have relied on respected sources like The New York Times book reviews to get advice on buying?or avoiding?books. Then came the populist revolution in… Read more »
Studying by distance? You can still get student 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… Read more »
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Most lifestyle television programs have a regular health and nutrition segment with guest experts?dieticians, naturopaths, doctors, nutritionists, cookbook authors, and consumer advocates. Depending on their particular skill sets and biases, they try to bring us old information in a new way or even announce a new truth. In this world full of noise and short… Read more »
AU Students urge candidates to improve university funding AU students are concerned about the financial health of Athabasca University and the effect of recent news stories on the reputation of the AUSU membership. A recent CBC report notes that in recent years the university has made a series of reserve draws to cover budget shortfalls,… Read more »
When I was a preteen, underachieving became cool. Well, not cool in the sense of failing out your classes (though I was labelled as a ?browner? and I never could tell whether it was supposed to be an insult). Rather, That’s when ripped jeans appeared on the in-crowd and kids sported tees emblazoned with the… Read more »
Each year since 2005, the Athabasca University Research Centre has been hosting Arts & Science Research Talks, which look at topics near and dear to your professors. The most recent talk was done back in April of this year, but fortunately all the talks since 2010 are being kept online and can be accessed on… Read more »
Film: Footnote (Sony Pictures Classics 2012) Director: Joseph Cedar Cast: Shlomo Bar?aba, Lior Ashkenazi ?My Father had a profound influence on me. He was a lunatic.? Spike Milligan ?. . . basically he’s trying to say this man is a sissy as opposed to the virile, strong Roman man with his iron helmet and cleated… Read more »
Anyone who has ever stepped up and joined a group knows the obligations often outweigh the perks. If you’ve taken on an executive role or, heaven forbid, the chair position, this is doubly true. As a volunteer on a public or private sector board, the expectations are high. If you receive an honorarium, there is… Read more »
