A ?Hollywood ending? seems synonymous with the world of film. Everything works out, all parties are satisfied, and the credits roll with a happily ever after. But It’s truly ?just a movie.? Ironically, many old movies about Hollywood?particularly the more enduring ones?don’t share a similar optimism. Themes of jealousy, self-promotion, denial, and despair suggest a… Read more »
Student: Tyler Nagel If you thought the computer age had made printing and printing presses obsolete, you’d be wrong. ?It’s anything but old-fashioned,? says Tyler Nagel, a National Expert in offset printing, and, since 2002, a student in AU’s Bachelor of Commerce program. Here, the e-Commerce major explains why ?traditional? printing is key to so… Read more »
STUDENT: Eloise Campbell This profile originally appeared February 13, 2009, in issue 1706. When her boyfriend?now fiancé?took a teaching job in Nunavut, Athabasca University student Eloise Campbell moved from Moncton, New Brunswick, to a remote northern community of 350 on the shores of Hudson Bay. A huge culture shock? Definitely. But according to her, absolutely… Read more »
This feature originally appeared September 18, 2009, in issue 1735. What has two legs and flies? If I can possibly help it, the answer is ?Not me.? As far as I’m concerned, the age of air travel is officially over. It’s just not fun anymore. It starts when you walk in the airport and see… Read more »
?He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.? Roy L. Smith It’s hard to sum up the Christmas season better than that. The holiday turns on what we make of it; our attitudes and actions are key to creating that special Christmas atmosphere. It all comes down to… Read more »
Whether It’s the warm holiday spirit, the festive food and drink, or the hanging mistletoe, Christmas is often a time of romance. It’s no surprise, then, that a number of the classic Christmas films revolve around love affairs. Although many holiday movies involve romantic elements (for example, Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful… Read more »
In our fast-paced society, with December packed full of commitments and high expectations, it can be hard to find that elusive Christmas spirit. Relaxing with an old Christmas classic can give a few minutes of respite from the seasonal rush. Add a hot cocoa and bowl of popcorn to the mix, and you might have… Read more »
During the month of November, we pause to remember the sacrifices of men and women who fought—and still fight—to defend freedom. Yet as time passes, their labours may seem a more distant memory, something out of a history book. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, a conflict so… Read more »
Student: Alyssa Fann-Chiang AU’s students are spread across the globe, but its international student community isn’t limited to Canadian and American expats. In this week’s profile, we find out why Alyssa Fann-Chiang, a native Taiwanese and Bachelor of Political Economy student, chose to study with Athabasca University. She also explains how her multicultural experiences have… Read more »
Last week, we featured old movies where human monsters were the focus. This week, we’ll look at a different type of monster: the otherworldly creatures that might evoke sympathy, horror, or something in between. we’ll then end our spooky series with a smile by seeing what happens when humour and horror mix. Early ?monster? movies… Read more »