Despite my name, I’m not of Asian descent at all. I’m a mixed bag of eastern European and Germanic elements. But that doesn’t mean I don’t get targeted by telemarketers that are only able to speak in some asian language I can never recognize. Still, I’m always interested in the cultures and celebrations people have… Read more »
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and you’ll see that reflected throughout this issue of the Voice, as we’ve got ideas for that last minute gift—even if your wallet is looking a little bare—that go beyond the traditional flowers and chocolates. And if you want to keep up with that love life you’ll need… Read more »
With the release in the media of the United Conservative Party of Alberta’s draft policy’s on education, the Alberta NDP government has been doing the best they can to try to show Albertans how that plan is a bad idea, and the NDP way is one that will work better. The Advanced Education office made… Read more »
As of today, the election process for AUSU Council has started. The nomination period only lasts for 12 days. So if you haven’t nominated yourself by February 7th, then you’re out of the running. This year, AUSU Council has expanded. Instead of nine seats, there will be thirteen available to fill. More people means more… Read more »
It might be overselling it a bit, but I’m going to be stealing a little bit of the fire from my betters this week, hence the article title. The fire I’m going to steal is from the upcoming Council Connection. You may have heard from some shady sources that AUSU Council was planning on raising… Read more »
Did you know that AU is changing how they do convocation? I didn’t, not until the letter I received earlier this week showed up in my inbox. (See this week’s letter to the editor, or just look up a page if you’re reading the PDF.) For those unaware, convocation at AU has, over the last… Read more »
It was a good year for The Voice Magazine. Not only did we get a brand new website that helps you find good things to read rather than fighting you every step of the way. We also gained a bunch of new writers near the end of the year, and kept most of the ones… Read more »
This is it then, the final issue of The Voice Magazine for 2017. I hope you’ve had a good year, it’s certainly been an eventful one for us, what with our snazzy new website and a whole host of new student readers and writers. We’ve also had some great articles this year. I’ve already got… Read more »
AUSU has just announced their proposed fee increase. While this has been expected for some time, what we haven’t known is the amount the fees were going up. The first reading of the policy that will increase the fees by $1.50 per credit has been scheduled for the January 15, 2017. This is an increase… Read more »
The Christmas season is upon us and the subscriber contest is now concluded. The winners have been notified, so check the e-mail address you entered with to see if you won and to send us your address so we can snail mail some goodies. The winner of the iPad mini is one Tammy S., and… Read more »