Nat Writes is a AU graduate who enjoys writing about literature, student concerns, and education.
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
The mainstream Canadian cultural context often deems raw expressions of grief as taboo, notwithstanding increasingly challenging times—economically, politically, and socially—both in Canada and around the globe. After a brief period of mourning, one is expected to move stoically forward—while avoiding outward displays of emotion, particularly in the professional and educational spheres. Lingering and unresolved sentiments… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Kristen (she/her), a 27-year old, third year Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems student—with hopes of “a job in cyber security, doing something like penetration testing”—currently located in Blackfalds, Alberta. Kristen acknowledged, “Blackfalds is situated on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds,… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
At times, a sense of connection to fellow students—or the university itself—may feel like an impossibility in AU’s digital sphere. Although this style of asynchronous, accessible, flexible—and open—learning works well for many students’ busy and diverse lives, a sense of community is increasingly becoming sought after in today’s isolated world. Throughout my years at AU,… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Writing the Minds We Meet column—interviewing students like you—has been one of the most stressful, frustrating—and ultimately rewarding—aspects of my time at The Voice Magazine. To be clear, the experience has been difficult—not as a result of the participants—but solely through my repeated failed attempts to make connections with prospective interviewees in an online sphere… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Kalob Sharan (he/him), a Bachelor of Commerce student, with a major in Human Resources Management, located in Surrey, British Columbia. Kalob stated, “I would like to acknowledge that the land I work, study, and live on is part of the Kwantlen First Nation’s territory. He… Read more »