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The Voice

The Voice is the collective presence of the writers who submit on behalf of the magazine. All praise to them!

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

The AUSU Forums exploded to life this week with the anticipation of AUSU council’s summer election. And the AUSU office is tweeting helpful info for students daily. AUSU Student Forums In the Ask AUSU forum, Mark poses questions for council on corruption, conflict of interest, and interference with The Voice Magazine. In the General Student… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Take a Moment

It’s summer, and the living is easy?or at least It’s supposed to be. Unfortunately, summer holidays can be more stressful than ever. we’re off our routines, we’re hot and out of sorts, and odds are we’re frantically prepping for a trip or engaged in the never-ending unpacking after one. Time out! This week’s links offer… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AUSU Student Forums In the Business and Administration course discussion forum, user “derdall” wonders if a 4-year Bachelor of Mgmt looks better on a resume than a 3-year. Other topics include AU’s financial situation and course ACCT 355. AthaU Facebook Group Heidi wants to know if a transcript assessment takes the full eight weeks. Tamra… Read more »

Minds We Meet – Interviewing Sandra Livingston

Sandra Livingston is an AU student from Ontario, who divides her time between Newmarket and Kingston. In addition to being a regular contributor to The Voice Magazine, Sandra is the author of several books. Her next book, A Queen’s Revenge, will be coming out in February 2016. Sandra is in AU’s BA program, majoring in… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Suit Up

Sunshine, sand, sunscreen?essentials for a day at the beach. And don’t forget the swimsuit! This weekend we celebrate the bikini’s 69th birthday with a glance back at swim fashion throughout the decades. Evolution From the bathing machines (really!) of the early 19th century through the itsy bikinis of today, the evolution of the swimsuit is… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

Activity on AUSU’s Forums has picked up since The Voice Magazine’s June 12, 2015 article, “Dismantling the AUSU Forum”. Elsewhere, many students seem to be wrapping up courses before the summer. AUSU Student Forums In the Course Discussions forum, user KALinton seeks information on the format of POLI 277 assignments. Other topics include student e-mail… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Boom, Crack

It’s summer, and thunderstorms are rolling across the fields and darkening the skies over cities. How to stay safe from these awe-inspiring displays of nature’s power? Click through this week’s links for before, during, and post-storm safety. Out in the Wild Of course you’re supposed to be indoors during a storm, but what if you’re… Read more »

Minds We Meet – Interviewing Natalie Allport

Natalie Allport is an AU student living in Ottawa. She is a competitive Slopestyle Snowboarder with her eyes on the 2018 Olympics. You can check out her website at http://www.natalieallport.ca. Natalie is in AU’s Business Management program. There was still snow on the slopes in April when Natalie was interviewed via e-mail by The Voice… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

With summer upon us, student activity has slowed down, but here’s what’s been on the minds of those at AU. AthaU Facebook Group Jesse seeks advice on whether to withdraw from a course that she’s struggling with. Elizabeth is looking for suggestions on which health-related career to pursue. Janielle needs to move her exam date… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

With summer upon us, student activity has slowed down, but here’s what’s been on the minds of those at AU. AthaU Facebook Group Marc posts information on how to easily extend the length of an essay. Janine seeks guidance on planning for her BFA. Lesley wonders why courses are so expensive when they don’t come… Read more »