Posts By: The Voice

The Voice

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

Click of the Wrist – Whistle for a Breeze

With Irene causing flooding and knocking down trees last month and Lee putting a wet end to Labour Day plans last weekend, one thing is clear: we’re in the middle of hurricane season. In fact, although the season runs from June to November, September is one of the more active months for tropical storm activity…. Read more »

Did You Know? – Student ID Cards

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 »

Click of the Wrist – Hand Over the Cash

Whether You’re headed out for one final weekend at the cottage, or spending Labour Day in town, odds are good that you’ll be making a stop at an ATM for some fast cash. And how appropriate: today marks the anniversary of the first magnetic stripe-based ATM’s opening way back in 1969. Click through these links… Read more »

Green Light – On Vacation

Headed out for one last trip to the cottage before school gets underway? While spending the weekend a little closer to nature is a great thing, nature’s often overlooked when we carry our city practices to cottage country. Good news, though: the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has put together an excellent resource in its… Read more »

Did You Know? – Student ID Cards

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 »