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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!

Click of the Wrist – Candyland

One of the scariest aspects of Halloween?at least for parents and dentists?is the amount of candy That’s consumed around October 31. But how do those little brightly-coloured gems make it from liquid mixture to trick-or-treat baskets? This week’s links shed light behind the scenes of a few of the season’s favourite treats. Candy Corn The… Read more »

Green Light – Greenwashing

Green is the new, well, everything, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the plethora of ?earth-friendly? products now available. But isn’t this is a good development, giving us the opportunity to make a difference in our everyday lives? As the CBC reports, maybe not. A recent study of Canadian and American products suggests… Read more »

AUSU Update – Convocation 2010; AUSU Executive Election

Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »

AUSU Update – Convocation 2010; AUSU Executive Election

Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »

Letters to the Editor – We Love to Hear From You!

We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@voicemagazine.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. Re: ?From Where I Sit : Radio Days and Nights? by Hazel Anaka, v18 i41 (2010-10-15) As I was reading Hazel’s last column, I recalled an incident that shows the degree to which… Read more »

Did You Know? – Write Site

As the semester progresses, assignments and essays start piling up. And although many find their coursework stimulating and rewarding, It’s frequently the writing process That’s the biggest challenge. But there’s hope: if academic writing is your Achilles heel?or even if you just want some clarification on when to use a semicolon?consider visiting Athabasca University’s Write… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Book Club

There’s no greater way to beat the autumn chill than by sipping a mug of cider and curling up with a good book?but It’s a joy That’s even better shared. Book clubs are increasing in popularity, and It’s no surprise; talking about that thrilling novel (or terrible one) creates a certain psychological bond, something often… Read more »