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Did You Know? – Open Culture

Philosophy blogs. Free classic films. Foreign-language lessons. Free online courses in everything from biology to psychology. What do all these have in common? You can find them (and plenty more) at Open Culture, the ?best free cultural and educational media on the web.? The site is a treasure trove of original commentary and links to… Read more »

AUSU Update – AUSU Executive Election; Student Issues

AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly (President), Bethany Tynes (Vice President External and Student Affairs) and Sarah Kertcher (Vice President Finance and Administration) on their election and thank those that ran for their willingness to serve. Internal elections are being held to… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Cave Divers

Whether You’re hunting for pirate treasure or bats or just plain adventure, caves are enduring places of mystery. But if regular caves are exciting, how about underwater caves? This week’s links take you deep into the watery shadows and the amazing world of cave divers. A Cave Diver Story This astonishing footage is from the… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Ottawa college may cut some trades programs – In Foreign News: Unmade beds could be good for your health

At Home: Ottawa college may cut some trades programs The federal government has been promoting apprenticeships and training in the trades, but one Ottawa college may cut two of its trade programs. As the CBC reports, Algonquin College ?is considering cutting programs in trades such as horticulture and toolmaking.? Although teachers and others familiar with… Read more »

Voice Job Posting – Managing Editor, The Voice Magazine

Managing Editor, The Voice Magazine The Voice Magazine is seeking a new Managing Editor to handle all the day-to-day duties of publishing The Voice Magazine each week. We publish 49 issues per year each Friday. Hours are flexible, but you must be able to devote 25-30 hours per week to the job. The Editor will… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Calorie Count

More can sometimes be better?but not when it comes to foods that are loaded with staggering amounts of fat and calories. Like the peanut-butter-and-chocolate-milk shake that ?packs the equivalent of 68 strips of bacon in saturated fat.? That pales in comparison to some of the other heavyweights out there, though. Worst Desserts These desserts rank… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Low percentage of Canadian undergrads studying abroad – In Foreign News: US experts predict wild hurricane season

At Home: Low percentage of Canadian undergrads studying abroad According to a recent study, most Canadian undergrads say they’re interested in world issues and like the idea of studying abroad. But when it comes to putting that into action, ?less than 3 per cent ventured to a foreign country as part of their studies.? As… Read more »

Letters to the Editor – Sam Baker’s Cotton

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: ?The Mindful Bard: Sam Baker, Cotton? by Wanda Waterman St. Louis, v17 i41 (2009-10-30) Your review of Cotton was fantastic. Thanks for the insight . . . and for prompting me to… Read more »

Did You Know? – Open Culture

Philosophy blogs. Free classic films. Foreign-language lessons. Free online courses in everything from biology to psychology. What do all these have in common? You can find them (and plenty more) at Open Culture, the ?best free cultural and educational media on the web.? The site is a treasure trove of original commentary and links to… Read more »

AUSU Update – AUSU Executive Election; Student Issues

AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly (President), Bethany Tynes (Vice President External and Student Affairs) and Sarah Kertcher (Vice President Finance and Administration) on their election and thank those that ran for their willingness to serve. Internal elections are being held to… Read more »