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Click of the Wrist – Glee Songs

April 13 marked the return of the sleeper hit Glee. It’s one of those rare TV shows that deserves the praise heaped on it, and this week we take a look at the inspiration behind all those tunes. Because sometimes, you just can’t beat the original. Somebody to Love This might be one of the… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Alberta bill targets distracted drivers – In Foreign News: US law aims to stop thieves using fake caller IDs

At Home: Alberta bill targets distracted drivers When someone mentions the words ?distracted driving,? cell phones and electronic gadgets usually spring to mind. But there are plenty of other bad habits that take drivers? minds off the road, and a proposed Alberta bill takes aim at them too. Bill 16, introduced by a Calgary MLA,… Read more »

Letters to the Editor – Reader Enjoys AU Student Profile

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: ?AU Profiles: DeAnne Csada? by Christina M. Frey, v18 i12 (2010-03-26) Dear Editor, I want to commend you for including the article about my god-daughter, DeAnne Csada, in your magazine. The article… Read more »

Did You Know? – New Look for AU Library Site

The AU library is one of the most popular services with students, and It’s about to get even better. On March 15 the library launched a new interface for their online catalogue, and the beta version has been available to users since February. The fresh new homepage is easy to navigate with links to all… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Under the Volcano

Volcanoes have been a source of fear and fascination for millennia. They’ve spawned books and movies and even tourist adventures. From towering mountains to ocean floors, we take a look this week at the mighty power of volcanoes. Dining Atop a Volcano Some people think snagging a spot in an exclusive restaurant is a challenge…. Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: MP says Canada’s top judges must be bilingual – In Foreign News: Marriage rates falling in Germany

At Home: MP says Canada’s top judges must be bilingual An MP wants all of Canada’s top justices to be bilingual, but critics say language shouldn’t come ahead of legal competence. NDP MP Yvon Godin introduced Bill C-232, which the CBC reports ?would make it mandatory for Supreme Court judges to be able to understand… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Fast Food

Whether It’s a hamburger, fries, or pizza, fast food is more controversial than ever. Some are addicted to it, others wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole, and recent books and movies point out its health and environmental dangers. This week, we take a look at that calorie-laden modern comfort: fast food. Fast Food Cakes… Read more »