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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!

International News Desk – At Home: Shrinking Canadian birth rate takes toll on transplant lists – In Foreign News: Most Argentines believe AIDS patients face harsh discrimination

At Home: Shrinking Canadian birth rate takes toll on transplant lists In 2002, the average Canadian who needed a bone marrow transplant would have had a 54 per cent chance of having a sibling who was a suitable match. But thanks to Canada’s declining birth rate, that same Canadian’s odds would only be 37 per… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Annual AGM Held; Media Committee Started

Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Hotelier

Whether It’s a five-star luxury resort or the simplest accommodations, most hotels rely on the same basic equipment: bed, bath, and TV. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some truly different hotels out there, and this week we venture into the strange world of theme hotels. Dibs on Poseidon Mystery Island. Poseidon Hotel Next time… Read more »

The Mindful Bard: Desperately Seeking Brian

In last week’s Mindful Bard, readers were treated to the incredible talents of jazz banjoist Cynthia Sayer. Her graciousness as a musician was highlighted in a clip of her playing a house concert that included her nephew Brian on djembe. But if you found yourself wondering where the young musician had disappeared to, the answer… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Annual AGM Held; Media Committee Started

Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »

AUSU Update – AUSU Public Council Meeting

Curious about the latest news from AUSU council? Want to get the scoop on upcoming plans and programs? If You’re a current AUSU member, It’s as easy as picking up your phone. The next AUSU Public Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. MST. Public council meetings take place… Read more »

Did You Know? – CanLearn

Pursuing your education can be a complicated (if exciting) venture: choosing a university, filling out enrolment forms, picking classes. And It’s even more daunting if You’re trying to navigate the complex world of student loans. If You’re new to the process (or still wondering if student loans are right for you), CanLearn is a government… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Coffee

Java, joe, brew, mud. All these and more are nicknames for one of the most popular beverages in the world: coffee. We brew it at home, wait in drive-through lineups for it, and warm our hands around it in hockey arenas. So pour a cup and enjoy a closer look at this ancient brew. World… Read more »