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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: Saskatchewan drivers may soon face cellphone ban – In Foreign News: Australian breakthrough could regrow breast tissue

At Home: Saskatchewan drivers may soon face cellphone ban On October 26, new legislation made Ontario the fourth province to ban cellphones while behind the wheel. And Saskatchewan could be next, with a new law expected as early as January 1, 2010. As the CBC reports, the Saskatchewan government introduced legislation on November 11 that… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – The Deep

The celestial sphere has been getting a lot of attention lately, what with the upcoming Atlantis launch and NASA bombing the moon. This week, though, we take a look in the other direction: deep, very deep, beneath the sea. Scientific knowledge may have ended belief in sea monsters but that doesn’t mean the watery depths… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: CBC facing lawsuit over Taser coverage – In Foreign News: Many American youth not fit for military

At Home: CBC facing lawsuit over Taser coverage When Robert Dziekanski was Tasered by RCMP offers at Vancouver International Airport, the incident was widely covered throughout the media. Now, one of the RCMP officers involved is suing the CBC for libel. Constable Kwesi Millington was one of four officers who confronted Dziekanski at the airport…. 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 »

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 »

Did You Know? – Athabasca River Basin Research Institute

The average AU student may never see the university campus until It’s time to graduate. And some may never make the journey to Athabasca, Alberta, at all. But a new initiative can help students explore one of the main features of their university’s hometown. The Athabasca River Basin Research Institute (ARBRI) is ?an innovative interdisciplinary… 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 »

Did You Know? – Athabasca River Basin Research Institute

The average AU student may never see the university campus until It’s time to graduate. And some may never make the journey to Athabasca, Alberta, at all. But a new initiative can help students explore one of the main features of their university’s hometown. The Athabasca River Basin Research Institute (ARBRI) is ?an innovative interdisciplinary… Read more »