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The Voice is the collective presence of the writers who submit on behalf of the magazine. All praise to them!

Convocation 2009 – Don’t Miss the Deadline to RSVP!

Preparations are in full swing for AU’s Convocation 2009, and you’ll need to RSVP soon if You’re planning on being there to cross the stage and receive your hard-earned degree! The deadline to RSVP is Friday, May 15, so be sure to mark it on your calendar if you haven’t already responded. (And don’t forget… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Discrimination charge over Ontario disability funding – In Foreign News: New Zealand city bans public display of gang patches

At Home: Discrimination charge over Ontario disability funding A group of parents has launched a constitutional challenge against Ontario’s McGuinty government, claiming that private, faith-based schools in the province are discriminating against disabled students by ?refusing to fund certain ailments.? The parents, representing eight children, say funding in private, faith-based schools is available to their… Read more »

Letters to the Editor – Enjoying Some ‘Drive-Through Decorum’

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: ?Drive-Through Decorum? by Kimberley Sanders, v15 i16 (2009-04-24) I’d just like to say how very much I enjoyed Kimberley Saunders article on courtesy. I wish everyone would not only read it but… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Weigh to Go

With news of the latest weight-loss product on people’s lips (literally?It’s lip gloss That’s supposed to suppress appetite), we couldn’t help wondering about some of the other odd weight-management schemes that have come along. So pry your eyes off the scale and check out some of these interesting gems (interesting, though not necessarily recommended). The… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Musicality

This week we’ve got a collection of sites with plenty of harmony?musical harmony, that is. From the sweet sounds of a Stradivarius to the eerie echo of the Theremin, here’s a look at the quirky side of hitting all the right notes. Neanderthal Flute It’s hard to change our mental stereotype of a Neanderthal (brutish… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Money Mart fees called ?conspiracy? – In Foreign News: Ireland not prepared to battle swine flu

At Home: Money Mart fees called ?conspiracy? As a class-action lawsuit against National Money Mart and its US parent company began, the company’s interest rates were described by the lead lawyer in the case as a ?conspiracy.? More than 240,000 plaintiffs are represented in the lawsuit, which alleges that, between 1997 and 2007, National Money… 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 »