Dear Barb: My sister has a four-year-old son who is severely overweight. I am concerned about my nephew’s health, but whenever I even hint that he may have a weight problem my sister becomes defensive. She says it’s only baby fat and he’ll outgrow it. Am I overreacting? Do obese children usually outgrow a weight… Read more »

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MAKING THE MOST OF THE AU EXPERIENCE: WRITING EXAMS OUTSIDE ALBERTA Recently, a prospective AU student asked me what it’s like to write AU exams at invigilation centres. This is a common question, since all students who are unable to access an AU Learning Centre (these are located in Calgary and Edmonton) or the main… Read more »

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Paralympics: Anyone Watching? Canadians agonized over this year’s Olympic games. Our athletes brought home only slightly more than half the number of medals they won in the previous games, and many hopefuls put in disappointing performances. The cause of the poor results will be discussed for years to come, and many within the Canadian Olympic… Read more »

THE SECOND ANNUAL VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $800 in scholarships to be awarded $400 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its second annual writing contest, with categories for both fiction, and non-fiction. Non-Fiction: In 2000 words or less, write about… Read more »

Dear Barb: My parents drank heavily during my growing up years. In fact, I believe they are alcoholics. I didn’t’ realize the impact this had on my life until I moved away from home to attend university. When I go out with my friends I’m reluctant to have more than one or two drinks while… Read more »

AUSU On Klein’s Paper AUSU members continue to write to The Voice concerned about AU’s response to Premier Klein’s essay earlier this year. Specifically, our members want to know how the media attention directed at the academic quality and marking of Mr. Klein’s essay will affect the integrity of their hard-earned degrees. The students’ union… Read more »

DAVIS AND HENDERSON ABORIGINAL YOUTH BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS Award Amount: $2,500.00 (15) Deadline: October 10 Description: Aboriginal students (Status, Non-Status, Metis, and Inuit) who are Canadian citizens, enrolled full-time in a program of study at a Canadian college, university, or technical institute. Based on academic performance, career goals, financial need and contributions made to both… Read more »