THIS WEEK WHERE HAS ALL THE FAT COME FROM – The drawback to distance education that few students talk about, but many know all too well – the bulging waistline. How do you fight the flab that accumulates over months of home study? Shannon Maguire has some suggestions:. IS THERE A DOULA IN THE HOUSE… Read more »

THIS WEEK ATHABASCA VIEWS – AU President Dominique Abrioux addresses students on the financial status of AU, and misleading information in the recent Alberta Views article on post secondary education in the province. AUSU exec members Shirley Barg and Debbie Jabbour also comment. CALLING ALL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENTHUSIASTS! – Katie Patrick reviews another new AU… Read more »

Last week, while preparing to write a report on the Alberta Views article mentioned in Sandra Moore’s letter and the recent AUSU press release, I requested feedback from AU President Dominique Abrioux, as well as the executive of AUSU. Based on the discussion revolving around the article, it seems that most of the concern is… Read more »

Last week I asked students how they feel toward their students’ union in light of the recent resignations and controversial forums posts. Here is what you had to say: I think it is important to be informed of the issues coming up in council. Although there was a lot of controversy lately I think it… Read more »

Dear Heather, I’m a full-time student living on government loans, and I find they just don’t cover my costs. How can I reduce my expenses without giving up everything I enjoy? -Penny(less) in Abbotsford Dear Penny: It’s true that student loans are rarely enough to meet basic expenses, much less those little extras we all… Read more »

The Fraser Institute STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST 1st Prize: $1,000 2nd Prize: $500 High school category: $250 DOES FREE TRADE REDUCE GLOBAL POVERTY? Recommendations: Students may: Analyze research on trade and poverty; determine what the weight of research, particularly empirical research, shows about trade and poverty; and suggest specific reforms to the world trading system that… Read more »

TUTOR BIOS AUSU provides tutor bios on the AUSU website, so that you can learn more about the person on the other end of the phone. Tutors are selected for inclusion on the Tutor Bio pages by nomination from students, If you have had a tutor that you want to know more about, write Mac… Read more »

Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. TEACH ENGLISH Overseas: Jobs $$ Guaranteed-Great Pay. TESOL Certified 5 days in-class, on-line or by correspondence. FREE Information Seminar. FREE Infopack: 1-888-270-2941 or globaltesol.com – http://www.globaltesol.com AUSU GROUPS AND CLUBS COMMITTEE: The AUSU Clubs Committee is looking for student members who can commit just… Read more »

THIS WEEK A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW – Sara Kinninmont investigates the dangers of buying in to prescription drug advertising: WHEN YOU’VE SEEN BEYOND YOURSELF – Time is the measure of all things, and the Beatle’s opus, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, has weathered the years beautifully. Lonita Fraser looks back at how the… Read more »