Dear Barb: I am a single parent of three children in Ontario, and I have been divorced for five years. My ex and I got along great until he met his present wife. She has a child of her own and seems to want to shut my kids out of their dad’s life. The kids… Read more »
It’s interesting how the more we do the right thing, the more natural it becomes to do more of the right thing. It snowballs. The wrong thing always exists when we make a choice or action that creates conflict, even if we think there is a positive lesson involved or even if we think we… Read more »
If you follow Alberta politics at all, you’re already aware that there’s been a call within the United Conservative Party (UCP) for a leadership convention to happen early. Premier Jason Kenney, who lead the UCP to taking over 50% of the votes in the 2019 election (and won his own riding with over 65% of… Read more »
Remembrance Day is time where many of us feel especially patriotic. We wear our poppies, attend Remembrance Day ceremonies, and share a moment of silence to remember those who have served our country. While all of this is wonderful, it is important to remember our troops always—not just on Remembrance Day. Here are some ideas… Read more »
AU’s business students need to learn how to write an executive summary. But, let’s face it, we may all need to learn how to write one at some point, particularly if we plan on becoming entrepreneurs or managers. Managers make decent salaries, so learning this skill may come in handy. An executive summary is a… Read more »
It’s no surprise that living in a northern climate can affect our mood, sleep. and energy levels. But you may not be unfamiliar with the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a mood disorder that leaves many feeling lethargic, agitated, and unmotivated during the winter months. While the general condition refers to changes in season, for many… Read more »
Halloween this year was a daunting time for me. My son was excited about the Batman costume he picked out, but I was unsure if he was going to be able to wear the mask all night. He loves carving pumpkins, watching Hotel Transylvania, cutting out pictures of ghosts at school, and all things “spooky”—but… Read more »
This editorial may anger some initially. That’s not its intention, I’m just trying to work through some of my own concerns with one of the more recent trends to hit various organizations, especially those in public institutions. So keep reading to the end. I’m speaking about the almost inevitable land acknowledgment that seems to precede… Read more »
Administrivia The meeting convened at 6:30pm with Councillors Jesse Poriz and Regan Johnson absent. Jesse had sent in his regrets and Regan arrived slightly later in the meeting. Vice President External (VPEx) Karen Fletcher read the acknowledgement of operating on traditional lands, and noted that “as an organization, AUSU is committed to decolonization.” It was… Read more »
