Valentine’s Day for many this year may be entirely different from years prior. With many countries and local areas still following public health restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic, getting together for a romantic restaurant date may not be possible. So what are some other activities that couples can enjoy this year instead of the traditional… Read more »
An education does wonders for everyone, helping people overcome even the most severe of limitations, so much so that they reach unbelievable goals. Here are a number of true situations about people with disabilities, mostly about me, whose lives were turned around by an education. And if you happen to have a disability, such as… Read more »
The global health pandemic threatening everybody has certainly brought new challenges to life everywhere, but the threat of this plague is only the most recent factor in the pressure building toward a major cataclysm. At least, that’s the way it feels for many of us right now. When you combine the pandemic with the threats… Read more »
Things are starting to come together for something special that The Voice Magazine is going to do later this month and into March. If you’re not subscribed to our reminder list for when the magazine comes out, you may want to consider doing that. It’s only one email a week, after all, and sometimes it’s… Read more »
I had my first puff from a pipe when I was in high school and decided immediately it was not for me. I tried again when I was 23. My boyfriend at the time brought home a joint from work and bugged me until I agreed to smoke with him. I loved it. Weed became… Read more »
Friday, February 12, 2021, marks Chinese New Year! As a Chinese-Canadian, my parents and their family come from Hong Kong and have always celebrated Chinese New Year after coming to Canada. With that said, Chinese New Year is not only meant for the Chinese culture, but anyone can also celebrate it. If you are looking… Read more »
Here’s a healthy challenge to all students: spend one week listening carefully for wisdom—often shared in t he most unexpected places. Wisdom is everywhere. Every single person has wisdom. The guy on the street who shares his ice cream cone with his dog, worried about the next meal, has wisdom. The child in a coma,… Read more »
Sometimes I feel a bit old. This week, for instance, was the 25th anniversary of my marriage. I remember when I was a kid, 25th anniversaries were the domain of old people. And yet even though we’re marrying older, for some reason it seems those with 25th anniversaries are younger than ever. Perspective makes all… Read more »
Gregarious people can become AU students, but the reality of individualized study tends to speak for itself. Ours is not a social butterfly experience replete with hallways full of chatter and leisurely times lounging with peers in a dormitory. Study for us typically consists of our meek humble selves studiously applying our skills within the… Read more »
