Each week, I like to feature at least one article that helps students get to know more about each other or the people who are educating them. After all, as a distance institution, forming a solid sense of community, and hence community pride, is difficult. To that end, this week we have our interview with… Read more »
There’s a certain point in summer when the days fall away quickly, like the last desperate sands draining out of an hourglass. In early August, the summer—according to the calendar—is barely half over. Yet, just like reaching the halfway point of a one-week holiday, I begin to anticipate the end long before it arrives. Autumn… Read more »
Here’s the good news about AUSU’s recent by-election: the results are in, and the new councillors were chosen by a record turnout of more than 1,500 voters. The strange news? The ballot choice that resonated with the highest percentage of voters was … no one. Before we take a look at the numbers, let’s send… Read more »
Sometimes it is a simple conversation that reminds us why we started this journey. A conversation about nothing regarding to studying, yet it can serve as a much needed reminder. The other day I was chatting with my cousin about weekend plans and she casually mentioned not being able to find a book covering specific… Read more »
With the AUSU election finished I’m looking forward to writing for The Voice Magazine again. I made the decision not to write during the campaign, lest I get an unfair advantage. With the election over a weight has been lifted and I can finally enjoy the pleasure of writing for The Voice again. Given that… Read more »
The state of AUSU council is my fault. Full confession: I’m one of the few students who voted in the 2014 general election. In that election, only around 170 out of approximately 25,000 eligible students cast ballots, so each vote carried a heavy weight of responsibility. Many of the candidates I voted for won seats… Read more »
With the world being filled with various politicians campaigning, and our own student union running an election, I think it is important to stop and consider the power of our single vote. While politics are not my strong suit, I never miss an opportunity to have my say; whether voting in town elections, federal government,… Read more »
No, this isn’t about any of the parties currently running. I was just thinking lately about how some of the rules regarding campaign financing for our election are poorly thought out. As I’m sure You’re aware, when you donate to a political party, you receive up to 75% of that donation back as a tax… Read more »