Feminism is dynamic and about change, about a reorganization of power, confronting stereotypes and challenging the status quo. In WMST 266, explains course tutor Dr. Arlene Young, ?Students learn how women have been excluded, or written out, of almost every human activity and learn possibly for the first time about many of the contributions women… Read more »
Elisa Albert writes fiction and teaches creative writing at Columbia. Her first novel, The Book of Dahlia, (see Voice review here) was recently published by Free Press, a division of Simon & Schuster. Albert previously authored the critically lauded short story collection How This Night is Different. The Origins of The Book of Dahlia I… Read more »
What is a dental hygienist? Dental hygienists remove deposits from teeth, educate patients on techniques to healthy oral hygiene, and provide preventative and health promotion strategies regarding dental care. According to the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, a dental hygienist is an oral health professional who is a registered member of a governing body…. Read more »
The time on the computer screen reads 11:18 p.m., and the loneliness sets in. (In truth, the accuracy of this time is questionable as my computer is often many hours ahead, and the date setting is often many years behind; 1982, to be exact.) Regardless of chronological inaccuracies, there is still the slightest twinge of… Read more »
Reginald Shepherd is an American writer and academic. He has published five books of poetry. His latest work, Orpheus in the Bronx, a group of essays proposing a new understanding of?and direction for?modern poetry, was published by the University of Michigan Press as part of its Poets on Poetry series. The Voice recently reviewed Orpheus… Read more »
What is a Respiratory Therapist? Respiratory therapists (RTs) are allied health professionals providing individuals with cardio-respiratory and respiratory care. RTs assess and provide therapeutic treatment to those suffering from respiratory problems, in collaboration with other health care workers. Some of the diseases treated by RTs include asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and pulmonary… Read more »
I’m a troglodyte. However, I’ve embraced modern distance education with a passion. It’s a tumultuous affair carried out over vast distances interjected with?or so it seems to me?long periods of silence. There are days when my email inbox welcomes me with a cryptic ?There are no messages in this folder? as I wait expectantly for… Read more »
Library Voices is a 10-member band that formed in Regina in March and has been performing steadily ever since their third week together. They’ve just recorded their six-song debut EP, Hunting Ghosts (see review in this issue), and are planning a full-length CD for release this fall. At the time of this interview the band… Read more »
Toronto is the largest city in Canada and considered to be its commercial and financial hub. Situated on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, the city is home to over 2.5 million inhabitants. Including the city’s outlying areas (known as the Greater Toronto Area or GTA), Toronto is home to over 5.3 million people?nearly half… Read more »
For many, the process of completing their first undergrad degree can feel a little like being lost in a maze: navigating program requirements, filling out registration and funding forms, keeping track of assignment and exam schedules. And just when it looks like academic life is all figured out, there’s the whole new set of challenges… Read more »