A girl stands on the shore of a lake. “I can think of a million reasons not to do it. Last summer, when my little brother Joshua was nine, he pushed me in because I was taking so long. It was annoying him. My mom was reading her book on the beach, and she kept… Read more »
Having been born after my parents had immigrated to Canada, I have had limited contact with the elderly and I plainly admit that the rare contact that I did have was never pleasant. The few occasions in which my parents persuaded me to volunteer with seniors were not what I would call “pleasurable” as they… Read more »
… continued from last week. Before we get back into the matter at hand, it might be worthy of reviewing where we were in Part One of this article (1). We touched upon the idea that while money is not evil in-and-of itself, it can cause people to act in immoral ways. Certainly, there has… Read more »
The lovely late summer wildflowers are out in full bloom at this time of year — real charmers for those who enjoy this last show of colours, textures and smells. However, given what this display represents — the flowering of a group of plants loosely referred to as weeds — it can be nothing short… Read more »
Ashley Mae sat quietly in the living room watching Caillou on television as she did most Sundays. It was her favorite show, but today felt different than most Sundays. Something was wrong with her parents. During breakfast they didn’t talk to each other, but they did to Ashley Mae. Their smiles were not like real… Read more »
(editor’s note: b. e. hydomako has published dozens of articles in the Voice over the years, and we are pleased to have him back after a long hiatus. Look for more articles by b. e. in future issues and see the Voice archives for past submissions by this, and many other authors who have graced… Read more »
He has only been gone for two days but already I call him Katimerik. His journey holds the promise of new places, new friends and countless surprises. For me, the first one came before we had even put him on the plane. My son’s nickname comes from Canada’s Katimavik program and he is one of… Read more »
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your research skills? How about your Internet-based research techniques? Do you have difficulty discerning which websites contain reputable information? When it comes to writing essays, your background research can certainly influence your essay grades. AU students now have the opportunity to polish their electronic-based… Read more »
Few students, no matter how bright, would claim that post-secondary studies are easy. I’ve come across a number of individuals, and not merely an insignificant minority, who struggle with one or two classes per semester simply because finding motivation to do homework can be difficult. Even if you’re managing five or six classes per semester,… Read more »
Every morning, as your alarm clock beeps and you begin to awake from your deep, relaxing sleep and groggily make your way into the kitchen to look outside, you will find the sun just isn’t quite as high in the sky as it was only two short months ago. As you open the window and… Read more »