Another new AU course is ready to ship–and this time, it all about the history of religion. Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (RELS 380) is a three credit humanities course that leads students down the path of knowledge of Biblical translations intertwined with Jewish history. The course is designed to be taken via individualized… Read more »

Every Saturday morning, soon after the sun comes up, I take my eight-year-old daughter down to our favourite breakfast spot to share a Spanish omelette. It’s about a forty-minute walk each way, and we pass the time by telling each other stories from our lives. For instance, I’ll tell her about the time her mother… Read more »

So Marc Emery, leader of the B.C. based Marijuana Party has been arrested by Vancouver RCMP. at the request of U.S. law enforcement. According to the CBC’s website (vancouver.cbc.ca), the self-styled “Prince of Pot,” a tireless political activist in the cause of reforming North America’s draconian marijuana laws, was arrested in Halifax, N.S. Simultaneously, his… Read more »

I have two book reviews to share today. Both books happen to be written by Canadians, interestingly enough. WORD NERDS UNITE! I am a self-described word-nerd. I love words and language. My number one favourite hobby is reading. I’m functionally fluent in three languages and have picked up a few words in at least seven… Read more »

On Paul Martin’s recommendation, Michaelle Jean will become Canada’s 27th Governor General on October 1st, an appointment that comes with widespread dispute. The question at the forefront of most Canadians’ minds is, “Is Jean a Quebec sovereigntist?” Rumour has it that she voted in support for Quebec’s independence during the 1995 sovereignty referendum. The Haitian… Read more »

Let me tell you (ahem) about my friend’s toilet. You see, they’re renovating their bathroom and they have ordered a new toilet. Did you know that when you order a toilet you most often have to order the seat separately? Yes, a brand-new toilet and the seat is not included. This is perhaps something someone… Read more »

Safety First: A News Release From Lionel T. Undershaft, III, President of the Canadian Independent Chamber of Commerce and Industry (a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Crunk Genetics and Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) As some of our politicians, civic leaders and law enforcement officials have recently pointed out, Canada as a nation is woefully unprepared for a terrorist… Read more »

This week’s Sounding Off column is a continuation of last week’s column in response to Peter Tretter’s guest editorial about tutor vacations. Thank you to everyone who shared their views on this issue! I agree with Ms. Neuman’s comments [see last week] that as students we need to be organized enough to not be in… Read more »

In November of 2003, Douglas Coupland was given the keys to a house in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada. The place had been uninhabited for two years and was slated for demolition. Coupland was given only two weeks to take full advantage of the space. The result was one part home makeover show, one part… Read more »

Incredibly, summer’s end has already become a topic of conversation. But I know that for myself, the nature bug that bit so many of us earlier in the season continues to demand my attention. Spending time indoors feels like a crime, and those blue lakes and rocky shores seem to beckon to me like sirens… Read more »