From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Facebook: Proctor U versus Other Invigilator Options. A student expresses frustration with the 45-minute lateness of the proctor for the exam invigilated by ProctorU. Other students express similar situations, such as a 25-minute delay with the proctor starting the exam with poor communication. Others recommend outside invigilation, such as an external university that can serve… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
On International Women’s Day (IWD) we pause to appreciate the issues affecting women’s lives and the heartfelt gratitude we appreciate for womanhood. We can never say enough thanks to the woman who birthed us—thanks Mom! Plus, there’s my dear social work professor sister and many friends, both erudite and effusive, possessing uplifting intellectual abilities. And… Read more »
At times, it can be difficult to find a sense of community in the AU digital sphere. However, there are a great deal of events occurring on a consistent basis. These range from style guide tips for assignments to research tips and tricks. This Voice Magazine writer recently had a chance to attend a session… Read more »
Oslo, the capital city of Norway, sits at the north end of the fjord bearing its name. The city is in eastern Norway, about 100 kilometres from the border with Sweden. Oslo was founded as a trading post around a thousand years ago during the Viking age. At one time known as Christiana, to honour… Read more »
Like Lennon and McCartney, I don’t tend to care too much for money. I’m not so sure about their assertion that it “can’t buy me love,” though. Margaret Atwood once observed that “the Eskimo had fifty-two names for snow, because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love.” If I… Read more »
Scholarship name: BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Sponsored by: BeArt-Presets Deadline: April 1, 2024 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: $5000 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be either university undergraduate or graduate students, or high school seniors. What’s required: An online application, along with an essay of at least 1000 words on one of two topics (either “Digital… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
There’s nothing quite like a noisy outburst of protestation: upset voices bursting forth as a rhetorical freshet drenching all in the vicinity with a cold shower of unhappiness. Conflicts trigger us to misery so effectively because there’s unpleasant noise everywhere in society adding to the turmoil of grinding gears within our mind. These inner dialogues… Read more »