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The Fit Student – A Genius!

Become a genius. Or, if you already are one, develop genius status in some other untapped passion of yours. So, how do you ignite your inner genius? First, consider that you might not end up the best chess master, the best mathematician, or the best gymnast, even if you start learning today. After all, the… Read more »

Music Review – Sentimental Gentlemen

Band: Sentimental Gentlemen Album: The Devil’s In The Details Available now for streaming from their website, Sentimental Gentlemen’s The Devil’s In The Details is a fantastic rock and roll album coupled with an amazing story of perseverance and dedication. Founded in 2013, Fort McMurray’s Sentimental Gentlemen were on the road when the wildfires ripped through… Read more »

The Study Dude – Silence Wins Secrets

There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to master the art of silence. Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight and honest opinions and personal anecdotes?even the embarrassing… Read more »

In Conversation with Patrick Woodcock

Canadian poet Patrick Woodcock has written nine books of poetry and his work has been translated into 14 languages. While travelling the world in search of meaningful connections, inspiration, and firsthand knowledge of the human condition, Patrick has rejected the typical literary life by living simply and working at some rather humble jobs (pizza delivery… Read more »

Dear Barb – Debt and Defending

Dear Barb: I am in my early twenties, have just completed my second year of university, and I still have three years left before I reach my goal. My marks are pretty good, but I’m feeling overwhelmed by my student debt. I already have $10,000 in school loans. If I keep going the way I… Read more »

Music Review – The History of Gunpowder

Band: The History of Gunpowder EP: Stained Glass, Rye and Wax Released 6 May, Stained Glass, Rye and Wax is The History of Gunpowder’s third EP. Conceived in Kerala, South India, and then polished in Vancouver and Montreal, the EP features the musical talents of seventeen extraordinarily gifted musicians. Skillfully mixed and mastered by Chris… Read more »

The Study Dude – Smoke and Mirrors of “Context”

There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to realize that top academics only pretend to know the meaning of “context.” Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight and… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – Invocations

Album: Invocations Artist: Nat Birchall “I’d like to point out to people the divine in a musical language that transcends words. I want to speak to their souls.” – John Coltrane Discovering Nat Birchall’s music is like finally meeting a reclusive neighbor and happily discovering that he’s a warm-hearted, eccentric genius very much worth getting… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Not Sure

About a hundred years ago (okay, maybe more like thirty-five) I was on the executive of the village of Andrew’s Chamber of Commerce. We were a small but enthusiastic group of business and like-minded people. We actively worked to help the village grow, or at the least to slow the losses. Anyone old enough to… Read more »

Dear Barb – The Trouble with Great Expectations

Dear Barb: I am in my late twenties and work full time while taking courses through AU. My parents always had high expectations for us and we all strived to meet those expectations. Throughout high school I was easily able to maintain marks in the high eighties and nineties, so my parents are expecting me… Read more »