What we eat is a complicated matter. On any given day it’s likely determined by some stew consisting of money, time, and effort. Because the ingredients are interconnected it’s impossible to see where one begins and the other ends. Money may determine if we eat out or prepare something at home. It will affect whether… Read more »

Being a distance council comes with some unique challenges, and some of those were apparent at the April 14th, AUSU council meeting. This was a very busy meeting as it had councillors from both the previous, out-going council, as well as the five new councillors-elect, who took over near the end of the meeting. The… Read more »

Dear Barb: Hi, I am a single mother who is working toward my degree at AU, but it is slow going since I can’t afford to take more than one course at a time. My daughter is five years old and we have been living alone since her father left three years ago. Back then… Read more »

Site: NFB/Blog Article: Hobos, Hermits and Drifters: Three Short Films Starring Wise Loners of the Canadian Bush Films: Nahanni, directed by Donald Wilder David and Bert, directed by Daryl Duke Man Who Chooses the Bush, directed by Tom Radford Being just a wee bit homesick, when I got the email notification that the NFB was… Read more »

Tough out your dreams. Gail Wagnild, author of True Resilience, says, “Even if the road to your dreams is difficult, keep going because it will get easier and the knowledge that you can do it will grow” (p. 62). Some people get knocked down, spat upon, and kicked around, yet keep busting their hump. How… Read more »

Readers of this space won’t be surprised to hear I love reading. When actually sitting down with a book, no matter if electronic or paper, isn’t possible, the next best thing for me is listening to audio books. Because I refuse to pay full retail for them what ends up in my vehicle is always… Read more »

Dear Barb: Hi, I have been with my boyfriend for five years. He suffers from bipolar disorder and, over the course of our relationship, has gotten worse. I love him a lot, but my life is consumed with his illness. Each day is dependent on how Gary feels. If he has a good day, then… Read more »

Dr. Leslie Main Johnson recently launched a new anthropology course, Anthropology 335 ? Ecological Anthropology, and was kind enough to answer some questions about it for The Voice Magazine. For starters, what is your role with Athabasca University, and the course? I’m a professor of sociocultural anthropology and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. I’ve been… Read more »

There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to write daily about something that improves at least one person’s life (yours especially). 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… Read more »

Band: HIGHS Album: Dazzle Camouflage Alt-pop is a genre of music that is really starting to pique my interest. From the genre’s typical pop beats to its atypical electronic effects, the allure of alt-pop is growing stronger. And one defining element of this genre is its ability to surprise listeners with unexpected sounds and melodies… Read more »