Columns

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Water as a Symbol

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 underscores and outlines various… Read more »

Music Review—Crown

Artist: For I Am King Album: Crown Dutch metal band, For I Am King, will be releasing third album Crown on January 19th, 2023.  Two of the songs from the album, “Disciples” and “Liars” are already available and have lyric videos on the band’s YouTube. For I Am King was formed in 2013, and the… Read more »

Dear Barb—Christmas Cash Crunch

Dear Barb: I can’t believe Christmas is almost here again!  I am a young mother with two kids and a large extended family.  Christmas is a big event in our family.  I remember growing up and having lots of gifts around the tree.  It was nice, but I didn’t have to buy gifts.  Now I… Read more »

Course Exam—ENGL 460 (The Ecological Imagination)

English 460—Athabasca Universities’ newest course offering in the English department!  This course will allow students to investigate the links among literature, culture, and the environment while considering the role of cultural and literary analysis in the face of climate crisis and ecological complexity.  ENGL 460 is a three-credit arts or humanities course with a challenge-for-credit… Read more »

Music Review—I Love You, Dwayne

Artist: Miranda Joan Single: I Love You, Dwayne Songwriter and musician Miranda Joan has released her latest single, “I Love You, Dwayne.” The song is available any you get your music.  Miranda has also released a music video for the single, available on YouTube. Miranda was born in Montreal, raised in Vancouver, and presently lives… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Bruschetta

With the Christmas and holiday season getting into full swing, you might find yourselves invited to or hosting a party.  If it’s a potluck, I have you covered! Bruschetta is usually a safe bet at some of these parties.  It is light and easy to make, and most people enjoy it.  It might even surprise… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Economics

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 underscores and outlines various… Read more »

Dear Barb—Two in a Bind

Dear Barb: I work in an office with five other girls.  I get along well with all of my coworkers except one.  Tara and I have been working together for 4 years and it has always been a bit of a struggle for us to get along.  Tara is domineering and pushy and seems to… Read more »