Columns

Turning the Pages – Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Well, I did very little (for me) reading over the holidays. I only read seven novels that I can think of. Well, actually there were two or three others that I left at my Mom’s, but I didn’t bring them home to write about). Thank goodness I can get right to writing reviews, because I… Read more »

The Good Life – Just My Cup of Tea

So the holiday season is over, and the reality of the New Year has landed upon us. The extreme emotions of Christmas, running the whole spectrum from exhilaration and joy to panic and angst, have finally subsided. Now we are faced with the emotional lull of the year’s early months, a time when the snow… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Job Posting

AUSU Job Posting – Chief Returning Officer Deadline – January 17th The Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) represents AU students and their interests. The Union strives for a fair and accessible election process for members to the Students’ Council. To this end, AUSU is seeking a student to fulfill the role of Chief Returning Officer… Read more »

Dear Barb – Avoiding Chemicals

Dear Barb: There is so much talk about the adverse effects of chemicals in our environment. I’d like to be able to eliminate some of these chemicals from my life, but I don’t know how to go about doing that. I have been trying to buy organic food whenever possible. Is there anything else I… Read more »

Dear Barb – Accepting new in-laws

Barbara Godin became the new Voice advice columnist in the summer of 2004, continuing the popular column that began as Dear Sandra, and then Dear Heather as our previous columnists moved on to other pursuits. Despite having published over 70 columns in the Voice so far, Barb continues to cover new ground while answering a… Read more »

Turning the Pages – An Anthropoligist on Mars

Over its 14-year history, The Voice has almost always featured a book review column, and in 2005 Elizabeth Cousar decided to add her unique perspective to the mix. With a fondness for science fiction, Elizabeth reviews a variety of books which include eclectic selections from both fiction and non-fiction. This review explores a fascinating book… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Rest In Peace

From Where I Sit is the only ongoing Voice column that is reprinted – the rest of the material is all written specifically for The Voice. Selected for its consistent quality, and accessible, slice-of-life style, this column reflects the life of the modern rural student, combining farm life and responsibilities with higher learning and artistic… Read more »