Dear Heather, A couple of weeks ago [v12 i8 (http://www.ausu.org/voice/search/searchdisplay.php?ART=2607)], you printed a letter from a woman named Sara, who was struggling with other people’s nosy questions about her decision not to have children. I am in the same situation and found your reply very useful. I laughed at the list of questions childless people… Read more »
In a recent “day from hell” I had Hilary’s car die for me not once, but twice in two different, busy Fort Saskatchewan highway intersections. The timing was bad, the locations worse. How instructive to see people’s reactions. The majority of people probably knew I didn’t choose this way to spend my day and simply… Read more »
This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. If suggest a topic or a course alert for Taking Notes, contact djabbour@ausu.org PSE an… Read more »
AU Scores in New Brunswick New Brunswick, the Province that I’ve most often reported as doing good things for post-secondary education students, continues to impress me. This time by establishing a partnership (http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/ted/2004e0275te.htm) with AU for Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Professional Arts. Under this program, Athabasca University will recognize graduates from the New Brunswick Community… Read more »
Eddie Murphy isn’t always my cup of tea. Maybe it’s his over-the-top comedy style that sometimes irks me. This film is such an exception. Murphy is relatively low-key in his performance. We open the film with a young version of John Dolittle, who has a natural ability to speak to animals (hey, some people say… Read more »
Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends No new episode this week. Friends airs on Thursdays at 9:00pm Alberta Time, on Global (channel 7 in Calgary) Survivor – ALL STARS Last week Sue got all hot about sexual harassment and walked out of the game: This week we go… Read more »
AU SPORTS CLUB, NOW ONLINE! The AU Sports Club (AUSC) is now online and accepting new members. If you are a fan of sports or athletics, and would like to keep up to date on happenings in the world of sports, or just have an opportunity to speak with other sports fans, then this club… Read more »
Heart-warming. In a nutshell that’s what this lovely story is. Did you know that author E.B. White also penned Charlotte’s Web? Also the film director co-directed The Lion King. So Stuart Little is bound to get you or your children’s attention. The original story is more than fifty years old but the 2002 film has… Read more »
Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends No new episode this week. Friends airs on Thursdays at 9:00pm Alberta Time, on Global (channel 7 in Calgary) Survivor – ALL STARS Last week, Saboga was demolished and Chapera and Mogo-Mogo absorbed Rupert/Jenna, and Jerri/Kathy respectively. Again, Richard pulled his thing… Read more »
AU SPORTS CLUB, NOW ONLINE! The AU Sports Club (AUSC) is now online and accepting new members. If you are a fan of sports or athletics, and would like to keep up to date on happenings in the world of sports, or just have an opportunity to speak with other sports fans, then this club… Read more »