They’ve been advertised on TV. They’ve been written about in magazines. They’ve been talked about over coffee. They’ve been stockpiled on health food store shelves. They are goji berries. A Little History What are these strange little red raisin look-alikes? Also referred to as the wolfberry, goji berries (Lycium barbarum) are the fruit of a… Read more »
The first mass-produced Daguerreotype ushered in more than a new age in photography. It also helped create an enduring social icon: the family photo album. And whether It’s great aunt Josephine dragging out musty albums, or new parents with camcorders capturing Junior’s every move, most of us have at least one embarrassing childhood moment that… Read more »
Student: Cheryl Braden AU student Cheryl Braden has been following an ambitious goal: to earn her degree one class at a time, completing a new course every eight to 10 weeks. For the BPA (Governance, Law and Management) student, who works full-time, careful planning is the key to her success. Here, she shares her strategies… Read more »
Alright, I admit it: I love Kijiji. I might even be a bit addicted. Because when I’m in the market for something, it doesn’t matter what it is, I usually start my hunting by searching it on Kijiji. And from cloth diapers to summer sublets, I’ve found it (yes, you guessed it!) on Kijiji. And… Read more »
Spend less than you earn. Avoid debt. Stop buying toys just to keep up with your friends. Common sense, right? Stuff we already know, right? But if it really is common sense, why are so many people struggling with record amounts of personal debt?and increasing that debt by spending to fit in? Those are some… Read more »
As a student in AU’s Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (BScCIS), Neil Loknath knows a thing or two about studying computer science. Now, he’s sharing some of that knowledge with a fun open-source application he created: SyncMyPix. SyncMyPix downloads your friends? pictures from your favourite social networking site and synchronizes them to… Read more »
This coming week, everyone’s a little bit Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Ireland’s green hills and rich heritage have inspired filmmakers for years, both in modern times and during the classic film era. In this instalment of ?Old Movies,? we’ll look at some of these Ireland-inspired films: some powerful, deep movies and some… Read more »
As Oscar season draws to its finale with this Sunday’s Academy Awards, film buffs all over the world are discussing the merits of this year’s top contenders. There’s also been a noticeable interest in recalling past Oscar-winning films. Although not all Academy-recognized old films are familiar, many have become long-enduring classics. In this week’s special… Read more »
Student: Colleen Lamond Think that 12-step programs are just for recovering alcoholics? Think again. According to Colleen Lamond, a former addictions caseworker and current first-year AU student, addictions theory can be applied to any problem in life’schoolwork included. Here, the psychology student shows how its application can be beneficial to pursuing one’s goals. She also… Read more »
?Students are at the Heart of the University?: Dr. Frits Pannekoek Speaks to AU Students Dr. Frits Pannekoek has served as the president of Athabasca University for the last five years. He was recently kind enough to discuss his role with The Voice. As AU President, Dr. Pannekoek not only serves as the Chairperson of… Read more »