The AU library is one of the most popular services with students, and It’s about to get even better. On March 15 the library launched a new interface for their online catalogue, and the beta version has been available to users since February. The fresh new homepage is easy to navigate with links to all… Read more »
April 13 marked the return of the sleeper hit Glee. It’s one of those rare TV shows that deserves the praise heaped on it, and this week we take a look at the inspiration behind all those tunes. Because sometimes, you just can’t beat the original. Somebody to Love This might be one of the… Read more »
At Home: Alberta bill targets distracted drivers When someone mentions the words ?distracted driving,? cell phones and electronic gadgets usually spring to mind. But there are plenty of other bad habits that take drivers? minds off the road, and a proposed Alberta bill takes aim at them too. Bill 16, introduced by a Calgary MLA,… Read more »
The AU library is one of the most popular services with students, and It’s about to get even better. On March 15 the library launched a new interface for their online catalogue, and the beta version has been available to users since February. The fresh new homepage is easy to navigate with links to all… Read more »
Volcanoes have been a source of fear and fascination for millennia. They’ve spawned books and movies and even tourist adventures. From towering mountains to ocean floors, we take a look this week at the mighty power of volcanoes. Dining Atop a Volcano Some people think snagging a spot in an exclusive restaurant is a challenge…. Read more »
At Home: MP says Canada’s top judges must be bilingual An MP wants all of Canada’s top justices to be bilingual, but critics say language shouldn’t come ahead of legal competence. NDP MP Yvon Godin introduced Bill C-232, which the CBC reports ?would make it mandatory for Supreme Court judges to be able to understand… Read more »
Following the excitement of the recent AUSU election, council is now busy planning their Annual General Meeting, scheduled for April 6. The meeting takes place at 5:00 pm MST and, as always, all members are “invited to attend and be heard.” You can call the office to book a line, and the AGM includes an… Read more »
At Home: Ottawa to set up city autism registry Ottawa has announced a new city registry to ?help first-responders locate and assist autistic children and adults,? becoming the second Canadian city to do so. As the CBC reports, the registry was set to launch on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2. The country’s first autism… Read more »
Whether It’s a hamburger, fries, or pizza, fast food is more controversial than ever. Some are addicted to it, others wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole, and recent books and movies point out its health and environmental dangers. This week, we take a look at that calorie-laden modern comfort: fast food. Fast Food Cakes… Read more »
At Home: Strahl holds firm on FNUC funding despite province’s reversal In spite of protests, and a reversal on provincial funding, Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl is standing firm on the decision to pull federal grants to the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC). In February, both Ottawa and the Saskatchewan government announced that long-running… Read more »