Some students taking second, more hands-on programs to complement classroom work VICTORIA (CUP) ? To degree or not to degree, that is the question. But there’s a third option that is increasing in popularity?to get more than one degree. Many Canadian students are doubling up on degrees, diplomas, and certificates, due in part to a… Read more »
The average AU student may never see the university campus until It’s time to graduate. And some may never make the journey to Athabasca, Alberta at all. But a new initiative can help students explore one of the main features of their university’s hometown. The Athabasca River Basin Research Institute (ARBRI) is ?an innovative interdisciplinary… Read more »
At Home: BC may refuse welfare for alleged criminals Between Facebook, YouTube, and reality television, it seems that nobody’s interested in keeping anything private these days. A new BC bill may put that theory to the test, though. The province wants to deny social assistance or disability benefits to anyone with an outstanding arrest warrant,… Read more »
At Home: Sex scoreboard app for iPhone draws anger Cool toys and technology may be taking us into the future, but some outdated attitudes are tagging along for the ride: a new iPhone application offers two dozen stereotypes of women and gives users pickup lines and ?a scoreboard to keep track of their conquests.? The… Read more »
One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. That saying has been taken to heart by these creative individuals, who have turned discarded items into works of art?and even places to live. This week, It’s all about seeing the potential in somebody else’s trash. Junk Sculptures Leo Sewell collects odds and ends from rubbish dumps around… Read more »
Ever wonder what It’s like to finally finish your degree and cross the stage to receive your parchment? Look no further than AU’s Convocation 2009 photo album. The photo album captures the pride and excitement of this year’s grads, along with their reflections on what made their education journeys special. And on the main convocation… Read more »
Mobile phone apps are downloading on campuses across the country TORONTO (CUP) ? One in nine students at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) own an iPhone or an iPod Touch, and students elsewhere across Canada are embracing the technology with open arms. With smart phones reaching more and more students, universities are taking… Read more »
Ever wonder what It’s like to finally finish your degree and cross the stage to receive your parchment? Look no further than AU’s Convocation 2009 photo album. The photo album captures the pride and excitement of this year’s grads, along with their reflections on what made their education journeys special. And on the main convocation… Read more »
Edmonton’s Union Hall bar giving cash to students on student nights EDMONTON (CUP) ? A promotion put on by an Edmonton bar where students get cash if they show ID at the door has become a controversial subject in the community. If a student shows ID at the door of the Union Hall before 10… Read more »
At Home: Toronto falls flat on bike lanes With a population of 2.48 million people and growing, Toronto faces a rising gridlock problem. And although the city has an official Bike Plan in place, a recent report criticized the lack of bike lanes being provided. The criticisms came in the annual report by Gord Miller,… Read more »