When most of us have a bad day, we’re dealing with the usual obstacles life can present?traffic, late assignments, and sick kids. These inspiring athletes have to deal with all that and more, but they haven’t let any of it stop them from reaching their goals. For them, there truly are no limits. World Arm… 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 »
Jack Harris asks federal government to make post-secondary a priority ST. JOHN’S, N.L. (CUP) ? A Newfoundland politician is calling on the federal government to follow his province’s lead and remove the interest on student loans nationally. Jack Harris, the NDP MP for St. John’s East, announced that he will be putting forth a private… Read more »
We may not like their sting, but the loss of the world’s honeybees would be catastrophic. Bees pollinate as many as 250,000 species of flowering plants, giving us everything from chocolate to cotton. This week, we take a look at the productive pollinators. Sniffer Bees This falls into the category of things that seem so… Read more »
At Home: Radio-Canada says farewell to Bye Bye Comedians are expected to push boundaries, but the satirical show Bye Bye took things over the edge last New Year’s Eve. And now, Radio-Canada has cut the traditional year-end comedy program. The National Post reports that the French-language public broadcaster insists Bye Bye ?was not cut as… Read more »
Alberta Solar Decathlon Project to be showcased in Washington, D.C. and at 2010 Olympics EDMONTON (CUP) ? A solar home designed and built by Calgary students has been accepted into next months’s Solar Decathlon competition in Washington, D.C. and will be showcased at the 2010 Olympic games in Vancouver. A team of 100 students, faculty,… Read more »
From Edam to Gouda to plain old cheddar, every cheese is somebody’s favourite. Unless, of course, It’s Vieux Boulogne, a French cheese with the dubious honour of being the smelliest in the world. This week, we take a look at some new ways to enjoy that humble standby?cheese. Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Stand at the top… Read more »
To the average observer, politics can seem like a confusing mix of dry-as-dust policies and sensational headlines. It isn’t always easy to follow the action, but knowing the basics of how the system works can make a big difference. And AU’s Centre for Global and Social Analysis is part of a great online tool that… Read more »
At Home: Gun registry data given to polling firm Personal information from Canada’s gun registry has been given to a polling firm?and some gun owners are unhappy about that. As the CBC reports, the RCMP shared personal information from the national gun registry with Ekos Research. The data was used to conduct a research study;… Read more »
Most AU students are familiar with the university’s excellent library services, but unless You’re a Science student you may not be aware of another great resource That’s available: the science labs. AU ?provides facilities in which to complete all compulsory labs in-person in Athabasca,? and some lab sessions can be organized so students can complete… Read more »