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Did You Know? – AU Library E-Books

Are you looking for one more reference to take that essay from a B to an A? Need to double check a quotation or page number, but you’ve already returned your books in the mail? Then AU library e-books just might help you find what You’re looking for. Along with all the great resources available… Read more »

Pages – New Fiction Release for Voice Editor

Along with her duties as Managing Editor with The Voice, Sandra Livingston writes in a variety of genres?suspense, literary fiction, and young adult. Recently, one of her novels was acquired by Avalon Books, New York, and published in April. Falwell’s Honor is a historical romance set in the turbulent days of Tudor England as the… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Canada ranks tops for cancer survival rates – In Foreign News: Militant actions curb polio vaccine program

At Home: Canada ranks tops for cancer survival rates In spite of the increasingly dismal stories about the state of Canadian health care, it seems this country is still one of the best places to be when it comes to surviving certain types of cancer. A recent international study, the CONCORD study, compared survival rates… Read more »

Click On This – Weirdopedia

See, I like to think of Wikipedia as a fair attempt at being the sum of all human knowledge. You just never know when you might want to get some pointers on the fine art of soap making, find out just how many versions of ?Hitler had only one left . . .? there really… Read more »

Voice Vacation

Voice Vacation It’s time for summer vacation! The Voice will be taking one week off, from July 7 to July 11. we’re going to recharge, re-energize, and be back with more great stuff (including, of course, all your regular favourites) on Friday, July 18. Even though we’ll be enjoying a little downtime, we won’t be… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Roadside drug sobriety tests hit the streets – In Foreign News: Speculation over possible GM bankruptcy

At Home: Roadside drug sobriety tests hit the streets Most Canadians are aware that roadside Breathalyzer tests are used to help keep our roads free of drunk drivers. And starting July 2, officials have another tool to help in their fight against impaired drivers: roadside drug tests. As The Toronto Star reports, ?police can now… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – The Graduate

On countless campuses, graduates from 19 to 90 are donning their robes and receiving those long-awaited parchments. In honour of the class of 2008, here are a few observations on life’s educational journey. Conan O?Brien’s Harvard Graduation Speech The Late Night funnyman offers his own unique take on life and learning to Harvard’s class of… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: General Rick Hillier named university chancellor – In Foreign News: U.S. Supreme Court quashes DC handgun ban

At Home: General Rick Hillier named university chancellor General Rick Hillier has been named the next chancellor of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). The appointment was announced by the province’s premier, Danny Williams, in St. John’s on June 26. General Hillier, 52, will be retiring July 2 as chief of Canada’s defence staff, a position… Read more »