It’s a time of year when many of us think about how to stuff stockings, pick presents, and get the gift that’ll make the receiver love you forever. If You’re stuck, or want something a little off the beaten track, why not some of the following? Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure Sadly only comes with… Read more »
OTTAWA (CUP) — One in seven Canadian students drops out of their post-secondary studies. According to the Youth in Transition survey, released by Statistics Canada on Nov. 20, approximately 15 per cent of students who start post-secondary education never finish. The survey began tracking a sample group of students aged 18 ? 20 in 1999… Read more »
Do the latest developments in education interest, intrigue, or even infuriate you? Do you follow the ups and downs of college and university life and the federal and provincial decisions that affect students? If this sounds like you, here’s a chance to make your opinions pay. The Voice is looking for a writer with a… Read more »
At Home: Albertans poised to spend more than any other province this Christmas A survey conducted by Statistics Canada shows that holiday shopping last year followed the established trend, with Albertans spending considerably more than residents of other provinces and territories across the country. The survey results estimate that in 2006 the average Albertan spent… Read more »
It’s the time of year when many of us turn our thoughts to the bright, the cheery, the warm, the colourful. So, simply put, this is a celebration of colour and colourful things. The Colors of Your College Degree Someday we’re all going to be standing under that candy-striped red-and-white tent wearing something off this… Read more »
EDMONTON (CUP) — A shortage of university seats in Alberta has colleges offering more four-year degree programs to satisfy the increasing demand for education that universities are unable to meet. ?I think there’s not enough seats at the universities; there hasn’t been for a very long time,? said Carl Amrhein, provost and vice-president of academics… Read more »
At Home: Taser death prompts better translation services at border control Further investigation into the Tasering death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski has revealed that not only should the risks of Taser use be looked into, but that airport protocol needs an overhaul. Alain Jolicoeur, president of Canada’s Border Services Agency (CBSA), has questioned why… Read more »
Sometimes the places that amaze us are right out in the open; known, famous even. Sometimes, though, the most incredible things are those that sneak out of the land of surprise. The Urban Landscape Project As the site says, ?there is startling beauty to be found in the most unlikely places.? Why not explore? Lost… Read more »
Oh what a strange little web we weave, when first we practice . . . art with carrots, sculpture with cardboard, ephemera art, and making our very own photo books. That’s one of the nicest things about the Internet, is how much it lets you play. Bent Objects Bent, but not just in oddness. A… Read more »
TORONTO (CUP) — A study at York University suggests that cramming right before an exam may not the best way to learn and retain information. The study, entitled ?Spacing Effects in Learning: A Temporal Ridgeline of Optimal Retention,? was concluded by psychology professor Nicholas Cepeda in Oct. 2007. The study surveyed 1,350 individuals and showed… Read more »