THIS WEEK
NO MORE RULES – THE IMPACT OF TUITION DEREGULATION by Sandra Moore
Alberta’s bill 43 may mean the end of tuition regulations for students at AU. There are many opinions on how this will affect AU students. This week, read Sandra’s views on the issue, and then send us your comments for the next Sounding Off column.
FAMILY BONDS by Wayne E. Benedict
How much time do you spend with your adult siblings, parent, and other relatives? Do you think it’s normal to drift apart, or are your family ties still integral to your lifestyle:
REALITY SHOWS ARE WORTH A SECOND LOOK by Teresa Neuman
Teresa wonders what reality television would look like if they depicted real families:
Athabasca University in the news
AU Professor John Baggaley spoke recently with Toronto’s Globe and Mail about distance learning technology in the article E-Learning Coming of Age. Read the whole story here:
http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20030710.welearn0710/BNStory/Technology/
Coming Soon
The Voice will soon announce a writing contest for all AU students. The prize will be substantial, and we’re looking forward to lot of great submissions. Watch this space for details to come soon.
Fiction Wanted
The Voice fiction feature has become popular, but submissions have been slow. Send us your best fiction today, and it might become our next feature.
Attention Budding Writers
The Voice needs some new voices. We know you have plenty to say, so why not get paid for it. Send us a writing sample or article for submission and you might be published in an upcoming issue. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it pays. Contact voice@ausu.org for more details.
