Editorial—The Votes are In!

Four hundred and seventy students cast their votes over the AUSU election period, and the results (pending appeals) are now in. Congratulations to the winners, with incumbent Chantel Bradely returning, and being joined by Olivia Shepherd, Faustina Arsenault, Aiza Nazarmatova, Melanie Rousseau, Annette Karien, Jan Lehmann, Diana Ramirez, Chimaraoke Akuchie, Kari Thompson, Josh Fils, and… Read more »

Cities in Six—Roskilde, Denmark

Roskilde, Denmark’s 10th-largest city, is about 30 kilometres west of the Danish capital city of Copenhagen.  One of Denmark’s oldest cities, Roskilde was once the capital of Denmark and still retains close ties to the Danish monarchy.  Since 1971 the city has hosted the annual Roskilde Festival, one of the largest music festivals in Europe…. Read more »

The Land without a Master Narrative

There is no single narrative in the multi-layered history of Canada.  It may be one of the few places where the ideas and actions of individuals can go on to shape larger social changes and where those changes end up getting incorporated into an evolving national identity.  However, the celebration of such individuals is often… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship Sponsored by:  Investintech Deadline:  April 12, 2024 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be currently accepted to or enrolled in a university or college in Canada, be pursuing a course of studies or program leading to a diploma, undergrad, or graduate degree, and show evidence of interest… Read more »

The Formative Years That Shape The Rest Of Our Lives

A child’s early interactions with their parents and caregivers as well as their surrounding environment is what sets out the starting point for much of the behaviors and actions that eventually end up making a person. That is why there is no time that is more formative or more important than the years of life… Read more »

Vintage Voice

Two hundred and thirty years ago, on March 22, the United States passed the Slave Trade Act of 1794.  The act, which prohibited the building or outfitting of ships for the slave trade, was but one step towards the U.S. abolition of owning slaves in 1865.  We present two articles on the topic, from ten… Read more »

Bachelor on the Wall—Feeling Seen and Making a Scene

If you’ve ever watched The Bachelor reality television dating series, you know that the key to winning the affections of the belle or beau who is on trial, as it were, is to make the protagonist feel seen.  No matter the panoply of accents and ethnicity on offer, the theme of The Bachelor, as with… Read more »

Clothing Gifts Our Loved Ones Will Dream About

Nothing is more exciting than knowing what looks great on our loved ones and surprising them with the perfect sweater, swim trunks, and dress slacks!  We can take our loved ones from a ten-out-of-ten fashion look to a gazillion-out-of-ten.  And, wow, do they love it! So, how can we know exactly what will turn our… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—Interpolation, Part II

That we all desire life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is core to the ideology of our neighbours to the south.   It’s hard to quibble with such a phrase; this simple sentence seems the bedrock of any true democracy founded on the rule of law and an equitable application of equal opportunity for all…. Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Mar 26, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Writing to win scholarships and awards (for undergraduate students) Tues, Mar 26, 12:30 to 1:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Write Site www.athabascau.ca/news/events/writing-to-win-scholarships-and-awards-for-undergraduate-students Register through above link… Read more »

Keep Throwing Stuff at the Wall

My view is to keep throwing stuff at the wall until something sticks.  That’s a metaphor for finding the way out of poverty and shaping the potential for hitting the jackpot. But, to backtrack, I wanted to let you know that when we set a goal, it can start unraveling at hyper speed. So, I… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Science Fiction Sub-Genres

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

Facebook: The best parts of AU! A student asks what the best part of AU has been for other students.  This student appreciates the lack of deadlines.  Another student likes the convenience of taking one course at a time, finishing each course within two months.  Another student appreciates the ability to be a present parent and… Read more »