Alberta Pays the Privileged Student The Learning Ministry recently announced (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200406/16576.html) the recipients of the Grant MacEwan United World College Scholarships. These scholarships have a value of approximately $28,000 for each of the eight recipients. What is interesting about these awards is that nearly half of the recipients are from the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School located just… Read more »
There are many new films that claim to be romantic but there are few that get my blood running as much as this fabulous 80s film. Granted, it’s old but it has captured the world of a romance writer so well, or at least sold me on the concept that this is a romance writer’s… Read more »
THE AU BUSINESS STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION IS HERE! New AUBSA site, now online — see the Clubs pages for information Finally, the long anticipated AU Business Students’ Association (AUBSA) has a brand new website on the AUSU server, and the club is officially taking members. This club is open to all students with an interest in… Read more »
June is Romance Month What possessed me to bid on this book from Ebay? That’s complex. There’s a hunky open-shirted guy on the cover, but he’s no Fabio. The subject of pirates has long been an interest to my husband and me. And then the write up of the book by the seller added to… Read more »
This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. If suggest a topic or a course alert for taking notes, contact djabbour@ausu.org STUDENT DEBT… Read more »
Have you ever decided to spade up some established grassy area in your yard because you just had to plant more flowers? Have you ever moved rocks, concrete blocks, or timbers to add definition to your garden? Have you ever transplanted trees or shrubs by hand? Have you ever gone head to head with the… Read more »
Klein Broo-Ha-Ha Part Two The Provincial Government of Alberta has released a statement (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200405/16523.html) showing that Athabasca University has cleared Premier Ralph Klein of any plagiarism charges. In the release they include a letter from Athabasca University sent to Klein from Ken Collier. The letter says that upon reviewing the work with the tutor comments,… Read more »
At work the other day conversation turned to the relative value of men in our lives. Unscrewing pickle jars and checking oil were two quick responses. Assembling multi-part contraptions was another. Unfortunately, the end of coffee break signaled the end of the discussion — just before it got juicy! My interest was piqued. What better… Read more »
HELP FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER Buying a new computer every couple of years can really take its toll on your pocketbook. If you purchase a good, expandable system, you should be able to get good use out of it for several years without having to replace the whole thing. In many cases, simply adding some… Read more »
Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. The Bachelor Last week, Jesse went on three overnight dates with three wonderful women, and was confronted by Trish who offered him a key to her room. Jesse, however, blew her off and ended up spending the night with Mandy Jaye instead. In… Read more »