Producer: Domino Records Released: 23 January 2006 Tracks: 13 Rating: 10 Is it just me or has Britain been busy re-learning how to play instruments recently? A nation swallowed up by discos and synthesizers for the last 20 years at least, the Arctic Monkeys are on the crest of a wave of musical talent from… Read more »
Measure the beauty of that girl, the one who’s running barefoot through the still-wet grass. Factor in all the children like her, all the children dragging kites through the sky or peering into goldfish bowls. All the children sitting in treehouses, or in classrooms with their hands raised, the answers on the tips of their… Read more »
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Dear Barb: I read your column every week and I was hoping someone would write in with my question, but no one has yet. I am a new grandmother of a beautiful baby girl. I have three grown children and work part-time, while taking courses at Athabasca University. My question has to do with babysitting… Read more »
An acquaintance of mine is young, single, and involved in a very demanding career. She has a job that frequently requires her to travel and very often on extremely short notice. When she is in town, she leads a very active social life. She spends little time in her own downtown condo. Due to the… Read more »
AU Seeking Input For New Publication Athabasca University Public Affairs and Communications is developing a new publication, a report to the community. One of the articles we want to include is about visiting students and the role that AU plays in their post-secondary education experience. We would like to know things such as: “¢ why… Read more »
For centuries, the avian world has held a special fascination for people. The incredible diversity of birds, with their often-beautiful plumage, impressive hunting tactics, captivating courting behaviour, their melodic vocalizations, and their aerial acrobatics — no wonder we so admire our feathered friends. Of course, given the ever-curious human mind, admiration very often leads to… Read more »
Many times in the course of writing my periodic columns for this illustrious publication, I have been contacted by readers with a variety of intriguing questions. Sometimes, these questions are of an open-ended, philosophical bent, such as “Do you get paid for this?” and “Why does your writing suck so hard?” At other times, the… Read more »
A couple of years ago I accompanied a friend to the blood donor clinic in Fort Saskatchewan. During the initial intake process we discovered my iron levels were fine in the eyes of a doctor but too low for Blood Services’ purposes. Disappointed at the rejection I went home feeling rather inadequate. I continued to… Read more »
Our Separation We pause at the window of the ferry car deck to watch shadows on the surface of the water chase each other across the waves like dolphins In this place we share our separation A distant beacon swings its light towards us before turning away once again to pierce the darkness between the… Read more »
S.L.A.P. Update WE DID IT, WE DID IT !!!!!!!!!!!! Just want everyone to know S.L.A.P (Stop Letting Abuse Prevail) 2006 completed the Canadian Death Race that is held in Grande Cache, Alberta every August long weekend. Our time was 22:29. At this time I would like to thank Jen, John and Dennis for being the… Read more »
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has faced criticism from Lebanese citizens this week as she announced plans to travel to Israel to continue peace talks (Canadian Press, Nasrallah). As America sends aid workers into Lebanon, it is my position that they are also blatantly still selling the weapons to Israel that are being used… Read more »
WHAT IS THE BILL 7 AWARD? Administered by Supporting Our Youth and governed by a board of Trustees, the Bill 7 Award was established in 1988 to provide financial support to lesbian and gay students in post-secondary education in Ontario. To qualify for the Bill 7 Award, applicants must: – identify as part of the… Read more »
To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with “events” in the subject line. CLASSICAL CALGARY – A WALKING TOUR On now to September 17, 2006 2:00 PM -Calgary, AB Glenbow Museum – Ticket Prices Included with Museum Admission Adults $12 – Senior $9 – Youth/Student $8 Children (Under 6) Free – Family $37.50 info@glenbow.org… Read more »
PGIB WOMEN PRESENT: THE SECRETS TO DISCOVERING YOUR PROSPERITY FACTOR Monday, August 14, 2006 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Manor Café, Edmonton, AB $16 for PGIBW members; $32 for non-members (includes lunch) To register, call 1-866-725-2143 Ext. 2 or e-mail pgibwomen@pgib.ca http://www.pgibw.ca; http://www.womenspages.ca Guest Speaker: Kelley Keehn of http://www.kelleykeehn.com This presentation will include strategies to… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. Multiculturalism creates Ghettos I have always considered myself an open-minded person, but when a fellow classmate said these words, I was surprised. I believe that everyone has the right to their own opinion…. Read more »
Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. Victoria Composite High School (Edmonton) – Graduating Class of 1976 30 Year Reunion to be held October 14, 2006 See the website for details: http://vic76reunion.cometsplayground.com/ Or contact:Vic76Reunion@hotmail.com