I come from a family of busty women. This, as you can imagine, has been both a blessing and a curse, depending on the time in my life. Back in the day, and perhaps now as well, it was a badge of honour to be the first person in your class to be wearing a… Read more »
One of the great pleasures of my life, from the time I was a small boy, has been the pastime of beachcombing. I am happy to say that the amount of my life frittered away on this activity very likely amounts to thousands of hours. Of course, I have very little in the way of… Read more »
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*This week a new feature has been added to the column a player spotlight. Each week at the end of the article, you can find a quick summary on a Canadian player. I hope you enjoy it!* We all know what the season of hockey concludes with the Stanley Cup. Purchased by Lord Stanley in… Read more »
My cat, Festivus, who is teaching me the importance of taking good, long naps, taking time to pamper oneself, and maintaining an aloof detachment from the minor upsets of life. My grade eleven chemistry teacher, who, even though he was teaching a subject that I had no aptitude for, impressed upon me the excitement of… Read more »
AU Students Applaud Affordability Framework New policy addresses many concerns, but barriers still exist Athabasca University Students’ Union – Friday’s press release on the Affordability Framework for Post-Secondary education included a number of surprises and addressed many of the concerns expressed in AUSU’s 2005 submission to the A Learning Alberta Steering Committee’s post-secondary review. Requests… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the father of three children and I feel my life is spinning out of control. My wife, who is a stay-at-home mom, has our children involved in so many activities that I hardly have time to enjoy them. My wife gets to spend time with the kids in the morning and… Read more »
November 11, also known as Remembrance Day, is the day we dedicate to honouring those who gave their lives for our country. There are many traditions we, as Canadians, follow all over the country, showing in our own ways the gratitude we feel to all those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom. Every year, Ottawa… Read more »
Have you every struggled to explain why AU’s “first year” courses have 200 numbers and both “second” and “third year” courses have 300 numbers? If so, this will hopefully change in two years. By September 1, 2008, “first year” courses will be designated as 1000 level courses, “second year” as 2000, “third year” as 3000,… Read more »
The following artworks are being raffled for the Eagle Women’s Emergency Shelter. AU student Kim Anderson and her team competed in this year’s Candian Deathrace to raise funds for the shelter, and this artwork was donated for their cause. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Only 3000 tickets are being sold. Draw date… Read more »
According to The Wall Street Journal Europe (November 7, 2006), Irish company Ryanair has reported unusually high net earnings in its second quarter. This jump in profits is particularly unusual since fuel prices have been rising of late. However, ticket prices have gone up to combat the trend. British consumers make up a massive part… Read more »
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