Hollywood runs on love. Every TV show and movie involves some kind of romantic entanglement and every magazine cover is flooded with photos of happy and not-so-happy couples. Considering that all I know of romantic love comes from what I’ve seen in the movies and on television, it should come as no surprise that I… Read more »
Is it possible to defend someone’s personal freedom by taking away their right to choose? That’s the decision Ottawa may soon face on the issue of banning the burka and the niqab. The Muslim Canadian Congress is asking the federal government to ban the two garments in public. As the Globe and Mail reports, the… Read more »
Recently I read an article in the Edmonton Journal with the following headline: ?Shattering the myth of multitasking.? This is not a total surprise. I always prided myself on being one of those people who could multi-task. It seemed like an efficient way to accomplish more in an increasingly crazy busy world. My favourite thing… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am divorced and in my mid thirties with two children. I have been single for about three years. It’s been hard for me and my children being alone without a partner in my life. Six months ago I met a great guy and we seemed to click right away. We spend a… Read more »
CD: Allen Toussaint, The Bright Mississippi Label: Nonesuch Release date: 2009 A New Orleans Old Soul Makes Everything New Again ?As a youngster I was listening to whatever was on the radio, and there were things like boogie-woogie, and popular songs and even a lot of hillbilly music?Red Foley, Jimmy Dickens, Ernest Tubb. On Sundays… Read more »
Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »
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Chris Smith is a Scottish neoclassical composer, a career he embraced after having served as a drummer for a number of major rock bands. His exquisite performances and the beautifully crafted music videos that accompany his music have appeared on a number of television networks. He recently put out his second album, Piano Passion and… Read more »
Part 1: Old What? As the weather moves toward winter, the lure of the outdoors starts to diminish. In my mind, there’s no better way to spend a chilly evening than curled up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a good movie. The problem is, I’m having difficulty finding a movie I… Read more »
Ever wonder what It’s like to finally finish your degree and cross the stage to receive your parchment? Look no further than AU’s Convocation 2009 photo album. The photo album captures the pride and excitement of this year’s grads, along with their reflections on what made their education journeys special. And on the main convocation… Read more »
Edmonton’s Union Hall bar giving cash to students on student nights EDMONTON (CUP) ? A promotion put on by an Edmonton bar where students get cash if they show ID at the door has become a controversial subject in the community. If a student shows ID at the door of the Union Hall before 10… Read more »
At Home: Toronto falls flat on bike lanes With a population of 2.48 million people and growing, Toronto faces a rising gridlock problem. And although the city has an official Bike Plan in place, a recent report criticized the lack of bike lanes being provided. The criticisms came in the annual report by Gord Miller,… Read more »
When most of us have a bad day, we’re dealing with the usual obstacles life can present?traffic, late assignments, and sick kids. These inspiring athletes have to deal with all that and more, but they haven’t let any of it stop them from reaching their goals. For them, there truly are no limits. World Arm… Read more »
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