Vol. 32 Iss. 35

Volume 32, Issue 35 - 09/06/2024

Minds We Meet—Alaa

The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Alaa (she/they), a student living in British Columbia who is currently enrolled in PSYC 289: Psychology as a Natural Science.  (She recently completed PSYC 402: Biological Psychology). Alaa mentioned, “I am so grateful to be studying, working, and living on the traditional unceded lands of… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Jorge Luis Borges

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 »

Hosting Your Dream Party—Part II

As alluded to in last week’s column, planning and hosting a party in real life can be an onerous undertaking: exhausting, time-consuming, prohibitively expensive, and usually disappointing.  In contrast, putting together a celebratory event solely on the plane of the imagination is a more or less stress-free affair – especially if you follow my carefully… Read more »

Cities in Six—Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Luxembourg is the capital city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a small country wedged between Belgium, France, and Germany.  The city is in the south of the country, at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers. Luxembourg’s site on a plateau has given it strategic importance since Roman times.  The city has, at… Read more »

Editorial—Philosophical Differences

This week’s issue was a bit challenging for me, as a couple of the articles this week are about not accepting prevailing wisdom and always being willing to challenge orthodoxy, whether it be in cultural or scientific norms.  And while I agree to some extent, my own experience has me rather acutely aware of the… Read more »

A Theory on How to Become CMO Leadership Material Overnight

How do we go from no experience leading people to idealized leaders on the first day of the job? I have an idea of how to achieve this.  But first, what is an ideal leader?  It’s someone who loves the people they serve, is visionary and inspirational, and elevates the bottom line.  And I have… Read more »

My Experience with Wikipedia

My experience with Wikipedia has been a source of frustration.  I shared The Marriage Foundation’s unconventional views on unconditional love, which lasted a day or two.  And then it was promptly deleted.  Then, I attempted to contribute to a page on AI and consciousness, citing a large-scale longitudinal study, only to have my comments dismissed… Read more »

Hong Kong Pork Floss Buns Recipe

Among some of my favorite breakfast items from Chinese bakeries include these pork floss buns.  You might be wondering, “what the heck is pork floss?”  Pork floss, also known as “rousong” in Chinese, is a dried, fluffy, and flavorful shredded pork product that is commonly used in East Asian cuisine.  It is made by stewing… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

Facebook: What is the Write Site like? A student wonders if the Write Site offers feedback before completing an essay and what the best time to access it would be.  They were informed that the Write Site was full and was advised to try again later.  With another student suggesting checking back every two days,… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  AES Engineering Scholarships Sponsored by:  AES Engineering Deadline:  October 8, 2024 Potential payout:  $500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be either high school seniors or students attending a post-secondary education facility, in any field of study. What’s required:  An email with contact and academic info, along with a an essay of 500 to 1000… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Sep 10, 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 AU Has a Library?  Navigating the Library Website and Search Tools Tues, Sep 10, 1:00 to 1:30 pm MDT Online via MS Teams Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/news/events/au-has-a-library-navigating-the-library-website-and-search-tools-2… Read more »