The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Paige Loggie (she/her), a Bachelor of Arts student with a double major in Anthropology and Psychology, living in Snow Lake, Manitoba. (On a personal note, although Paige currently lives in this northern Manitoba town, she was born in the nearby mining town of Flin Flon,… Read more »
I think, as human beings, we have a tendency to put a disproportionate amount of emphasis on all the big-ticket items that we believe will bring us happiness. The prestigious and lucrative career, the ideal partner, the perfect family, and all the trappings of success. But it’s been my experience that it’s the smaller, more… Read more »
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 »
Ghent is in the Flemish (primarily Dutch-speaking) region of Belgium, and is that country’s third-largest city. Human settlement in the area goes back to at least the Stone Age, and a permanent settlement was established by the 7th century. By the Late Middle Ages, Ghent was prospering due to the wool trade and was the… Read more »
Motivation and attentiveness are twinned foils for countless creative and educational pursuits. Both sensations induce sighs of underwhelmed lassitude at the prospect of climbing another of life’s hillocks, and flitting glances adrift from the scene of the present to the yawing gulf of the imagination. The history and practice of education may largely be seen… Read more »
So just yesterday, I received official notice from a member of AUSU staff that Jodi Campbell, the Executive Director of AUSU, and Chantel Groening, President of AUSU, are both no longer with the organization. In all honesty, I knew a couple of days before, when something that big happens, information has ways of getting out… Read more »
Prime targets for foreign interference are the same for all of Canada’s economic and security partners and they include political systems, military capabilities, trade and economic interests, intellectual property, community safety, and democratic freedoms, which is carried out by pressuring and manipulating governments, businesses, decision-makers, and communities. So we continue this series by looking at… Read more »
Sometimes, a kind word can change the course of our lives. It can transform loss, failure, or regret into a second chance—bringing renewed energy to make our dreams a reality. With the right encouragement, the burdens we’ve carried for so long can dissolve instantly. Perhaps we realize that our dream wasn’t meant for then—it was… Read more »
Growing up, hard boiled eggs were never my favorite. In fact, I either had to dip them in sauce or eat them while drinking a glass of milk. They were bland and flavorless. However, tea eggs were an entirely different beast. I enjoyed the aroma of tea eggs, the flavor profile that is infused into… Read more »
I aim to show love for everyone without any sparring, although I’ve been trained in combative sports. Social media brings out sparring behavior, but it creates turmoil in my soul to take a strong view of one group against another. However, I care deeply about our Jewish community. I think the entire victim versus oppressor… Read more »
Facebook: Thesis statement length? How long should a thesis statement be for a third-year paper for a history class is asked. Responses indicate clarity, not length, is the critical consideration; with other suggestions being that it be concise rather than precise, with a maximum of two sentences, regardless of the level. Reddit: Whatsapp and Concentration. … Read more »
MBA Application Webinar Tues, Sep 24, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business www.athabascau.ca/news/events/online-mba-application-webinar-20240924 RSVP through above link Library Chat Tues, Sep 24, 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 J-Series and TransLab present: Solidarity,… Read more »
Scholarship name: The Brandon Langhjelm Essay Contest Sponsored by: Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms Deadline: October 27, 2024 Potential payout: up to $2000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be aged 15 to 25 as of contest deadline, and must be permanent residents or citizens of Canada (or have proof of immigration status in Canada.) What’s required: … Read more »