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 »
I’m not saying the apocalypse is upon us, or even necessarily imminent. But, what with one thing and another, it doesn’t feel entirely out of the realm of possibility, either. For all I know, humanity’s best days may be yet to come. Perhaps, outdoing old King Canute, we will find a way to turn back… Read more »
August 15, 2024 saw AUSU meet shortly before a significant change of leadership. In that meeting, AUSU Council went over and approved the 2024-2025 AUSU Budget, with some notable updates included below. Then, on October 8, 2024, new President Jan Lehmann initiated the AUSU council meeting on Zoom at 3:06 PM Mountain Time. Vice President… Read more »
Seldom told are the greatest hacks. The kind of hacks where nobody gets harmed, and where everyone involved becomes better for them. Such hacks have unfolded in the digital world. If, by some luck, such stories do make the airwaves, they are almost exclusively detailed by Crown prosecutors at trial and to the presiding judge. … Read more »
One of my favorite parts of any destination I visit is the food. Although I have traveled to South Korea in the past, since the pandemic I have not returned (especially since airfare has nearly doubled since pre-pandemic era). However, whenever I get the opportunity to visit Asia, I never skimp out on the opportunity… Read more »
I desperately want my latest movie ad in the theatre pre-shows this Christmas. It will bring a message of love and hope to many people, especially those undergoing depression or loneliness, at Christmastime. I find out today if I get the tax credit, and if I do, I will pay for the movie ad to… Read more »
I’m in the second round of interviews for two companies. One pays $160,000 a year, and another pays $120,000, and both look super fun. I’ve got to minimize my head movement because I have a sweet, childlike voice, and when I get animated, I look like a teenage girl about to go on her first… Read more »
Red Solo cups lie akimbo, their shallow brackish contents daring any quicker picker upper to accidentally spill them and make things worse. A light, Tchaikovsky, dusting of snowy powdered sugar coats tabletop surfaces creating a sticky gloss. It’s the morning after Hallowe’en and the real trick is cleaning up from all the commotion! But, like… Read more »
The Cycle (Elegy) A lifetime or two Finding, taking, thinking, making Little souvenirs of the brain Fill the pool of recollection A currency called time Saving, spending, stealing, lending In this haze of distraction We search for meaning A slow, sinister change Fleeting, falling, losing, stalling The pain of this process Passed down… Read more »
This coming week is election day in the United States. There have already been far right groups in the United States threatening violence if their candidate doesn’t win. Some suggest if that comes to pass, it shows that democracy has failed in the U.S. It was a nice experiment and all, but, as always, we’re… Read more »
AUGSA Special General Meeting and Council Meeting November 7, 2024 6:00 p.m. Online Hosted by Athabasca University Graduate Students’ Association Register by contacting chair@augsa.com Only one event this week. But it’s free to attend.
Facebook: A finance degree can be overwhelming without a tutor. Students find the finance curriculum challenging to learn independently of instruction. Students provide advice, including hiring a tutor, asking ChatGPT for guidance, watching YouTube videos, and locating a study group. Reddit: Sick of writing papers. A student laments his frustration with constantly writing essays and… Read more »
Scholarship name: Consolidated Credit Canada Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Consolidated Credit Deadline: December 13, 2024 Potential payout: $500 Eligibility restriction: A Canadian resident who is enrolled or starting post-secondary in the upcoming semester. What’s required: An essay on your greatest financial achievement and how you made it happen. Tips: Be sure to read the previous… Read more »