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Strike Vote Weaker Than Expected

AvatarBy Christopher VanderburghOn October 26, 2017November 15, 2018

AUFA conducted their strike vote and the results are in. The email from AUFA to faculty states “The AUFA executive … Read More “Strike Vote Weaker Than Expected”

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President Cutten and his Shameful Legacy

AvatarBy Colin Mitchell & Christopher VanderburghOn October 26, 2017January 18, 2019

“The melting pot is destructive to our race … we must build up from our resources and conserve our race … Read More “President Cutten and his Shameful Legacy”

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SRC Decoded: What You Missed October 24th

AvatarBy Madison HathawayOn October 25, 2017November 15, 2018

Every week, your elected student government meets on a Tuesday night to talk about issues concerning the ASU. Agenda items … Read More “SRC Decoded: What You Missed October 24th”

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SRC Decoded: What You Missed October 17th

AvatarBy Madison HathawayOn October 20, 2017November 15, 20181 Comment on SRC Decoded: What You Missed October 17th

Every week, your elected student government meets on a Tuesday night to talk about issues concerning the ASU. Agenda items … Read More “SRC Decoded: What You Missed October 17th”

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Information about The Axe opening

AvatarBy Grace HBOn October 11, 2017November 20, 20182 Comments on Information about The Axe opening

From the desk of the ASU President: “Everyone has been working extremely hard to complete things as soon as possible. … Read More “Information about The Axe opening”

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Acadia Designated Fair Trade Campus

AvatarBy Colin MitchellOn October 9, 2017November 15, 2018

Acadia has achieved its designation as a Fair Trade Campus. The announcement came from ASU President Grace HB and Acadia … Read More “Acadia Designated Fair Trade Campus”

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You’re in Class, She’s Running for Parliament

AvatarBy Colin MitchellOn October 9, 2017November 15, 2018

Stepping out of class, Hannah Dawson-Murphy’s phone goes off. She answers it and speaks briefly to her campaign manager. She … Read More “You’re in Class, She’s Running for Parliament”

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Running Acadia into the Future

AvatarBy Colin MitchellOn October 9, 2017November 15, 2018

Madalyn Higgins starts her day as the sun rises. Her alarm goes off at 6:15 and she throws on her … Read More “Running Acadia into the Future”

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Collective Bargaining: What is it?

Colin MitchellBy Colin MitchellOn September 26, 2017

Every three years the Board of Governors of the University, along with the Faculty Association, work towards creating a contract … Read More “Collective Bargaining: What is it?”

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ASU By-Election Write-ups

AvatarBy Sid KondapuramOn September 20, 2017November 20, 2018

Science Senator Having studied high school in England, (Ol’ England not the new one…) but being born in Italy has … Read More “ASU By-Election Write-ups”

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Science Fact of the Week

Botswana’s lake causing mysterious Elephants death, while other species remain unaffected

The Okavango Delta region in Botswana makes a home for a third of Africa’s elephant population which is now declining alarmingly. It became rousing when several elephants were spotted dead in the Okavango Delta between May and June. According to the officials, 330 elephants were recorded to be dead, considering poaching is not a cause of the death as their tusks were found intact. A common symptom is that they were found to appear dizzy before suddenly dropping dead. The reason for this mysterious death is toxins present in lake water which is the major source of water for the residing elephants. The officials were assuming it’s the Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae can be deadly and since many elephants were found to be dead near the water bodies, it can be a reason for their death. Wildlife Authorities confirmed Cyanobacteria as the cause of prehistoric mass elephant die-offs. The interesting thing here was that no other wildlife species were affected by the toxic water which still remains the mystery of this case.

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