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Systemic Grade Inflation at Acadia

AvatarBy Dr. Stephen MaitzenOn January 20, 20210 Comment on Systemic Grade Inflation at Acadia

On October 7, 2020, the Acadia Senate officially adopted a new, more generous scale for converting academic percentages to letter … Read More “Systemic Grade Inflation at Acadia”

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In Elliott Page’s Defence: Not So Fast Shapiro

AvatarBy Colin VibertOn December 7, 2020

Ben Shapiro announced on December 2nd in a video, that Elliot Page’s choice to identify as a man “conveys zero … Read More “In Elliott Page’s Defence: Not So Fast Shapiro”

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What is Love?

AvatarBy Dennis GarretsonOn December 7, 2020December 16, 2020

Is it a sin to fall too soon? when that person made you swoon Is it a sin to fall … Read More “What is Love?”

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Interview with a Former Wheelock Dining Hall Employee

AvatarBy Katie WintersOn December 7, 2020

In April of 2019 and January of 2020 articles detailing concerns about the treatment of workers at Acadia University’s Wheelock … Read More “Interview with a Former Wheelock Dining Hall Employee”

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Holiday Habits: Leaving Guilt out of the Recipe

AvatarBy Liddy GreerOn December 6, 2020December 6, 2020

Throughout the holidays, people enjoy lavish dinners, rich desserts, and beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic) that tend to leave them … Read More “Holiday Habits: Leaving Guilt out of the Recipe”

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China’s Chang’e-5 Set to Bring Back Lunar Specimens by Mid-December: a Goal Since 1976

AvatarBy Tanvi DabasOn December 6, 2020December 6, 2020

Chang’e-5, China’s third successful uncrewed moon landing, has reached another milestone by not only landing on the Moon but also … Read More “China’s Chang’e-5 Set to Bring Back Lunar Specimens by Mid-December: a Goal Since 1976”

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Poor Nutrition Creating Height Gap of up to 20cm Amongst Schoolchildren Globally 

AvatarBy Tanvi DabasOn December 2, 20201 Comment on Poor Nutrition Creating Height Gap of up to 20cm Amongst Schoolchildren Globally 

In a study conducted by Imperial College, London, a global analysis has been released indicating that height and weight are … Read More “Poor Nutrition Creating Height Gap of up to 20cm Amongst Schoolchildren Globally “

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A World of Opposition: How a Few Words Can Quickly Lead to Animosity

AvatarBy Kate RobartOn December 2, 2020

Earlier this month, the Humans of Acadia Instagram and Facebook pages published a short blurb written by an Acadia student … Read More “A World of Opposition: How a Few Words Can Quickly Lead to Animosity”

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Community Relations Representative: Sadie McAlear

AvatarBy Sadie McAlearOn December 1, 2020

Hello everyone! My name is Sadie McAlear and I am currently running for the position of Community Relations Rep on … Read More “Community Relations Representative: Sadie McAlear”

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Community Relations Representative: Wes Lepine

AvatarBy Wes LepineOn December 1, 2020

This is my last year at Acadia. I want to be as involved as I can in with the current … Read More “Community Relations Representative: Wes Lepine”

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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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