On a map, Pembroke, Bermuda and Wolfville, Nova Scotia are quite a distance apart. And that’s not taking into account things like weather and a different culture, lifestyle and mindset. The culmination of an approximately 15-year soccer career finds Pembroke […]
Monthly archives: October 2017
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Acadia has achieved its designation as a Fair Trade Campus. The announcement came from ASU President Grace HB and Acadia President Dr. Peter Ricketts on September 25th in the ASU Students’ Centre. “Students are engaging in ethical discussions as part […]
Stepping out of class, Hannah Dawson-Murphy’s phone goes off. She answers it and speaks briefly to her campaign manager. She drops by her professor’s office to hand in an assignment before heading to an event in the Annapolis Valley. Dawson-Murphy […]
Madalyn Higgins starts her day as the sun rises. Her alarm goes off at 6:15 and she throws on her singlet, shorts, and running shoes before she heads to the athletics complex for cross country practice. Higgins is now a […]
Yes, you have read that correctly. It’s something you may have said aloud, but never read in text –nevertheless it is a part of campus culture. Or maybe this is your introduction to the topic. NARP, non-athletic-regular-person. A term often […]
Why did you come to Acadia? I’m sure for multiple little reasons: the beautiful campus, the regional reputation, athletics, location, scholarships, or you’re just a big fan of mud sliding. Whatever you’re into man. But it’s just that, it’s the […]
I get it, you’re broke and so is the planet. At this point, we’re all aware of the growing pressure of anthropogenic stressors on the environment. Let’s be honest though, as broke students, the green we’re primarily interested in saving […]
When deciding on which main stage show to attend at the 2017 Deep Roots Music Festival, I had two choices: stick with what I know, or choose the unknown. I ended up deciding on the latter, and I am overjoyed […]
Let’s face it. In the past few years, the world has given us a lot to be bummed about, nay, angry about. This means, though, that the world has also given us a lot of great material for music. Specifically, […]
Content warning: aphobia, sexual coercion. It’s no secret that representation of the LGBTQ+ in mainstream media often varies from non-existent, or inaccurate, to problematic and damaging. While it may not seem like a huge deal in comparison to the countless other injustices the community faces, […]
Fear, facts, and the seemingly uncontrollable big picture will not motivate individuals to make a change for sustainability. Climate change has positioned the global community at a turning point and there are only two ways to go: continue business as […]
“You’re an arts major?” *eyebrows raised to hairline. * An arts major’s monthly, if not weekly, response to their choice of education. Anyone taking History, English, Sociology, Classics, or Political Science etc. has at least once in their lifetime of […]
It’s finally the start of October, or the time of year we all know as the start of ‘cold and flu season’. Eating well and nourishing your body is important all the time, but especially at this time of year […]
Lush and Vibrant foliage begins to shed. Trees slowly undress for the season. Leaves burn red. Embarrassed of eventual nudity or, perhaps, heated at the thought of another season Change. Summer, leisurely slipping off. Gently pushed away by crisp gusts. […]