Acadia University announced on October 1st, 2020 that the indoor swimming pool, located in the Acadia Athletics Complex, will be closed indefinitely. The closure of the pool was declared for two main reasons; the first is to ensure the safety […]
Monthly archives: October 2020
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Due to Covid19, university sports have temporarily evaporated, but not our team spirit. The Axewomen rugby team is here to remind you of why you loved Acadia sports so dearly. The big rush before a game ignites audiences of […]
It’s October, which is also known as the Nobel Prize season amongst scholars. The Nobel prize winner’s announcements began on Monday, October 5th, 2020, with the Physiology and Medicine category. The announcements began in Sweden, though due to the ongoing […]
I blacked out for several hours then woke up in the back of a truck. Hands and arms were tied. Felt around my back pocket. The ring was gone. Middle-aged man was walking over. Man knelt down. “Hello, Ezra.” “Mgggmmm.” […]
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had terrible global effects for so many people. But how much are all of the changes we’re facing really affecting our lives? The stress, anxiety, and fears associated with a global pandemic may be […]
Contrary to the common belief, mental illness is not a White Man’s disease. Despite what the media attempts to tell us through the way their stories are told, what our parents might say when reacting to an episode or research […]
The Government of Canada launched a National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) which began its mandate on September 1, 2016. The inquiry was launched after numerous reports were released identifying a total of 1,181 missing […]
Acadia has been my home for the past 4 years. I’ve experienced many incredible moments and many terrible ones. I have been tested and pushed to my limits. I’ve learned so much and at the same time questioned what the […]
In terms of popular culture, you’ve probably heard of “catfishing”, but have you heard of the term “blackfishing?”. According to U.K. news source, Independent blackfishing is: “a term used to describe someone accused of pretending to be Black on social […]
As we celebrate Black History Month and the many leaders who paved the way for social, economic and historic reform, it’s always a good idea to look back at their struggles and obstacles in order to truly appreciate how far […]