A Note from the Editor In Chief: The following is a condensed version of the 2026-2027 report and mission statement I created for The Athenaeum over the summer. As part of our goal to communicate the team’s vision for the […]
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At the beginning of 2026, the US undertook a dramatic military operation on Venezuelan soil, which concluded in the capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro and the US government taking on an open-ended role in the country’s political and economic future. […]
I swipe my student ID card and the Athletics Complex turnstiles unlock, spinning me through into the building. It’s one of the older buildings on campus, a brick made of bricks, ridged in a way only human constructs are. I […]
In recent years Canadian democracy has faced an uneasy transformation. Elected institutions, public service providers, and the media, once regarded as the defenses of civil engagement, are now confronting new forms of hostility, online fury, and organized anger. What one […]
The theater class of Fall 2025 walked into their first day of class with no play. The Acadia Theater Company has not had an easy go of it the last few years. Losses to the group budget and limited access […]
Earlier this year, Acadia University announced the difficult decision to close its nearly 6-decade old pool and all programs associated effective June 15, 2025. The primary reason for the shutdown is consecutive annual budget gaps, with the latest roughly $400,000. […]
“Athenaeum” is a latin word, derived from the name of the Greek goddess Athena. In its modern usage “Athenaeum” refers to a building where books and newspapers are stored, or alternatively, a “literary or scientific association” according to Merriam-Webster. The […]
A new series of martial arts-based exercise sessions hosted on campus present students with not only a chance to learn some of the physical skills key to martial arts, but dive into the philosophy and ethics which are essential to […]
The weather may be getting cooler in Wolfville, but the AcadiaU campus is about to warm up, becoming a place where Indigenous stories and teachings are shared, and students learn more about what it means to work together, as young […]
“I never learned – and I hope to never learn – to stay silent about injustice” emphasizes the author, poet, educator, and advocate Dr. El Jones in her speech as she received an honorary degree from Acadia University at last […]
The rent for Craftwood Plaza was seventy dollars a month and for that alone, Hester was tempted to move in on the spot. However, she had to see the building first. Her mother came with her and commented on how […]
Curve of hips To the sway of bust From man’s rib Crafted from dust Meant to be cherished Not understood No trophy But a gift No reward But stars that shine Through the longest nights, infinite Diamonds at the meeting […]
Photo By Tom Zhai Valley Sunrise on Greenfield Road, Gaspereau, NS “Inspired by the highest mountain on Earth, Everesting tops the list as the world’s most difficult climbing challenge. The rule is simple – ‘pick a hill, climb up and […]
The farmer’s market has long been a staple community hub in Wolfville. Recently, Emma, one of our staff writers at the Athenaeum, was able to meet with Kelly Marie Redcliffe, executive director of the market, for an interview. This was […]
Photo by ian dooley on Unsplash So you think you got what it takes to be the next EIC? Apply and find out: The Athenaeum Editor-in-Chief Application The Role of Editor-in-Chief at The Athenaeum: Responsibilities, Challenges, and Rewards The […]