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 […]
Kate Robart
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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 […]
The world is a scary place right now, and understandably so it is an extra scary place for folks experiencing homelessness in the midst of a pandemic. The government is requiring us to stay inside, to practice social distancing, and […]
HALIFAX (U SPORTS) – Saskatchewan netminder Taran Kozun was honored with the Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy as U SPORTS men’s hockey Player of the Year Wednesday night, as the national award winners were celebrated at the annual All-Canadian gala. Also included […]
CALGARY, AB – Acadia’s Lucy Glen-Carter was named as a U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian, while teammate Sydney Zakutney was named to the U SPORTS All-Rookie Team. Glen-Carter is the first Axewomen to be named as a first team All-Canadian Dalhousie setter Courtney Baker was honoured […]
FREDERICTON, NB – The UNB Reds are the 2020 Atlantic University Sport men’s hockey champions after defeating the Acadia Axemen 5-1 in game three of the best of three championship series. Alexandre Goulet (Disraeli, QC) scored three goals to lead the […]
You’ve probably seen the mass shortages of hand sanitizer caused by mass hysteria about COVID-19, but is stocking up on supplies in a panic worth it? Probably not, but let us discuss. You have a few options when it comes […]
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is a council composed of a body of students elected by their peers, who are tasked with running the Acadia Students’ Union (ASU). The SRC meets every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Beveridge Forum […]
The Athenaeum and the Alumni Association of Acadia University are seeking nominations for the 2020 STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD The Student of the Year award is presented annually to an Acadia student who has excelled throughout his/her time at Acadia. The award is presented to […]
The theme for this year’s International Banquet is “A Cruise Around The World” and we hope you can join us for this trip! This event is open to all students, international, domestic and unidentified. Faculty members, university staff and community […]
We, the Acadia Labour Movement, numbering more than 100 concerned students, alumni, faculty and community members of Acadia University are looking to have a minimum labour standard implemented at this University. We are not standing idly by as working members […]