Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cities around the world were shut down, which not only affected their functioning, but also the way residents would socialize. Lockdown led to millions of people staying home and not commuting to work which made […]
Tanvi Dabas
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Imagine a system where you destroy leftover goods instead of distributing them to those in need. Now, open your eyes and look around you; look at all your favourite stores, and probably the shoes on your feet right now. The […]
While the ‘white saviour’ complex is a relatively new term, the behaviour has been around for decades. A ‘white saviour’ complex: when a white person attempts to help a non-white person in an attempt to fulfill their own needs. While […]
To make things very clear, you don’t actually have to put your money where your posts are. There are many ways to be a meaningful ally or activist without needing to donate money. This is just an expression similar to […]
Photo by Maple Sloan (3rd Year Business Major) For 147 years, The Athenaeum has been the voice of students at Acadia University. It has reported on the comings and goings of the world, debated major issues, and shed light on […]
My name is Aananya Paatil. I am a second-year Politics major and a Legal studies minor seeking the position of councillor on the Acadia Students’ Union next year. For the two years that I have spent here, it has given […]
My name is Tanvi Dabas and I am a third-year Psychology and Nutrition major from Delhi, India. I am running for the role of VP Events and Promotions for the year 2021-22. Acadia has given me many opportunities to take […]
Hey Acadia, I am Sheetal Sehgal, a second year, Business student thriving hard not only to get good grades but also some co-curricular activities to enhance my personality, public relations, communication skills and a fun life. I am standing for […]
Hi, my name is Seth MacLean, and I’m a third-year Biology and ENVS student, and I’m running for the Sustainability Rep position. I’m running for sustainability rep because I’m passionate about the environment and helping us as a university to […]
Hello! My name is Sadie McAlear, and I am running for the ASU 2021-22 General Election to maintain my current position as the Community Relations Representative. I have learned an abundance of new information since taking on this role a […]
Hi, I’m Jeet! I’m a 2nd year Economics major born India and raised in the Gulf. I’m standing for the position of Councillor in the Acadia Students’ Union’s General Election. I’ve met a lot of people from different ethnicities here […]
I am Kevin George, and I am running for the Councillor Position for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. I am originally from India but I lived in Dubai before flying across the pond to study in Canada. I am […]
Dear Students of Acadia, My name is Matthew Stanbrook and I am running for President of the Acadia Student Union for the 2021-2022 academic year. I am currently in my fourth year at Acadia doing a double major in Biology […]
My name is Megan Cyr, and I am a third-year double major in Community Development and Environmental Sustainability Studies at Acadia. I have many years of community involvement both inside and outside of the Acadia community, with special attention to […]
Hello Acadia Students!! My name is Menat Tahoun and I am going up for the position of Vice President of Academics & External for the 2021-2022 year. I am a Second-year Kinesiology student who is passionate about advocating for students’ needs and […]