At 8:30AM on January 8th, the Committee of the Whole of the Town of Wolfville met to consider the development of the proposed Church Brewing Company at the corner of Main St. and Seaview Ave. The Committee had met in […]
Editorials
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The Acadia Students’ Union recently released the revised bylaws to be voted upon in the next few weeks. These come after last year’s General Election which nearly caused a constitutional crisis and led to the resignation of the Chief Returning […]
Are you proud of our library? Think about that question. When you walk in through the tired doors and onto the main level, what do you feel? Do you get the sense that you’re in the modern, scholarly centre of […]
The Athenaeum is Canada’s second oldest student newspaper still in print. Under the tenure of our former Editor in Chief we saw readership in print and online increase significantly. This comes with great responsibility. Before we delve into what that […]
Dear Students, I am deeply saddened to inform you that the Acadia community has lost one of our most beloved members with the passing of our former President, the Rev. Dr. James R.C. Perkin. Dr. Perkin passed away peacefully earlier […]
Information from the Acadia University Faculty Association (Use to peruse faculty demands and concrete statistics behind their strike vote) http://www.acadiafaculty.ca/blog/acadia http://www.acadiafaculty.ca/blog/strong-strike-mandate-from-acadia-faculty Support the AUFA? Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/supportaufa/ Sign the petition on their Facebook page if your are […]
“Your university experience should be the best time of your life because once you get out into the world and you get a job, responsibilities, and family – these things constrain you” You stated after your appointment that Acadia was […]
In February of 2016, Acadia Students’ Union members were tasked with voting yes or no for a potential facelift to the Axe Lounge, a renovation which was paired with a vote for revamped disability access in the Students’ Union Building. […]
Girls’ Night Out is a crisis of conscience and representation. Directed by independent filmmakers Phyllis Ellis and Donald Brittain, Girls Night Out is a sensationalist 44 minute misdirection in ethical and just reporting. Although not explicitly named, the documentary takes […]
Here’s to a happy holiday and a happy New Years from everyone at the Athenaeum. Stay safe, and we’ll see you very soon. Andrew Haskett
The recent reports of sexual assault on our campus are a topic that cannot be swept under the rug. The #kNOwMore campaign would like to make themselves a visible entity on campus that promotes discussion and awareness in regards to […]