Hi Acadia! My name is Evelyn Hein and I’m a second-year politics student. I currently live in Eaton/Christofor and I am the Vice President on EC’s House Council. Over my two years here at Acadia, I’ve been active on campus […]
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Hey folks of Acadia! My name is Ellie Valle, and I’m running for Students’ Union President. I’m a 4th year Community Development student returning for my 5th year. I’m from Boston, Massachusetts, and I’m a proud trans person. I have […]
Hello to those of you who will actually read this. My name is Dahlia and I am running for Student Board of Governors Representative, or “stubog”. This position is responsible for representing students to the Board of Governors, as well […]
I am Amar, a 3rd year accounting major from Halifax, Nova Scotia. During my 3 years at Acadia, I have been involved with the Acadia Business Society, Dennis House Council, and am currently a Teaching Assistant. I chose Acadia, because […]
The ASU is calling for increased diversity on the Board of Governors (BOG), Acadia’s non-academic governing body. The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) passed a motion in principle on Tuesday January 30th supporting the ASU President to present a proposal to the […]
ASU Chief Returning Officer Harrison Paul has resigned effective 7:53PM on February 1st, 2018. His duties as Chief Returning Officer, in charge of the 2018 General Election, will pass to the Deputy Chair and Deputy Chief Returning Officer Aodhan Murphy. […]
The 2018 ASU General Election has begun, promising two weeks of exciting campaigning. The entire Students’ Representative Council is up for election for the 2018-19 academic year, with changes in the dynamic of our student government expected. What is the […]
Since Israel’s independence, the status of Jerusalem has been contested. The international community maintains that Jerusalem is integral to the future of any settlement between Israel and Palestine, much to the displeasure of interested parties. What is Jerusalem? Jerusalem is […]
News Editor Colin Mitchell sat down with Dr. Rick Mehta on Friday January 12th to discuss recent remarks made in various media outlets. The Athenaeum in no way endorses or sanctions the views expressed in the article below. First off, […]
President Trump, in a move widely condemned by the international community, has announced that the United States will officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This decision has been met with a wave of disapproval from adversaries and allies across the globe. Trump has approved the move of the US embassy from Tel Aviv […]
So, it’s that time of year again, no not Christmas, unfortunately. I’m talking about the FFC’s vote to roll back net neutrality. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is an independent government agency that regulates interstate communications such as radio, TV, etc. This group has been trying to roll back […]
100 years ago, an event occurred that had a massive impact on the 20th century. I am referring to the February and October revolutions of 1917 which caused the rise of communism in Russia. We in the West tend to remember these events, as they had a profound impact […]
Steam covers the windows as the kitchen begins its daily cycle. The first pan of onions is caramelized and freshly baked bread puddings come out of the oven. Their fragrance is intoxicating, bringing a smile to Ross Patterson’s face as he […]
Dear Acadia Student Leadership, We know Acadia students started this weekend with the imminent strike on their minds. Our professors have spoken to us in class, content about it is circulating on social media, and the ASU has been keeping […]
This letter penned by Dr. Todd Smith, Dr. Phil Taylor, and Dr Dave Shutler (all from the Department of Biology) garnered the support of 47 Acadia professors and was passed on to The Athenaeum by an anonymous source. “Dear President […]