Yes, you have read that correctly. It’s something you may have said aloud, but never read in text –nevertheless it is a part of campus culture. Or maybe this is your introduction to the topic. NARP, non-athletic-regular-person. A term often […]
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Why did you come to Acadia? I’m sure for multiple little reasons: the beautiful campus, the regional reputation, athletics, location, scholarships, or you’re just a big fan of mud sliding. Whatever you’re into man. But it’s just that, it’s the […]
Fear, facts, and the seemingly uncontrollable big picture will not motivate individuals to make a change for sustainability. Climate change has positioned the global community at a turning point and there are only two ways to go: continue business as […]
“You’re an arts major?” *eyebrows raised to hairline. * An arts major’s monthly, if not weekly, response to their choice of education. Anyone taking History, English, Sociology, Classics, or Political Science etc. has at least once in their lifetime of […]
It’s finally the start of October, or the time of year we all know as the start of ‘cold and flu season’. Eating well and nourishing your body is important all the time, but especially at this time of year […]
October 1st is yet another sad day for America. A 64-year-old man possessing forty or more rifles has killed 58 and wounded another 515 near the Vegas strip in Nevada. The shooting began during a country music festival. The shooter […]
If you’re like me, you’re unsure of exactly what tax exemptions and benefits exist for first nations in Canada. While I won’t be diving into ethical topics throughout this article my goal is to include a rather simplistic overview of […]
You made it to your first class early , you’re in your element – you even read your syllabus before hand. On top of the world. Then BLAMO, while your waiting for the classroom door to open someone hits you […]
The Professional Skills Development Program is designed to develop transferable skills in international students as they prepare to enter the workforce. Over the course of two semesters, the program will cover topics such as interview skills, effective communication, culture in […]
YOU DON’T DESERVE AN A Everyone knows that person. The one who is a model student. Perfect grades, endless volunteer experience, etc. etc. They’re a student of model behaviour, at least, until an injustice has been delivered to them in the form […]
“I was very much optimistic about what his performance would be and honestly I’ve found it poor at best” Picture by Matthew S. Duboff I’ll let you in on a little secret: Justin Trudeau is still a drama teacher. Now, he’s just a […]
1) The notion that “White Privilege” is offensive and racist towards White People. Racism, cultural appropriation, and discrimination have been a hot-button issue throughout history. With the rise of social media platforms, along with the recent election of Donald […]
It is estimated that two in five Canadians will be told they have cancer in their lifetime. This is significant to us, and we are doing something about it, and you can help. Relay for Life has been a long-standing […]
Some of us grew up in semi-liberal or liberal households. Some of us grew up in conservative households. At one point or another, our parents would openly discuss the harms of drug and substance abuse, the negative consequences of consuming […]
In an article published in The Athenaeum last month, Christopher Vanderburgh launched a sweeping attack on shari’a, or Islamic law, linking it to everything from “backwards thinking” and sexism to beatings, rape, and beheadings. It’s a provocative piece. Unfortunately, it […]