Nova Scotia is on alert, and has reported multiple cases of avian influenza, a contagious viral infection that affects bird populations. There have been cases of bird flu infecting humans in the past, primarily in the early 2000s, and it […]
The term “fast fashion” was coined at the end of the 20th century, and the industry has been nothing if not true to its name. Over the past few decades fast fashion retailers have evolved from a growing business to […]
A time of restlessness, anxiety, dreariness. We are adrift amongst ambiguity, searching for a sense of stability. Regardless of how difficult things become or seem to be, what are we to hold on to? For many, motivation hides in the […]
With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the past two years have been strange and unprecedented, and for many, increasingly stressful for a number of factors. On top of all of the unknowns of the pandemic, Acadia is now seeing […]
It’s that season again! The Acadia Student Union General Election is upon us! Remember to attend the all-candidates debate on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00pm AST. You can stream the debate live on the Acadia Student Union’s Facebook Page. Voting […]
The Athenaeum does not support any of the views expressed below. This is the opinion of one student and as such is subject to the reader’s discretion. The ASU’s failure to advocate for the student interest in this critical moment […]
For Immediate Release: Wolfville, NS – Today marks the end of the third week of the strike at Acadia University, with no timeline for when students might expect to return to class. Though students have been given limited information on […]
Sexualized violence is a prevalent issue on university campuses across Canada. Statistics Canada reported that 71% of students at post-secondary schools “witnessed or experienced unwanted sexualized behaviours in a postsecondary setting in 2019.” Strong systems of support for survivors, as […]
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. Scientists and researchers are creating new and innovative ways for AI to be used in society, and with the rapid advancement of technology, the future of AI is looking very bright. One […]
Content warning: includes talk of eating disorders as well as drug addiction As the years go by, so do popular trends. From clothing and makeup, to music and media. The creation of the internet has allowed for these to […]
In the past, Team Canada partnered with Hudson’s Bay for their gear and fan apparel. The company has a past deeply rooted in colonialism, which is one of the reasons for the outrage that ensued when they decided to sell […]
Racism is prevalent, especially in university towns such as Wolfville, and while it is a known issue, it often remains ignored and unaddressed. Recently on Instagram, an article spread around about a racist experience that Sara Micheal, experienced from one […]
i feel fortunate you are awake, although time is well beyond zero and i know, our sentiments do not align you feel incapable of being beyond emptiness alone, as you sit and you wait inside a hollow house which impersonates […]
Swimming and running are both excellent forms of cardiovascular fitness. Both sports can be trained for at an elite level, or approached in light-hearted fashion as a once-in-a-while activity to maintain strength and overall health. There are many similarities and differences […]