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Throughout February, universities across the Western world organize events and forums to raise awareness and celebrate students of African descent. At times, good intentions can be overshadowed as we strive to strike a healthy balance between the educational aspects of […]

News

#AUBLACKEXCELLENCE: University’s Debut Black Excellence Gala Shines Bright

by Ariel Evans
Published March 4, 2024

Photo by Nataliia Kvitovska Via Unsplash The Nova Scotian Government has decided to scrap the Coastal Protection Act. This action by the Premier, Tim Houston, will have major environmental impacts.  The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Tim Halman has […]

News

The Nova Scotian Government Scraps the Coastal Protection Act

by Ray Melanson
Published March 4, 2024

If elected as Premier, what would your government prioritize?  As Premier, I would prioritize Nova Scotians. I would make sure that people get the health care they need when they need it. I would focus on building housing, prioritizing truly […]

News

An Interview with Claudia Chender leader of the NSNDP

by Ray Melanson
Published February 26, 2024

Painting by Charles Alexander Smith Canada has been an ever-evolving project. Complete constitutional independence was not enacted until the Canada Act of 1982. Canada was only removed from the British Empire when the Westminster Statute of 1931 was passed. The […]

Editorials

The Often Forgotten Rebellions of 1837-1838

by Ray Melanson
Published February 26, 2024

Photo by Sérgio Rola via Unsplash It was October 15th 2072, a nice calm day with barely any wind. The twins, Phonex and Ember were off school that day and were meant to be studying. Ember had convinced Phonex to […]

Creative

Magic Without Faith

by Terrance d’Entremont
Published February 26, 2024

The Nova Scotia Government has announced they will reduce the requirements to become a teacher in the province.  Prospective teachers will now be allowed to apply after only two years of undergraduate work.  Premier Tim Houston claims this will help […]

Online

Nova Scotia Government to Reduce Requirements for New Teachers.

by Ray Melanson
Published February 12, 2024

While obscure to many, late musician DJ Mojo Nixon stood as an iconic part of fringe music movements and subcultures. His music blended elements of classic outlaw country, rockabilly, roots, and cowpunk with his quick wit, cynical and crude comedy, […]

Online

The Life and Legacy of Mojo Nixon, Cult Psychobilly Icon

by Gwen Raffo
Published February 12, 2024
comics Creative

Parker V. Parker

by Polaris
Published February 12, 2024

The United Auto Workers is a labour union which represents auto workers in the United States as well as Southern Ontario.  The union was founded as a part of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, which was a federation of unions […]

Online

The Incredible History of The United Auto Workers

by Ray Melanson
Published February 12, 2024

Photo by Unsen Histories via Unsplash Two score and sixteen years ago, Martin Luther King Jr., Christian minister, activist, and political philosopher presented his speech entitled “I Have a Dream”. His passionate presentation was a message of hope for a future […]

Online

The Revival of Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream

by Ariel Evans
Published February 5, 2024

Photo by Terrance d’Entremont The ASU general election is ongoing! The nomination date for candidates has been extended to February 3rd at 8 pm.  During the general election, all Acadia students are eligible to run and vote for candidates to […]

Online

ASU election nomination date extended

by Ath Editorial
Published February 5, 2024

Photo by Jon Tyson via Unsplash I am the most eloquent writer in existence, yet your presence leaves me baffled and speechless. Only God can tell you what weighs my heart, so I pray for the End, so that you […]

Online

Joy

by Maryam Altaf Sheikh
Published February 5, 2024

Photo by Michael Hutchinson via Unsplash Early morning on Thursday, February 1st Scuderia Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team accidentally leaked the news about the 39 year old British driver. On X, the teams posted Hamilton was leaving Mercedes-AMG […]

Online

Mercedes Number 1 Driver Hamilton Expected To Join Ferrari In 2025

by Terrance d’Entremont
Published February 5, 2024

Photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash Darling, you have claimed a home within me between the back of my eyelids and my thick, fragile skull you weren’t meant to stay, and yet mangled orange peels lay strewn across the kitchen […]

Online

Lovebug

by Lily Rich
Published February 5, 2024

Photo by Nelson Ndongala vis Unsplash Muhammad Ali stood for something bigger than himself. His dedication to boxing and social activism glows as something we can all strive for.   Ali grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, directly in the American […]

Online

The Undisputed Champion, Muhammad Ali

by Ray Melanson
Published January 29, 2024

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