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Remember way back in your childhood when you couldn’t use the phone and the painfully slow dial up internet at the same time? What about those super boxy looking gas guzzling automobiles we used to drive.  Hell, we didn’t even […]

Opinions

A Two-Way Mirror to our Future

by Kyle Thompson Clement
Published February 7, 2019

The Acadia Finance Society hosted their second annual Women in Finance conference on February 2nd and 3rd, 2019. The conference consisted of talks and workshops hosted by women currently working in the finance industry. Speakers included Hannah Vaughn (Regional Manager, […]

News

Finance Society Hosts Second Annual Women in Finance Conference

by Mallory Kroll
Published February 5, 2019

The 2019 ASU General Election has begun, promising two weeks of exciting campaigning. The entire Students’ Representative Council is up for election for the 2019-20 academic year, with changes in the dynamic of our student government expected. What is the […]

News

ASU General Election 2019: What You Need to Know

by Josée Léger
Published February 4, 2019

After the $10,000 bylaw review took place last semester, the Ad-hoc Bylaw Committee was formed as a result of contentious changes that were passed in this latest bylaw review. Christopher Vanderburgh, Councillor on the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), sat down […]

News

Councillor Vanderburgh Discontent with Ad-hoc Bylaw Committee

by Rylie Moscato
Published February 4, 2019

Good morning, I hope everyone is enjoying a smooth start to the Winter Semester, but don’t worry Reading Week will be here before you know it! The ASU feels it is important to communicate significant changes to all students. We […]

Opinions

ASU President: Identity Policy, GPA Scale, Fall Break Updated

by George Philp
Published February 4, 2019

He’s in his twenties and hardly worked a day. Goes to school, completely shits on his grades. Talks a bit, and you know, he tries to date. Ends up curved and so he self-medicates.   You see this is a […]

Creative

Everyone and Yourself

by athcreative
Published February 4, 2019

For the next six months the crew of The Rising Sun sailed further and further south, determined to find the mysterious island. As they headed towards the more unknown and uncharted reaches of the White Sea, the weather began to […]

Creative

The Tale of the White Sea: Part 2

by Jeremy Ayotte
Published February 4, 2019

Photographer: Bloom Media & Lily Nottage MUA: Irene Amba Anyone is welcome to submit their photos to [email protected].

Creative

Photo Fridays: #BlackIsBeautiful

by athphoto
Published February 1, 2019

Junior hockey is a staple for so many Canadian households. Players are treated like NHL stars in many of these communities and junior hockey unites small towns across the country. Canada is home to the best junior hockey league in […]

Sports & Wellness

Player Insight: What is it like to play in the WHL?

by athsports
Published February 1, 2019

Most of you reading this are likely familiar with the concept of tipping, but in case you’re from a region where it’s not customary (or you’ve genuinely never had to pay for a meal in a restaurant in your life), […]

Opinions

An Economist’s Look at Tipping

by Mallory Kroll
Published February 1, 2019

Dear Members of the Acadia Community, Today we mark the first day of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. Acadia University has a long tradition of educating people from all backgrounds, including those of African descent. The Rev. Dr. Edwin Howard […]

Editorials

Recognizing African Heritage Month

by Dr. Peter Ricketts
Published February 1, 2019

As a student-athlete on the women’s Varsity Cross Country Team, it’s often very challenging to keep up with not only academic pressure but also athletic pressure and expectations. Being part of a team means that there are conflicts, but I […]

Sports & Wellness

Counselling for Varsity teams and why #BellLetsTalk is Problematic

by Jennah Lay
Published February 1, 2019

Some valley thoughts on Black History month. Black History Month in Canada has had some recent powerful successes. There’s a growing, greater understanding and appreciation of the intrinsic value of Black contributions, in science, business, education, music, sports, and public […]

Opinions

Senator Donald Oliver ‘60: We Still Need a Black History Month

by Senator Donald Oliver '60
Published February 1, 2019

Growing up, I learned that trust and respect are both earned; that those in positions of authority worked to be elected and they possess knowledge from education and experience. In turn, they will take the voices and opinions of those […]

Opinions

A Union for Whom?

by Kyle Bower
Published January 30, 2019

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is a council composed of a body of students elected by their peers, who are in charge of running the Acadia Students’ Union. The Council meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 5:15 PM in the Beveridge […]

News

SRC Decoded: What You missed January 29th

by Rylie Moscato
Published January 30, 2019

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