This summer I had the opportunity of a lifetime: interning at the United Nations in Geneva. I initially didn’t believe it when I read the email, but I was quick to accept the opportunity. Thoughts of working in the world’s […]
My name is Ruvimbo Z. Chipazi. I am a 3rd year psychology student and I enjoy reading stories, I love hearing about people’s stories. During my time at Acadia, I have only scratched the surface of the diverse stories that […]
My name is Kate Hamre and I am a third-year Kinesiology student from Fredericton, New Brunswick. You might have seen me on campus, around Wolfville or know me through the various societies’ and volunteering programs I have been involved with […]
My name is Hunter Murchison-Doggart, and I am a first year Politics major. I am extremely excited to be running for your 2018/2019 First Year Officer. I come from a town just outside of Toronto, where there are great schools. […]
Blake is a first year business student living in Barrax house. Blake has perfected his now world-renowned dancing skills. In his free time, Blake enjoys performing his DJ skills, playing hockey and rocking his cowboy boots through the beautiful streets […]
Chantal Peng is a Bachelor of Music student majoring in Piano Performance who will not only listen to ideas and concerns, but also will voice and address any of your needs to ASU, the local community, and abroad. Having served […]
My name is Kristi Stewart, I am a first-year student majoring in Political Science, born and raised in Prince Edward Island. Growing up in such a small province with a population of 146,000 people, I am very familiar with the […]
Controversial professor Dr. Rick Mehta has been dismissed from Acadia University. The Acadia University Faculty Association (AUFA) noted in a statement that they were notified of Dr. Mehta’s dismissal by the university on August 31st. AUFA’s statement noted that “termination […]
In the end, isn’t it just about distracting yourself from all the things you don’t know how to do? Here are some strong distraction contenders: Peaky Blinders. PEAKY. BLINDERS. My love for semi-historical movies and TV shows comes directly from […]
More often than not, summer is a time for students to recharge before a strenuous academic year. Summer’s also a time to catch up on the world and engage in some mindless fun. Of all the things I’ve watched, I […]
When I read for pleasure during the academic year, I find myself craving novels – I like the escape of fiction when I’m up to my neck in assignments. However, once I’ve been away from lecture halls and paper-writing for […]
This article was published in Issue 79.1 of The Athenaeum. Several months ago, I met a guy. Initially, I didn’t think it was worth my time to talk to him, but at the insistence of a good friend I sat […]
Every week, your elected student government meets on a Tuesday night to talk about issues concerning the ASU. Agenda items can seem long, mysterious and confusing without the proper background, making it difficult to see how these issues affect students. […]
The Valley is filled with a bevy of restaurants from which Acadia students are privileged to choose. Picasso’s, Lib Pub, Sushi Fang, The Naked Crepe, and many more well-attended establishments. The wider Annapolis Valley area is without a doubt a […]
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) has won the inaugural 2018 Propylaeum Cup debate tournament and the accompanying $200 cash prize. Alex Brown and Amy Prescott represented WISE in the interdepartmental debate tournament, progressing through three rounds of debates. […]