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With move-in day approaching I began to feel nervous. More than 1,400 miles from home and what was the purpose? I was starting my degree and my young adult life And Acadia embodied a future that was bright. When I […]

Creative

Oh, The Places You’ve Been and The Places You’ll Go

by athcreative
Published January 21, 2018
I’m No Fisherman

There are plenty of fish in the sea. But, then you have to rent a boat and rod and buy worms and that’s too much damn effort for me right now.

Creative

I’m No Fisherman

by athcreative
Published January 21, 2018

It’s finally done!! After four years The mud, blood, and tears have stopped I cannot wait to get home. I have lost a lot along the way Friends, Comrades, Sanity All for supposed “glory” I’m lucky to still be alive. […]

Creative

Dear Mother

by athcreative
Published January 21, 2018

Since Israel’s independence, the status of Jerusalem has been contested. The international community maintains that Jerusalem is integral to the future of any settlement between Israel and Palestine, much to the displeasure of interested parties. What is Jerusalem? Jerusalem is […]

News

Middle East Peace: Why Jerusalem Matters

by Colin Mitchell
Published January 20, 2018

The town of Antigonish, NS was abuzz with energy last Monday as they anticipated the arrival of their favorite decaying arm. Perhaps most excited were the students of St. Francis Xavier University. After all, their arm was coming home. Rylan […]

Creative

St. Francis Xavier’s Arm Hasn’t Forgotten Its Roots, Returns Home to Antigonish For Brief Visit.

by Emily Ellis
Published January 18, 2018

How fucking dare anyone out there make fun of Rick after all he has been through! He lost his aunt, he went through a divorce. He had two fuckin kids. His husband turned out to be a user, a cheater, […]

Creative

LEAVE RICK ALONE

by Emily Ellis
Published January 18, 2018

Tall people across Canada are banding together to put pressure on the federal government for the creation of Bill T183 that specifically addressed needs present only within those whom are considered “tall” or of “above average height” >183cm. Citing everything […]

Creative

Tall Canadians Call for the Creation of Bill T183

by Kyle Thompson Clement
Published January 18, 2018

Cards on the table: there is no university free speech crisis, support for free speech is not declining, and campus SJWs are not running amok. Just don’t try telling the alarmists that. Over the last three or four years, a […]

Opinions

Opinion: There Is No Free Speech Crisis

by Dr. Jeffery Sachs
Published January 13, 2018

News Editor Colin Mitchell sat down with Dr. Rick Mehta on Friday January 12th to discuss recent remarks made in various media outlets. The Athenaeum in no way endorses or sanctions the views expressed in the article below.  First off, […]

News

The Right to Offend: Q&A with Dr. Rick Mehta

by Colin Mitchell
Published January 13, 2018
Rev. Dr. James Perkin, 12th President of Acadia Passes Away

Dear Students, I am deeply saddened to inform you that the Acadia community has lost one of our most beloved members with the passing of our former President, the Rev. Dr. James R.C. Perkin. Dr. Perkin passed away peacefully earlier […]

Editorials

Rev. Dr. James Perkin, 12th President of Acadia Passes Away

by Dr. Peter Ricketts
Published December 13, 2017

Every day that I read the news I am convinced we are moving backwards in time. Daily, headlines reveal how our neighbours to the south are rewinding into a history we had all hoped we had passed. Abortion rights being […]

Opinions

Birth Control Choice Restrictions

by Kate Dalrymple
Published December 11, 2017
HO HO HOLD-UP

So… Halloween is over. That means Christmas is here! And it’s the best holiday of the year no matter what anyone says! Here are the reasons why:   #1: The Most Beautiful of Ugly Sweaters. Ok, so you may think this […]

Opinions

HO HO HOLD-UP

by Jeremy Ayotte
Published December 10, 2017
Why Free Speech and Dialogue is Important

Let’s say you are a person with an opinion about how things should be. It could be about an argument you had with a loved one, how one should act in the world, economics, religion, politics, philosophy, and so on. […]

Opinions

Why Free Speech and Dialogue is Important

by Colin Bullard
Published December 10, 2017

This year sucked.  2017 has been a year of political unrest, mass shootings, oil spills, and environmental disasters beyond the scope of what the world has ever seen. But for the next few minutes of your life as you read […]

Opinions

The Optimism Game: Level 2017

by Caroline Wilson
Published December 10, 2017
Ask Ellen

Does cock size matter? I could tell you my preference but I think that would be too personal and wouldn’t answer your question. I do, however, think most women would agree that the size of the cock does not matter. […]

Opinions

Ask Ellen

by Ellen
Published December 10, 2017

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