100 years ago, an event occurred that had a massive impact on the 20th century. I am referring to the February and October revolutions of 1917 which caused the rise of communism in Russia. We in the West tend to remember these events, as they had a profound impact […]
Today, the morning said to me, “go back to sleep” then it kissed me on the cheek and the rain played through my window like my favourite song until i was safe in my dreams. my bed was empty when […]
2017 was a weird year for pop culture and entertainment. There was some terrible content given to us, and we made the best of it. However, there were also some real gems among the garbage. Being the procrastinating aficionado that […]
Walking slowly down the road Moving towards another node – In my life a whole new era And truth be told there’s nothing rarer Then starting off with a smile Proving i’ll be here a while Take those steps, watch […]
i am tired of every one telling me i am tiny. my waist may spill secrets that my ribs have to tell, my hip bones begging to be kissed. my wrists easily fatigued by the words i have to write, […]
Oh, Canada. The snow, the hockey, the wildlife, and the maple syrup. Everything about Canada is beautiful, but for some it can get confusing. Canadian stereotypes and mannerisms, it seems, have been stumping some of our international students at Acadia. We are […]
Have you ever opened Facebook or Instagram only to be bombarded with pictures, articles, and videos pertaining to the latest pop culture craze? Perhaps it made you laugh, perhaps it made you die inside. I’m willing to bet that there was […]
Steam covers the windows as the kitchen begins its daily cycle. The first pan of onions is caramelized and freshly baked bread puddings come out of the oven. Their fragrance is intoxicating, bringing a smile to Ross Patterson’s face as he […]
On this day, December 7th, 2017, we find ourselves on the eve of final exams, my friends. I don’t know how you’re feeling, but if you are like me and have been wondering if you’re going to pass your classes […]
Dear Acadia Student Leadership, We know Acadia students started this weekend with the imminent strike on their minds. Our professors have spoken to us in class, content about it is circulating on social media, and the ASU has been keeping […]
The Soviet Union. The union of marriage. Trade unions, teacher’s unions, student unions, the Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees. Credit unions. The UA Local 56 Piperfitters and Plumbers Union (that one is my dad’s union). The Union […]
With the impending strike just around the corner it is time for students to be as informed as possible. We sat down with the president of AUFA, Dr. Stephen Ahern, to hear the faculty union’s side of the negotiations first […]