There is a weird expectation of comedy nowadays—to be dumbed down and made palatable for short bursts of attention. It’s a rarity to find a sitcom that explores new territories (that is not to say that a sitcom has to […]
Stop Making Sense – Talking Heads To start this list, let us begin in 1983 with Talking Heads and their movie/live album Stop Making Sense. In my opinion, this is one of the best performances and live albums […]
Two years ago on his birthday, my father suffered a heart attack. He thankfully survived and began his recovery journey with confidence and determination. Part of this recovery included a complete change in diet, and to show my support I […]
Long hours at the library and countless lectures pay off when you can produce a piece of work that’s exciting. Sometimes it can be helpful to learn about what other students are working on in order to not only understand […]
Acadia was the host of the 12th Annual Robot Programming Competitions on March 4th, 2017. The Robotics Championship includes students from all grades, and is a great way to increase awareness of Computer Science and the Acadia facilities. Groups must […]
Hidden in the long list of fees that appear on every Acadia student’s account statement, it is easy to overlook the one dollar a year that goes towards WUSC. WUSC stands for the World University Service of Canada and is […]
Having recognized a purpose also comes with a plight. You end up living in the fight. I’m exhausted, I’m tired. I feel it in my bones. I’m always in the zone. And it does take its toll, On your body, […]
Her eyes were dark and smoky. His eyes were dazed and glazed. His senses dulled. He couldn’t remember the last time he felt something real, not fabricated within the illusion reflected by the clouds of drug induced haze. He knew […]
There’s people outside, the thrashing and bustling kind. Nowadays they seem to blur like shadows in dithyrambic dazes. We shiver at the thought of joining them out there, so we watch through sectioned sickle panes. And the days that go […]
For once I was a first impression, To catch a lady’s eye. Though now I sit here on a rack, Watching customers pass by. Child, Mother, Mayor and maid, Looking for something to buy. Do my bright colours intrigue you, […]
1) The notion that “White Privilege” is offensive and racist towards White People. Racism, cultural appropriation, and discrimination have been a hot-button issue throughout history. With the rise of social media platforms, along with the recent election of Donald […]
It is estimated that two in five Canadians will be told they have cancer in their lifetime. This is significant to us, and we are doing something about it, and you can help. Relay for Life has been a long-standing […]
So, why a colour run? In February, Exercise is Medicine Canada Acadia started an 8 week learn-to-run group that takes people from ‘couch to 5k’. We felt it was really important to celebrate the accomplishment of completing the program with […]