VATICAN CITY – After years of decrying Rock and Roll music as “satanic,” “Pagan trash,” and “not that good since Hendrix died,” the Catholic Church seems to have taken a softer stance towards the burgeoning Rock and Roll industry. In […]
During his lecture, Bob recalled a time when politics was different. When “question period” meant just that, real questions with real answers. When campaigns were run on the pressing issues of the day, and not a back and forth of negativity. A time when politics wasn't theatre, when every line wasn't scripted and campaign slogans weren't repeated in every debate.
As we all know, University is well known for its large population of sleep deprived students. How many hours do you sleep on an average night? If you said anything less than 6 hours, I’m afraid you’re in debt that’s […]
Over the past month, I’ve worn a “real” bra twice. I’ve let my breasts be as nature designed them: free of restriction, free of coverings, and free of the pain bras had been causing me. Wearing a bra is a […]
There is a sense of thrill that comes from hearing a song for the very first time. The unexpectedness of the melody to follow can spark feelings such as joy and spontaneity. Combine this with live instruments played by passionate […]
To underclassmen – as if you’ve been asking for one, I present you with a recommendation: if you came to Acadia with no real sense of purpose and are reaching the point of disillusionment with academia that makes you wonder […]
Presidential Candidate Suzanne Gray “Hello Acadia students! My name is Suzanne Gray and I am running for the position of President for the Acadia Students’ Union. A little bit about myself: I am a 4th year business student with a […]
The summer came and passed, akin to a crop burning. Did you pay too much attention to Drake and Meek Mill? Probably. Catch up with this list of music that is good. Moving forward, listen to Hotline Bling and the […]
Harley Alexander is a man’s best friend. He is toilet trained, he fetches and reads the paper, he gives off a pleasant odour and sometimes he cracks out a melody without wearing his shoes. A stressful drunk is a productive […]
“As the injury happened I wasn’t aware that anyone else had noticed I had fallen, so I was thinking I had to get off the field, get a sub and stretch it out. I thought it wasn’t an injury. Turns […]
In response to “Why I Hate Meal Hall” from Issue 78.2 When I walk into meal hall every morning, I am always welcomed by a kind woman sitting behind the desk, who swipes my student card as well as hundreds […]
Halloween is a fun time of year for many people. It is often a chilly season that leads to lots of weather changes and exciting social events. According to The History Channel, Halloween is thought to have originated from the […]
We all remember our first encounter with the University hill. The soreness that those first initial walks presented was obvious. This fatigue inducing exercise is one that the majority of the Acadia student body experiences, and especially in the first […]
I am a Nova Scotian – a proud graduate of Acadia University (BScHon, MSc) and a professor in Acadia’s Biology Department since 2005. My perspective on the harvesting of Bay of Fundy tidal energy using stand-alone turbines (not housed within […]
“All humans are human, and not one of us is more human than the other.” These words are spoken by Lt.-Gen. Roméo Dallaire, at his talk on October 21st at Horton High School. I am forced to look up from […]