When talk of oft-hated mythical figures arises, people either think about the Loch Ness Monster or Kanye West. West receives undue hate from puritanical elitists as they dismiss him as irrelevant, painting him as an untalented peasant – an outsider […]
A few years back, I had never heard of Amy Winehouse before. Yet I distinctly remember the day of her death, as if I had been a fan my whole life. Although I didn’t feel the sadness or importance of […]
Dr. Paul Stephenson is a professor in the department of Mathematics and Statistics at Acadia University and the president of the Striped Bass Association. He is in his second year as president, having served on the executive for around five […]
“Tide goes in, tide goes out.” Thus spoke the brilliant Bill O’Reilly on an interview segment of his show in January, 2011 on Fox TV. Although the original context was surrounding the existence of God, the quote aptly describes one […]
The recent reports of sexual assault on our campus are a topic that cannot be swept under the rug. The #kNOwMore campaign would like to make themselves a visible entity on campus that promotes discussion and awareness in regards to […]
WHO: Pony Girl (Ottawa) – www.ponygirl.bandcamp.com Old Cabin (Yukon) – www.oldcabin.bandcamp.com Keith Stratton (Wolfville) – www.keithstratton.bandcamp.com DUANE!!! (Wolfville) – www.duane111.bandcamp.com WHEN: Thursday, September 17th, doors at 8pm, show at 8:30 WHERE: The Axe Lounge in the SUB HOW MUCH: $7.00 […]
Good morning, good evening, and goodnight. My name is Andrew Haskett and I am the residing Editor-in-Chief of the Athenaeum, Acadia University’s student news publication. Throughout the proud 140 year history (whoa) of the Athenaeum some absolutely outstanding work has […]
The man awoke at dawn from the profound slumber which could be born only of complete satisfaction. He stared up at the stucco ceiling for a moment to get his bearings, then turned his head slightly to the right. She […]
As the school year kicks off, we all fall back into the wonderful triangle of student cooking: Cheap, tasty, and nutritious; pick two. Fortunately, we at the Athenaeum have you covered. Over the course of the year, we’ll be sharing […]
London based duo Oh Wonder released their self-titled debut album on September 4th. And in short: it is exquisite. From the stripped down tonal approach to the sound production, the lush allure of Josephine Vander Gucht’s voice, and the hazy […]
In less than two weeks, the 12th annual Deep Roots Music Festival will be taking place in downtown Wolfville. The Deep Roots Music Cooperative’s mantra is to foster “an enduring community, celebrating and enriching our culture through music.” The festival […]
I just lost my new job at Il Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar in Wolfville. I was fired for: 1. inquiring into where the manager bought her produce and meat, and 2. for studying at Just Us Café in Wolfville […]
If you are interested in being a part of creative things involving contemporary classical music and ways of connecting music to other mediums of art, this collective is something you should be a part of. If you are excited to […]
Contrary to popular belief, gluten-free diets are not necessarily a healthier diet for people who are not gluten sensitive or who have not been diagnosed with Celiac disease. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2004 […]
Welcome and welcome back new and returning Acadia students! It is my sincere hope that everyone is settling comfortably into Wolfville and enjoying our beautiful campus before the snow sets in. As classes have gotten up and running, so too […]