Open Letter to Acadia University
Dear colleagues and students: This message has two purposes: a) to make sure those who might be affected by an ongoing situation on the campus have the key information they need, and b) to express...
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WANTED: Complex Characters on the Loose
WANTED: Complex Characters on the Loose For our Shakespeare class, as a group we wanted to explore the complexity of humans shared in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. We decided the most effective way...
View ArticleCarabins move on to Vanier Cup with win over host Axemen
WOLFVILLE, N.S. (U SPORTS) – The Montreal Carabins are off to the 55th Vanier Cup presented by Promutuel Insurance, following a decisive 38-0 victory over the AUS champion Acadia Axemen on Saturday...
View ArticleHow to Handle Completing Final Assignments
With final exams approaching, many courses have final assignments and essays requiring completion. The end of semester can be stressful because of this as these projects are normally heavily weighted....
View ArticleA Killer Addiction
By: Maddy Johnston In 1828, the Englishman William Corder was one of the last people to be publicly executed by hanging in Britain. He was given the death sentence for shooting his lover. So, why...
View ArticlePure & Applied Science Senator: Jordi Chaffer
In combining my science background with my experience as a leader in my community, I am running for the Pure and Applied Science Senator. I will fairly represent and provide meaningful opportunities to...
View ArticleGrowing Fear
You know what the scariest thing to be told as a child is? You have a genetic predisposition to dying: Addiction, Heart disease, Cancer– That’s just your father’s side. As a young adult, You think Oh...
View ArticleMental Illness is not a White Man’s Disease
Contrary to the common belief, mental illness is not a White Man’s disease. Despite what the media attempts to tell us through the way their stories are told, what our parents might say when reacting...
View ArticleIn the hour of moonboats.
There was once a boy named Cliffton, who was the littlest among four siblings but the biggest among the neighborhood kids. Cliff loved his little friends, but he hardly ever saw them; his curfew was...
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Sunday Sketches: Doppelgänger
Jordan Mahaney is an aspiring graphic designer and artist, currently finishing her biology degree at Acadia University. The post Sunday Sketches: Doppelgänger appeared first on The Athenaeum.
View ArticleHoliday Habits: Leaving Guilt out of the Recipe
Throughout the holidays, people enjoy lavish dinners, rich desserts, and beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic) that tend to leave them feeling guilty post-holidays. You start to hear people...
View ArticleShe Was Just Walking Home
“We have tried apps, tried keys, avoiding the bus and taking a taxi, phone calls, wearing flat shoes, panic button key chains, avoiding going out at night altogether, we have surrendered independence,...
View ArticleA Zombie Apocalypse Horoscope
Aries: This is your moment to shine! Don’t wait around for someone else to fight back against the Zombies – grab your weapon and lead the resistance! But- just remember to wait a few moments before...
View ArticleHow To Make The Most Of Your Reading Week
With reading week beginning this week, students have the opportunity to recharge over a week-long break. While reading week isn’t called “reading” week for nothing, there are lots of ways to achieve a...
View ArticleThe Graveyard Shift
The thing about midnight shifts is that you get used to seeing weird things. Half-ghosts with yellowed fingernails scuttling in and out of the candy aisles, fading in and out of existence with...
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A Revealing Blackout: The Facebook Shutdown of October 4th
On Monday, October 4th, 2021, an internal system error resulted in an unprecedented social media blackout across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These platforms went dark for approximately 6 hours,...
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ASU By-Election Candidates
Councilor – Danish Mohammed Hello Acadia Community!! My name is Danish Mohammed and I am currently a 4th year computer science major! I hope most of you have seen me around campus (either in library or...
View ArticleFirst vs. Final Year: What Graduating Students Wish They Knew In First Year
It may only be a few years, but the difference between being a first year student and an upper year student is huge! There are pressures experienced by both – everything is new to a first-year student,...
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Halloween 2021 – The Fits that were a Hit
Spooky season has come and gone but the memories are still fresh in our minds. Over the years, one of the staples of Halloweekend has been watching our favorite celebrities’ outfits. Some have...
View ArticlePromising Young Woman: A Film Review
Promising Young Woman has been widely praised for its subject matter and unique format. The film unpacks the life of Cassandra, a young woman who was forced to drop out of medical school following a...
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