Political science professor examines a Canadian company’s involvement in the international high-speed rail sector On Oct. 23, with a yellow moon shining overhead, political science professor Dr. David Thomas’s new book Bombardier Abroad: Patterns of Dispossession was introduced to the world at large. This book is focused on analyzing Canadian companies’ roles in international tension […]
Hart Hall played host to a spooky haunted house put on by members of the faculty of arts The spookiest building on campus took a break from its usual role as faculty offices and classrooms on Sunday. Instead, it acted as the setting for the first Haunted Hart Hall, put on by the Dean of […]
How to help yourself, and those around you In March of 2018, Global News reported that nearly 40 percent of men and women in Atlantic Canada have, at one point or another, experienced sexual harassment. Historically, many public counselling and human rights services have long wait times. Thankfully, Mount Allison students who have experienced sexual […]
With two wins and two losses in the season so far, the Mt. A women’s ice hockey team prepares for more During the first weekend of their season, on Oct. 13, the Mt. A women’s hockey team won against University of New Brunswick in overtime 2-1 at UNB’s home rink. Following their win, the team […]
Mt. A president Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau uses running to process ideas while maintaining his physical health Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau proves that his success in running is not limited to his recent installation as Mount Allison’s 15th president and vice-chancellor. “I have a busy life, [in my] job as University president,” Boudreau said, “but running gives […]
Across Canada, university student bodies have made efforts to destigmatize mental health by openly talking about it. Mount Allison is no exception. Last week, an intimate group of Mt. A athletes gathered in a quiet Avard-Dixon room to discuss key issues surrounding mental health for students balancing school with demanding athletic schedules. The student-run executive […]
Why you’re falling asleep in your morning class Sleep contributes to our overall quality of life. It plays a role in many areas of our daily functioning. Unfortunately, for some people falling asleep and staying asleep can be very hard. Sleep can be disturbed by many factors such as stress, caffeine intake, alcohol consumption and […]
Playing against teams outside of their local league, the Mount Allison men’s basketball team recently celebrated two wins. The team travelled to Ontario during the weekend of Oct. 19 to 21 in preparation for the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) league play. The team played two exhibition games against Algonquin College and St. Lawrence College, […]
The importance of accessibility of places of worship I often reflect on the faith perspective by which I interpret the world, and use the metaphor of seeing the world “through stained glass.” I first used that title for a column in the Argosy 25 years ago, and I use it now as the title of […]
Fossil fuel divestment activism at Mt. A promotes campus leadership Welcome to Divest MTA’s new column: a space to learn about fossil fuel divestment, meet some people involved in the movement, and keep up to date with our actions. This week I will explain what Divest MTA is, why it is important to me and […]