Why all who seek refuge in places of worship feel the effects of Christchurch tragedy A place of worship is intended to be a safe space, a place like no other, and – especially in our modern society – a place apart from the sometimes-overwhelming news of the world and its violence and hatred. Churches […]
Jean-Paul Boudreau discusses how action and cognition interplay in developmental psych On March 8, President Jean-Paul Boudreau gave a seminar on the insights he and his fellow researchers have gained from observing infants’ object exploration in the field of developmental psychology. The talk was a part of the Honours Psychology Research Seminars. To begin the […]
On Saturday, March 16, Mount Allison hosted the fourth annual Breakfast Chat at the Marshlands Inn, moderated by Dr. Rima Azar. The Breakfast Chat, which is funded by the Atlantic Chapter of the Royal Society of Canada, provides an opportunity for Mt. A students and the public to talk about issues in science and health […]
Professors from a range of disciplines may bring the practice into our first new program in over a decade Last October, professor of Hispanic studies in the modern languages, literatures and cultures department Lauren Beck called a meeting of “everybody who [she] thought did research in and/or taught visual and material culture,” and “told them […]
On March 12, Senate met to discuss a number of topics, among them new material and visual culture programs and a potential future exchange to the University of the Bahamas. The motion to create a material and visual culture program was brought forward by the University Planning Committee. Provost Jeff Ollerhead provided some context for […]
How to actively make parties fun and safe for everyone As the school year begins to wrap up, more parties will be happening both on and off campus, with this celebratory spirit continuing through the summer. These parties often have themes, large guest lists and drinking. In order to ensure that everyone has a good […]
The Mount Allison women’s curling team stand in sixth place at the U SPORTS National Championships The Mount Allison women’s curling team participated at the U Sports-Curling Canada championships from March 15 to 19 in Fredericton, N.B. They competed against seven other teams and stand in sixth place out of a seven-game championship. Jim Nix […]
The ketogenic diet, also referred to as the keto diet, is continuing to grow in popularity. Keto diets were initially created as a medical treatment to help regulate seizures in children with epilepsy. They have recently become popular as a means to lose weight. As with all diets, there are advantages and disadvantages that can […]
Mangold and supervisor Tomes stress the importance of awareness of symptoms, recovery, and long-term consequences Kiersten Mangold, a fourth-year psychology student, teamed up with psychology professor Dr. Jennifer Tomes to host a talk on concussions and issues surrounding head injuries. Mangold is currently working on her honours thesis on sports-induced injuries in athletes and subsequent […]
