Interview with a Former Wheelock Dining Hall Employee
In April of 2019 and January of 2020 articles detailing concerns about the treatment of workers at Acadia University’s Wheelock Dining Hall were published in The Athenaeum. The first article was...
View ArticleThe End of The Athenaeum is Near
Photo by Maple Sloan (3rd Year Business Major) For 147 years, The Athenaeum has been the voice of students at Acadia University. It has reported on the comings and goings of the world, debated major...
View ArticleImpact Over Intent: Issues with the ‘White Saviour’ Complex
While the ‘white saviour’ complex is a relatively new term, the behaviour has been around for decades. A ‘white saviour’ complex: when a white person attempts to help a non-white person in an attempt...
View ArticleScott Skins for Free Press: Joe’s Food Emporium Donating to The Athenaeum
An iconic local restaurant is helping Acadia’s student newspaper fundraise for the next generation of journalists. Joe’s Food Emporium is partnering with The Athenaeum as a local sponsor of The...
View Article“Survivors are worthy of support”: How Does Acadia’s Sexualized Violence...
Sexualized violence is a prevalent issue on university campuses across Canada. Statistics Canada reported that 71% of students at post-secondary schools “witnessed or experienced unwanted sexualized...
View ArticleNavigating Sustainible Fashion in a Small Town
The term “fast fashion” was coined at the end of the 20th century, and the industry has been nothing if not true to its name. Over the past few decades fast fashion retailers have evolved from a...
View ArticleAddressing Dietary Restrictions at Wheelock Dining Hall
Each day, Wheelock Dining Hall fills with students searching for food. Many students find the transition between eating at home to eating at meal hall to be a jarring experience. It can be challenging...
View ArticleWolfville’s Vibrant Music Community: A Conversation With Freya Milliken
It’s no secret that the pandemic has been a challenge for the performing arts industry. The past two years have been washed in a sense of uncertainty, but despite this, music has always been a way for...
View ArticleMeet Sarah Walker — the Acadia Student that Stars in Queens of the Qing Dynasty
Sarah Walker is in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Music Education at Acadia. She’s also one of two 2022 recipients of the Joan Orenstein & David Renton Award for Outstanding Performance in Acting...
View ArticleWhat has the 2022-2023 ASU Executive Team Been Up To?
The Acadia Students’ Union is already back and busy. In September, as students once again flooded into the town of Wolfville, they were met with a lineup of welcome activities, a new pizza spot in the...
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