Obamney: The Illusion of Choice
“Is there a fundamental difference between you and your opponent on this issue?” We have heard this question asked over and over again in the media and on the debates, …
Month: November 2012
Bill 115—“Putting [Debt Payment] First Act”
It’s a well known fact that the Government of Canada is trying to balance its budget, as is Ontario as a province. The implication of debt is that the indebted …
Lest We Forget
France, 1944: Absent of rest and with minimal supplement, a young medic has been ferrying casualties from the front line for over 48 hours. Stubborn and determined to minimize his …
Climate and Environmental Justice Primary Focus of Power Shift 2012
w/ Kayley Marsh To most people, climate change is old news. It’s very clear that our planet is warming, that our weather systems are changing to become more erratic (including …
Trent Wins Against McMaster in Men’s Extramural Hockey
This past Friday night the Trent Excalibur Men’s extramural hockey team went face to face with McMaster. Although it was only an exhibition game, the two teams still gave it …
Nomination Deadlines for Teaching Awards at Trent Beginning to Approach
As Trent students, we all know that our university boasts some exceptional faculty and staff. Whether you are an English major routinely seeking help from the librarians at Bata library, …
Changes in Trent Express an On-Going Process
Students and community members riding the Trent Express bus service over the past two months will have undoubtedly noticed some changes. While some are relatively minor and some more significant, …
Canadian Intern Association to Address Legality of Internships
Unpaid internships are steadily replacing entry-level jobs, and graduating students are feeling the extra financial burden of working for free just as their student loan payments are becoming due. The …
Mayor Bennett Engages in First Ever #TwitterTownHall
After two years in office, Mayor Bennett released his Mid Term Report to the public to be read, scrutinized, and reacted to. But this year he decided to do something …
The Baggataway Cup: Men’s Lacrosse Championships
This past week end of November 2-4, Trent hosted the 2012 Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association Men’s Lacrosse Championships. This year the top three teams from the West division: Western …