Shedding Light on Eating Disorders: A Story of Recovery
I’m sitting in a wicker chair at a resort in Caya Coco, Cuba. The sun is shining, the flamingos are fishing and the palm trees are swaying. Despite the beautiful …
Month: January 2013
A Glimpse at the Mali Conflict
The current conflict in Mali has far reaching ramifications that can be traced back several centuries. To attempt to explain all causes in a detailed manner is a highly difficult …
“Queer Ink Project” to promote LGBTQ youth storytelling
“If I did not define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies of me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde Lorde’s words speak to the idea …
Upcoming Community Movements Conference: “Water: A Thirst for Justice”
The upcoming Community Movements Conference on February 1-3, is set to be one of the most important and relevant events of the year. Conference registration will begin on Friday, February …
Local Tunes: I, The Mountain
Mario Kart 64 probably doesn’t occur during many bands’ practice sessions, but in the case of this particular group, it’s practically integral. Upon arriving to speak with the band, I …
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
Most maintain that the signing of treaties will persuade the minds of world leaders, and their peripheral machinery, against war. Others still, that the friendship Canada affords with its allies …
Solidarity at Trent University Roundance Flash Mob
“I have been observing Indigenous North American culture for many years… It never ceases to warm my soul when I see articles of clothing, ceremonial regalia, hand-crafted power sticks, beaded …
ReFrame Filmmaker Amy Miller talks about film ‘The Carbon Rush’
Amy Miller is a veteran of the ReFrame Film Festival. She is returning to the festival this year with her film The Carbon Rush which explores the lives and stories …
Arthur Photography Contest
You can submit up to three photos. The photos must capture something that represents an Arthur “issue” (get it? we’re being clever). We want you to submit photos that capture …
‘Mama’ Movie Review: “Insert Generic Yo Mama Joke Here”
Mama doesn’t reinvent the horror genre. But for a film dumped in the movie wasteland that is January you could do a lot worse. A lot worse. Mama has a …