Even those who voted stayed home
I’ll give them some credit; 16.3 percent is not the worst Spring Election turnout in the TCSA’s history. But it’s far below their goal of drawing a quarter of members …
Month: March 2014
Past, Present, and Future: Discussing Trent University at 50 with Professor Tom Symons, Founding President
Recently, I was afforded the opportunity to sit down for tea and cake with Professor Tom Symons and his wife Christine in their historic home, Marchbanks, in downtown Peterborough. Professor …
TCSA’s debates and speeches a showcase for the group’s woes
With Trent Central Student Association’s spring elections now in full swing across Symons Campus, Trent’s largest student union, which represents the university’s undergraduate population, is hoping its membership is actually …
The Breakfast Project: Thurston’s Diner (769 Lock St)
After a brief hiatus (because BPC was off soaking up some rays in Costa Rica), we’re back with empty stomachs and a serious craving for some bacon. This week’s search …
A show to see: Spring Awakening
Starting March 14, the Anne Shirley Theatre Company (ASTC) will be putting on their own production of the 2008 multi-award-winning alternative rock musical, Spring Awakening. And if you’re not already …
Trent Film Society Presents: Paradise: Love
Kenya. A 50-year-old Austrian woman. Beach Boys and sex tourism. Racism, sexism, exploitation. Hakuna Matata, no problem. Ulrich Seidl has a very particular filmmaking method. He and Veronika Franz pen …
Ancient Gym Memberships Just Gave You More Bang For Your Buck
300: Rise of an Empire is a movie that knows exactly what it’s supposed to be – excessively violent, highly stylized, and draped in gore. This, along with its sequel …
Cracking Down on Music Crime: SOCAN Pays a Visit to Ptbo
The Print version of this article was edited slightly for space reasons. The interview below was not in the print version, but was edited into an article format. It will …
‘Care Meters’ and Panhandling in Peterborough
Photos by Andrew Tan. Have you heard of Peterborough’s care meters? There are three dotted around the downtown core, looking like regular parking meters, but with a sign that suggests …
What is the Purpose of Our Student Union?
Though universities like Trent exist principally for the education of students, as students we have little input in the governance of this institution. We relate to Trent not as sovereign …