Trent Film Society presents: Lemon Tree
It has been two months since the ceasefire between Palestine and Israel, and media coverage on the conflict has dwindled and shifted its focus to other parts of the Middle …
Month: November 2014
Trent Radio knows the future
(All plugged shows are on 92.7 CFFF FM.) Scorpio: Your ambition knows no bounds. Spread your arms wide and embrace the nonsense of your thoughts. Be mindful of the strength …
Ontario town finds new way to honour veterans
A small town in southwestern Ontario has found a remarkable way to salute their hometown veterans. The community of Harriston, about a three hour drive from Peterborough, has adorned its …
Trent University’s legacy in municipal politics
The municipal election on October 27 surprised me in its attempted outreach to post-secondary students. There were several events held on campus by various student organizations, and furthermore, there were …
Editorial: Remembrance Day – A personal conflict
Remembrance Day always seems to uncover the same predictable public disagreements. Should stores be allowed to play holiday music between Halloween and November 12? Is it insensitive that businesses showcase …
Editorial: Artspace’s legacy shows importance of acting on ideals
Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending Artspace’s 40th Anniversary party and hearing the story of its early years. While the whole night was a treat, I was particularly …
Letters to the Editor: Issue 9
Uniting to chase that ever-elusive goal of peace Dear Arthur, Reports on the first Canadian bombing missions in Iraq stressed that targets in Falluja were “precisely targeted” by lasers. Some …
4th Line Theatre’s new season: Car Chases and spiritual awakenings
Photo of Kim Blackwell, Managing Artistic Director of 4th Line Theatre After a very successful 2014 season with Dr. Barnardo’s Children and Wounded Soldiers, 4th Line Theatre announced their 2015 …
Romeo and Juliet: Superstar Ice Miners of Europa!!! Review
Photo by Jenny Fisher Last week, Mysterious Entity’s Romeo and Juliet: Superstar Ice Miners of Europa!!! (yes, the exclamation marks are necessary) landed in Peterborough. Adapted by Kate Story from …
Interstellar: It’s good to know there’ll always be sexy astronauts
Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan (helmer of the Batman trilogy and Inception for those of you who like to aggressively ignore all of the less pretty, non-acting types) is a …