TISA Thanksgiving a success; dinner to be held on January 24
The Canadian Thanksgiving can be observed the second Monday of October, however many people opt to spend 3 days in a row and have a long weekend. The first notion …
Month: January 2015
Late grade release date leaves students feeling frustrated
A portion of students at Trent University have been expressing frustration at having their fall term grades not released until Monday, January 5 of this year. Historically, fall term university …
A booklover’s guide to Peterborough’s bookstores
Photo from Thea’s Books and Violins by Jenny Fisher. With six used bookstores located conveniently in the downtown core, Peterborough is a great place for book lovers looking to build …
While Israeli violence continues, international pressure builds
As settler attacks against Palestinians continue, a former Israeli Prime Minister has noted that the movement to hold Israel to account is growing. Speaking to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Ehud …
KWIC holds AGM after successful 25th year
Photo by Jenny Fisher The Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) had a lot to celebrate on January 15 as it hosted its annual general meeting at Sadleir House community facility. …
Everything you need to know about the 2015 ReFrame Film Festival
There’ll be lots to talk about in late January as the 2015 edition of the ReFrame Documentary Film Festival runs from Friday January 23 until Sunday January 25. This year’s …
And now for something completely different: Trent Radio Reads
On Monday, January 26, Trent Radio will be taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to present an all-day event: Trent Radio Reads. Says Trent Radio Programme Director, James …
James Burrows’ album Paradise Cinema is a road trip
Trent University graduate and former Arthur editor, James Burrows, is soon to release his first studio album “Paradise Cinema”. After graduating from Trent University, Burrows went on to York University …
Theatre Review: ASTC’s The Pillowman never really wakes up
Last weekend, the Anne Shirley Theatre Company (ASTC) had its latest foray into straight theatre. The Pillowman is the story of a short story writer incarcerated when his tales start …
Movie Review: American Sniper – Eastwood tackles the life of SEAL Chris Kyle
American Sniper is gruesome, complex, and morally ambiguous. It’s disturbing in a way that’ll leave you uncomfortable, like you want to look away but can’t. In short, it’s a chilling …