“The War on Drugs”: an examination in light of the #BLM movement
The “war on drugs” is a phrase historically coined by President Nixon that resulted in the dramatic increase in the size and presence of federal drug control agencies, and pushed …
Month: April 2016
Family denied permanent residency because their child has Down Syndrome
A recent media flare brought to light the situation of the hopeful family of four that moved to Canada in hopes of starting a new life here several years ago, …
Poverty in the UK: a real problem
Poverty is a problem in the UK, contrary to the opinions of some. In recent years the amount of food banks rise from 50-odd to over five hundred within the …
Column: “The Language of Monogamy”
This column is an ongoing project. I welcome submissions from everyone and anyone. The space can be used for written texts and artistic creations on the subject of language and …
Neoliberalism in activism
It seems as if grassroots activism has recently become more popular, and more accessible than ever. In addition to the ever-increasing number of grassroots organizations, communities have scaled down to …
Editorial: reflecting on it all
Just over a year ago, I wrote my first editorial for Arthur. I was flushed with excitement, surprise, and a certain apprehension of what was to come. It’s been one …
A Talented Trent student’s Instagrams of campus go viral!
Sleek nylon frames sit on his nose. A cotton maroon hoodie under a sports windbreaker. Both fall over the top of his faded blue chino pants. Grey and white Nike …
Hollywood at Home: first impressions of Quantum Break
“You killed her, you monster!” my friend Eric joked from his home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Little did I know he could see the choice I made. I killed …
Intronaut: a performance and a new album
Co-written by Steven Snow Los Angeles’s Intronaut is currently touring in support of their latest release, The Direction of Last Things (2015). Tucson, Arizona’s North and Housten’s Scale the Summit …
Dollhouse World Premiere at Market Hallhttp://trentarthur.ca/?p=12078&preview=true
Fresh from the premiere of his 3D film at ReFrame Film Festival in January, Peterborough choreographer and dancer Bill Coleman is now touring his most recent live production. Dollhouse, produced …