TUEFRT: A Former First Responder Responds
In Arthur’s last issue, the piece on the Trent University Emergency First Response Team (TUEFRT) caught the attention of a multitude of readers. Some of the feedback received expressed incredulity …
Month: February 2019
The Boyden Problem
The 21st century’s own Grey Owl — also known as Joseph Boyden — has caused more than enough issues when it comes to Indigenous identity and positionality. Boyden is a …
Peter Gzowski College: Future Forward
The newest and biggest ray of sunshine on campus is here! Gzowski College is the baby sibling of the colleges, contained in the large yellow building on campus along with …
The Bowlcut: D.A.R.E. Trent to Resist
Let’s all be honest: weed is pretty ‘dope’ (as the kids would say). That objective fact seems to have filtered slowly into all aspects of our society. Yes, from tired …
The Trent World Action Council Presents: Dirty Drag Bingo
The Trent World Action Council put on an incredible event that worked to open up the conversation for students about sexual health. Dirty Drag Bingo was held in the Ceilie …
Burrito Break 2019: In Search for Peterborough’s Finest
When an article pitch about burrito judging came across my metaphorical desk, I immediately signed up. Gathering like-minded allies and comrades, we set out to find Peterborough’s best burritos. (Note: …
Otonabee College: The College of the River
Welcome to the college of the river, the otter, and the cafeteria that serves all day breakfast! Over 2200 students are currently affiliated with Otonabee College (both those in residence …
TCSA Winter 2019 SAGM: Student Politics Not as Dry as you Thought
Student politics can seem to many students dry, time-consuming, and uninteresting. We simply elect (if we vote at all) people who profess to have our best interests at heart or …
Creativity, Disruption, Investigation: 12th Annual Community Movements Conference Invites Action
Josh Lamers, keynote speaker of this year’s Community Movements Conference, spoke to a full house at the Peterborough Public Library on Friday February 1. The opening night of the conference …
A Survival Guide to False Spring
With Punxsutawney Phil reporting an early spring this Groundhog Day, it is hard not to be so full of excitement that you pull out your whole summer wardrobe, despite it …