Trent Annual Political Research Symposium a hit
On Feb. 26, about fifty members of the student body, with a few faculty members sprinkled in, headed to The Pit in Lady Eaton College to attend an extremely informative …
Jordan Porter
The imminent issue of rising costs and homelessness in Peterborough
Peterborough is no stranger to the issue of homelessness. Walking downtown, it wouldn’t take long to spot a few disenfranchised souls wandering the street, sometimes offering a friendly “hello,” and …
Suspended with pay: the perks of being above the law
It was a hard pill to swallow for citizens of Toronto and surrounding areas in late January after Toronto Police Constable James Forcillo was found not guilty of second degree …
An intimate account of the Octagon Expedition with Stephanie Rayner
When I first sat down to write this article, I was admittedly speechless thinking back to the talk that I was fortunate enough to attend hosted by Canadian artist and …
BE Catering opens its doors on Charlotte Street
Chances are, if you are familiar with Traill College, you have, at one point or another, wandered into The Trend for a bite to eat. You probably haven’t made many …
Maryam Monsef hosts a Job Summit at Trinity Church
On Monday, January 11, 2016, close to 120 members of the Peterborough and surrounding community braved the snow and almost -20c weather to be part of an open conversation regarding …
Harpers Prison Policies: “Tough on crime, soft on facts,” says local activist group
On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, I had the distinct pleasure of taking part in a cause, which, before this date, I had no knowledge of. In some ways, I would …
West Hammock rocks the Spill
Last Thursday, the up-and-coming band West Hammock played the Ska-/Punk-inspired night at The Spill alongside friends The Cardboard Crowns in downtown Peterborough. The band took the stage second, and although …
Paris: what the rest of the world is saying
As all of you know, November 13, 2015 is now home to a scar in French history. In light of the massacre that occurred in Paris Bataclan Concert Hall by …
Leo Groarke Kicks off prestigious Gilbert Ryle Lecture Series
As many of you now know, Trent University is home to a very unique annual series of lectures that is the topic of envy throughout humanity departments in colleges and …