Should Rap Lyrics Really Be Admissible in Court?
Debate around the use of rap lyrics in court has been rampant after an article written by assistant liberal arts professor at the University of Richmond Erik Nielson and associate …
Simon Semchuk
Undoing Border Imperialism, Reclaiming Citizenship
Last Monday, Jan. 20, many people came out despite the cold to hear the Community Race Relations Committee’s event “Undoing Border Imperialism, Reclaiming Citizenship,” featuring Deepan Budlakoti, Harshia Walia, and …
CRRC Reports on a Great Year at their AGM
On Jan. 20, the Peterborough and Trent communities and the Community and Race Relations Committee (CRRC) met for the CRRC’s AGM. “As a board, we continue to focus on internal …
First People’s House of Learning to Host Elders’ Gathering This Weekend
The above image is from the 2010 Elders’ Gathering. On Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, Trent’s First People’s House of Learning will be hosting the 38th annual Elders’ Gathering. “This …
YWCA and Trent Groups Organize Women In Politics Workshop
On Saturday, January 25, the Peterborough/Haliburton YWCA, along with the Trent University Politics Society (TUPS) and the Trent Feminist Society, will be hosting “Women In Politics: A Roadmap” at the …
Letter to Trent Admin: Improving the Safety of Queer Students
Dear Trent Administration, As far as the work the administration has done to make Trent University a Positive Space for queer students, I appreciate what’s been accomplished. However, the faculty …
Food Bank Report Released
Food Banks Canada released their national study, HungerCount 2013, this past month with data indicating that food banks are continuing to be used at a record high. Currently, 750,000 people …
Trans* Day of Remembrance in Peterborough
Each year, November 20 is marked by reverence for those who have been murdered in the past year out of hatred and ignorance against trans* individuals. Trans* Day of Remembrance …
November 20 is Trans* Day of Remembrance
Wednesday, November 20 is Trans* Day of Remembrance, an international day set aside for remembering trans* individuals who have been murdered over the past year. Statistically, one in twelve trans* …
Credit Card Payments Return with an Expensive Catch
A few weeks ago, the Trent Home news board made a minor announcement that could have major consequences for uninformed students. Effective as of October 16, students paying student fees …