Sara Ostrowska is Borderless
When Sara Ostrowska first moved to Peterborough, she changed her last name from Shahsavari to Ostrowska as a way of recognizing her Polish roots. Her first musical project is Television …
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Fraud Squad
In his presidential headshot, Rizki Rachiq appears confident and relaxed. The former Student Federation of University of Ottawa (SFUO) Vice President of Finance has his arms crossed and is wearing …
Leave Teenage Girls Alone
When I talk to women my age about their high school dating experiences, almost all of us can recall a time where an older man made us uncomfortable. It could …
Trans Day of Resiliency
This past Friday September 21, trans people living in Peterborough and their allies gathered at Evans Contemporary for the Trans Day of Resilience. The event was presented by Peterborough Pride …
When “White Supremacists” Cry
Recently, ultra-conservative, ex-Rebel Media reporter, Faith Goldy came to Trent University to attend the TCSA’s controversial talk, “It’s Okay to Be (Against) White(ness)”. The event has gained national media attention …
Safe Injections and Harm Reduction
Earlier this semester Trent Oxfam and the Centre for Gender and Social Justice co-hosted a panel discussion about contemporary HIV narratives, featuring Ariel O’Neil, the women’s health coordinator at PARN; …
You’re Invited: International Women’s Day Community Potluck and Panel Presentation
The Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) have come together, along with various students’ and community groups, to present the annual community International Women’s …
Oxfam Report: Precarity, Women, and the Economy
This month, Peterborough participated in the Precarious Festival, which showcased the precarious nature of the arts while facilitating larger discussions about income and poverty in Peterborough. Peterborough currently holds the …