Editorial: Thank You and Farewell
Weird times, eh? It feels surreal to still be working during this pandemic, even if it’s just tying up some loose ends at the end of the academic year. I …
Opinion
Notes on Yellow Peril and COVID-19
Content warning: This article discusses the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes (COVID-19), and violent racism. On March 15, my mother informed my brothers and I that her mother …
An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving COVID-19
Ever since COVID-19 shut down most of the world—except for essential services like hospitals and McDonalds—I’ve seen a lot of people online who are going a bit stir crazy. These …
Ethel Nalule Leaves a Remarkable Legacy for TCSA
On its Spring Elections ballot in 2018, the Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) introduced the position of Vice President of Student Health and Wellness (VPSHW). Those who took on the …
What Does Environmentalism Look Like During COVID-19?
Recently, I have started thinking about the environmental impacts COVID-19 has had. Certainly, there has been a reduction in emissions, but feedback loops increasing the effect of climate change are …
Climate Crisis and Alarmism
The climate crisis is in no way alarmism. When the word “crisis” is used, that means that there is a crisis. And if you are able to put the two …
Quarantine Horoscopes: April 8, 2020
Aries (Mar 21—Apr 19): Stay at home and practice social distancing Taurus (Apr 20—May 20): Wash your hands while singing Happy Birthday (at least 20 seconds) Gemini (May 21—June 20): …
My Mental Health During COVID-19 Isolation
Let me start this article with an assurance that I am okay. I am surviving, and have accessed resources to keep myself well until this passes over. If my mental …
Welcoming Spring During Self-Isolation
March 21, 2020 was the first day of spring, and it is important to recognize the change in season. It is also recognized that nature plays an important role in …
Community Spirit on Show as Kawartha Food Drive Hits the Road
As I pull into the Evinrude Centre parking lot, I realize that although I haven’t even started volunteering yet, I already felt better for having shown up. Waiting out in …