Bhutan’s Organic Approach to Life
Bhutan, a small country bordering India and China, has decided to go completely organic in terms of farming. The country recently banned pesticides and herbicides and is using animal and …
Volume 47
Local Tunes: Television Road to Battle it Out at Trent University
When three musicians and one writer sit down to talk over beers and sweet potato fries at Olde Stone, you know it’s going to be an entertaining night. Recently, Arthur …
Phase Two of Line 9
By Kristen Phoeniks and Natalie Guttormsson The approval process for “Phase Two” of Enbridge’s Line 9 reversal project is currently under way. Phase Two runs from the Westover terminal, north …
The Driving Force Behind Environmental Jobs
I am not ranting about the plethora of jobs in the environment, but the hypocrisy that surrounds it. All the jobs I have reviewed that are available in the environmental …
Where is Black History Month at Trent’s Symons Campus?
This February, Trent in Oshawa opened its doors to over a hundred people to attend their annual Black History Month events. A student-run initiative, partnered with community groups, their goal …
Our City of Colours: Dealing with Intersectionality through Positive Imagery
“It is not out differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde, provided by anya gwynne All too often the …
Over-Identifying with Queer Culture
Talking about my family can sometimes be awkward. I have queer parents, which to me is normal, but for others seems very different. Occasionally, people are outwardly homophobic. Obviously, this …
The Original Harlem Shake
Most of you have been exposed to the viral Harlem Shake meme that has been making its rounds on the Internet. The meme features 15 seconds of someone dancing while …
A New Black Box Theatre in Peterborough
A new performance space opened its doors on January 7th, 2013 to a standing room only audience: The Theatre on King. Ryan Kerr and his company Fleshy Thud along with …
Public Energy Presents: Wearable Art Show 2013
Photos by Tori Silvera This past weekend, Market Hall hosted Public Energy’s Third Annual Wearable Art Show, featuring the Runway Challenge. The event incorporated dance and theatre with a fashion …