Let’s Talk About Sex (Positivity): An Interview with Porn Star James Deen
Let’s talk about sex. An activity that is both the subject of praise and criticism, sex is one of the biggest components of our humanity. It’s been a source of …
Volume 47
Exploring the Culture of Cosplay (or “What We Learned About Homestuck”)
By Patrick Reddick and Jesse McRae Have you ever seen someone walking around in a highly unusual outfit, perhaps acting in a decidedly unusual manner, possibly with a party of …
Celebrating 10 Years of Spooning
Happy Positivity Issue! Here at the Spoon, things seem pretty positive—there is a group of happy students laughing over their Spanish homework at one table, loyal volunteer Carolyn (on her …
Paint-A-Thon: Paint Like You’ve Never Painted Before!
If you have ever wanted to transform a boring, white canvas into a miraculous whirlpool of brightly-coloured paint splatters, stains, and streaks, then coming out to the first ever Trent …
Director Jess Lynch Talks Legally Blonde: The Musical
Legally Blonde: The Musical has some fantastic one-liners, often incorporating Trent student culture into the script, making it all the more funny for the audience. The cast was full to …
Stand Up for Food Justice, Eat Free Food
The struggle for food justice in the face of Aramark’s corporate monopoly on campus continues, gaining momentum. You may have seen cardboard signs around campus saying “Boycott Aramark,” “Free Meal,” …
Trent Playing Fair: Going Fair Trade
A successful gathering of food venders took place recently to celebrate Trent University in becoming a leader in sustainability and ethical purchasing through its commitment to Fair Trade certified products …
Trent Students: The Fate of the Student Centre is in Your Hands
The fate of the Trent Central Student Association’s student centre proposal will be decided this week as Trent’s undergraduate population gets set to go to the polls for the annual …
Trent: Pay it Forward shows us that #TrentCares
It’s not only news coverage that tends to focus on negative events; so does what we talk about with our friends on a daily basis. We complain about the bus …
Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, This Headline Alone Is Endearing
Admission, starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd (both concocted in an underground lab to be superhumanly adorable)immediately falls victim to that familiar trope. Tina Fey plays Portia Nathan, an admissions …