Trent Radio: End of Year Review and Farewells
The end of the year is drawing closer and closer with every seminar I attend and every essay I turn in. Even at Trent Radio, we’re feeling the squeeze of …
Volume 48
The Politics of Fear and Negativity on the Right
The 2015 federal election campaign has officially begun. Prime Minister Harper and the Conservatives this month fired the opening salvos in what will be the most negative and divisive election …
Athletes’ achievements showcased at Athletic Banquet
The Excalibur celebrated another year of athletics at Trent University on Tuesday March 25, with their Athletic Banquet hosted in the gymnasium. Awards were given to members of Trent’s 14 …
“Luxury resort offers tourists authentic slum experience” wait … what?
Fox News published a news piece outlining how Emoya Luxury Hotel and Spa located in South Africa offers a ‘slum-like’ experience for people that want to feel like the ‘other …
Students Showcase Community-Based Research
Ever wondered how to get work experience when no one will hire you unless you have it? Some Trent students have figured one way of doing this while at the …
Exam Stress? Need to Talk?
The stigmas that are too often attached to mental illnesses can unfortunately prevent those who are having a hard time or are dealing with a mental illness from getting help …
A Critical Conversation with new TCSA President Braden Freer
Arthur sat down with and interviewed newly elected president of the TCSA, Braden Freer. Many issues were touched upon and I was ultimately left with a feeling of uncertainty. It …
Black Heritage Month: Contemporary Issues Facing Black Communities
During February 2014, I attended Trent African Caribbean Student Union (TACSU)’s Great Debates. It was one of the best events I had been to all year. I got to witness …
CUPE and Trent reach tentative agreement
After seven months of bargaining, CUPE 3908 and Trent University have reached a tentative settlement on a collective agreement for contract faculty. The agreement was negotiated on Monday, March 24, …
Trent’s Cut-backs: Unfortunate Reality or Fraudulent Promises?
A series of three political cartoons (above) can be seen posted around campus sarcastically celebrating the “death of the arts” at Trent. Trent is planning for a lot of change …