Thinking of writing for Arthur?
Here's how to do it, and how to do it well
For better and often for worse, I have a tendency to jump right into things. My first time writing for Arthur is one notable example.
It was two years ago, during my first months at Trent, when I took that particular leap. I knew right away I wanted to write for the student rag but was intimidated by seasoned student writers who knew Trent’s political turf inside and out. How could I compete?
Some things you should know about sex
University: The land of substance-induced fun and sweeping promiscuity – or not. Whatever your plan for your future at Trent, you’re likely to be surrounded by the hype about frosh week parties, living away from home, and easier access to alcohol, which all put a lot of emphasis on having sex. Maybe you’ve already had sex a bunch of times, or maybe just one time, sort of. Or maybe, like many first years, you’ve never had sex. In any of those boats, you might be feeling the pressure.
The rumours are true. There is often excessive alcohol consumption on campus. Schools, residence staff, parents – no one wants to admit it, but it’s important to know, because it could play a big part in your sexual health. Drinking alters your perceptions, lowers your inhibitions, and might influence you to make decisions that you wouldn’t make sober – like having sex before you’re ready, or with someone with whom you don’t really want to have sex, or having unprotected sex. An important part of sexual health is emotional health, because the way you think and feel is strongly tied to how you think and feel about sex. Having sex that you might not want to be having, or wouldn’t choose to have while sober, can have potentially damaging effects on the way you feel about yourself and about sex.
Nutrition tips for vegans and 'cow assassins' alike
Something distressing started happening to me last week. Well, maybe it wasn’t last week – it was more like a slow progression over the period of a few months. You know when something happens so gradually that you don’t even notice? Well, I woke up about a week ago and noticed that I have been tired, all day, everyday. I also noticed I was having dizzy spells, troubleconcentrating, and more sad moods than I was used to. Scary.
How did this happen? I’m going to be totally honest with you here, but with a preface, because I know that all you cow-assassinating vegan-haters out there are searching for perfect proof that a vegan diet isn’t viable. Be forewarned: I have to say that this is not that proof! No, it is simply the story of a busy, often self-neglecting girl who managed to get herself what she thought was a pretty fine iron and B12 deficiency.
Read more: Nutrition tips for vegans and 'cow assassins' alike
Good vibrations
As I always say, give yourself an orgasm, not carpel tunnel while jerking off. Enter the vibrator (literally). This article could very well be called “An Ode to my Vibrator.” My vibrator, fondly and unimaginatively termed “Little Red,” and I have been through a lot together, both ups and downs (although far more of the former than the latter, if you get my drift). Certainly, there is something to be said about the intimacy of manual masturbation. However, unless you are particularly interested in improving your wrist muscles, I see no reason to restrict yourself to your digits, however dexterous they may be. It is true, vibrators can be expensive and the experience they offer is not one that everyone is interested in. Nonetheless, I would argue that in light of the orgasm horizon that a vibrator can take you to, it is worth at least exploring. And so to get you started on your quest for the perfect vibrator, I offer you several tips gleaned from years of extensive, ahem, “hands on” research.
It's Hunting Season!
What you need to keep in mind when searching for
an apartment, house,
or bedroom
Self Love Week Schedule
Monday February 13:
1:30-3:30pm Lip Service: Communication as Lubrication Sadleir House SCR
4-5pm Fabulous and Fierce Dance Workshop Trent A/C Multipurpose Room 1
8-9:30pm Alternative Femininities - Open Discussion Sadleir House Rm. 202
Tuesday February 14:
2:30pm TQC Hosts Happy Hour at The Ceilie
7-9pm Coming Out Workshop Sadleir House hosted by RSO, PARN & FAQS2
7pm Self Love Circus Jam Sadleir House Dining Hall
Would you like to be an editor next year?: All you have to do is run to be elected!
Now is your chance. In order to be elected to be an editor next year you need to be on the staff collective. That means contributing to three or more issues before election day. Those in the grey box below are already qualified to create their editorial platform and run to be editor by themselves or with another staff collective member. Interested? Keep your eye out for more information these coming weeks and start submitting if you are not yet on the staff collective list!
Volume 46 Staff Collective to-date as of Issue 19:
Iris Hodgson, Miranda Rigby, Tyson Shennett, Chelsea Rodrigues, Andie Hartshorne-Pople, Monika Trzeciakowski, Matt Jarvis,
Read more: Would you like to be an editor next year?: All you have to do is run to be elected!
