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Writers Reading Series Features Catriona Wright at Traill College

November 30, 2023

After facing COVID-19 restrictions for the past few years, Trent University’s English Department held the Writer’s Reading Series on November 22nd, once again taking hold of the literary community.

Trent Gets City's Go-Ahead for Energy Storage System Application

Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay

November 28, 2023

In what was to be a rather short and uneventful Council meeting in terms of discussion, Councillors were tasked with ratifying a number of significant items including granting their support for a battery energy storage project on Trent University’s lands known as the North-End Peterborough Storage System, which will be built by Atura Power on property leased to them by Trent.

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What Do You Wish To Do With Your Art? An interview with the minds behind Trent University Alternative Arts Collective

Alix Lonsdale

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November 28, 2023

A Packed Shack: Trent Varsity Volleyball Play Home-Opener Games

Ian Vansegbrook

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November 22, 2023

A Look at Phishing Scams at Trent

Mikaela Lewis

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November 19, 2023

Trent University Announces New College to be Named in Honour of Gidigaa Migizi

Kiki Paterson

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November 17, 2023

Student Politics Done Quick: TCSA November 12 BoD Meeting

David King

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November 17, 2023

Mixed Messages and Confusion at TCSA Transit Town Hall

Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay

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David King

November 17, 2023

Council Ratifies Decision to Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic, Approves Inspection By-Law

Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay

November 28, 2023

Peterborough City Councillors re-affirmed their support at the November 27th Council Meeting for two initiatives previously given approval at General Committee after hearing delegations from community members.

Nathan Whitlock Launches Newest Novel “Lump” at Take Cover Books

Louane Morin

November 24, 2023

On November 21st, author Nathan Whitlock was at Peterborough’s own Take Cover Books, promoting the launch of his third book Lump. Whitlock described this novel as his “favourite” of all his books, about “relationships”, “class and privilege”, and “the power that we have over people, and we don’t even realize it.”

From Clay to Kiln: An Interview with Sara Scheuermann of Steaped Slow Ceramics

Allen Barnier

November 23, 2023

Sara Scheuermann started Steaped Slow Ceramics in early 2019, and sells unique, handmade pottery that can become part of your daily ritual. She recently moved to Peterborough, Ontario, and I had the pleasure of learning more about her business’ philosophies, her creative process, and her community experience in the Kawarthas so far.

Mixed Messages and Confusion at TCSA Transit Town Hall

Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay

November 17, 2023

On the morning of November 17th, the Trent Central Student Association held a Town Hall with their membership to discuss ATU Local 1320’s negotiations with the City of Peterborough, and the impact of a potential strike on students. However, TCSA executives shared a preponderance of misleading messaging to the membership both during and following the event.

20th Anniversary of Shakespeare Night Seance

Ian Vansegbrook

November 16, 2023

The Globe was shocked on November 9th, 2023 as Shakespeare’s wife came back to life in a coffee shop in Peterborough, ON. Dishevelled, and looking fresh as a week-old banana, she burst into a room patiently waiting for Shakespeare to pick up his after-life phone. She was loud, vulgar, crude, and most importantly, entertaining beyond belief.

Diamond Weapon to Celebrate New Release All Heart, No Sleeve in Peterborough November 16th

Louane Morin

November 14, 2023

On November 16th, Post-Hardcore group Diamond Weapon will be at Erben to celebrate the release of their new album All Heart, No Sleeve. Arthur spoke to Guitarist and Vocalist Louis Tenstos about the band’s tour throughout Ontario, their history, and this new project.

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