For over three years, Trent University and the CBC have been locked in a legal battle against Subway for a Marketplace episode involving a lab test done on campus, confirming the quality of the chicken products being served by a multitude of fast-food chains. Spencer Wells follows up on the extensive history and media developments of this series of cases, of which set historic precedents for all of the parties involved.

Trent is planning for many changes in their Lands Plan. Utilizing more of their property, they want to expand the built campus and its periphery for future economic, social, and environmental gain. Much of the property is occupied by ash trees that will be negatively affected by construction. As much of the Ontario ash populations are already at risk, are we willing to unnecessarily endanger more?

Michael Eamon, Trent professor of History and Principal at Traill College reflects on the unmatched legacy of founder Tom Henry Bull Symons who passed away in the early hours of the New Year. From Symons' work building Trent, to his famous "Symons Report", to his love of teaching, Professor Eamon relays the incredible life of this inimitable Canadian from the perspective of a friend and colleague.