Tag: Arthur Newspaper
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Deliberating Dissent lecture gives a lesson in political action
On November 17, Dr. Barbara Falk of the Royal Military College of Canada gave a public lecture entitled, “Deliberating Dissent: From Fighting Words to Radical Action”. It was an introduction to dissent as a mode of political engagement and the historical legacy of dissent. It addressed five questions: 1) What is dissent? 2) What is…
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Blended Learning: The line between two worlds
Taking the best of the classroom and digital tools, blended learning is testing the limits of pedagogy.
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The Peterborough Red Cross turns 100
This year, the Peterborough branch of the Canadian Red Cross is celebrating its centennial. The organization has devoted 100 years of service in Peterborough to humanitarian efforts worldwide, nationally, and locally. The international organization has existed for over 150 years and is founded on the basis of seven principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service,…
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Bata Library, the knowledge centre of Trent University
The library has long been an integral institution of a university–but with more and more literature and research found online, what is its role for students today?
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Trent University’s legacy in municipal politics
The municipal election on October 27 surprised me in its attempted outreach to post-secondary students. There were several events held on campus by various student organizations, and furthermore, there were candidates who were actively calling on and catering to the student vote. While not unprecedented, this year the push for students seemed persuasive. There was…
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Clearing the air of Canadian colonialism: A conversation on Indigenous health and history with Dr. James Daschuk
Prof. James Daschuk, of the University of Regina, has dedicated the past two decades of his career to uncovering the history of the Canadian colonial expedition of the Great Plains.
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TMSA spreads awareness through Pink Hijab Day
A brief on a student organized event to raise awareness for women’s rights, the hijab, and breast cancer.
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Moving where the students are: Trent’s push into online courses
The nature of work has changed in university life to embrace the digital tools at our disposal. The Internet provides a vast resource for academic research and forums for discussion. And while most acknowledge the facility it provides for research in academics, the question remains and is currently being meted out as to what presence…
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A book town waiting for the buyers: Students no longer frequenting local booksellers
Peterborough’s used bookstores are plentifully concentrated in the downtown core. They used to be a helpful institution for students to use in order to get steeply discounted books rather than pay the full price for new books at the university bookstore.
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Photo Essay: History is written underfoot in the Avenues
The Avenues is a neighbourhood of Peterborough that is host to a wealth of history and culture. The name ‘the Avenues’ refers to the series of small residential roads that run between Bolivar and Charlotte Street. In the architecture of the homes as well as in the infrastructure of the streets, Peterborough’s history is laid…