The Best Canadian Poetry 2025: Fragments of the Human Soul
The Best Canadian Poetry 2025: Fragments of the Human Soul
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Ciara Richardson
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November 13, 2024
Arthur journalist and literary fanatic, Ciara Richardson, reviews The Best Canadian Poetry 2025.
Drama, Drinks, and Donkey Ears: Students & Faculty Break Legs at Shakespeare Pub Night 2024
Drama, Drinks, and Donkey Ears: Students & Faculty Break Legs at Shakespeare Pub Night 2024
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Liam Andrews
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November 12, 2024
Students and alumini attend the annual Fall Shakespeare Pub Night for an evening of performances, comedy, and community.
Silent Hill 2 Remake and The Renaissance of Retro Horror games
Silent Hill 2 Remake and The Renaissance of Retro Horror games
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Ciara Richardson
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October 31, 2024
Silent Hill 2, one of the most popular horror games of all time, has just had a high-budget remake released. Ciara Richardson takes this as an opportunity to talk about the game's enduring popularity, and the renewed interest in horror games from an earlier era.
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What is "Bury Your Gays?": Examining a Contemporary Media Trope
What is "Bury Your Gays?": Examining a Contemporary Media Trope
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Amelia Takacs
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April 25, 2024
Media tropes, cinematic metaphors, or simply the common themes which we see across genres of entertainment have engineered the foundational societal understandings of how particular groups of people, genders, or general happenings are presented. The “Bury Your Gays” literary trope, which appeared in the late 19th century, has since entered popular social discussion resulting of the aggressive social outcry which followed the on screen death of popular The 100 character in 2016.
Trent English Department Launches Chickenscratch Anthology at Traill College
Trent English Department Launches Chickenscratch Anthology at Traill College
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Evan Robins
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April 11, 2024
The returned of a hallowed anthology of Trent student writing strikes a question into the hearts of all those whom bear it witness: "Who up scratching they chickens?"
Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie Take the Stage at Take Cover Books
Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie Take the Stage at Take Cover Books
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Magali Nichol
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April 10, 2024
On the afternoon of April 6th, Peterborough’s Washboard Hank (Hank Fisher) and Catfish Willie (Willie Lindsay) took the stage at Take Cover Books. I, along with others of all ages, was fortunate enough to attend this delightful performance. 
Arthur Attends Mary's Wedding
Arthur Attends Mary's Wedding
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David King
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October 25, 2024
Arthur revels in the history of it all at the Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of Mary's Wedding.
Joker: Folie à Deux - The Perfect Bad Sequel
Joker: Folie à Deux - The Perfect Bad Sequel
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Ciara Richardson
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October 17, 2024
Personally, after watching Todd Phillips' much-anticipated Joker sequal, all I could ask myself was the simple question: Why? Why is this movie so hated?
Vicious Fun: Indie Horror Comedy at its Finest (and Canadianest)
Vicious Fun: Indie Horror Comedy at its Finest (and Canadianest)
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Ian Vansegbrook
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October 15, 2024
Arthur journalist, Ian Vansegbrook, decides to throw his hat into the movie reviewing ring to dissect the modern cult classic horror comedy: Vicious Fun.
Indie Folk Band VANCAMP Release Debut Album, "Diner Coffee"
Indie Folk Band VANCAMP Release Debut Album, "Diner Coffee"
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Allen Barnier
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October 4, 2024
Calvin Bakelaar, the man behind the musical alias VANCAMP, speaks to Allen Barnier about his musical background, accolades, and his band's debut album, Diner Coffee
Cinevangelism Returns for Rot Girl Summer
Cinevangelism Returns for Rot Girl Summer
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Evan Robins
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August 27, 2024
After an unjustifiably long absence, the film column beloved by chasers and lesbians the world over returns to talk about the woke horror movies of the summer!
Five Books for Five Songs from “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Five Books for Five Songs from “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
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Sophia Mailloux
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August 20, 2024
Around the time of her viral Tiny Desk performance in March of 2024, lesbian pop singer Chappell Roan absolutely took off in popularity. Sadly, however, it looks like Chappell Roan summer is coming to an end, giving way to a new semester of schoolwork and readings. But if you’re looking to expand your media consumption for more vibes like those from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, look no further: I’ve compiled a list of five books to go with five hit songs from the album to help get you started, spanning the range of genres from Horror to Canlit!
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'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' belongs to a pityingly small collection of thriller films
'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' belongs to a pityingly small collection of thriller films
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Alex Southey
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February 28, 2024
Contributor Alex Southey discusses Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) noting how the lack of spectacle in director John McNaughton’s storytelling makes it a unique serial killer film especially when compared to most content being produced in the current true crime boom.
Writers Reading Series Celebrates Code Noir with Canisia Lubrin
Writers Reading Series Celebrates Code Noir with Canisia Lubrin
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Abbigail Lewis-Maher
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February 16, 2024
The Writer's Reading Series returns to Trent University in 2024. Champlain College hosts award-winning author, Canisia Lubrin to celebrate the launch of her first fiction novel Code Noir.