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An Interview with Neurodivergent Professor, Emily Bruusgaard
An Interview with Neurodivergent Professor, Emily Bruusgaard
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Ian Vansegbrook
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October 7, 2024
In the third installment of his series on Neurodivergent Professors, Ian speaks with Trent instructor Emily Bruusgaard about her experiences not in academia, but in life.
Cleanups Will Continue Until Behaviour Improves
Cleanups Will Continue Until Behaviour Improves
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Evan Robins
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October 4, 2024
Evan Robins plays the hits in another bid to score an award nomination for writing a piece of autofellatio about Head of the Trent weekend.
(P)ractices (C)ausing (O)ur (S)uffering and the Real PCOS: Building Awareness for Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome 
(P)ractices (C)ausing (O)ur (S)uffering and the Real PCOS: Building Awareness for Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome 
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Lauren Cormier
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August 21, 2024
September is recognized internationally as PCOS awareness month. From my story, it should be easy to understand the significance of adequate representation regarding any social/medical/political issues. Without the hormonal health anecdotes from a reality television star, I wouldn’t have felt the confidence at 16, 17, or 18 years-old to advocate so strongly for myself in front of numerous physicians who attempted to convince me that I was too young or naive to understand my health and what I was experiencing. 
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Exploring Historic Peterborough
Exploring Historic Peterborough
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Lauryn Sloos
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March 7, 2022
Lauryn Sloos dives into the illuminating past of key buildings in downtown Peterborough. Drawing from 'Historical Sketches of Peterborough' by Martha Ann Kidd with sketches by Louis Taylor, Lauryn examines the storied past of these buildings, and what has become of them.
What's The Deal With Truth, Justice, and The American Way?
What's The Deal With Truth, Justice, and The American Way?
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Varun Biddanda
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November 20, 2021
While comic book culture may be more popular than ever, this popularity stems from TV and movies, not comic books. So what's the big thing that got everyone talking about Superman comic books last month? And why are nerds so darn mad about it?
War of the Apes
War of the Apes
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Varun Biddanda
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October 22, 2021
During her studies in Tanzania, world-renowned ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall made a chilling discovery - War is so deeply ingrained in us, that it evolved even before we were human. Chimpanzee factions in the jungles of Gombe engage in a form of conflict strikingly similar to what we define as war. What does this say about humanity's future?
So Much For First Impressions
So Much For First Impressions
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Evan Robins
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July 9, 2024
As if priority registration wasn't bad enough, am I right?
What Does Dave Smith Believe In?
What Does Dave Smith Believe In?
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Evan Robins
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May 17, 2024
The Progressive Conservative MPP has repeatedly made inflammatory statements about Israel's siege of Gaza, going so far as to compare the events of October 7th to those of the Holocaust.
Sex Shops and You, or Why You Should Visit One
Sex Shops and You, or Why You Should Visit One
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Ian Vansegbrook
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May 2, 2024
Staff journalist Ian Vansegbrook presents an introspective look at sex shops, and their role both as facets of sexuality and identity, but also as vendors of sex toys.
An Interview with Neuro-diverse Professor Derek Newman-Stille
An Interview with Neuro-diverse Professor Derek Newman-Stille
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Ian Vansegbrook
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April 15, 2024
In this second edition of my ongoing interviews with Neurodivergent professors here at Trent, we speak with Derek Newman-Stille (They/Them), a nine-time Aurora Award winner for fantasy and science fiction writing, and Trent PhD candidate, who specializes in fat studies, disability studies, and queer studies.
I Stopped Taking Photos: Reflecting ‘Living in the Moment’ in the Digital Age
I Stopped Taking Photos: Reflecting ‘Living in the Moment’ in the Digital Age
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Abbigail Lewis-Maher
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April 10, 2024
As I went to create my March dump for my Instagram story, I realized something: Other than screenshots regarding my mobile game addiction and things I might buy online, I literally had no photos to reflect the last month of my life. 
Exploring Peterborough's Local Architecture
Exploring Peterborough's Local Architecture
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Magali Nichol
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April 9, 2024
Athens, Florence, Budapest, and Rome are just a few places that are known for their iconic architecture. However, none of these compare to the renowned architectural masterpieces of the Electric City: Peterborough, Ontario! 
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The Dream of a Dead College Part 2: Astrology for Dummies
The Dream of a Dead College Part 2: Astrology for Dummies
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Evan Robins
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October 19, 2023
In the second part of an ongoing series, co-editor Evan Robins narrates the origins of Trent University's college system and its significance for the culture at the nascent university.
The Dream of a Dead College Part 1: The Haunting of Sadleir House
The Dream of a Dead College Part 1: The Haunting of Sadleir House
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Evan Robins
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October 18, 2023
Co-editor Evan Robins presents the first part of The Dream of a Dead College, a project to chronicle—over the course of this volume—the history of the college system, the culture of Peter Robinson College itself, the controversy surrounding its sale and closure, the legacy it left and attempts to repatriate the college by the student body thereafter.