Opinion

Op-Eds

Trump and Canadian Pearl-Clutching
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James Cullingham
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November 18, 2024
Community contributor James Cullingham comes to bear on Canadians despairing the re-election of one Donald J. Trump, arguing that the popular response is revelatory of one of our worst tendencies as a nation.
Sporting Sketches of a Pickleball Town
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James Cullingham
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October 29, 2024
Humorist Stephen Leacock would find no shortage of fodder in the City of Peterborough's devotion to Pickleball, writes community member James Cullingham.
Slander in Cinema
Slander in Cinema
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Aimée Anctil
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April 15, 2021
In this article, Aimee Anctil explores the oft-overlooked racist and homophobic tropes in 'Mean Girls' (2004) and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). Anctil reminds us that "we can appreciate art, we must also criticize it for what it is. No art is without flaw, and no film is without its biases."
The 140 Billion Dollar Personality Cult
The 140 Billion Dollar Personality Cult
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Katie Pedlar
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April 14, 2021
Katie Pedlar critiques the ethics and efficiency of high budget environmentalism. How does our fascination with technology convolute the priorities of environmentalism? And how are we to resist the charms of a handsome billionaire genius who claims to know what’s best?
Has City Hall Failed the Transgender Community?
Has City Hall Failed the Transgender Community?
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Robert Gibson
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April 14, 2021
In this article, Robert Gibson explores the debate about change rooms at the Peterborough Wellness Centre--diving into whether or not transgender and non-binary folks are being heard by the City of Peterborough. In addition to pointing out some of the transphobic rhetoric being espoused by community members, Gibson interviews a transgender man to provide insight on the developing situation.
TCSA's Disregard for BDS Measures Against Israel Ignites Student Backlash
TCSA's Disregard for BDS Measures Against Israel Ignites Student Backlash
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Chukwugoziem Nwadugbo
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November 22, 2023
A few weeks back, the TCSA was handing out free breakfast sandwiches and bagels from McDonalds, an action students were repulsed by given many people are actively boycotting is McDonalds due to its support of the Israeli occupation of Gaza.
Women's History Month and the Overlooked Intersections of Race and Femininity in Canada
Women's History Month and the Overlooked Intersections of Race and Femininity in Canada
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Chukwugoziem Nwadugbo
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November 8, 2023
October Is considered women history month and this year’s theme favors an intersectional outlook. However, without a lot of the populace aware of this celebration, its effectiveness at spreading awareness is called into question. Evidently, the government did not do enough to celebrate women, address their unique challenges, and highlight their achievements.
To All Those Who Are Neutral In Today’s Holocaust
To All Those Who Are Neutral In Today’s Holocaust
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Afaf Ghazi
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October 30, 2023
If you have ever wondered how the world allowed the Holocaust to happen, pay close attention to the silence today. The State of Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza, having killed about 5,791 Palestinians, displacing a further 1.4 million Palestinians, and bombing hospitals, bakeries and places of worship.
My Rental Breakdown: A Reflection on Navigating Peterborough’s Housing Crisis as a Clueless Tenant
My Rental Breakdown: A Reflection on Navigating Peterborough’s Housing Crisis as a Clueless Tenant
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Isla Gole
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June 23, 2023
Summer Journalist Isla Gole hits the ground running in her first op-ed recounting five years' worth of rental anecdotes in a Peterborough folktale with the moral: tenants beware!
How to Write Better, Faster, and More 
How to Write Better, Faster, and More 
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Evan Robins
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June 7, 2023
Coordinating Editor Evan Robins offers a witty and winding cornucopia's worth of writing advice for those seeking professional advice on the improvement of their craft. Read on for all sorts of insights the more respectable journalists won't tell you!
Closure of Minden ER Signals More Sinister Acts Ahead for Ford Government
Closure of Minden ER Signals More Sinister Acts Ahead for Ford Government
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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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June 2, 2023
The closure, which was announced in April, left just six weeks for residents of Minden and the surrounding municipalities to adjust to the fact that they would be losing access to a key part of their healthcare system.
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Faculty Focused On Student Success Despite Pandemic's Challenges
Faculty Focused On Student Success Despite Pandemic's Challenges
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Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA)
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February 18, 2021
The Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) find that online learning during the pandemic has brought about feelings of isolation for students and professors alike. Using data gathered by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations, TUFA discusses the immense challenges and successes of online learning as well as areas for improvement within the university and across the province broadly.
Proximity Holding Peterborough Back
Proximity Holding Peterborough Back
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Devin Henderson
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February 10, 2021
Devin Henderson writes about the difficulties involved in supporting local businesses during the pandemic. With the end of the State of Emergency quickly approaching, Devin is looking forward to the opportunity to shop local, rather than putting money into big box-stores.