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Arthur Newspaper

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Your one-stop-shop for Ptbo-Nogo happenings, the local media criticism you want, and the Trent updates you need. Arthur Newspaper brings you to from downtown to campus, bridging the ever widening crevasse between town and gown.

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Episode 11: Category is... PRIYANKA!

March 07, 2021 15:48 - 24 minutes - 15.1 MB

This week on What's the Point?! we switch things up and give you an episode that is nothing but FUN! Nick gets candid with the inaugural Champion of Canada's Drag Race, PRIYANKA! They talk about everything from Priyanka's origin story and the Toronto drag scene, to her best and worst moments on Drag Race and what winning meant to her. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh! 

Episode 10: Why COVID is a Class War

February 12, 2021 21:38 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Thanks to our gracious interviewee, Professor Colleen O’Manique. Thanks also to Katherine Scott, Professor Pat Armstrong of York University for their work referenced in this episode. Special thanks to the journalists whose work we relied on throughout this episode: Nora Loreto, Paul Webster, Sara Mojtehedzadeh. If you like this podcast, check out our website trentarthur.ca. You can find articles about Trent, Nogojiwanong-Peterborough happenings, art, poetry, puzzles and more. Please consi...

Ep. 10: Why COVID is a Class War

February 12, 2021 21:38 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Thanks to our gracious interviewee, Professor Colleen O’Manique. Thanks also to Katherine Scott, Professor Pat Armstrong of York University for their work referenced in this episode. Special thanks to the journalists whose work we relied on throughout this episode: Nora Loreto, Paul Webster, Sara Mojtehedzadeh. If you like this podcast, check out our website trentarthur.ca. You can find articles about Trent, Nogojiwanong-Peterborough happenings, art, poetry, puzzles and more. Please consi...

Ep. 9: The Symons Legacy

January 26, 2021 15:45 - 56 minutes - 36.2 MB

In the early hours of January 1st, 2021, Prof. Thomas Henry Bull Symons died peacefully at his home in Peterborough, ON. As the founding President of Trent University, his legacy is rich and far-reaching. This podcast tells the story of how Prof. Symons established a small, collegial, interdisciplinary university, and went on to devote his life to teaching and learning. Through the words of his students and friends, we attempt to articulate his humility, curiosity, and love for students. Ma...

Lands Plan Primer (short)

November 26, 2020 21:05 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MB

This is an edited version of our conversation about the Trent Land and Nature Areas Plan. Follow up by checking out our coverage on trentarthur.ca and completing this survey built by the TCSA. 

Ep. 8: The Lands Plan Primer

November 20, 2020 20:04 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MB

A special edition of What's the Point! This week: a very hefty COVID Update - we talk vaccine equity, the pandemic provincially and in Peterborough, how Trent and Fleming are responding (or not responding) to cases an intro to the Lands Plan!  -COVID: more info re: vaccine equity: https://launchandscalefaster.org/COVID-19 -Irene Suvillaga's article on Housing in Peterborough: https://www.trentarthur.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-housing-in-peterborough -Trent Lands and Nature Areas ...

Arthur Alum: Sara Swerdlyk

November 09, 2020 21:21 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur. Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: Pat Reddick

November 09, 2020 21:18 - 21 minutes - 22.5 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur. Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: Miranda Rigby

November 09, 2020 21:16 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur. Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: Meaghan Kelly and Jes Saches

November 09, 2020 21:12 - 2 hours - 138 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur. Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: Julia Caron

November 09, 2020 21:05 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur. Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: Jasmine Cabanaw

November 09, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur. Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: James Kerr

November 09, 2020 20:58 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors. We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or most memorable) article or editorial from their time at Arthur.  Listen here to take a deep dive into the past of the campus news curiosity that is Arthur Newspaper.

Arthur Alum: Nathaniel Christopher

November 09, 2020 20:53 - 9 minutes - 22.8 MB

Trent Radio & Arthur made a radio project together with the hope of building some audible history of past Arthur editors and contributors.  We asked participants to answer a series of questions and choose their favourite (or a memorable) article or editorial from your time at Arthur, and recording a reading of it to share on the radio. If you could give one piece of advice to a rookie reporter, what would it be? What is your favourite Trent/ptbo myth/legend? How did your time at Arthur i...

Ep. 7: Two Bear Witness

November 06, 2020 20:28 - 57 minutes - 43.6 MB

Welcome to our wild podcasting adventure. This week: @TrentUConfessions is HaCkEd, we analyze the culture of anonymity, public shame and hyperbole that is/was this account. Updates from out East--how Mi'kmaw fishers and community members continue their fight for constitutional rights amidst colonial violence. A spooky hallo-week with Trent Film Society. City council 2021 budget is OUT, find it online and engage in the public review! And MORE:  - Flu shots: https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/ho...

Ep 6: Unmade Cases

October 21, 2020 14:40 - 55 minutes - 42.9 MB

EPISODE 6: Cases that haven't yet been made Haiku About the Weather: As always COVID Update: Local info on testing in Shopper's Drugmart, as well as Dougie's halloween plan to save christmas!  Mi'kmaw fisheries: We cover some of the details of the Mi'kmaw struggle for moderate livelihood fisheries in Nova Scotia drawing from journalism by Maureen Googoo of Ku'ku'kwes News, as well as analysis by Shelley Denny. Ku'ku'kwes News for independent Indigenous journalism (twitter).  Trent Lands ...

Ep. 5: A Ham for a Fist

October 14, 2020 19:11 - 59 minutes - 45.5 MB

EPISODE 5: Haiku About the Weather: we are such sad boys in this one... COVID Update: A super-spreader event at a Hamilton, ON spinning studio? We've got the deets! Also! Trent's first COVID case - don't worry, though. It's low risk. We are safe, for now. TCSA Elections: If you are reading this before 4pm on Friday October 16th, GO VOTE! Board of Governors Meeting: We debrief the October 9th BoG Meeting! What happens at a Board Meeting? Who are these people? The answers will shock you......

Episode 5: A Ham for a Fist

October 14, 2020 19:11 - 59 minutes - 45.5 MB

EPISODE 5: Haiku About the Weather: we are such sad boys in this one... COVID Update: A super-spreader event at a Hamilton, ON spinning studio? We've got the deets! Also! Trent's first COVID case - don't worry, though. It's low risk. We are safe, for now. TCSA Elections: If you are reading this before 4pm on Friday October 16th, GO VOTE! Board of Governors Meeting: We debrief the October 9th BoG Meeting! What happens at a Board Meeting? Who are these people? The answers will shock you......

Episode 4: Fighting Fire With Fire

October 07, 2020 21:39 - 56 minutes - 44.8 MB

EPISODE 4:  Haiku About the Weather: this one is silly! Here is a link to the Chilli Recipe mentioned in this segment...  COVID Update: Local info! and a vague and unhelpful update from Trent Prez, Leo Groarke! Green Party Leadership RESULTS: this long and controversial race comes to an end! We chat about the winner, what could have been, and the never-ending cluster of controversy percolating this party and their former leader, Elizabeth May.  PARN Moves into the Old Greyhound Station: ...

Ep. 4: Fighting Fire With Fire

October 07, 2020 21:39 - 56 minutes - 44.8 MB

EPISODE 4:  Haiku About the Weather: this one is silly! Here is a link to the Chilli Recipe mentioned in this segment...  COVID Update: Local info! and a vague and unhelpful update from Trent Prez, Leo Groarke! Green Party Leadership RESULTS: this long and controversial race comes to an end! We chat about the winner, what could have been, and the never-ending cluster of controversy percolating this party and their former leader, Elizabeth May.  PARN Moves into the Old Greyhound Station: ...

Ep. 3: Tinder Breakout Rooms

September 30, 2020 14:29 - 47 minutes - 34.4 MB

Warning: this episode was written and produced by disturbingly caffeinated people, and it shows. EPISODE 3:  Haikus about the weather: this one is sad! COVID-19 Update: Second Wave, baby! We talk about how people responded to our COVID instagram polls and whether y'all are feeling the PANIC! The Speech from the Throne: We chat about the GG's throne speech and its wider political implications. Where do the other parties stand? And why can't JT and the crew ever make any concrete policy co...

Episode 3: Tinder Breakout Rooms

September 30, 2020 14:29 - 47 minutes - 34.4 MB

Warning: this episode was written and produced by disturbingly caffeinated people, and it shows. EPISODE 3:  Haikus about the weather: this one is sad! COVID-19 Update: Second Wave, baby! We talk about how people responded to our COVID instagram polls and whether y'all are feeling the PANIC! The Speech from the Throne: We chat about the GG's throne speech and its wider political implications. Where do the other parties stand? And why can't JT and the crew ever make any concrete policy co...

Ep. 2: A Vest for a Mink

September 24, 2020 18:04 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Warning: this episode was written and produced by disturbingly caffeinated people, and it shows.  EPISODE 2:  What we've got for ya: Haikus about the weather  COVID-19 Update: We try and unpack the COVID youth myth, are young people to blame? or are they being scapegoated?  Walkhome gone AWOL?: An update on Walkhome courtesy of the Centre for Women and Trans People. Send them an email re: your campus safety concerns at [email protected]. Peterborough Pride: We chat about an article w...

Episode 2: A Vest for a Mink

September 24, 2020 18:04 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Warning: this episode was written and produced by disturbingly caffeinated people, and it shows.  EPISODE 2:  What we've got for ya: Haikus about the weather  COVID-19 Update: We try and unpack the COVID youth myth, are young people to blame? or are they being scapegoated?  Walkhome gone AWOL?: An update on Walkhome courtesy of the Centre for Women and Trans People. Send them an email re: your campus safety concerns at [email protected]. Peterborough Pride: We chat about an article w...

What's The Point w/Arthur Newspaper

September 17, 2020 14:07 - 57 minutes - 36.3 MB

We're back BABY! New name, new year, same sh*t.  What we've got for ya:  Haikus about the weather COVID-19 Update:  Our thoughts on the Trent bridge party feat. the joint statement from Nona Robinson & TCSA. Library re-opens 1st and 2nd floor Transit: not a lot to see here Food on campus, new hours! Seasoned Spoon reopening: We talk to Aimee Blyth and Cameron Teboekhorst about what were going to see at the Spoon this fall. One change in particular is the new online ordering system a...

Episode 1: A Doula for Farts

September 17, 2020 14:07 - 57 minutes - 36.3 MB

We're back BABY! New name, new year, same sh*t.  What we've got for ya:  Haikus about the weather COVID-19 Update:  Our thoughts on the Trent bridge party feat. the joint statement from Nona Robinson & TCSA. Library re-opens 1st and 2nd floor Transit: not a lot to see here Food on campus, new hours! Seasoned Spoon reopening: We talk to Aimee Blyth and Cameron Teboekhorst about what were going to see at the Spoon this fall. One change in particular is the new online ordering system a...

Ep. 1: A Doula for Farts

September 17, 2020 14:07 - 57 minutes - 36.3 MB

We're back BABY! New name, new year, same sh*t.  What we've got for ya:  Haikus about the weather COVID-19 Update:  Our thoughts on the Trent bridge party feat. the joint statement from Nona Robinson & TCSA. Library re-opens 1st and 2nd floor Transit: not a lot to see here Food on campus, new hours! Seasoned Spoon reopening: We talk to Aimee Blyth and Cameron Teboekhorst about what were going to see at the Spoon this fall. One change in particular is the new online ordering system a...

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