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All hail Traill, the college on the hill

by Dr. Michael Eamon, Principal of Catharine Parr Traill College Whether you are new, or a returning to Trent, the university’s traditional network of colleges may be somewhat of a mystery. Trent was created in 1964 as a fully-formed collegiate university.

Unlike other new universities of the era, Trent featured a Master Planning Architect (Ron Thom) and enjoyed over two years of preparation before the first shovels hit the ground. Originally, over a dozen colleges were anticipated to serve as small residential communities where students, staff and faculty could live, study and socialize. In the end, two colleges would be built downtown with an additional four colleges were constructed on the main campus.

Today, we turn to Traill, Trent’s oldest remaining downtown college.

For over 50 years, Traill College has offered Trent University students a safe, interdisciplinary space to study or relax. The College has forged a unique identity and its alumni are fiercely loyal, including several prominent politicians, screen writers, professors, teachers, scientists and a Nobel Prize laureate. Traill became fully co-ed in the 1970s, yet at the heart of Trent’s first female college remains a feminist soul.

The College is named after the renowned nineteenth-century author and naturalist Catharine Parr Traill, whose optimistic Life in the Backwoods of Canada offers a much different vision of early Canada than sister Suzanna Moodie’s Roughing It in the

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Bush (1852). Its original five buildings (Scott House, Langdon House, Stewart House, Crawford House and Wallis Hall) are all named after prominent women from the Peterborough community. The original intent behind the College was to give women their own unique and welcoming space to pursue higher education.

Today, Traill remains a place for alternative discourses and ideas, a refuge from the mainstream and an intellectual oasis.

Since 2008, Traill has been Trent’s only graduate college. Not only are all graduate students members of the College, the M.A. programs in history,

Theory, Culture and Politics, Public Texts (English) as well as the Cultural Studies PhD program are all based at Traill. The new School for the Study of Canada, with its Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies and undergraduate Canadian Studies program, also call the College home.

While an important graduate space, Traill has remained popular with undergraduates who live downtown. In addition to Canadian Studies, the undergraduate English and Cultural Studies programs are based at the College.

Undergraduates, in their upper years at Trent, can apply to become an official Traill member and should

contact me for further details if they are interested.

The College has much to offer graduate and undergraduate students alike.

There is a spacious computer lab, printer and photocopying facilities.

The entire College has WIFI that can be accessed from comfortable spaces such as the JCR and SCR (Junior and Senior Common Rooms).

In Wallis Hall, there are vending machines and an ATM. The Trend pub, where you can use your FlexDollars, serves some of the tastiest and most inexpensive meals at Trent. This fall, counseling and academic skills assistance will be returning to the College.

Deb Nichols, the College Assistant, remains in the office to help with student and staff inquiries.

The College also sponsors various departmental events and develops its own unique programming including College dinners, Pizza Fridays, trivia nights and hosting the annual Traill Visiting Fellow.

As principal, it is my job to be knowledgeable of the university’s operations and services. I can either offer assistance, or direct you to the staff best-suited to deal with the particular challenge you may be facing. My door is open to all students, regardless of their college affiliation.

For five decades, Traill has been a beloved, alternative space for Trent students.

Whether you are a graduate, or undergraduate, drop by for a visit, or stay for a bit longer after your classes. Come discover Traill and see why the College on the Hill is praise worthy.

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Campus

Welcome to Trent : A look at Orientation Week

By Renzo Costa

The first week of university is often portrayed as a week of excitement and new discoveries. It is also often evoked as a week of transition, especially for those starting university for the first time.

Others have criticized orientation week as being a week of activities that do not address the enormous diversity of the student population and mostly only delivers activities that supposedly fit the view of a few.

What is orientation week all about? Arthur talked to Sako Khederlarian, the Orientation Coordinator and Mauricio Interiano, one of the TIP co-chairs for Orientation week.

Khederlarian described Orientation Week as a program which aims to provide students with academic, social and skill oriented activities and events to help them transition into university.

What makes orientation week different at Trent is the specific programming developed by each college, academic departments, the Trent Central Student Association, First Peoples House of Learning, the Trent International Program, and clubs & groups, which creates a sense of belonging.

They play a large role in providing students with diverse and meaningful programming.

Khederlarian also explained that since all students arrive with different needs and preferences, Orientation Week at Trent has one of the most diverse and inclusive sched-

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ules from any post-secondar y institution.

During Orientation Week, the Trent Carousel will be running for the second time, which splits students into smaller groups depending on their college affiliation.

Khederlarian described that from that point, upper-year student leaders facilitate activities throughout campus.

The activities to take place include: challenge course sessions; a seminar run by the First Peoples House of Learning; activities run by the Trent International Program, and many more.

The First Peoples House of Learning often runs sessions at the Tipi, to explain the significance of the tipi to all new students, and the strong reputation of the Indigenous Studies program, Khederlarian added.

The Trent International Program runs the annual TIP Camp, where all new international students experience a weekend away just north of Peterborough.

During the camp, participating students will receive additional activities and sessions, as there are specific transition needs associated with starting a life in a new countr y.

Mauricio Interiano, one of the TIP co-chairs for orientation week 2015, explained that they are hosting activities and events that reflect the diverse community that we have at Trent under the name of “ Trent Global”.

For instance, Trent Global will partake in the mid-time show for

the annual varsity game, will host a cooking event with Lady Eaton College, and will have a picnic in collaboration with Champlain College.

In terms of how this year’s Orientation will change from previous ones is that a more collaborative approach between the colleges, academic departments, and student associations will be taken.

Interiano articulated that they are no longer hosting“ Trent World Day”and that rather than packing ever ything in one single day, the events and activities will be scattered throughout the week.

Furthermore, the name was strictly changed from Introductor y Seminar Week (ISW Week) in order to better communicate the purpose of the week, as it is consistent with other post-secondar y institutions throughout Ontario, Khederlarian explained.

When asked what he hoped orientation week would achieve, Khederlarian expressed that“the purpose is to create a meaningful experience for new students; to connect them to their college and available resources; to highlight the importance of academics at Trent, and provide students with sessions necessar y to meet the academic standards; to connect them to their peers; to develop a strong and supportive bond between the new student and an upper-year student leader ; as well as inform them of the community they live in, which includes Trent and the greater Peterborough community, and the standards we live by.”

Following orientation week, (dis)

orientation week will take place.

Dis-O week will include workshops, discussions and events.

Dis-O week was born in 1999 when the university centralized the campus and closed the downtown colleges. In response to this and following the idea of Trent as a community integrated college system, Dis-O week was created to generate awareness and provide an alternative perspective.

This September, Dis-O will have student and community driven initiatives brought by OPIRG Peterborough, the TCSA, the Center for Gender and Social Justice (CGSJ), the Trent Queer Collective, Community and Race Relations Committee (CCRC) among others.

Khederlarian agreed “(Dis)orientation week is a wonderful initiative developed by students. While orientation week includes a variety of different activities and events, (Dis) orientation continues the following week with incredible programming.”

Interiano stated that Dis-O Week, and Orientation Week as well, are not only for new student but also for returning students.“I am sure Dis-O Week will provide a week of alternative, informative and relevant programing for all students”, he added.

“O ur go a l is to prov ide students w it h t he sk i l ls ne cess ar y to successf u l ly complete t heir de g re e, me et t heir ow n p ers ona l go a ls, and to prov ide t hem t he sk i l ls ne cess ar y to b e successf u l cont r ibutors to w hate ve r pro fessiona l dire c t ion t he y cho os e” K he derl ar i an conclude d.

Campus

Whose quad? Your quad!

By

Jenny

Fisher

So you’re a first year. You have already chosen which college you’re living in, but you want to hear more about what makes your college so unique! Better yet, maybe you’re living off campus and haven’t made the decision of which college you want.

Unfortunately, which college is the “party college” seems to change every year, so it’s a guessing game to which one will be the most quiet.

However, each college has it’s perks.

Gzowski is air-conditioned, LEC has a pool table, OC has a great laundry room and Champlain has it’s own steps to the river.

As for the quads, Champlain has a gorgeous quad and OC has a more private quad. Gwoski’s quad is a bit plain, but it is very conveniently located. LEC’s quad is always well shaded.

In the end, the truth is, you will have the most fun wherever you spend your time with friends on these great quads!

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Local:summer Promoting Joy, one step at a time

By Jordan Porter I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with two individuals who are adventurers in the truest sense of the word. Alex Brownlee, and partner Christian Milani, are roughly two months into their journey from Toronto, Ontario, all the way to Halifax, Nova Scotia. You may have spotted the scraggly and rugged twenty-something musicians playing tunes, hiding from the rain, or taking in the sights last week during their stop in downtown Peterborough. After all, walking is their chosen mode of transportation for this ex-

cursion to Canada’s East coast.

I spoke with Brownlee and Milani to get an update on how they were making out with their trip, “Right now we’re in Kingston. We played in Busker Fest this past weekend, and it’s such a great community here that we decided to stay for the week,”said Brownlee. Curious about their itinerary, or lack thereof, I asked the guys when they planned to make it to Halifax, to which they simply and coolly replied,“We have no timeline.”

The question we are all asking ourselves when we hear about two young guys from London, Ontario walking from Toronto to Halifax is, “why, and how are you doing this?”

“We play our music, and bring our act around to farmers markets, the streets, anywhere we can really, and try to promote joy, happiness, and confidence.”

At some points in the

journey, such as their stop in Peterborough, Brownlee and Milani have had some welcome guests intercept them. “There are two full time members of the group. That’s me, and Alex. But we do have a rotating saxophone player who meets up with us from time to time. We also have a percussionist named Kayla from our hometown of London.”

Before initially speaking with Brownlee and Milani, I did a little pre-interview Facebook creeping, and noticed that they had mentioned that they were looking into getting a mule in order to carry their belongings along the way.

When I asked them about this, they laughed, and I could imagine them looking at each other as if to say, “oh right, that!”

“On the very first leg of our trip, we were actually looking to get a donkey to carry all of our stuff. But once we started doing some more research on it, we found that there were a lot of city laws to contend with, and it just got to be too much, so we just dropped it. So looks like we’re going to be holding off on that one until we do a walking trip in South America next year.”

After speaking to the guys further, it became evident that they could have really used the assistance of a donkey, admitting that they were carrying a combined baggage of 140lbs. However, they did get some assistance down the road from a good friend. “Once we got to Bellville, Kayla

offered to drive along side us with the van as a sort of support vehicle. Before that, we were just walking and had about 70lbs of stuff each, which was a real challenge.”

Alex and Christian are currently in Kingston.

They began their journey on May 17th, which means they are just about two months, and roughly 260KM into their journey. With a staggering 1,327KM to go, I told them that it seemed to me (judging by the calm in their voice; void of all worry and concern) like they were still going strong, to which they both unanimously agreed, “Very strong.”

We can all take a page out of Alex and Christian’s book. These guys dropped everything in order to follow their dream, and spread some positivity across our nation. Though the journey is still in it’s fledgling stage, I have no doubt that they will reach their destination, at which time I’m sure they will kiss the ground, look at each other, and say, “we did it.”

Closing the call with Brownlee and Milani, I said something along the lines of “hang in there” and, “good luck walking. They ended the call with another nonchalant, but powerful remark, “We won’t be walking, we will be adventuring.”

You can contact Alex and Milani to wish them luck, or check out some pictures of their journey on their Facebook page, which is under their musical name The Soots.

Measuring the heartbeat of Peterborough

By Dane Shumak On July 18th, between 9:00AM and 1:00PM, all downtown traffic halted in Peterborough.

Peterborough is no stranger to having roads closed off for events, but never has there been an Open Streets event to this magnitude in the city.

All along George Street, L ake Street, Crescent Street, L ock Street, and even further south, in the heart of downtown Peterborough.

The only wheels that touched the streets were those of c yclists and baby strollers.

Street vendors and storefronts opened up, spilling onto the sidewalk and road. There were incredible sales, which gave Peterborough denizens a chance to get to know some of the businesses that downtown has to offer.

It the hottest day of the year so far, and it was kind of magical.

Peterborough Pulse is the first Open Streets event to take place in

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the city, organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA).

Open Streets is a sweeping movement promoting sustainable travel, exercise, health, wellness, and local economies that is gaining momentum across North America with over 100 events under its belt.

B eginning in S outh America, the Open Streets movement has been alive and well for over 40 years.

Open Streets gives citizens a chance to take back their streets for a day, breathing life into places possessed by drivers and cars.

On Saturday, I had the chance to walk along the route of Pulse, and was blown away by the grassroots ground-swell of Pulse.

Business participation up and down George Street was almost universal; some businesses provided live music, and there was even grass sod put down just north of Simcoe Street.

Photo By Jenny Fisher People really did come out with bic ycles, strollers, rollerblades, and even clown shoes. The intent of he event was for people to come out and experience downtown Peterborough in ways they never have before, and it was a smashing success.

The event stood out because it revealed that it was possible to give sustainability and local business a chance. The whole day felt completely organic and totally logical.

Why on earth would we need to drive out to the big box stores on L andsdowne when we have this incredible, thriving pulse in the city right in front of us?

It made me yearn for a street that was permanently closed off to vehicle traffic in the Peterborough, similar to By ward Market in Ottawa.

It doesn’t sound so crazy, does it? A cobblestone street where p eople are free to walk and explore,

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where local business is free to thrive, where people can meet and bike, where live music can happen around the clock and where no cars can pollute.

May I be so bold as to say, I think Peterborough actually needs a haven away from the commuter lifestyle that threatens to take over the city (*C ough* Jackson Parkway Extension *C ough*). Your move, council.

What Peterborough Pulse showed the community, is that there is room in a modern society to slow down, power down, and support local and live sustainability.

What a powerful thing for an afternoon to accomplish, and what an incredible way to strengthen our community.

Peterborough’s downtown really does have a heartbeat. It was measured by Pulse, and it beats strong.

From one lover of the city to all of you, I can’t help but ask for more of the same. L et’s hop e!

opinion: Life Health: A Freshman’s guide to sex

By Reba Harrison

Everyone’s genitalia is different. Anal is not as quick and easy to do as it looks. People really do wear condoms.

Sex is always consensual. Nonconsensual sexual action is rape. Porn is lying to you.

Most friends I met in my freshman year in residence had never had sex, or were new to exploring their sexual lifestyle.

I became the cheerleading coach of their sex lives with my Freshman’s Guide to Sex, which can be just as useful for non-newbies.

This guide is by no means complete; it is just to help educate you on the basics!

Pain The first time , or any time after, is not normally suppose to hurt or bleed for a person with a vagina.

Proper preparation, foreplay, and lubrication can make your sex life pleasant and enjoyable. As it should be. Relax your muscles, build up to it with foreplay over time.

(Disclosure: Everyone’s body is different.

It may hurt/bleed for some people and this is okay, but it is not very common.)

Birth Control

Always have condoms. At the very least, be clear beforehand as to who is providing them.

Your residential dons have them for free. Condoms are smart. Condoms are good. Condoms can be fun in colours, flavours, and textures... especially the ribbed ones. (Do NOT try the Fire and Ice type; it burns!)

If you are embarrassed acquiring condoms, ask yourself why you’re embarrassed, and if you’re even ready for sex.

Condoms won’t work if put on upside down. Practice, and have extras. Make sure to have the wearer hold the base of the condom when they pull out.

It can get stuck inside the wearer’s partner if they do not notice, and cause an infection.

If you need a dental dam, you can cut a condom into a large rectangle and use this! Remember: condoms are only 98% effective when used properly.

Do not flush your condoms! Tie them in a knot to keep the sperm in and throw them in your trash.

Talk to your doctor about the best type of additional birth control. The pill, the patch, IUD, etc. Do you really want to risk pregnancy?

Tuition, rent, and food is expensive enough! Even with a birth control method, you should still use condoms to defend against STI’s, and also because it will help ease the wearer in with the smooth latex and lubricant.

Tip: Trent is a breeding ground for chlamydia, so seriously, wear a condom.

Talk to your partner about the plan if you do get pregnant. Talk about what you are both agreeing to consensually do during sex.

If you don’t feel comfortable saying no, choose another safe word that means ‘no’ and ‘stop.’ (If you cannot comfortably do these, ask yourself why, as well as if you are ready for sex with this partner.)

Editor’s Note: A portion of birth control is covered by your Health Insurance through the TCSA.

During Sex

Foreplay is your friend! If it is your first time especially, fingering will help gradually stretch the vagina/anus to prepare for penetration.

A loosened vagina is an aroused vagina, but it’s a little more work with anal. If you don’t get very wet but feel comfortable and turned on, don’t worry, just use lubricant!

Waterbased is easier to clean up, but oil based lasts longer.

Relax, have fun! If you are stressed or nervous, your penetrated muscles will tighten and cause discomfort or pain.

One trick to relax is to take a deep breath out, and relax your lower body, while your partner makes small thrusts until they slide right in.

Feel free to try different positions in order to find your favourites. Sometimes certain positions don’t work for certain people, and that’s okay! Everyone’s genitalia is different; some are tilted one way or enjoy different spots.

Dont be afraid to say “a little further up” or “slower.” You want to pleasure your partner, right? Well, they want to pleasure you too, so help them do it right! And for those applicable, don’t be afraid to direct your partner’s penis toward your vaginal opening; you probably know where it is quicker than your partner.

Orgasming

For people with a vagina who enjoy penetration during sex, you probably will not orgasm the first time.

In fact only 25% of women can orgasm at all through vaginal penetration alone.

That is not even bringing the statistic down to how many people orgasm the first time with someone; your partner needs to learn and understand your body well in order to bring an orgasm.

Don’t fake it; if you are honest and build trust, you are more likely to orgasm sooner in your relationship, and a lot of the vaginal orgasm is mental stimulation.

Plus if you fake it, your partner may think they know what they did to make you feel that good, and will continue doing that.

Afterwards

Clean up. And pee! You want to flush out any bacteria that may have entered your body. For people with a vagina, peeing will absolutely hurt. This is normal as you made hundreds of tiny tears in your labia and the urine is cleaning them out. Trust me, it will hurt much much more if you wait until the morning.

For those applicable, if for some reason you did not use a condom and your partner’s sperm entered your vagina, squatting over a rag helps to bring some sperm out.

Never douche yourself, just take a warm bath and relax, or use your shower head to to clean yourself. Sex is natural and your vagina has a natural cleansing process.

Cuddle, and talk about what was great and what you want to try differently next time. This doesn’t mean you and your partner(s) must be in a relationship, but even if you are only having sex once, it is usually great to exchange notes.

Respect your partner. Don’t tell people things they wouldn’t feel comfortable sharing. Don’t ignore your partner in public, even if you don’t plan on being friends. We can make Trent happy, safe, and sexy.

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Clubs&Groups

Get on the mats! Trent Jiu- Jitsu

By Lindsay Thackery

I’m not sure what exactly what got me on the mats at the Trent Jiu-Jitsu Club. One thing I’m certain of, however, is how glad I am that I took that plunge and joined.

Speaking as someone who was once a keen and nervous novice around this time last year, let me be your guide in what to expect when you first begin your training in the awesomeness that is Jiu-Jitsu.

The Trent University Jiu-Jitsu Club, aka the best club at Trent, meets from 8:30-10:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Athletic Centre.

When I showed up for my first day of training, I found out that you will be greeted by an extremely welcoming group of students who are excited to get back on the mats. The beginning of the semester is a perfect time to join, as you will be amongst a bunch of brand-new novices all ready to learn the basics of this martial art.

But what exactly is Jiu-Jitsu? At its most bare-bones definition, Jiu-Jitsu consists of locking, throwing and striking techniques all rolled up into a system of self- defence.

Among other things, it focuses on yielding, balance and joint manipulation in response to a conflicting force.

Your first few sessions will introduce you to a number of fundamental Jiu-Jitsu skills, most notably break-falling (which is essentially learning how to fall down properly). It is super fun, I promise.

As you train, you’ll gradually expand your ‘Jitsu toolbox’ as you learn and integrate new techniques into your Jiu-Jitsu. And if you’re someone like me, with absolutely no martial arts background going in, you’ll be surprised at what you’ll be able to do if you stick with it.

One of the allures of the Trent Jiu-Jitsu Club is that, in addition to needing no previous experience, you don’t need a high level of physical fitness either. All you need is the drive to train. With that will come noticeable improvements in many areas as you continue to learn and develop your Jiu-Jitsu, including strength, endurance, and agility.

Another draw of the Trent Jiu-Jitsu Club is that the drive to train isn’t particularly hard to come by. You’ll have the valuable advantage of learning within a very friendly and very dedicated community who are especially supportive and patient towards new students, as I discovered first hand.

The sessions manage to be both fun and invigorating while still taking training seriously, generating an energy that is difficult to describe. What I’m saying is, once you start doing Jiu-Jitsu, you’re likely to get hooked.

Jiu-jitsu literally translates to ‘the gentle art’, which ultimately means responding to a violent conflict with a controlled reaction.

Although it is technically described as a system of self-defence, you can pretty much get whatever you want out of Jiu-Jitsu. Because at its most all-inclusive definition, the main goal of practicing Jiu-Jitsu is bettering oneself.

If all of this sounds pretty good to you, you’re probably a welcome addition to our Jiu-Jitsu community.

Again, we train from 8:30-10:30PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Athletic Centre. The first few sessions are completely free to try out, so keep your eye out for the club in the Fall!

Just come with some comfortable, loose clothing (e.g. a t-shirt and track pants).

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

By Lindsay Thackery

The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre is a community-based charitable non-profit organization that provides counselling, workshops and groups, crisis support, accompaniment, and public education for survivors of recent and historical sexual violence.

We are a positive space providing support to survivors in the City and County of Peterborough, Haliburton, Northumberland and City of Kawartha Lakes for 37 years.

Located in downtown Peterborough, survivors can access our services by calling our crisis line at 705-741-0260 or 1-866-298-7778, our office line at 705-748-5901 to book an intake appointment, or through Trent University’s counselling services.

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-Females ages 15-24 are at highest risk of sexual violence?

-The highest rate of on-campus sexual violence occurs in the first 8 weeks of classes?

-4 of 5 female undergraduates have been victims of violence in a romantic relationship?

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-50% of sexual assaults occur on dates?

- Only 6 of 100 sexual assaults are reported to police?

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre works in partnership with social service organizations, educational institutions, and volunteers to provide public education presentations and events to engage our community in initiatives to end sexual violence and rape culture in our community.

Are you interested in becoming a peer support volunteer or coordinating an advocacy event? Contact Lindsay at ksacvolunteers@nexicom.net or visit our website for more information.

This school year, help us lower the statistics on sexual violence in our community.

Join us for Take Back The Night on Thursday September 17th at 7:00PM. The event will take place at Fleming College.

A bus will be picking people up at Trent University at 6:00PM, Sadleir House at 6:10PM, and Seeds of Change on George Street at 6:20PM.

For more extensive information, be sure to stop by our Clubs and Groups Day booth on September 16th.

You can also find out more online at www.peterboroughjiujitsu.com, or via the Trent University Jiu Jitsu Facebook group.

Clubs&Groups Everything B!ike related at Trent

By Tessa Nasca

Hello bike riders! On behalf of B!KE, I would like to say welcome back to school, and if you’re new here, welcome to the Trent community. We get beautiful Fall weather around here, which makes September an ideal time to explore the campus and community by bike. If you’re looking for a fun, efficient, and healthy way to travel, look no further! Cycling is an excellent way to travel, and B!KE is here to get you started on your bike-commuting journey.

If you need some support, or gear to get started as a cyclist at Trent, if you want to connect with fellow bike enthusiasts, or if you’re looking for the coolest place to volunteer, B!KE is the perfect resource for you. B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub, is Peterborough’s own do-it-yourself bike shop.

We are a not-for-profit organization, and we are generously supported through a student levy at Trent. We operate a main shop downtown and a sister shop right here at Trent, and we have the programs and resources you need to get you on two wheels. Here is a snapshot of what we do: Open Shop is a space for community members to learn how to repair and maintain their own bike. With the

Dis-Orientation!

By Quinn McGlade Ferentzy

Are you looking for a space to engage in critical conversations about intersectional anti-colonial, feminist, anti-capitalist, queer, politics and Trent? Do you need some one to explain that last part to you? Then you should probably come to Dis-orientation.

Dis-Orientation Week is an alternative to O-Week, hosted by OPIRG, the TCSA, CGSJ, and CCRC. It introduces both incoming and returning students to activism, and their possible role in the Peterborough activist community. Dis-O is a week of events and programming centered on the theme: “Challenge the way you think about your university”.

We work through anti-oppression, anti-colonial, anticapitalist, feminist, and other frameworks of discourse to introduce students to Trent University. How does the academy as an institution reinforce dominant paradigms of neoliberalism, colonialism, and capitalism?

Where do students fit in anti-oppressive, radical politics? What is Trent’s history in this struggle? How can students get involved in activities concerning student activism?

We have a variety of fun and exciting workshops, discussions, and orientations for folks looking to get involved in activism this year, or wanting to connect with the vibrant community of organizers in Peterborough.

Some of the events we have planned so far include:

t Screenprinting for Movement Building with EIDN and Renegade Apparel

t Blanket Exercise with First People’s House of Learning

t Block Party and Free Vegan Barbecue with t t t t t

Peterborough Housing Coop, Sadleir House, Trent Radio, and Food Not Bombs Seed Saving Workshop with Trent Vegetable Gardens Confronting Masculinity: Men as Allies Workshop with KSAC Welcome to the Gaybourhood Walking Tour with TQC Consent Workshop with Trent Feminist Society Anti-Oppression Training with the Dis-Orientation Collective

friendly guidance of one of our volunteers or staff members, we can help you learn how to repair any problem,

big or small.

Open Shop aims to maintain an open, inclusive, and fun learning environment for all shop members. We also sell refurbished bikes, accessories, and bike parts during Open Shop. Open Shop runs Sunday 2:00PM-6:00PM, and Monday-Wednesday 2:00-8:00PM at our main shop, which is located downtown at 336 Rubidge Street. Stu-

dents get a discounted shop membership rate, which is just $25 for a full year of shop access.

B!KE @ Trent is our sister shop and mobile repair station on campus. The B!KE @ Trent shop is located in the Alumni House behind Champlain College. You can also look for mobile bike repair pop-ups on the Bata Podium throughout the fall months. Come visit us at TCSA Clubs and Groups Day for more info about B!KE @ Trent. B!KE will also be joining the TCSA vendor week for a back to school B!KE sale.

On Wednesday, September 9, we will be on the Bata Podium selling bicycles, accessories, and student shop memberships. We will be there from 9:00AM-5:00PM, so be sure to stop by and say hello! Lastly, Volunteer Build Night is the coolest place to volunteer in town! Build Night is a volunteer-only space, where new and experienced volunteers can work together to refurbish bikes for the shop, brush up on mechanical skills, and hang out at B!KE. Build Night runs on Thursday nights from 4:00-7:00 at our main shop. Email tegan@communitybikeshop.org to sign up for Build Night. No previous experience is necessary. We look forward to an excellent year of cycling with you! For more details visit www.communitybikeshop.org.

Gardening and spooning at Trent University

By Caitlin Bragg

It’s your first week on campus and you’re attempting to navigate your way around, searching for a place to begin setting roots. The sights and sounds of ISW week are everything; yelling students, music, games and campus tours abound. You make your way across the bridge towards the environmental science complex. But wait, what’s that? Do you detect the smell of fresh basil and ripe heirloom tomatoes wafting in the air? Unbeknownst to some there is a little piece of paradise sitting right on top of the environmental science complex. It’s not a secret per se, but you do need to have the will to find it. Up the stairs of the ERSC building to the third floor and through door B305.1, you will find yourself not in another seminar room, but at the Trent rooftop garden.

Here you will find a picturesque organic garden bursting with fresh fall veggies of all colours, shapes and sizes.

In addition to those aromatic heirloom tomatoes and basil you may also find peppers, eggplants, zucchinis, melons, sweet potatoes, fresh fall greens and all varieties of root veggies ripening up for winter storage. This scenic rooftop garden is one of two garden sites run by the Trent Vegetable Gardens. The other, located behind the DNA building, is a one acre field garden also bursting with fresh produce. In these gardens there are many ways to grow roots, and not just the vegetable kind.

The gardens offer an opportunity to root yourself into the food movement by reconnecting to the source of your food, learning about ecological agriculture methods and ultimately contributing to greater food sovereignty on campus and in the Peterborough community. If you continue to follow along the path of these sustainably produced vegetables, you may find your olfactory senses being filled with fresh baked goods and sensational seasonal soups. “Corn chowder and fresh chocolate zucchini cake?” you say. “Delicious!” You have now found yourself at the infamous Seasoned Spoon Café and the destination

of the Trent Vegetable Garden’s produce. The Seasoned Spoon is a not-for-profit vegetarian cooperative café , situated in a visually striking location at Champlain College with a scenic view of the Otonabee River and a relaxing atmosphere where one can wind down from the everyday stresses of student life. You can find the Spoon open with delectable edibles of all kinds from 8:00AM -3:30PM Monday Friday while classes are in session. Of course, The Seasoned Spoon offers more than just organic, seasonal, and culinary delights. The Spoon is also an inclusive space, offering opportunities to build community, learn new skills, and engage with broader food system issues.

The Seasoned Spoon and the Trent Vegetable Gardens are unique organizations that take a hands-on approach to engaging with the entire ‘field to table’ food journey.

They offer alternatives to the corporate food offerings so common to most universities. You can learn how to grow your carrot, cook your carrot and eat it, all in the company of friendly students, chefs, foodies, farmers, locavores, revolutionaries, and those who are just curious to try a quinoa salad or learn how to plant a potato.

The educational and community building mandate of both of these organizations adds that extra spice (er, I mean the icing on the cake?) that lingers in your mouth and excites you to carry your experiences forward in your life to create meaningful change. These mandates are realized through volunteer and employment opportunities, re-skilling workshops, work bees, panel discussions and partnering with the Trent Community Research Centre in community-based student research projects.

Both the Trent Vegetable Gardens and the Seasoned Spoon are always looking for eager volunteers, workshop participants, student researchers and generally anyone who wants to get involved. So please, email us, follow us on social media, visit our websites or drop by the café!

Mon – Fri starting Sept 10th from 8:00am – 3:30pm.

Email trentdisorientation@gmail.com for details.

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TCSA Spring Election Candidates

President of the TCSA

Alaine Spiwak

Hello Trent Students!

My name is Alaine Spiwak, and I am beyond honoured and excited to be elected President of the TCSA this year! I’m from Ham i lton , O nt ar i o, and am entering my fourth year in International Development and Politics.

I started my involvement on campus by working as the competitive soccer referee at the Athletics Centre, and I now also work for the varsity events

staff and member services at the front desk. I’ve co-founded two clubs during my time here (Trent Free the Children (MOB)ilizers and Get REAL Trent), and was elected Ethical Standards Commissioner for the TCSA in 2014/2015.

Last year I was a Gzowski ISW leader, and I continue to be heavily involved with welcoming new students to our campus during Orientation Week.

I love the Peterborough community we all get to enjoy while at Trent, and I always look forward to the Saturday Peterborough Farmer’s Market.

Buying local, ethical produce and supporting our local farmers is very important to me.

I am also very passionate about social justice and it is one of the reasons I got involved with student politics.

I love to keep myself busy, but in my free time you can find me at the gym, playing soccer, or most likely, planning my next trip.

I have been to over a dozen countries and I’m always looking to add more to my list. I really enjoy meeting and getting to know new people so please, if you see me around campus don’t be afraid to say hello!

To all new and returning students, welcome home! I wish you all the best this upcoming school year.

Vice President Campaigns and Equity

Hilary Stafford

Hel lo, my name is Hi l ar y St afford, and I am t he Vice President C amp aig ns and E quity at t he TCSA for t he 2015/2016 s cho ol ye ar.

I am in my four t h ye ar here at Trent complet ing a French maj or, w it h c are er aspirat ions to b e come an env ironment a l l aw yer.

I de cide d to get involve d w it h stu dent p olit ics b e c aus e of my resp e c t and admirat ion for a l l of t he dif ferent ways t hat students b ecome involve d at Trent .

L ast ye ar, I worke d as a f ront desk st af f memb er for t he TCSA and it was t hroug h t hat p osit ion

t hat I s aw t he excit ing e vents, c amp aig ns, and advo c ac y work t hat was b eing done.

I li ke to t hin k of mys elf as s ome one w ho is a lways st r iv ing to faci lit ate a p osit ive change, and w ho is const ant ly ma k ing mys elf a b etter le ader t hroug h t he exp er iences I have t he opp or tunity to b e a p ar t of.

I am a ls o involve d w it h t he student amb ass ador prog ram and t he Imp ac t prog ram at Trent .

I have a lways love d gett ing involve d and it has b e en a g re at e xp er ience work ing w it h fel low p as -

sionate students at t his s cho ol.

I chos e to come to Trent for a numb er of dif ferent re as ons, two of t he main ones b eing t he b e aut if u l c ampus and t he s e ns e of com munity.

I k now t hat no matter w here I go in life Trent w i l l a lways b e my home.

I hop e you are as excite d as I am for t his up coming ye ar, and ple as e fe el f re e to come to me w it h any sug gest ions, problems, or ide as you may have for t he TCSA.

Vice President University and College Affairs

Pippa O’ Brien

Hel lo, my name is Pipp a O’ Br ien, and I am t he Vice President University and C ol lege Af fairs for t he 2015/16 ye ar.

I am going into my four t h ye ar in Ant hrop olog y w it h a minor in E conomics.

This w i l l b e my f irst ye ar holding a p osit ion on t he TCSA, t houg h I have b e en ac t ively involve d in t he Trent community since my f irst ye ar.

In t he p ast , I was p ar t of LEC C abinet for two ye ars, dur ing

w hich I organiz e d a le c ture s er ies, and help e d organiz e t he student sy mp osium, as wel l as doing a l l t he f inances for t hat c abine t .

I have a de ep, but p erhaps not w idely share d love of stud ent p olic y, as wel l as a more w idely held love for community bui lding.

L i ke s o many students, I sp end a lot of my sp are t ime ac t ively resist ing s cho olwork and watching Net f lix.

But , S eptemb er re a l ly is one of t he b est t imes to ac tu a l ly get out

and do t hings b efore s cho ol gets to o busy, s o I hop e to s e e you out at many of our e vents.

Trent has b e en my home for t he l ast t hre e ye ars; s o to a l l t he ne w students, welcome to one of t he most dy namic communit ies I k now.

I hop e to me et many of you over t he coming mont hs and I lo ok for ward to work ing w it h you t his ye ar. ß

Board of Directors

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The Trent Central Student Association is the democratically elected student union representing all full-time undergraduate students as well as all consecutive education students at Trent University’s Symon’s Campus in Peterborough.

Our non-profit union is governed by our elected Board of Directors.

Our mandate is to advocate for student needs and concerns through campaigns and services.

Our Board of Directors is comprised of 23 voting members. Eight (8) of these representatives are elected through the four undergraduate college cabinets.

There are fifteen (15) positions elected during campus-wide elections; ten (10) Equity Commissioners, two (2) First Year Commissioners, and three (3) Executives.

Some positions on the Board are currently vacant and will be filled through a byelection in September. If you are interested, please email info@trentcentral.ca for more information.

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TINOTENDA MAKOSA ANTI-RACISM COMMISSIONER tinotendamakosa@trentu.ca ALEXANDER MCKEE ETHICAL STANDARDS COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CAMPBELL INDIGENOUS STUDENTS COMMISSIONER brendancampbell@trentu.ca ANDREW CLARK QUEER STUDENTS COMMISSIONER wilsonclark@trentu.ca BOYKIN SMITH INTERNATIONALSTUDENTCOMMISSIONER boykinsmith@trentu.ca CALLA DUROSE-MOYA STUDENTSWITHDISABILITIESCOMMISSIONER callistadurosemoya@trentu.ca

KEELEY MOLONEY CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE CABINET PRESIDENT keeleymoloney@trentu.ca

EMILY STITT LADY EATON COLLEGE CABINET PRIME MINISTER emilystitt@trentu.ca

LUBNA SADEK CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE COMMISSIONER lubnasadek@trentu.ca

BRANDON REMMELGAS LADY EATON COLLEGE COMMISSIONER brandonremmelgas@trentu.ca

ALEX LAWRIE CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE SENIOR SENATOR alexanderlawrie@trentu.ca

TESSA POZZEBON LADY EATON COLLEGE SENIOR SENATOR tessapozzebon@trentu.ca

RACHEL ARSENEAULT OTONABEE COLLEGE CABINET PRESIDENT rachelarseneault@trentu.ca

KAITLIN CROW PETER GZOWSKI COLLEGE CABINET PRESIDENT kaitlincrow@trentu.ca

TIM HANCE OTONABEE COLLEGE SENIOR SENATOR timothyhance@trentu.ca

CAITANYA PANDITH PETER GZOWSKI COLLEGE COMMISSIONER caitanyapandith@trentu.ca

Clubs&Groups Trent Queer Collective

By Quinn McGlade-Ferentzy

Welcome to the Trent! Introducing you to the Trent Queer Collective. Let me tell you what the TQC is !

We are a small group of students dedicated to making good on Trent’s reputation.

By this, I refer to the reputation Trent has managed to acquire over the years as being “the gay school.”

I heard this from a couple of sources growing up. I’m not sure where this reputation came from, because when I showed up first year, I found it to be a pretty massive lie. Allow me to rephrase: There didn’t seem to be any low-key

place to go and meet other queer kids.

It took me a while to discover the TQC. My friend brought me to the big drag show and cabaret in March.

I found out there was a queer student group in MARCH. So here I am, to save you from my mistake by telling you that we’re here, we’re queer, and we use the line about three times a week because it rhymes. Enough preamble; who the hell are we? We’re a bunch of kids dedicated to welcoming, creating and maintaining a queer community on campus.

We have a mandate, which you can find on trentqueercollective.com. We also have Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter. B I’m currently a volunteer for the TQC, and I’m in my fifth year.

I’ve been engaged in this rigmarole since my second year. The TQC is a nonhierarchical organisation, and I have no authority over any other member of the hub. What’s a hub? The organizational body of the TQC in charge of balancing the books, planning events, and hanging out in the TQC office in order to answer any questions people may have, as well as providing advocacy services for students.

In terms of what I know, the answer

The Trent African Carribean Student Union TACSU

The Trent African Carribean Student Union TACSU is a regional group that functions to promote, preserve and protect African and Caribbean culture and, to a larger extent, creates an outlet that enriches the diversity at Trent.

One of our core ideals is our belief in the freedom of expression. From dancing, to singing, acting and poetry, we have learned that appreciation for human expression through the arts truly forms the essence of the group.

While our group is primarily made up of African and Caribbean students, we boast international students from other regions, as well as local Canadian students.

We host a number of events, with the most popular being The Afrobana Showcase Festival, in which members of the group exhibit and perform various facets of African and Caribbean culture.

Whether it’s traditional dances or a colorful cultural attire display, Afrobana always delivers a powerful performance that takes its guests from the coasts of the Caribbean to the warm terrain of Africa, and gives everyone the chance to reflect on the medley of different cultures.

In addition, there is an exciting forum we have set up, which started in the winter semester; the first Breakfast Club sessions organized by the group. The basis of these sessions lies in

the firm realization that we, the youth, are the leaders and game changers of tomorrow. The Breakfast Club is student-lead, and involves discussions on the economic and political aspects of the Caribbean and African countries.

We have a good number of participants and we also encourage everyone to sign up. Furthermore, we plan on having a TACSU dance team, where members can come together, learn new dance moves to different genres of music all in the name of fun and exercise.

The dance team will be formed in the fall semester so members should definitely look out for it and we encourage all our members to join.

Starting in September, TACSU plans to host its annual Welcome Back BBQ and the Welcome Back Party. We find that the annual BBQ is a wonderful setting to meet new people and to reconnect with old friends. What’ll follow the BBQ is the Welcome Back Party, where everyone is invited to come out and usher in the new academic school year with a party that is sure to entertain everyone who attends.

Our other events for the year vary from upbeat socials to inspiring discussions. All in all, we hope to bring the best of TACSU this year and we encourage everyone to join and participate in our events. We also hope to inspire and provide the Trent student community with an unforgettable experience. Here is to looking forward to a fantastic year!

is that I know all about our upcoming events! For orientation we’re running three events, Fast, Flaming, Friends: This is a scientifically proven good way to meet queer folks on campus, as well as getting the TQC to answer your questions. It’s on September 8th, at 1:00PM2:0PM LEC Junior common room.

Weekly Queer Social: a weekly hang out space that will also serve as a venue for workshops and guest speakers.

Really cement the relationships built earlier in the day, on September 8th 7:00PM-9:00PM with Gender Bread Decorating! Do you have a lot of feelings about gender? Do you have no feelings about gender, but want to know why other people do?

Do you like cookies and rock operas?

Come watch Hedwig and the Angry Inch decorate gender bread people and engage your peers in a light-hearted discussion about gender identity, which will be held on September 10th from 8:00PM to 10:00PM. If you’re overwhelmed the first week back, here are some of the events you can look forward to. Weekly Queer Social! What’s left to say? It’s an on campus safe and accountable space to come

hang out. Come to learn, come to teach, come to sit in a corner and read.

This space aims to be fun and lowkey, because who wants to get lectured after being in class all day?

There will occasionally be more structured workshops run by community members experts, and viewers like you! Also, you should know about B4Q’s: Beers. For. Queers.

Come have a beer/non-alcoholic/ age-appropriate beverage with some awesome queers. Queer Sexy Health!

Did you feel hella left out by your school’s gym curriculum?

This is more than just an excuse for me to make puns. It’s an interactive learning experience aimed at teaching everything from consent 101 to STI prevention, to BDSM. As well, we offer Burlesque classes through the Kitten Academy taught by the Lovely Miss Vonpurr, Peterborough’s glamour ghoul!

There will be a beginner and intermediate class starting in October.

Further more, every year we host a simply massive, no holds barred, drag show and cabaret. It just keeps getting bigger and better!

Have a medical Emergency? Call TUEFRT!

By Katherine Harvey

What is TUEFRT? The Trent University Emergency First Response Team is a student-run volunteer organization that provides advanced first aid to the Trent community.

Although we are not a replacement for EMS, our volunteers are trained First Responders and are available 24/7 to respond to any medical emergency. We are quick to respond to emergency situations and can usually get to the scene in under 5 minutes.

How do you call TUEFRT? If you or someone around you is experiencing a medical emergency, call 705-748-1333.

Like EMS, a dispatcher will answer your call and collect some information such as your location and emergency. The dispatcher will then radio TUEFRT who will promptly respond to the emergency.

When should you call TUEFRT? You can call TUEFRT for any medical concern. These include but are not limited to: muscle and bone injuries, allergic reactions, trouble breathing, burns, cuts, head and neck injuries, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.If you are not sure whether something is considered a medical concern, you can call TUEFRT and we can help you assess the situation.

Want to Volunteer with TUEFRT? TUEFRT is always looking for outgoing and dependable Trent students to join our team.As a member of the team, you will first receive training in Standard First Aid, after which you will be trained as an Emergency First Responder.

As a First Responder, you will have the knowledge and skills to perform advanced first aid skills, such as administering oxygen and boarding and collaring a person with a spinal injury.

All Responders are required to be onshift about 8-16 hours a week (including night shifts) and attend training sessions at least once a month.

Being a responder is both a rewarding and challenging experience that requires good communication skills, quick thinking, and the ability to be calm and collected in an emergency situation.

If you are interested in trying out for TUEFRT, keep your eyes open for posters around campus announcing the tryout dates.

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Clubs&Groups Welcome to Trent Radio

of it protesting, screaming about leprosy.

All the while I was trying to acclimatise.

I was listening to Trent Radio, 92.7 FM and thought: “Pfft. This is lame.” Then, almost immediately after, a friend asked me if I wanted to have a radio show with him.

I thought, frozen in fear – the words tumbling from me involuntarily: “They’re way too cool for me.” Obviously I couldn’t be on the radio.

I can hardly talk in class, or to girls, or to the (surprisingly intimidating) lunch lady – how am I supposed to talk on the radio?Public service announce-

ments throughout my childhood said: “Don’t Talk to Strangers”. Strangers are dangerous, and wrong, and if anyone is worth knowing you’ll somehow get to know them anyway. Somehow. I don’t know how I made friends, I was hiding.

Confronted with radio, the urge grew inside me to turn my face to a corner of the cafeteria and scream as people came by: “Don’t come near me, I’m a leper!”

Basically, the thing that a moment ago I thought was lame was paradoxically also so intimidating that it was triggering a fight or flight response. Thank goodness for peer pressure. Despite my-

self a week later I was at Trent Radio House, 715 George St. North, and terrified.

Like the gathering of friends, I had no idea how it started, but, somehow, the show happened.

However shy I was, it happened. And as I left the radio booth I noticed the next programmer.

She was a short girl, beautiful and dressed to an attractive individual fashion, standing in the corner yelling: “Don’t come near me, I’m a leper!” Okay, that’s not actually what she said – but I could see it in her eyes as she passed.

Our eyes met, our hearts may have exchanged text messages. There may have resulted thus a fiery romance that burned itself out in two weeks when she went back to her Internet boyfriend – that’s not the point!

The point is: here I discovered a sense of community.

I thought nothing could compromise my shyness, because that’s just who I am – but 100 other shy people, though strangers, somehow makes it a little easier. I just had to host “Leper Radio” to make it all happen. So, come be a part of Trent Radio. Talk to strangers.

necessary resources and tools to encourage open dialogue about mental health and self-care.

We hope that by providing students with safer spaces to have these conversations, we can reduce stigma, offer support and resources, and foster an environment of empathy, love, and respect for others, as well as for our-

selves.

Our focus is on encouraging healthy lifestyle choices in regards to self-care, creativity, nutrition, fitness, sexual health, spirituality, and social life.

This year, Active Minds at Trent will be providing many opportunities to engage in positive and diverse events that are free and open to all.

We want to encourage students to share their stories in a safe environment, participate in fun and inspiring activities, and get more involved in the Trent and Peterborough community.

This year, some of our events include: O-Week Events such as a hike through the Lady Eaton Drumlin, a free vegan picnic, and a Talking Circle co-hosted by Trent University Native Association.

What Are We Not Talking About?: Envisioning a Community Without Stigma workshop for Disorientation Week Mental Health Awareness Week

(October 4th-10th) Overflow Art Gala & Concert No Stress Days during both exam periods. We will have free ice cream, workshops, and tons of great activities to help de-stress!

Let’s Talk Annual Symposium in March We are also hosting regular events throughout the school year both on and off campus. These include open mic nights at The Garnet, art therapy nights, meditation and yoga, peer support drop ins, movie nights, potlucks, tabling, and regular meetings.

As always, we are happy to hear about any event and collaboration ideas.

We are always looking for volunteers to act as mental health advocates.

Anyone who wishes to help raise awareness about mental illnesses and reduce stigma in our communities is encouraged to contact us for more info at activeminds@trentu.ca .

By James Kerr If your High School experience was anything like mine, I’m sorry. It’s not that I exactly hid in a corner with my face turned away screaming: “Don’t come near me, I’m a leper”, but I was pretty shy. Thank goodness for peer pressure.

Peer pressure gets a bad rap sometimes – what with its drinking and other addiction problems – but it can also be a tool for good. I didn’t have any friends wat Trent University when I got here.

I attempted to spend the year in my concrete dorm room, slowly breaking up with my Internet girlfriend in a never ending cycle of long distance ache and deniability. But I still – somehow – made friends.

Or rather, they made me. For every campus event there was a friend to drag me there – pub nights, dances, theatre, and even sometimes a thing called “classes”, which I took less seriously than a retrospectively flimsy Internet relationship.

It must not have been easy for my friends to get me to events, because I’m very tall, very difficult, and spent much

By Active Minds at Trent One out of every four people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Many of us will feel alone and like we are unable to seek help because of the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses. Active Minds at Trent is dedicated to connecting students with the

Stay in tune with Trent University Music Society

By Lindsay Thackeray Since Trent University doesn’t have an official music program, it’s up to TUMS to pick up the slack. As Trent’s student run group music, we do our best to make music as accessible as we can.

We organize two choirs and two bands that practice weekly, in addition to coordinating a number of musical events throughout the year. It’s our mission to support Trent’s thriving musical community. Like to sing? Join our concert choir, which practices a diverse range of traditional to contemporary pieces.

Join our madrigal choir, which sings Renaissance style music from a variety of traditions. Madrigal just means a vocal music piece arranged for a number of voices, which is not to be confused with a ‘magical’ choir, which TUMS doesn’t

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have at the moment, are working on.

Our choirs are open to singers of all experience levels, with no auditions.

If instrumentals are more your thing, look into joining our concert and jazz bands. Concert band gathers weekly to practice orchestral pieces, while jazz band plays anything from swing and funk to Latin and blues.

Join by signing up at our booth on Clubs and Groups Day, or email us at trentumusic@gmail.com. Want to join a TUMS band but don’t have your own instrument? We can rent you one! Practice times and locations for our groups are to be announced, so please stay tuned (pun intended).

TUMS has been trying to start a jammer’s club for some years now, with the idea of Trent musicians meeting for weekly jam sessions. We need people to coordinate it this year or it won’t hap-

pen. If this is something you’re interested in, get in touch with us! Your duties would include booking a space, emailing the mailing list, and leading the jam sessions each week.

TUMS organizes musical events throughout the school year, like our open mics at the Trend, which are held Thursdays at 8:00PM, and our annual battle of the bands competition.

Auditions open up in February, so start practicing. We have two end of semester concerts showcasing what our bands and choirs have been working on. You can also join our executive council. We’ve got some positions open for event coordinators. Event coordinators help plan and organize some of the events that

TUMS hosts during the year. There is still time to be voted in at our Fall General Meeting.

Email us at trentumusic@gmail.com.

Stay up to date with our events by visiting our website (www.trentumusic.ca), or find us on Twitter (@trentumusic) and Facebook (facebook.com/trentumusic.ca)We provide a musical outlet for students who love music.

Clubs&Groups Center for Gender & Social Justice

By KI

The Centre for Gender & Social Justice (CGSJ) was once the Trent Women’s Centre; an organization that provided a woman-centric, often women’s-only, space for women-identified Trent students and community members.

A site for community building and collective resistance, the Centre was a

hub of women’s advocacy.

From direct action initiatives, campaigns focused around women’s health, women’s open mics and so much more, the Trent Women’s Centre, like other Women’s Centres emerging out of universities at the time, in tandem with Women’s Studies as a discipline, offered much needed space for women in the academy and the broader community.

And as the women-centric nature of feminist politics have shifted (evidenced by even Trent University’s own Women’s Studies department’s recent re-branding as Gender & Women’s Studies) so too have university/campus-based women’s centres.

As the scope of feminisms broadened to capture crossroads or intersections of identities, experiences, and marginalizations, the names, mandates, policies,

practices, and programming at these centres did too.

In response to recommendations informed by a needs assessment and political climate analysis completed in 2008 (as well as emergent understandings of the ways in which mainstream feminism and by extension bodies like the Trent Women’s Centre were complicit in the ongoing exclusion of those who didn’t fit within a dominant understanding of white, heterosexual, able bodied, cis gendered womanhood, and in a spirit of transformation, accountability and restorative justice) the Trent Women’s Centre was renamed and revamped as the Centre for Gender & Social Justice (CGSJ) in Spring 2009.

Working with the three pillars of Community Building, Cultural Production, and Capacity Building the CGSJ

continues to be a hub of gender justice advocacy, education and FUN. We approach feminisms and gender justice work through an equity approach that recognizes the need to account for and accommodate on the basis of historical and ongoing oppression that most commonly takes form in a lack of access.

Therefore, the CGSJ seeks to prioritize the knowledges, voices, bodies, and needs of Indigenous Women, Women of Colour, Women with disabilities, Trans* folk and others marginalized on the basis of gender and/or sexuality, survivors of sexual violence, and those working in support of all of these communities.

Come check us out at Clubs & Groups day to find out more about how to get involved!

Email: centreforgsj@gmail.com

Trent International Student’s Association

By Adriana Sierra

The Trent Inter nat iona l Students’ Ass o ci at ion, most common ly refer re d to as TISA, is de dic ate d to celebrat ing diversity and promot ing c u ltura l underst anding.

TISA do es t his by f inanci a l ly sup p or t ing and e ncourag i ng i nter nat iona l student g roups and organizat ions, by host ing a s er ies of e vents t hroug hout t he ye ar t hat s e ek to br ing toget her students f rom a l l over t he world, and by prov iding supp or t and s er v ices to inter nat iona l students.

As t he s e cond l argest student organizat ion at Trent , TISA st r ives to cre ate an env ironment w here mu lt ic u ltur a l ism is e mbrac e d.

TISA’s f irst e vent of t he ye ar is a Welcome B ack B arb e que, t radit iona l ly held at t he Peterb oroug h Z o o.

The b arb e que is held w it h t he purp os e of welcoming b ack retur ning students and int ro ducing incoming students t he inter nat i ona l c om munity at Trent .

TISA a ls o holds a s er ies of e vents over Than ksg iv ing we ekend to g ive inter nat iona l students a g limps e of w hat t he Nor t h Amer i c an holi d ay is .

In addit ion to host ing a t radit iona l Than ksg iv ing dinner, complete w it h turke y and mashe d p ot ato es, TISA hosts a sp or t ing e vent k now n as TISAly mpics.

In t his e vent , reg iona l g roups, and anyone w ho wants to j oin, comp ete in a s er i es of sp or t ing e vents t hroug h-

out t he d ay.

Sp or ts range f rom s o ccer to b ad minton and are desig ne d to t r ig ger s ome f r iend ly comp et it ion b etwe en inter nat iona l students.TISA a ls o holds a for ma l dinner in w hich in ter nat iona l student g roups c ater fo o d f rom a l l over t he world.

At t his e vent , you c an f i l l your pl ate w it h t acos, gu ac amole, spr ing rol ls, c ur r y, and butter chicken, a l l in one nig ht .

The e vent int ro duces inter nat iona l c uis i ne and g ives you a t aste of var ious re g ions of t he worl d.

TISA’s l argest e vent is Cu ltura l O ut re ach.

Hoste d at Showpl ace Per for mance C ent re, Cu ltura l O ut re ach consists of a s er ious of d ances, s ongs, and sk its p er for me d by Trent students.

The show not on ly displ ays c u ltura l ac ts to t he audience, but b ackst age is f i l le d w it h interac t ions b etwe en p erfor me rs t hat re su lt in ne w f r ie ndships and e xchange s .

TISA welcomes a l l students to j oin in t he celebrat ion of c u ltura l diversity.

Yo u c a n a p p r o a c h u s d u r i n g cl ub s an d g ro up s d ay, l i ke u s o n facebook, email us to tisatrentu@gmail.com or check out our w e b s i t e a t t i s a t r e n t u . c o m . We l come to the international student community!

BE at the Trend has been making delicious meals for Arthur staff at our story meetings and has helped make Traill College a home. If you’re looking for a healthier, and cheaper alternative to Campus food look no further than BE. Everything from sandwiches, soups, daily specials and a small bar provide a cozy atmosphere for intimate events or meetings.

The Trend also provides frozen home-cooked meals for pickup

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Clubs&Groups ASTC & Me: theatre is alive and well

By Dane Shumak

When I was asked to write an article about the Anne Shirley Theatre Company (ASTC), my journey with the company, and about my thoughts on its history and its future, I wasn’t sure where or how to start. ASTC defined my university career, and it has helped to shape the direction of my life. This article is a gift for me, as it gives me a chance not many people get, which is to say goodbye to something larger than I. When I first auditioned for ASTC it was first year for Xanadu, I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to be in the show. I felt sick , whether from nerves or illness, who knows. It was callback day, and I nearly didn’t go. Turns out, it was a good thing I went, because I got the part. By the end of the year, I was the company’s Vice-President. ASTC has this incredible way of sucking you in.

The actors, the production crew and its Executive, were so dedicated to making it the best it can be, that I was hooked. If you ever want something to be the most time-consuming, life changing and rewarding experience of your life, try out student theatre.

ASTC has undergone a remarkable

transition in the last few years. From one musical a year, to a two production season, with an improv team, and a number of events such as Trent’s Got Talent, ASTC has nearly tripled in budget, size, and mandate. I was grateful to be given the opportunity to spearhead and win ASTC a levy when I was Vice-President of the Company. ASTC is, in my opinion, the best levy group on campus – imminently accountable, totally reachable, and incredibly student oriented.

It represents what’s best about a controversial, sometimes difficult system.

ASTC is now the largest student arts organization at Trent University and serves as the de-facto Drama department where there really isn’t one. But it wasn’t always this way.

When it first began in 2002, ASTC was a student project in Professor Stephen Brown’s English class. Named after the titular character in the musical Anne of Green Gables ASTC continued forward through the sheer force of will, and as a labour of love for some of the original cast members, relying on Theatre Trent and TCSA funds. As it grew, so did the scope and size of the productions. It produced one musical every year until it secured its levy funding and expanded

its season. Each show it has done was more ambitious than the last, all grown through the hard work of Trent Students, and incredible support from the local theatre community. I noticed in my time at ASTC that I didn’t just make friends who were a part of this company, but from all over Peterborough. If you’re not aware, Peterborough has the most inclusive, connected and supportive arts scene I’ve ever seen, and the fact that ASTC has grown to become a cooperative part of this community blows my mind.

The journey hasn’t always been easy, and as logic would follow, actors tend to be dramatic. With the very seldom exception, though, the best thing about conflict in ASTC is that it comes from a place of love; people are trying to fight for, and defend this thing that they care for, and want to protect. Since the introduction of new policy in the 2013-2014 show “Spring Awakening,” ASTC has become a safe space, a place to learn, explore, and escape.

I took over ASTC in 2013-2014, as the Director of the Musical and the President of the Company. After the acquisition of the levy, it was my goal as the Director and President to push boundaries, break down barriers, and create new and exciting opportunities with the input, and support of the incredible executive that surrounded me. ASTC did something it had never done before then – it moved downtown.

And it did so with a show that so many people said wouldn’t work; Spring Awakening. What followed was ASTC’s most successful year to date, financially and in terms of audience. Most importantly, it introduced something incredible. The executive, actors and production crew of the company, almost subconsciously, began to take risks, push boundaries, and break down barriers. ASTC has blossomed into an incredible student orga-

nization, a brilliant community theatre hub, and a close-knit family. I am so proud to have been even a small part of this growth.

When asked what the most important part about theatre with ASTC is, it would be easy to say that it’s about creating the best show possible, but it would also be incorrect. ASTC has never been solely about producing great art, even though it does. No, ASTC is a place where students can go to feel accepted and to get away, whether for a single show or a year of rehearsals.

Watch out for ASTC auditions in midSeptember. This year’s season is building on that ambition, run by some of my closest friends and most respected colleagues, featuring Heathers: The Musical and Heaven. You won’t want to miss out on being a part of something this life-alteringly fantastic. If you’re on the fence, take it from me – nerves, concern about your schedule, not knowing anybody are not worth giving up something this amazing.

I’m not going to get to be a part of ASTC this year, something that still hasn’t sunk in. For the past four years, I have lived and breathed this company. It gave me my very first start into what has now turned into a professional career in Theatre Arts. It gave me money to start my own theatre company, Cordwainer Productions.

It gave me more new friends than I’d ever be able to count. It gave me the confidence to follow my dreams. It gave me a home, a family, and sometimes when things were difficult, a life worth living.

It was never easy, it was never simple.

Yet it was, and will continue to be, the most special project I almost didn’t take on. For more information about the Anne Shirley Theatre Company, visit: www.anneshirleytheatrecompany.com

Greetings from Trent Film Society!

By Alex Karas

Greetings, Trent filmgoers! This is a message from your friendly neighbourhood directors of Trent Film Society about our upcoming schedule for the fall semester of 2015.

Trent Film Society was founded in 1969 to give the students of Trent University and the wider community a forum for alternative cinema, including classic, independent and foreign films.

TFS is funded by a levy from the student body of Trent, and provides film screenings ever y week dur-

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ing the academic year (plus ever y other week during the summer) which are free of charge and open to everyone.

This year, TFS has a completely new group of directors and we are excited to introduce ourselves and present to you our schedule for the fall semester.

Taking over as of this year are Amy Jane Vosper, Tumelo Drametu and myself.

We have already hosted a series of film screenings over this summer and will be continuing in our positions for at least the coming academic year.

Amy is a PhD candidate and teaching assistant in cultural studies here at Trent.

She did her BSc at Trent and her MA at Carleton. Meanwhile, Tumelo and I are both undergraduates going into our third year.

Although we all have different academic backgrounds and different tastes in film, we all share an enthu-

siasm for cinema and look forward to showing you our favourite films.

Here is a preview of what we have planned for you over the fall. We have decided to follow the precedent set by past directors of TFS, and present a different theme for each month.

For September, our theme is films related to education, starting with George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973), as well as John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club (1985) and Alexander Payne’s Election (1999).

We will also be having a special event on the 16th, a retro cartoon night at the Trend (the campus pub at Traill College downtown).

For October our theme is (of course) horror, starting with David Mitchell’s It Follows (2014).

Next we have a double feature (!) of Paul Wegener’s The Golem (1920) and F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1924), followed by Jim Sharman’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) at Market Hall, and Jennifer Kent’s The Babadook (2014).

In November, our theme turns to classic films and the film industry itself with another double feature of two

classic comedy films, Buster Keaton’s The General (1929) and Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936). Following that we have Tim Burton’s biopic Ed Wood (1994), Stanley Dohen’s Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and Joe Dante’s Matinee (1993).

To end the semester, we have Bob Clark’s Black Christmas (1974) and another special event at the Trend; a holiday party featuring a selection of classic and animated Christmas films.

The will allow our audience to vote for which films they would like to be screened. Our winter schedule will be announced over the next few months and is slated to include comedy, independent and noir films.

All of our regular screenings are at Artspace, 378 Aylmer St. or at Market Hall 140 Charlotte St. and begin at 8:00 P.M. unless other wise indicated. A short introduction precedes each film followed by an open discussion period after ward.

For regular updates please check out our website at www.facebook. com/trentfilmsociety.

Clubs&Groups

Trent Muslim Student Association

By Bakhtawar Riaz & Noor Zanzoul

The Trent Muslim Student Association (TMSA) is a non-profit group with around 200 members! We have been a student group since 1999. Our goal is to help our members integrate with the Peterborough community and their post-secondary experience.

Our aim is to help Muslims preserve their Islamic values while working within Canadian society, as well as to educate both Muslims and non-Muslims about the Islamic faith, stereotypes, and other issues.

The TMSA represents the voice of the Muslim students at Trent. We accommodate and help current and prospective members at the university with their academic, social and religious needs.

TMSA also encourages and builds relations with both Muslim and non-Muslims and groups within the Trent community as well as beyond.

Basically, TMSA is your spot to get any information you want about Islam and Muslims, whether it is for a school essay or just general knowledge. You can reach out to TMSA for whatever you need and we will try to help you as much as possible.

Inquiries can be about housing, information about the Peterborough community, prayer timings, our events, any criticisms you may have, etc. And of course, ideas about events are always welcome!

TMSA is quite an active group on campus and our events are geared towards providing an Islamic atmosphere while ful-

filling your social, academic and physical needs. Some of our annual events include our Eid dinner, Pink Hijab Day, and Islam Awareness Week.

Last year we were able to add Grad Dinner to the list of annual events, and this year we will be adding Charity Week to the list.

TMSA is connected to other Ontario wide MSAs, and together last year, we organized a winter coat drive for Syria. This year we will be joining forces with them to raise funds for charity for an entire week!

TGIF! Or should I say TGIJ? (Thank God it’s Jumm’uah) Do you have classes on Friday and are worried about attending Friday Prayer at the mosque? Well, TMSA has you covered! We offer Jummu’ah prayers on campus at LEC 202.

Also how awesome is the fact that we offer FREE weekly Arabic classes?

So as you can see there is a lot to be involved in with the Trent Muslim Students Association. So send us a shout if you want to volunteer, ask questions or suggest an idea! We hope to see you around.

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Campus

How to bus etiquette without doing a badness

By Pat Reddick

It’s that time of year again when most of us no longer have access to our parents’ vehicles and it’s becoming too cold to bike everywhere. Unless you plan on walking to campus (I’ve done it, I don’t recommend it) you’re going to ride the bus.

Many Trent students come from smaller communities that don’t have transit routes, or communities that don’t have a transit system worth riding. This means many of us have almost no idea what transit etiquette is.

Thankfully, you have me; a transit etiquette expert. That’s not even an overstatement.

Transit etiquette is easier than a first-year Cultural Studies course. Observe:

1. Don’t make hateful comments on the bus.

You shouldn’t be making comments like this anyway. However, even racists have to take the bus sometimes. If you are a racist you have to understand that nobody likes you and it would be much better for everyone if you closed your mouth as tightly as you’ve closed your mind.

The same goes for sexists, homophobes, and any other hateful person. Transit is going to be used by everybody, including persons of colour, women, or members of the LGBTQ community.

No one deserves to feel unwelcome because you felt the need to express your awful views. Like it or not, the bus is for everyone and they ought to be respected equally.

2. Don’t take up the seat next to you.

You are one person—you get one seat. Sure, your bag is important, but it doesn’t get a seat because it is not a person. Try expressing your feelings for your bag by hugging it closely to your body or letting it play in the dirt on the floor, not by taking up all kinds of room and forcing other people to stand.

3. Get out of other people’s way.

This one goes out to people in aisle seats

who only turn their legs instead of getting up for their seat mate when they have to get off. Just get up, please! No one is going to take your seat because you got up to let someone out.

The only people who might be worse are those who leave their feet in the aisle for people to trip on. Instead of affecting just one person these people’s lack of spatial awareness puts everyone who walks by them in danger.

(Note: some folks are not able-bodied and can’t avoid doing these things. These people are obviously exempt from this rule.)

4. If there are no seats, go all the way to the back of the bus.

If you stand at the front of the bus you block everyone else who is going to board the bus from making their way to the back.

This disproportionately crowds the front of the bus. It also doesn’t allow you to notice when people have left their seats since you’ll likely be facing forward. I’ve been on a few buses that ended up with empty seats in the back and a densely packed crowd standing up front because no one ever turned around to see the empty seats.

Standing so close to the front also obscures the driver’s view of what’s going on in the bus.

5. Line up at the bus stop and wait until everyone is off before you get on the bus.

There are so many justifications for these

two rules that I can’t believe I’m writing wthis. It doesn’t matter whether you’re first in line or last in line—the bus will arrive at the same time either way. This is true even if you push past the people exiting the bus.

All you’re going to do is slow those people down and no time will really be saved. And let’s be honest, if you were really in a rush you wouldn’t take Peterborough Transit.

6. Do not listen to music so loudly that it will be heard by everyone else.

Forget empathy; just do this one for you. If you expose yourself to high decibel sounds for extended amounts of time, you’ll damage your hearing. wIf you concentrate those high decibel sounds through headphones and send them directly against your ear drums so loudly that they bounce off and onto other peoples’ ear drums, you’ll damage your hearing even faster. And at least listen to a good song or something.

And that’s about it. Just follow these six simple rules and you’ll find that your bus riding experience will be much more enjoyable. In addition, no one will think you are a huge asshole, as people are apt to do if you push past everyone while loudly listening to Nickleback only to take up two seats and kick your legs out into the aisle after making a whole bunch of ignorant comments that are humiliating to certain people on the bus. Don’t be that guy.

How to keep pets in residence and get away with it

By Jesse Woods

If you’re reading this article, it probably means you read the residence agreement and you’re very aware that no animals, including fish, are allowed on residence.

That said, you also probably don’t care and you’re super excited to own a pet now that you’re away from home.

Before I get into how to sneak the pets in, and what sort of pets are ideal for residence life, I’m just going to go over the whole “what’s going to happen if you get caught” piece.

The No Pets rule is part of the building policy, which is outlined in your residence agreement. Also mentioned is “no tape, sticky tack or any sort of general adhesives allowed on the wall,” which the Dons don’t even regard.

Anyway, Section F of the Residence Guide explains the consequences of breaking these rules, which would be classed as a level one or two offence. Punishment could range from an administrative warning, community service, or in the case of a level two offence (or a second offence) loss of privileges, residence relocation, or the Residence Agreement being terminated.

Of course, if you otherwise don’t break residence rules, you might get some slack, so if you want a pet in residence, don’t be that person who brings in beer bottles and drinks in the hallway.

That’s my disclaimer, and over my two years of living on residence, I never had a problem with keeping pets, kettles, plants, or sticky tack in my dorm.

But say you do get caught, well you’ve been warned and neither Arthur nor myself are responsible.

If you managed to get past all of the warnings, you’re obviously still wondering how to sneak animals into residence.

For starters, be smart about what sort of pet you want to have. You can’t have a cat or dog on campus, or birds, since they’ll all be too loud and you’ll get caught pretty

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fast.

Plus all of these pets have long life spans.

Unless you can guarantee to commit at least 10+ years and tons of money, don’t get something that’ll outlive your time at university.

The same goes for rabbits, lizards, snakes, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small mammals. They live a long time and it’s irresponsible to abandon a pet when you leave town.

Don’t get a ferret. They are tiny carpet snakes that will escape your dorm room, and your don will not be pleased to see you chasing a ferret down the hall.

Micro mammals, like mice or hamsters, are good choices, although keep in mind they can be very stinky and will need to have their habitats cleaned daily to make sure the smell doesn’t bug your neighbours.

They also are nocturnal and will run on their squeaky wheels all night long, even when its 4 am and you have an exam at 9.

The silent wheels you can buy from the pet store are not actually that quiet and they will still keep you up.

Your neighbours might also be allergic to these sorts of animals. It’s a bit of a catch-22 since asking everyone on your floor if they’re allergic to mice will be a dead giveaway, as would a neighbour bursting out into hives.

Fish are good options (and they tend not to cause allergies), but keep in mind the general rule that for every inch long the fish is, you need at least 1 gallon of water. Keeping a proper 10 gallon tank in a dorm would be almost impossible, and would quickly be discovered, so keep that in mind when trying to pick fish.

Personally I would recommend betta fish [pictured] to keep on campus. They’re relatively hardy, look super cool, and can put up with a lot of crap.

Get yourself set up with, at least, a 1.5 gallon tank and a heater, especially since the school doesn’t turn on the heat until after Reading Break, and you’ll be good to go!

Don’t buy those tiny, ridiculous “betta bowls.” It’d be like being force to live in a room half the size of your dorm room for the rest of your life.

Make sure you also have a place in your room to keep their home that is relatively out of sight, and where you can quickly hide it if there is a knock at your door.

As an LEC student, I can say that the cubby behind the mirror is an excellent place to hide a pet in a pinch, which I hear also exist in Champlain.

Otonabee students might be able to utilize their closet for this as well.

I was only in Gzowski College once and I can’t really remember the layout of the rooms, so good luck friends!

That said, GC and LEC student have a bit of an advantage, that being that most of them don’t have to share a room, so they can just go get their pet and not worry about anyone’s opinion on it, since, other than their friends, no one is going to see the animal.

(Don’t be friends with snitches.)

If you have a roommate, obviously you need their permission to get a pet, since the two or three of you will all have to deal with the consequences if you get caught.

Having a roommate does mean you’ll have someone to take care of the pet if you go on any weekend trips, although you’ll probably have to sneak it home with you on reading break and winter holidays since the poor thing can’t survive on its own for that long.

As well, cleaners tend to come in the rooms at that time, so having a staving pet in there would not be good, and you’ll get reported pretty fast.

For LEC and GC students (or anyone in OC or CC with a single room), make sure you have a friend to take care of your pet when you’re gone on weekends!

Anyway, here’s the actual sneaking an animal into campus part.

Don’t do it for about the first month at least. The Dons haven’t been worn down from dealing with all the new students yet,

so they’ll be on high alert, and they’ll probably catch you sneaking it in.

They’ll also probably forget about this article by October, so that’s when you strike.

If you carry a backpack or purse with you, put a box in it so it’ll keep other stuff from falling on it. Simply go buy your pet and put it in the box in your bag (bring socks or something if you get fish so they won’t be flopping around too much, fish can’t handle stress, much like students) and zip it up. Boom, got a pet in the building.

Similarly, you can carry them in another inconspicuous box, such as a printer box, or any package-looking box, heck even put a fake label on it so it looks like your parents or friends sent you a care package.

Again, put your new partner-in-crime in there and boom, got a pet in the building.

In the colder months, it’s even easier to get a pet in, thanks to the many layers you’re probably going to be wearing. Just put it inside your coat, being careful not to squish it and, dang, you just snuck in another pet.

Personally, that’s how I snuck my fish in.

Plus, in the winter I’d made sure they didn’t get too cold while they were outside or on the bus with me.

Just make sure you know how to take care of whatever animal you want, you can keep it for however long it might live.

Go nuts with your new, contraband animal friend.

Campus:Life

Introducing hot dish: a column for your frugal bellies

By Marina Wilke Are you dreading the drudgery of meal hall? Do you live off-campus, but can’t cook to save your life? Don’t stress, Hot Dish will be serving up fast, fresh, delicious, nutritious and easy recipes in your weekly Arthur. I will feature fresh, local and seasonal ingredients so you can make to most of Peterborough’s gorgeous community gardens and farmer’s markets. So follow my lead and you will be the star of the zillions of potlucks you will inevitably attend. Strap on your aprons and get ready to add some spice to your student life. PS For extra tips, tricks and kitchen wisdom follow Hot Dish on Twitter @HotDishEats.

Devilled Eggs ‘Tis the season for picnics, barbeques and potlucks and there is nothing worse than showing up to a party and realizing you brought the same thing as everyone else. Trust me, no one likes quinoa salad enough to eat twelve versions of it for dinner.

Never fear though, I have the cure for the quinoa salad epidemic sweeping potlucks and barbeques this season.

This simple recipe is cheap, versatile and time tested. I guarantee it won’t let you down. It doesn’t get any more retro than devilled eggs, but these beauties are always a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients: 6 eggs (farm fresh if possible) 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. Dijon mustard A pinch of paprika fresh dill or parsley for garnish salt to taste Instructions: 1. Hard boil the eggs and carefully remove the shells. Try not to damage the whites.

2. Cut the eggs in half vertically and remove the yolks to a bowl. Set the whites on a plate to the side.

3. In a bowl with the yolks combine the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika and salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

4. Spoon the mixture carefully back into the egg halves. Garnish each egg with a sprig of dill or parsley. (Keep an eye out for devilled egg plates!)

Dill Dip Bottled and sealed dip from your local grocer or corner store is sorely overpriced, and it takes only a few dollars, minutes, and a tad of patience to create yours. Go forth, oh party one, and create the holiest of dip grail for your inebriated and hungry friends.

Ingredients: 1 tub of sour cream (substitute natural yogurt for a more health conscious option) 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise A dash Worcestershire sauce A dash of hot sauce (optional) Seasoned salt (to taste) 1 or 2 cloves of garlic minced depending on your taste 2 Tbsp. dried dill or a large bunch of fresh dill 1/5 lemon squeezed for juice Instructions: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl or just use the sour cream container if you want to cut down on dishes. Add the lemon last and mix it in well to avoid curdling the sour cream. This dip is best if made at least an hour in advance and stored in the fridge VR WKH ÁDYRXUV KDYH WLPH WR KDUmonize.

Tip: Make sure to taste the dip DV \RX PDNH LW 7KH ÁDYRXUV QHHG time to sink in, but tasting ensure you have enough salt garlic and hot sauce to suit your palate.

Butter Biscuits My love affair with butter dates well back into my childhood. These melt in your mouth biscuits are the butter lover’s dream. They are quick and easy to make, and are guaranteed to please even the fussiest dinner guest.

Ingredients: Biscuits: 1 ¾ cups flour 1 ½ tablespoons baking pow der 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons butter, cut into half inch cubes (I use salted, but you can use either) 1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese, grated (or any sharp hard cheese of your choice) ¾ cup of milk Topping: 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon fresh or dried parsley 1 clove of garlic minced Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 425 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to combine. Add in the butter cubes and work through with your fingers until the mixture is the consistence of wet sand and small pebbles of batter are forming.

3. Stir in the grated cheese. Once cheese is combined add the milk and mix until a shaggy dough has formed. Do not over mix them or they will become tough. It is OK if there are a few small chunks.

4. Drop the dough onto a baking sheet in approximately ¼ cup portions and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

5. Melt the butter for the topping and mix in minced garlic and parsley. Remove biscuits from the oven and drizzle with the garlic butter mixture.

The Humble Zucchini Zucchinis are marvellous. They’re cheap, tasty and prolific. Growing up with an Italian mother, I’ve eaten my fair share of zucchini. You can eat them at any stage in development, from flower to full grown squash. You can make this recipe without the flowers if you can’t find any; they simply add colour and freshness to the dish.

Ingredients: 1 small zucchini 5-6 zucchini blossoms 3 eggs ½ a cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons of flour (you may need more if the batter is too runny) Fresh Basil Leaves Salt & Pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Roughly chop the basil and zucchini blossoms and thinly slice the whole zucchini. (I call for a small zucchini like those currently in season, but you can simply use half of a larger one if need be) 2. Lay the zucchini flat and sprinkle them with salt. Leave them for 10 minutes and then use paper towel or a clean tea towel to blot away the moisture.

3. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and flour together until it makes a runny batter. Add the chopped zucchini, blossoms, basil and parmesan. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remember that parmesan is naturally salty so don’t be too heavy handed with the salt.

4. Lightly oil a frying pan and set it on medium high heat. Spoon the mixture on to the pan in palm sized rounds. Fry until golden brown on both sides 5. Remove rounds from the pan and sprinkle with some more parmesan. Best enjoyed warm!

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