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Growing Pains is an Arthur Newspaper podcast about the corporatization of Trent University and how it affects students, faculty, and the surrounding community. We want to tell you the story of how this small, collegial, liberal arts university has grown into something else… something perhaps unrecognizable from its original form. Part 2 of our episode about student activism is here! In Part one, we told you the story of how eight students occupied an administrator's office at Trent University in 2001 to protest the undemocratic decision to sell off Peter Robinson College. Now, we're going to analyze these events, and bring this conversation into the present to ask, what has happened to Trent student activism in the two decades since? We examine the structural factors that shape and constrain student autonomy, and talk about ways forward for the student movement today. Thanks to Dr. David Tough, Dr. Alison Hearn, and Ziysah von Bieberstein for their stories and contributions to this episode. Podcast music: Sportsman Lucifer. Growing Pains graphic: Cameron Noble. Writing/Editing/Voice: Nick Taylor and Brazil Gaffney-Knox

Growing Pains is BACK! After a bit of an accidental hiatus, we have returned to bring you two episodes all about student activism. In Part 1, we revisit the events of 1999-2001 that we discussed in 'The Company Trent Keeps,' the closing of Peter Robinson College, the shifts in Trent's governance, the structural changes that are still playing out today -- but this time, from the students' perspective. Much of the radical, direct action based culture that once attracted students to Trent has faded over the 20 years since. In Part 2 of this episode we try to answer this question of why? What happened to this culture of revolution, and can we revive it? Thanks to Dr. David Tough, Dr. Alison Hearn, and Ziysah von Bieberstein for their stories and contributions to this episode. Our podcast music is by Sportsman Lucifer. Please consider supporting our work through a monthly donation. You can donate on our website: trentarthur.ca/donate.

Growing Pains is an Arthur Newspaper podcast about the corporatization of Trent University and how it affects students, faculty, and the community in which our university lies. We want to tell you the story of how this small, collegial, liberal arts university has grown into something else… something perhaps unrecognizable from its original form. In this episode, 'Bleeding Green', we unpack Trent's Cleantech Commons development project and how it typifies the marriage between academy and industry on our campus. We sit down with former Cultural Studies professor, Andrew Wernick, to talk about the promotional university, and the project of branding. We also chat with Cleantech Executive Director, Martin Yuill, about what it means to attract the right kind of business. Ultimately, we explain how and why Peterborough's most wealthy have their hands in Trent Lands. Growing Pains graphic: Cameron Noble. Music: Sportsman Lucifer Writing/Editing/Voice: Nick Taylor & Brazil Gaffney-Knox

Growing Pains is an Arthur Newspaper podcast about the corporatization of Trent University and how it affects students, faculty, and the community in which our university lies. We want to tell you the story of how this small, collegial, liberal arts university has grown into something else… something perhaps unrecognizable from its original form. In our first episode, ‘The Company Trent Keeps,' we break down Trent's Board of Governors and attempt to explain how and why a small group of corporate elites make all the most important decisions at our university. Dr. David Tough takes us on a walk down memory lane to help us piece together how we got here, and how we might imagine a more democratic way forward.

This week we have arranged interviews with the candidates for the TCSA Spring Elections! In all honesty, this has been the most difficult audio-project we have embarked upon. In making this podcast - in conducting the interviews, and throughout the audio-editing process, we had to balance our obligations towards fairness and objectivity, while still making this podcast listenable. If you want to jump to specific candidates: 10:33 - VP Campaigns and Equity: Morgan Carl and Zoe Litow-Daye 37:35 - VP Health and Wellness: Teika Viducis, Carter Tongs and Brook Bartlett 59:05 - President: Wendy Walker *We had conducted an interview with the candidate for VP University and College Affairs, who has since dropped out of the race. We have yet to hear from the TCSA about what will be done to fill this role for the upcoming academic year, but we will be sure to keep you in the know. Check out the platforms for the executive and other board positions on our website! Voting runs March 12-18, Trent students will receive a ballot in their inbox.

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

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

In the early hours of January 1st, 2021, Prof. Thomas Henry Bull Symons died peacefully at his home in Peterborough, ON. As the founding President of Trent University, his legacy is rich and far-reaching. This podcast tells the story of how Prof. Symons established a small, collegial, interdisciplinary university, and went on to devote his life to teaching and learning. Through the words of his students and friends, we attempt to articulate his humility, curiosity, and love for students. Many thanks to our interviewees: Professor Michael Eamon, Kathryn Matheson, and Dr. Brendan Edwards for their time and their words. Thanks also to Professor David Tough, and Chancellor Stephen Stohn. Hearing about Prof. Symons, vision, values, and legacy stirred in us joy, respect, gratitude without measure. Above all, thank you Professor Symons. If you liked this podcast please consider supporting our work through a monthly donation: trentarthur.ca/donate. Also available to Spotify, Apple podcasts and wherever else you get your podcasts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to our wild podcasting adventure. This week: @TrentUConfessions is HaCkEd, we analyze the culture of anonymity, public shame and hyperbole that is/was this account. Updates from out East--how Mi'kmaw fishers and community members continue their fight for constitutional rights amidst colonial violence. A spooky hallo-week with Trent Film Society. City council 2021 budget is OUT, find it online and engage in the public review! And MORE: - Flu shots: https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/home/flu-clinics - Ptbo-Nogo COVID-19 tracking tool: https://localcovidtracker.ca/ - Poet Astrologers: https://twitter.com/poetastrologers -Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan: FAQ & Newsletter

EPISODE 6: Cases that haven't yet been made Haiku About the Weather: As always COVID Update: Local info on testing in Shopper's Drugmart, as well as Dougie's halloween plan to save christmas! Mi'kmaw fisheries: We cover some of the details of the Mi'kmaw struggle for moderate livelihood fisheries in Nova Scotia drawing from journalism by Maureen Googoo of Ku'ku'kwes News, as well as analysis by Shelley Denny. Ku'ku'kwes News for independent Indigenous journalism (twitter). Trent Lands Plan open for public review: click here to read more from the Trent Lands Plan website. Arthur is asking community members to step up and make their voice heard! Consider writing! City Council Update: Thanks to excellent coverage by Joelle Kovach. Opinions: Send us your opinions: editors@trentarthur.ca ! We love to hear em. Horoscopes: As always, the best poetic horoscopes on the market, brought to you by @poetastrologers on Twitter. P.S. OPIRG is hiring!

EPISODE 5: Haiku About the Weather: we are such sad boys in this one... COVID Update: A super-spreader event at a Hamilton, ON spinning studio? We've got the deets! Also! Trent's first COVID case - don't worry, though. It's low risk. We are safe, for now. TCSA Elections: If you are reading this before 4pm on Friday October 16th, GO VOTE! Board of Governors Meeting: We debrief the October 9th BoG Meeting! What happens at a Board Meeting? Who are these people? The answers will shock you... INTERVIEW: with Dr. Anne Pasek - one of Trent's Newest Assistant Professors (in Cultural Studies AND the School of the Environment). We talk climate communitication, critical making, interdisciplinary learning, and Low-carbon (Col)Laborating! https://www.annepasek.com/ Horoscopes: As always, the best poetic horoscopes on the market, brought to you by @poetastrologers on Twitter.

EPISODE 4: Haiku About the Weather: this one is silly! Here is a link to the Chilli Recipe mentioned in this segment... COVID Update: Local info! and a vague and unhelpful update from Trent Prez, Leo Groarke! Green Party Leadership RESULTS: this long and controversial race comes to an end! We chat about the winner, what could have been, and the never-ending cluster of controversy percolating this party and their former leader, Elizabeth May. PARN Moves into the Old Greyhound Station: Finally some good news! We talk about this welcome change in our downtown, and what it means for our community. 'Producer Oriented' with Trent Radio Opinions: spicy as ever! Are oatmeal and porridge the same? NO! Horoscopes: As always, the best poetic horoscopes on the market, brought to you by @poetastrologers on Twitter.

Warning: this episode was written and produced by disturbingly caffeinated people, and it shows. EPISODE 3: Haikus about the weather: this one is sad! COVID-19 Update: Second Wave, baby! We talk about how people responded to our COVID instagram polls and whether y'all are feeling the PANIC! The Speech from the Throne: We chat about the GG's throne speech and its wider political implications. Where do the other parties stand? And why can't JT and the crew ever make any concrete policy commitments? Green Party Nom Drom: We cover the recent controversy in the Green Party Leadership race as Eco-Socialist Meryam Haddad was ousted and reinstated all in the span of a week. City Council: We highlight the most recent goings on at City Council aka a heaping pile of confusion! Transit! the Opioid Crisis! What are our elected officials doing?! Opinions: Medium spice. The Arthur Literary Review: We hit some highlights of Dante Pettapiece's first instalment of The Arthur Literary Review where he profiles Daddy by Emma Cline. Horoscopes: As always, courtesy of @poetastrologers on twitter!

Warning: this episode was written and produced by disturbingly caffeinated people, and it shows. EPISODE 2: What we've got for ya: Haikus about the weather COVID-19 Update: We try and unpack the COVID youth myth, are young people to blame? or are they being scapegoated? Walkhome gone AWOL?: An update on Walkhome courtesy of the Centre for Women and Trans People. Send them an email re: your campus safety concerns at trentcwtp@gmail.com. Peterborough Pride: We chat about an article written by Sarah McNeilly for KawarthaNOW about how the folks at Peterborough Pride have been adapting the festival to an online medium. Our Dance of Revolution: This film played on September 17th with a live interview and q&a with director Philip Pike, hosted by local activist and Drag artist Sahira. This is a clip from this event! Opinions: extra spicy. Trent Film Society Media Recommendations: Madeleine Barberian of the TFS serves up fresh movie recommendations for the second instalment of an ongoing partnership to keep you entertained despite COVID limitations. Horoscopes: As always, courtesy of @poetastrologers on twitter!

We're back BABY! New name, new year, same sh*t. What we've got for ya: Haikus about the weather COVID-19 Update: Our thoughts on the Trent bridge party feat. the joint statement from Nona Robinson & TCSA. Library re-opens 1st and 2nd floor Transit: not a lot to see here Food on campus, new hours! Seasoned Spoon reopening: We talk to Aimee Blyth and Cameron Teboekhorst about what were going to see at the Spoon this fall. One change in particular is the new online ordering system at www.seasonedspoon.ca, hours are 11:00am - 2:00pm Monday to Thursday. Trent Walkhome, oh where have you gone? We talk to Zoe Easton, co-ordinator of the Trent Centre for Women and Trans People, to discuss recent changes to Walkhome/ Trent Film Society movie recs: Madeleine Barberian of the TFS serves up fresh movie recommendations for the first instalment of an ongoing partnership to keep you entertained despite COVID limitations Horoscopes: As always, courtesy of @poetastrologers on twitter Ptbo PRIDE: Begins Friday Sept. 18!