Author: Rivers Cafferty

Rivers Cafferty is a psychology (B.Sc.) student at MUN. He is passionate about mental health awareness and the well-being of his fellow students. His hobbies include reading K. A. Tucker novels and going for walks on sunny winter days. He can be reached at rcafferty@mun.ca.

Graduate Students vote against dissolution of GSU

News
Graduate students have decided to keep their student union representation in an online vote. Out of a total 440 votes, 244 voted against dissolution and 157 voted in favour. The vote was prompted by a petition...

Muse-ic Review: ‘No Matter The Time’ by Bread Clip

Arts & Culture
Max Steffan, otherwise known as Bread Clip, self-produces what he calls “avant-garde Atlantic power pop” from his bedroom in St. John's. If Bread Clip’s recent EP, No Matter The Time, is any indication, avant-garde Atlantic power...

Actually Decoding the Code

News
Photo Credit: Markus Spiske (via Unsplash) The MUN student union has released a statement demanding that the Student Code of Conduct be revised immediately to...

The Sugary Drink Tax – Who Does it Hurt?

Opinion
Photo Credit: Caspar Rae (via Unsplash).           A sugar-sweetened beverage tax is being put into effect in Newfoundland on April 1st, 2022. The tax is...

Japanese Film Festival Comes to St. John’s

Arts & Culture
Photo Credit: Su San Lee (via Unsplash) Memorial University is notorious for having interesting events that no one hears about until after they’re over. The...

The Bowring Park Labyrinth – How Effective is it as a ‘Mental Health Space’?

Opinion
Photo Credit: Meghan Power October saw the completion of a $200,000 labyrinth in Bowring Park. No, it is not a labyrinth in the traditional sense...

‘Squid Game’ is only the Beginning of South Korea’s Influence on Popular Entertainment

Arts & Culture
Photo Credit: Vadim Bogulov (via Unsplash) *Mild Spoilers Ahead*             Netflix’s 'Squid Game' has captured worldwide attention in a way that entertainment that is not associated...

Frank Herbert’s “Dune” Is Still Relevant 56 Years Later

Arts & Culture
Photo Credit: Francesco Ungaro (via Unsplash) The first Dune novel was originally published in 1965, making it 56 years old this year. Although society has...

Economical Textbook-Buying in 2021

Features
Photo Credit: Pauline Loroy (via Unsplash)             A close second to the financial blow of paying a semester’s tuition fees is the ritual of purchasing...

Rainbow Rowell – “Carry On”, “Wayward Son”, and “Any Way The Wind Blows”: Book Series Review

Features
Photo Credit: Hayley Whelan            For any readers looking for a break from heavy and convoluted material, Rainbow Rowell’s Simon Snow series provides a...

Clean St. John’s Launches New Initiative #buttfreeyyt

Features
Photo Credit: Andres Siimon (via Unsplash)             Anyone who has ventured downtown this summer has probably noticed some new installations. Clean St. John’s has launched...

Students Vs. Technology – The Rising Cost of University Mandatory Electronics

Features
 Photo Credit: Dogherine (via Unsplash)            Electronics such as mobile phones and computers have gradually become more and more necessary for university students to complete...

Should We Be Wearing Masks? – Government of NL Lifts Mask Mandate

Features
Photo Credit: Engin Akyurt (via Unsplash)             As of August 10th, 2021, wearing a mask in public spaces is no longer mandated by the government....

CBS Granted $25,000 To Improve Its Green Spaces – MUN Geography Student Gives Her Opinion

Features
Photo Credit: Hayley Whelan In recognition of Arbor Day, the town of CBS will be receiving a grant of $25,000 to improve upon its green...
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