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.

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

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

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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2021 Mel Woodward Cup Winners

Photo Credit: Annie Spratt (via Unsplash) The Mel Woodward Cup is a memorial competition that carries on the values and ambition of Dr. Mel Woodward,...

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A History of Amateur Radio in Newfoundland

Photo Credit: Leonard Laub via Unsplash Amateur or “ham” radio has a rich history in Newfoundland and Labrador. It gives us the ability to...

Arts & Culture

A Fond Farewell to the Mount Pearl Theatres

Photo Credit: Hayley Whelan The Mount Pearl Theatre, which resided in Mount Pearl Square (more commonly referred to as Sobeys Square) on Topsail Road...

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Several Fees Waived for Fall 2021 Residence Applications

Photo Credit: Christopher Le (via Unsplash) As we prepare to settle back onto Memorial University's campuses for the first time in over a year,...

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The Path to Finding Happiness – Yogic Incentive

Photo Credit: Simon Rae (via Unsplash) As university students, we all struggle with finding a balance in our lives that allows us to be happy...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Now Available for Ages 12+

Photo Credit: CDC (via Unsplash) Most university students are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the government of Newfoundland and Labrador...

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World Autism Acceptance Day: Autism in the Media

Photo Credit: Rafael Garcin (via Unsplash) This article was written with the support and guidance of an autistic student of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The way...

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