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Jacob Laybolt

Jake is a graduate student, currently studying Employment Relations. In 2023, he completed his Honours BA in Political Science. He has worked with the Muse since 2018, covering student politics, labour organizing, and campus activism.

Tuition hike speculated in MUN attendance debate

While some rumours are pointing towards an increase in tuition fees, some Newfoundlanders are claiming it may actually be a solution to the low...

Refugee Hunger-strikes, Inmates “Served Garbage”, and Worse: What You Should Know about Aramark

In light of the recent debacle involving the campus petition to reform and improve the dining hall service for resident students, it may serve...

Meet Kat McLaughlin, Candidate for Executive Director of Advocacy

Of the MUNSU election positions coveted on March 19th and 20th, one spot, the Executive Director of Advocacy, appears to have a strong contender....

Meet Loveth Lungele, Candidate for Executive Director of Student Life

As the MUNSU elections approach, many candidates are announcing their candicacy for one of the 38 elected representatives of the Board of Directors. For...

Students Trash Max Bernier Despite Strong Rally Turnout

Amongst the weekend’s hectic tidal winds, the Peoples Party of Canada wafted into St. John’s this Saturday afternoon. One can only explain their zeitgeist...

NDP Unites to Clink Drinks at MUN Breezeway

NDP hosts a mixer and reveals future events in a successful attempt to engage MUN youth ahead of the upcoming elections.

Cinema Politica Serves a Slice of Tunisian Spring

Last Thursday Cinema Politica held a film screening in the University Centre. Projected onto The Loft’s screen was a film concerning the Tunisian Revolution...

MUNSU Comments on Teachers’ Strike; Administration Responds

Lately, the turbulent teacher negotiations have been viewed as drawn out, obscured, and bleak at times. Luckily, in the past few weeks, the downward...

A STAR IS BORN: America Falls in Love with Bradley Cooper’s Romance Project

Reporter: Jacob A. Laybolt Author Rating: 8/10 It appears as though Hollywood is not yet willing to change its current habits as the trend of remakes...

Royal Canadian Navy Steers Towards Youth Recruitment

Reporter: Jacob A. Laybolt While many students in both high school and university may resort to service industry jobs at minimum wage to support themselves,...

New Signal Hill Campus Peaks Industry Interest

Reporter: Jacob A. Laybolt Atop the scenic Signal Hill, a sightseer can view many of the grand features which St. John’s has to offer. For...

Fahrenheit 11/9: Michael Moore’s Presidential Pot-Shots, Trumped at Box Office

Reporter: Jacob A. Laybolt Author Rating: 7/10 “Fahrenheit 11/9” is a political documentary directed by Michael Moore, released on September 21st,2018. Originally produced by The Weinstein...

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OPINION: Carney’s Bill C-2 is an attack on international students

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