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Last year, Churchill Park saw an array of iconic names visit St. John’s for one of the largest concerts of the year—such artists include Pitbull, Shania Twain, and Nickelback. After months of anticipation, Churchill Park Music...
This Saturday, June 21st, First Light hosted its annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples' Day. The festivities started in the morning, welcoming the first sunrise of summer, and continued into the evening as dancing, games, and...

How to navigate university life after high school

'The years a student spends in university are the best years of their lives': this exclamation is made by many parents and teachers to...

What does Velvet’s closure mean for the St. John’s queer community?

Closure of local gay bar sparks controversy, discussion about queer spaces.

Unpaid internships and teacher shortages in NL

MUN and NLSchools should consider better solutions to meaningfully engage student-interns to address yearly teacher shortages. Labelled as both exploitative and unethical, unpaid internships...

Self-Publishing and the Newfoundland Identity

Aspiring authors across the world routinely find themselves bouncing around publishers to see who will take their work. It’s part of the job, and...

The Real Work of Harm Reduction: Compassion, Challenge, and Change

There’s a trite expression—"meet people where they’re at"—that is synonymous with the ethos of harm reduction. But what does that actually mean? It’s more...

Students present research at Cultural Explorations Symposium

Presenting research can be a nerve-wracking experience, one dozens of students overcame at Cultural Explorations: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Humanity 2024, sharing their work...

Grenfell vs. St. John’s Campus: Is student life noticeably different?

Memorial University has multiple campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador which cater towards different academic focus areas. Out of the five provincial options, St. John’s...

Opinion: New immigration policies put international students in precarity

Generally, people get on a roller coaster of their own volition and make the choice to enjoy the ride or scream at every turn....

Live music, Sea-Hawks games, laser tag and more: January Events Calendar

The winter semester is here, and student life is back in full swing. It’s easy to miss what’s happening on campus, but don’t worry,...

LETTER: I got arrested while protesting genocide at MUN, here’s what I learned

I hate breaking rules. I've never even received a speeding ticket. Imagine my surprise to find myself with a court date this week to...

Climbing and community thrive at The Cove

St. John’s newest bouldering gym and cafe, The Cove, wants you to 'get stoked!' Bouldering is rock climbing without ropes – but don’t worry, you...

Earning while learning: An argument for paid social work field placements

It is essential for students without prior experience in their field to gain practical experience as a working professional in a more guided and...

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