Eriel Strauch Eriel Strauch

Winter Visitors Arrive - Arctic Migratory Birds in Ontario 

As winter approaches, many familiar avian faces disappear. Seeking refuge in the warmth, southward migrations that began in early autumn are now coming to an end. However, for some of the world's northernmost birds, Ontario is south. Staff Writer Eriel explores the exceptional ornithology of some arctic birds that overwinter in our backyard.

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Faisal Al-Saati Faisal Al-Saati

Our Society Is Starving The Arts

In Ontario and beyond, the arts are facing attacks from corporations and broader institutions, forcing students into roles of unquestioning production. In this opinion piece by staff writer Faisal Al-Saati, learn about how the arts are suffering, and why that’s a bad thing.

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Faisal Al-Saati Faisal Al-Saati

Why Is Nobody Talking About Quebec?

Quebec is trying to declare itself a “Free National State” without a single vote. So, why is no one talking about it? Read more about Quebec’s recent moves here. 

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Sara Stoppel Sara Stoppel

Cowboy Boots are Everywhere

Does the return of cowboy boots indicate people are yearning for a simpler time, or

are they perhaps a reflection of the extreme right-wing political landscape? Staff Writer Sara Stoppel does a deep dive into the political landscape and its effects on fashion.

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Landon Horton-Shine Landon Horton-Shine

The Cat’s out of the Bag (Again)

For the hundredth time Trump is caught in the middle of a scandal. How scummy could you be if the most prolific child sex trafficker is surprised by “just how dirty Donald is.” 

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Faisal Al-Saati Faisal Al-Saati

A Campus Grows In Orillia

Lakehead University’s Orillia Campus is on the brink of a transformative expansion, with a $15 million investment from the County of Simcoe, a student Union Pledge of $400K, and a proposed dedicated student building, setting the stage for a stronger local economy, more programs, and a regional education hub.

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Eriel Strauch Eriel Strauch

Addicted: Your Brain on Social Media

How many times have you closed an app like Instagram, or TikTok, just to immediately open it again? Do you tend to gravitate towards doomscrolling, even when the content isn't entertaining? Are you finding your interactions on social media unfulfilling, but keep coming back regardless? If so, some answers to your subconscious behaviour may be found in your brain.

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Eriel Strauch Eriel Strauch

A Chilling Future? Alaskan Wildlife Refuge to Oil & Gas Drill Site

It's official - the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been opened by Trump's administration for potential oil and gas drilling plans. This news comes after previous years of failed attempts to open the refuge to industry. What makes this location so unique as to have pushed back from industrial operations for so long? Read on to find out more. 

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Faisal Al-Saati Faisal Al-Saati

The Cracks are Showing, Issues in Lakehead Orillia’ Consecutive Educations Program

At Lakehead Orillia, education students say they’re being taught one lesson in theory, and another in practice. Long Commutes, tone deaf leadership, and mandatory seminars that force five-day commutes have left many wondering if the Faculty of Education understands its own values. Students are speaking out against a system that preaches empowerment while ignoring those living with its failures, hear about this from a student interview here.

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Faisal Al-Saati Faisal Al-Saati

Commuter Students, Making The World Your Classroom

Lakehead Orillia isn’t your typical campus, it’s small and cohesive, and that can be felt in the culture of its student body. So what's the difference between a campus that you can commute to Vs. a campus you are expected to commute too? Find out more by reading here. 

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Faisal Al-Saati Faisal Al-Saati

Education Inequality Via Transit?

Lakehead Orillia is facing a serious transportation issue. Poorly optimised scheduling, and ineffective planning have led to a situation that can only be solved with serious consideration and reform. Read all about the facts, and student opinions here.

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Sara Stoppel Sara Stoppel

A Conversation About Online Classes

How many online classes do you have? How do you feel about them? Read on to join Thunder Bay writer Sara Stoppel as she explores the disadvantages of online classes. 

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Landon Horton-Shine Landon Horton-Shine

Trump Makes Peace in Gaza?

Years of genocide suddenly seemed to come to a close after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was proposed by Donald Trump. Whether or not peace will last remains a mystery. Get all the details at The Argus.

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