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Getting back on (tenure) track

The increased use of contract faculty is a currently widespread problem in North American universities, and King’s is not immune to it. However, with recent changes in leadership here at King’s, there’s hope that change is in the air. Universities across the continent have been using short-term contract positions – rather than tenure positions – […]

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Concussed Campus: University life is more dangerous than you think

University students require healthy brains to cope with the heavy workload and intellectual challenges of university life. Awareness of concussions in sports has increased in the past few years. However, concussions that happen in the university environment receive less attention, sometimes with consequences for students. According to the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, concussions […]

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Trumped Up Triggers

[box type=”info”] Trigger Warning: Sexual violence. [/box] In recent months, the issue of sexual assault and sexual harassment has been prevalent in the media. With the constant coverage of cases including those of convicted Stanford rapist Brock Turner, President-elect Donald Trump, Jian Ghomeshi, and Bill Cosby, the conversation around sexual assault is everywhere On university […]

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Getting your Money's Worth

On October 13th 2016, the students of the University of King’s College breathed a sigh of relief after a proposed tuition reset was rejected. The reset would have allowed a $1000 increase in FYP tuition over the next two years. On November 2nd, students once again rallied in support of the Canadian Federation of Students’ […]

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Review: Macbeth

On Nov. 23, the King’s Theatrical Society (KTS) presented Macbeth, their final show of the season. Directed by Julia Hancock-Song, the “dressed down” take on the traditional Shakespearean play was a thrilling and promising way to end the season. Though not extraordinary or profound in its modern take on a legendary plot, what liberties were […]