Conversations around sexuality and consent can feel awkward and uncomfortable, but it’s essential to speak up. Why not sit down with a cup of tea…

My name is Andrew Lamb and I’m currently on an eight-month work term as an Information Systems Co-op at Teck Resources, a mining company that…

by Lachlan Gonzales Gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun in a sentence. Gerund = the present participle (-ing) form of the verb, e.g., singing, dancing,…

What does HIV testing look like? Jenna Ziegler, nurse with the Health Outreach Team at Interior Health, says it starts with a conversation. “First, we…

“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” – William James “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would…

My name is Emma Read. I’m on a four-month work term as a Laboratory Safety Assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. I have many responsibilities…

The following article about the Wellness Centre's upcoming Consent Tea event appeared in the Nov. 1, 2016 online edition of University Affairs.   The Wellness…

Campus life is a hive of activity, a cluster of classes, a flurry of unfamiliar faces.  It can be invigorating—or terrifying.  Friendships might feel hard…

The Halloween spirit is alive and well at Student Services. Dean of Students Christine Adam (as Gru from Despicable Me), poses with her many Minions…

Are you a university student needing work experience? Want to engage in the community? Interested in volunteering but not sure how to get started? The…

by Megan Webster If you experience anxiety before (or during) an oral presentation, here are some tips to help you stay calm and in-control: Before…

Following a whirlwind September spent in Norway and Iceland, Student Employment Coordinator, Susan Forseille, caught her breath at Common Grounds for a catch up and…

Nick Saxby is a TRU co-op student, spending his third and fourth co-op terms with United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo. As a marketing and communications…

My name is Jaime Oetter, I’m in my third four-month work-term. I am the Local Coordinator for the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program in…

The 2016-17 Graduate Research Mentors and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors have been selected and are currently participating in training sessions designed to equip them with the…

Once the crispness of fall and the pumpkin-spiciness of golden autumn colors start to dim in luster—so can our zest for life. Mornings are colder;…

The challenge for all writers is the agonizing art of translating thoughts into a coherent text. It made sense inside your head, but suddenly you’re…

Levi Glass, a fourth year visual arts and philosophy student, is graduating from TRU in 2017 with an honours degree and a focus on undergrad…

Written by: Emiko Ohama, BHK (Clinical Exercise Science & Health Promotion) & 2nd Year Arts student While navigating that hectic schedule filled with lectures, meetings,…

Now that Orientation Week, BBQ’s and Welcome to TRU bru-haha has quieted down to a dull roar—the assignments, exams and deadlines have started rolling in—so…