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Snow-day traditions: Superstition or ‘sympathetic magic’?

March 2, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

Snow-day traditions are fun ways to conjure a day off from school. For a folklorist, the complexity of tradition goes much further than an act of fun.

John Pike, guitar instructor with the library, sit down in front of a wall and holding his guitar
Lifestyles

New program makes learning guitar more accessible

March 2, 2023 Ka Chai Tam 0

The A.C. Hunter Public Library is providing free four-week beginner guitar lessons that are open to everyone.

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What Black History Month really means

February 23, 2023 Ka Chai Tam 0

Strength and Perseverance: Celebrating Black History Month, an event that takes place in the Rooms this Friday, Feb. 24, aims to promote cultural understanding.

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Retail employees affected by seasonal layoffs

February 23, 2023 Shannon Jones 0

After the Christmas season ends, employers let go of seasonal workers, causing stress for the remaining retail employees.

Alla Melnychuk and Maria Cherwick sit in their music studio surrounded by piano, violin and drums practicing before their Ukrainian music concert next week.
Arts

Artists fight a battle to keep culture alive

February 9, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

While many became soldiers during the war, two musicians are employing music as a means to keep Ukraine in the hearts and minds of people in the province.

Featured

Is there hope for cursive writing?

February 9, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

A once-praised skill is now almost obsolete. But one woman hasn’t given up the fight to save cursive writing.

A numbers of birds gather at Quidi Vidi Lake on a blanket of snow in a winter evening.
Lifestyles

Birdwatching – a way to connect with nature

February 9, 2023 Ka Chai Tam 0

Birdwatching is a popular activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Now there’s a project to complete an atlas showing the distribution and number of breeding birds throughout the entire province.

Metro

‘We don’t turn anybody down’- Volunteer group helps children with special needs build social skills

January 27, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

Friendship Circle NL arranges free yoga, games and music therapy for children with special needs to help them belong in an inclusive environment.

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International students ask for more financial support

January 26, 2023 Ka Chai Tam 0

With the increasing cost of living, some international students say they can’t cover their expenses with their current support from Memorial University

Featured

Giving elderly cats a second chance at a happy life

January 26, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

Too often, elderly cats spend excessive amounts of time in St. John’s animal shelters, while they watch their younger feline friends come and go. Why is this?

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