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Memorial President Janet Morrison is currently at the university's UK-based Harlow campus after comments that Memorial might be looking to close it down.
Morrison said she must "look at every dollar we spend relative to our core or academic mission.”
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Morrison said she must "look at every dollar we spend relative to our core or academic mission.”
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November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Memorial President Janet Morrison is currently at the university's UK-based Harlow campus after comments that Memorial might be looking to close it down.
Morrison said she must "look at every dollar we spend relative to our core or academic mission.”
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Morrison said she must "look at every dollar we spend relative to our core or academic mission.”
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The current crop of students at Harlow Campus might be among the last. They are urging Memorial to reconsider the path to closure.
Memorial’s president Janet Morrison has floated the idea of selling the UK based campus, which opened back in 1969.
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Memorial’s president Janet Morrison has floated the idea of selling the UK based campus, which opened back in 1969.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The current crop of students at Harlow Campus might be among the last. They are urging Memorial to reconsider the path to closure.
Memorial’s president Janet Morrison has floated the idea of selling the UK based campus, which opened back in 1969.
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Memorial’s president Janet Morrison has floated the idea of selling the UK based campus, which opened back in 1969.
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$16 million of federal funding that supports Canadian artists is about to expire.
PM Mark Carney is set to table his first budget tomorrow, and Canadian musicians are concerned that investments in the Canadian Music Fund will not be sustained.
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PM Mark Carney is set to table his first budget tomorrow, and Canadian musicians are concerned that investments in the Canadian Music Fund will not be sustained.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
$16 million of federal funding that supports Canadian artists is about to expire.
PM Mark Carney is set to table his first budget tomorrow, and Canadian musicians are concerned that investments in the Canadian Music Fund will not be sustained.
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PM Mark Carney is set to table his first budget tomorrow, and Canadian musicians are concerned that investments in the Canadian Music Fund will not be sustained.
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"Traveling on foot with its 360-degree sensory experience strengthens community ties; we’re not just focused on the road ahead, but immersed in the sights, smells, and sounds of our neighbourhoods."
Medical student Megan Clemens makes the case for active transportation.
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Medical student Megan Clemens makes the case for active transportation.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"Traveling on foot with its 360-degree sensory experience strengthens community ties; we’re not just focused on the road ahead, but immersed in the sights, smells, and sounds of our neighbourhoods."
Medical student Megan Clemens makes the case for active transportation.
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Medical student Megan Clemens makes the case for active transportation.
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"In 2021, the country mourned the truth. In 2025, the truth is under attack. Residential school denialism is on the rise in Canada," writes political science student Rachel Hawco.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"In 2021, the country mourned the truth. In 2025, the truth is under attack. Residential school denialism is on the rise in Canada," writes political science student Rachel Hawco.
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An open letter has been circulating in support of the local activists joining the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
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September 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
An open letter has been circulating in support of the local activists joining the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
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"What kind of province are we building if we don't prioritize the future?" asks @cfsnl Chair Nicolas Keough.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"What kind of province are we building if we don't prioritize the future?" asks @cfsnl Chair Nicolas Keough.
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Most residents did not vote in the last St. John’s municipal election.
In this opinion piece, Bruce March says it’s time for that to change.
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In this opinion piece, Bruce March says it’s time for that to change.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Most residents did not vote in the last St. John’s municipal election.
In this opinion piece, Bruce March says it’s time for that to change.
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In this opinion piece, Bruce March says it’s time for that to change.
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“As a Canadian, why the hell is my parliament having a standing ovation to honor an American right-wing MAGA influencer?“ asks political science student David Rowe.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“As a Canadian, why the hell is my parliament having a standing ovation to honor an American right-wing MAGA influencer?“ asks political science student David Rowe.
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"While MUN invests in genocide, three of it’s current and former students are risking their safety to deliver aid to a starving people living under oppression," writes political science student Rachel Hawco.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"While MUN invests in genocide, three of it’s current and former students are risking their safety to deliver aid to a starving people living under oppression," writes political science student Rachel Hawco.
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St. John’s 2024 homelessness count sees a 71% increase from 2022.
The Point-in-Time Count report estimates of people experiencing homelessness in a year increased 55.6% comparing the figures from 2022 and 2024.
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The Point-in-Time Count report estimates of people experiencing homelessness in a year increased 55.6% comparing the figures from 2022 and 2024.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
St. John’s 2024 homelessness count sees a 71% increase from 2022.
The Point-in-Time Count report estimates of people experiencing homelessness in a year increased 55.6% comparing the figures from 2022 and 2024.
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The Point-in-Time Count report estimates of people experiencing homelessness in a year increased 55.6% comparing the figures from 2022 and 2024.
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The 2025 Canada Summer Games concluded this Sunday after a series of thrilling competitions. A total of 715 medals were handed out across the provinces and territories.Ontario finished the Canada Games with 175 medals.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The 2025 Canada Summer Games concluded this Sunday after a series of thrilling competitions. A total of 715 medals were handed out across the provinces and territories.Ontario finished the Canada Games with 175 medals.
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2025 Canada Games officially concluded at the closing ceremonies with Team NL taking home six medals.
The ceremonies saw performances from Alan Doyle, Shallaway Youth Choir and Port-Aux-Poutine.
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The ceremonies saw performances from Alan Doyle, Shallaway Youth Choir and Port-Aux-Poutine.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
2025 Canada Games officially concluded at the closing ceremonies with Team NL taking home six medals.
The ceremonies saw performances from Alan Doyle, Shallaway Youth Choir and Port-Aux-Poutine.
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The ceremonies saw performances from Alan Doyle, Shallaway Youth Choir and Port-Aux-Poutine.
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Talking about his Canada Games experience, Baggs said, “It was a great experience, I did what I wanted to achieve and more. I’m definitely really happy with it overall.”
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August 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Talking about his Canada Games experience, Baggs said, “It was a great experience, I did what I wanted to achieve and more. I’m definitely really happy with it overall.”
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Six individuals were inducted into the Canada Hall of Honour for their contributions to the Canada Games.
Lennox Lewis, Diana Matheson, Sharon Firth, Shirley Firth, Ajay Patel and Jennifer Bishop were recognized at a ceremony in St. John’s.
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Lennox Lewis, Diana Matheson, Sharon Firth, Shirley Firth, Ajay Patel and Jennifer Bishop were recognized at a ceremony in St. John’s.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Six individuals were inducted into the Canada Hall of Honour for their contributions to the Canada Games.
Lennox Lewis, Diana Matheson, Sharon Firth, Shirley Firth, Ajay Patel and Jennifer Bishop were recognized at a ceremony in St. John’s.
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Lennox Lewis, Diana Matheson, Sharon Firth, Shirley Firth, Ajay Patel and Jennifer Bishop were recognized at a ceremony in St. John’s.
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Muse writer Eamon Carew investigates the archives for evidence of Greek Life, and explores its modern resurgence.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Muse writer Eamon Carew investigates the archives for evidence of Greek Life, and explores its modern resurgence.
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"There has already been 192 wildfires in the province, compared to last year at 58.
It is no secret nor surprise that Climate Change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.”
Bruce March reflects on the Climate Crisis in NL.
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It is no secret nor surprise that Climate Change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.”
Bruce March reflects on the Climate Crisis in NL.
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August 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"There has already been 192 wildfires in the province, compared to last year at 58.
It is no secret nor surprise that Climate Change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.”
Bruce March reflects on the Climate Crisis in NL.
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It is no secret nor surprise that Climate Change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.”
Bruce March reflects on the Climate Crisis in NL.
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Gone are the days of two-dollar beers, five-dollar doubles, and three drinks for five dollars.
As of July 23rd, the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has raised the minimum price of a standard drink from $1.65 to $2.65.
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As of July 23rd, the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has raised the minimum price of a standard drink from $1.65 to $2.65.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Gone are the days of two-dollar beers, five-dollar doubles, and three drinks for five dollars.
As of July 23rd, the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has raised the minimum price of a standard drink from $1.65 to $2.65.
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As of July 23rd, the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has raised the minimum price of a standard drink from $1.65 to $2.65.
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Memorial University president pro tempore Jennifer Lokash, says these cuts come from the “20.85 million dollar shortfall” in MUN’s core funding from the provincial government.
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July 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Memorial University president pro tempore Jennifer Lokash, says these cuts come from the “20.85 million dollar shortfall” in MUN’s core funding from the provincial government.
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Videographer Nathan Dunphy, known professionally as GNDN Media, documents practically every local punk show— archiving the vibrant alternative music scene in St. John’s, what he calls “proof we exist.”
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July 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Videographer Nathan Dunphy, known professionally as GNDN Media, documents practically every local punk show— archiving the vibrant alternative music scene in St. John’s, what he calls “proof we exist.”
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Organizer with MUN Students for Palestine writes open letter to incoming president Dr. Janet Morrison.
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July 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Organizer with MUN Students for Palestine writes open letter to incoming president Dr. Janet Morrison.
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Now in its 33rd summer, Shakespeare by the Sea continues to breathe new life into centuries-old texts with bold direction, local heart, and open-air magic.
This year’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is directed by Lynn Panting.
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This year’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is directed by Lynn Panting.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Now in its 33rd summer, Shakespeare by the Sea continues to breathe new life into centuries-old texts with bold direction, local heart, and open-air magic.
This year’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is directed by Lynn Panting.
themuse.ca/wit-and-word...
This year’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is directed by Lynn Panting.
themuse.ca/wit-and-word...
Many residents of St. John’s have taken note of quirky posters put up around downtown advertising a public “Dirt and Worms” eating event.
We sit down with the man behind it to get the full story.
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We sit down with the man behind it to get the full story.
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July 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Many residents of St. John’s have taken note of quirky posters put up around downtown advertising a public “Dirt and Worms” eating event.
We sit down with the man behind it to get the full story.
themuse.ca/public-dirt-...
We sit down with the man behind it to get the full story.
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Memorial University’s own Nathan Luscombe has been named the Provinces flag-bearer for the upcoming 2025 Canada Summer Games.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Memorial University’s own Nathan Luscombe has been named the Provinces flag-bearer for the upcoming 2025 Canada Summer Games.
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"Secure housing is the foundation upon which our capacity to function and make decisions is based. It is paramount to human flourishing."
Bailey Brett argues that it's time to decommodify housing in this opinion piece.
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Bailey Brett argues that it's time to decommodify housing in this opinion piece.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"Secure housing is the foundation upon which our capacity to function and make decisions is based. It is paramount to human flourishing."
Bailey Brett argues that it's time to decommodify housing in this opinion piece.
themuse.ca/opinion-ther...
Bailey Brett argues that it's time to decommodify housing in this opinion piece.
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