Treadsafe campaign falls into irrelevancy
David MaherEditorialsDid you slip, trip, or fall on campus over the last few cold, winter months? You probably have given, you know, ice. Did you also know about the Treadsafe campaign launched by...
View ArticleBeer of the Week
Alex Dickie and Ryan ElliottOpinionsIt’s in our time free of responsibilities that we can finally sit down and enjoy the simplicities of life. Beer, often the medium of this much-needed relaxation, is...
View ArticleMUN drops in rankings
Laura HowellsNewsThe Macleans Magazine university rankings were released on November 1, garnering a disappointing drop for Memorial University. MUN is ranked in the “comprehensive universities”...
View ArticleMUNSU releases budget
Laura HowellsNewsThe MUNSU budget was released on November 21. MUNSU predicted in the preliminary budget that they would have a $25,000 deficit for the year, however now predicts it will operate within...
View ArticleCEQs now online
Michael SullivanNewsMUN’s Course Evaluation Questionnaires (CEQs) have been moved online. The CEQ is an evaluation form completed by students in response to the courses taken in a given semester. Since...
View ArticleAnother school year ends
John Michael BennettThe Editor's DeskAnother school year is coming to a close, and with it comes the end of another publishing year for the Muse. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I took over...
View ArticleMUNSU passes 2013/2014 Preliminary Budget, expects Breezeway improvements
Laura HowellsNewsDirector of Finance Travis Perry released the 2013/2014 MUNSU preliminary budget at the final board meeting of the semester. Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union (MUNSU)...
View ArticleJob cuts and hiring freeze to potentially affect students and graduates
John Michael BennettNewsLast week, the provincial government brought down a budget that saw many cuts across the board, including job cuts in the province ranging from 1200-2000. Furthermore, the...
View ArticleTuition remains frozen, but MUN not off the hook
Laura HowellsNewsWhile the recently released provincial budget has brought many changes for Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans, one thing has remained stable—post-secondary tuition. The provincial...
View Article“Life After Child Sexual Abuse”
Devin DroverNewsSecond-year MUN student Kora-Leigh Russell fills many roles: she is a regular volunteer with RADHOC, a committee member for Miles for Smiles, and a recently acclaimed MUNSU Arts...
View ArticleLiving homeless
Jessica TuckerNewsOn March 27, seven MUN students remained outside for 24 hours to raise awareness of youth housing and homelessness issues in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is the second year that...
View ArticleLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon review
Jeff SmythVideo game reviewsWhile Mario is known across the land for saving princesses, defeating gigantic monsters, and hosting some of the best parties of all time, Luigi stays true to his...
View ArticleKratos Returns: Not with a Bang but with a Whimper
Dillon CollinsVideo game reviewsAs a diehard fan of the God of War franchise since its inception eight years ago, I approached this newest entry into the beloved Playstation franchise with a mixture of...
View ArticleMaking and breaking records
Samm JoyyArts and CultureTo launch their new CD release tour, The Burning Hell will be kicking things off right here in St. John’s. The band, which consists of members from all across the world, has...
View ArticlePay attention to Every Little Thing
Samm JoyyArts and CultureLocal author, and Memorial University alumni Chad Pelley has just released his second novel Every Little Thing, and it’s said to be just as intense as his first award winning...
View ArticleSpacefaring rogue-like transparently shows its influences
Tom LukeVideo game reviewsIt’s common among independent developers to regress when developing a video game and rely on stylistic elements that haven’t been in the spotlight for years. Whether this is...
View ArticleWeekend long convention to bring together sci-fi community
John Michael BennettArts and CultureWhether it’s anime, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, or cosplay that tickles your fancy, Sci-Fi on the Rock is the place for you. The organization will be bringing...
View ArticleTaking video games to the next level
Chelsea SkanesArts and CultureMany people first find interest in playing video games through playing retro consoles. Despite their simplicity compared to recent video games, games from the 80s and 90s...
View ArticleWalk off the Earth
Shane BelbinAlbum reviewsWalk off the Earth R.E.V.O. Columbia Records Indie Rock Either you know Walk off the Earth as “the five people who played that Goyte song on one guitar,” or you haven't been on...
View ArticleWelcoming The Croods
Warren GordonMovie reviewsThe Croods. Starring Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, and Emma Stone. Twentieth Century Fox. G. 1Hr 38min. Coming out the back end of “Hollywood wasteland” is DreamWorks...
View ArticleToo Long; Didn’t Read: The Muse
Jake MorrowFeaturesOvation for Orientation - Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Orientation week saw the school’s administration and the students’ union welcome thousands of new students to the...
View ArticleCSCE-MUN's first annual bridge building competition
Masfiqur Rahman AnikScienceThe Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Memorial University Chapter (CSCE-MUN) hosted their first annual bridge building competition this winter. The final event of this...
View ArticleReliance on the Internet of Things
Mike HopkinsScienceBuilding the Internet of Things is not a process that happens overnight, nor is it being built by any single entity. Every device that is capable of connecting to the Internet...
View ArticleOcean Sciences debuts first year course
Kelsey PuddisterScienceStudents looking for science electives will have a new option starting in September 2013. The Department of Ocean Sciences is now pleased to offer its first introductory...
View ArticleDepression in young adults attending university
Olivia BrownSports and HealthAttending university for the first time can be a very stressful experience. For a lot of people this means you are away from home for the first time. It can be very...
View ArticleContraception complications
Charlie SalterSports and HealthKudos! If you are using contraception, you are making one of the smartest decisions you can make as a sexually active person—not only for yourself, but for your partner...
View ArticleKeep streaking on
Warren GordonSports and HealthFor a team hovering at the bottom of the American Hockey League's (AHL) Eastern Conference, winning six of their last seven games is not a bad deal. The St. John's IceCaps...
View ArticlePlayer of the Week: Breanne Coady
James ReidSports and HealthMany students here at MUN are unaware that, among the many varsity programs the university offers, wrestling is one of them. Speaking on behalf of her own experience, as well...
View ArticleSo long and thanks for all the fish
David MaherEditorialsIt’s been a crazy, hectic, but amazing year with the Muse newspaper. More of you were able to get your name in the paper as writers and we were able to cover more of your stories...
View ArticleBring on the blueberries
Katie NoseworthyOpinionsSo this is the final issue for this volume of the Muse. As the outgoing copy editor, it’s been a blast and I’ve decided to celebrate the end of the semester with some blueberry...
View ArticleHow do you not watch Breaking Bad?
Danny DillaboughHumourWait, what? What was that you just said? You’re not watching Breaking Bad?! I’m sorry, but…what is wrong with you? What do you mean, you’ve seen bits and pieces of it? How could...
View ArticleSomething for the Rest of Us, A Student’s Thoughts on Salmon Fest 2013
Dillon CollinsLettersThis week the lineup for Newfoundland’s longstanding Salmon Festival, which takes place July 13 in Grand-Falls Windsor, was announced. Rumors had been running rampant for months...
View ArticleMouth-Off: What are your thoughts on the provincial budget?
David MaherOpinionsEmily Bonia Second year Political Science I think the provincial budget is looking for a quick fix to a long-term problem. I think students need to protest what’s going on right now....
View ArticlePQ and PC––Know the difference! What happens in the event of a tuition hike?
Noah Davis-PowerLettersEducation has always played a pivotal role in advancing both industry and society as a whole in this province. Under the reign of former Premier Danny Williams, our education...
View ArticleSt. John's—a city worth crushing on
Didi ReinhartOpinionsThe school year draws to an end, and so does my tenure as your resident sexuality and relationships columnist. As it turns out, my time as a permanent St. John's resident is also...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Storm Brewing Company's Island Gold Ale
Alex Dickie and Ryan ElliottOpinionsThe mashing of barley and wheat into their sweet delicious malts, the addition of hops for that interesting flavoured tint to the tongue, and finally its...
View ArticleThere is life outside of social technology
Sarah ButtOpinionsI’m sure we’ve all had that feeling of worry or anger come over us as that message pops up on the screen of our cell phone or computer. The instant you wonder of what you have done...
View ArticleWinter walkers given the cold shoulder
Russell CochraneOpinionsThe phrase “Panda Watch!” in my mind is naturally followed by Brain Fantana from Anchorman explaining on air why he couldn’t get an interview with a Panda at the San Diego zoo....
View ArticleSteven Page readying to play at Club One
John Michael BennettArts and CultureKnown for such hits as “Brian Wilson,” “Jane,” and “The Old Apartment,” Steven Page readies to rock downtown St. John’s. Page, along with touring mate Craig Northey,...
View ArticleGreat Big Sea celebrates 20 years of musical joy
Laura HowellsArts and CultureNewfoundland’s pride and joy of bands Great Big Sea is getting ready to take the stage in St. John’s as part of their twentieth anniversary tour. After 20 years of...
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