The Canadian Association of Journalists’ mentorship program pairs CAJ members with established professionals working in radio, television, digital, and print publications across the country. The CAJ’s mentorship program has matched 622 journalists with 224 mentors since summer 2020. Student journalists, […]
In the heart of Prince Edward Island, amidst the potato fields that define our community, something remarkable is quietly coming to life. Picture a modest robot, unassumingly winding its way through the rows of potato plants. It’s not a […]
A Cultural Celebration at UPEI As we approach Truth and Reconciliation Day, the University of Prince Edward Island’s Mawi’omi Centre has been actively celebrating a series of vibrant Indigenous cultural events. Among numerous events, the Wabanaki-Wide Sewing Program has been […]
Exploring Indigenous Beading and Teachings: “Kwe’ I’m Kallie Drummond, a Métis woman from Treaty One (Selkirk, Manitoba). I’m currently in my third year of studying Mathematics. Some of my hobbies are hot yoga, and beading, typically things that are meditative […]
Shubenacadie school was the only residential school for First Nations children established in the Maritimes, and where Mi’kmaq children from Lennox Island would be forcefully placed after being taken from their parents. From its founding, the school suffered from poor […]
MORE THAN A CAMPUS TOUR: UPEI NSO Through Freshman’s Eyes At UPEI, we’re all about making connections and building community. The welcoming atmosphere on campus is a testament to the concerted effort put forth by both new students and volunteers. Not […]
By Nikola Asambelevski In response to the growing number of foster children and youth in care that struggle to afford post-secondary studies, Storwell has developed the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program. According to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, […]
By: Dana Chatterjee and Clint Maramag Candidates for Student Union VP Student Life (VPSL), VP Academic-External (VPAX), and President showcased their visions and agendas as they prepare for the upcoming elections on March 8th-9th, 2022. The following are the list […]
Following a two-year pause, Port Charlottetown is excited to see a return to cruise in 2022. The 2022 cruise season will kick off April 22 with an inaugural visit from Viking Octantis, an expedition class ship from Viking Expeditions. Port […]
By: Clint Maramag UPEISU’S Vice President for Academic and External (VPAX), Anagha Muralidharan, resigned from her position following a workplace investigation approved after the resignation of UPEISU’s president, Riley Mackay. – January 31, 2022. UPEISU officials released a statement regarding […]
By: Clint Maramag Riley Mackay resigned as president when he initially thought that his impeachment was finalized due to evidence portraying unprofessionalism – January 24, 2022. The UPEI Student Council held its council meeting last January 16th to […]
By Dana Chatterjee It’s that time of the year, where days grow shorter and sunlight exposure becomes scarce; a time when loneliness creeps in sneakily and leaves you feeling dull. A lot of people don’t think that seasonal depression […]
By: Dana Chatterjee November 29, 2021: The UPEISU Executive team held their Annual General Meeting in the Fox and Crow to discuss their journey so far, and their goals and student priorities envisioned for the rest of the semester. The […]
By Lauren LaFrance It may come as a surprise to some, but PEI is home to a multitude of castles. Woodleigh Replicas was a collection of replica castles from the United Kingdom, found in Burlington, Prince Edward Island. This tourist […]
By Dana Chatterjee “It is not ‘forgive and forget’ as if nothing wrong had ever happened, but ‘forgive and go forward’, building on the mistakes of the past and the energy generated by reconciliation to create a new future.†[…]
By Gurung Sushant According to a recent news report, P.E.I. wildlife authorities removed around 220 goldfish from a neighbouring river. There may be more of them in PEI’s waterways, and a lot of fight against the species is required since […]
By: Gurung Sushant and Clint Maramag After a series of activities, the UPEI NSO had its grand closure for the academic year 2021-2022 on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. The New Student Orientation (NSO) was aimed to welcome new students and […]
By: Clint Maramag Executives and senates of UPEISU gathered for the first time in months to sync up on their planned agendas, along with the presentation of summer reports which the UPEISU had so far accomplished – 19th September […]
By Lauren LaFrance With federal election day fast approaching, four of the five candidates for Charlottetown gathered at the W.A. Student Centre on September 8th to share their party’s plans on several issues including climate change and affordable housing. The […]
Hey everyone! My name is Clint Maramag, and I am this year’s editor-in-chief for The Cadre! I am currently a third-year Biology student specializing in Life Sciences, and I have a strong passion for research, making me a science enthusiast! […]
Hey! My name is Lauren LaFrance and I am one of two managing editors for The Cadre this year. I am in my third year of a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and Psychology.  I love spending […]
Submitted by Thinh Nguyen The year-long book club meets once a month to discuss chapters of Desmond Cole’s bestseller The Skin We’re In. It was the summer of 2018. Yolanda Hood was with a friend downtown Charlottetown, who started pulling her […]
By Yakosu Umana Photo Credit: Yakosu Umana A UPEI student has created an app he believes would serve as a ‘personal assistant’ for Islanders and tourists. Francis Mbonu launched his app, MyPEI, on Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play store, […]
Submitted by: Clare Murphy My story of self through the pandemic starts back in 2017. While many of my friends were filling out Rotary Exchange applications, for a year abroad, I was anxiously sitting back. Although I have always loved […]
By Yakosu Umana Anagha Muralidharan came to PEI two years ago but has already found passion in serving UPEI students’ needs. This fall, she has sights on a bigger role to continue just that. Last week, the UPEI Student Union […]
By Yakosu Umana Samantha MacLean’s friends and acquaintances believe she has what it takes to advocate for UPEI students, and it’s led her to take on a new challenge. “It’s really the motivation and push from my friends and the […]
By Fairouz Gaballa Walaa Nasry Walaa Nasry is a 4th-year Ph.D. student at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), Department of Pathology and Microbiology. Unlike many other graduate students, Nasry is 42 years old, and she has two daughters who are […]
By Sam Arseneau Backrow: Antia Cheque, Lady FeFe Fierce, The Gauddess, Vera Getty, Miz Daphne Frontrow: Kari Kruse, Cynthia Ishimwe, VPSL Jose Gonzalez,Cadre-Editor-in-Chief Sam Arseneau UPEISU hosted a very special Drag Show this year at the Fox and Crow. The […]
By Yakosu Umana Photo Credit: Yakosu Umana In high school, Desiree Rehel didn’t see the purpose of physics in her future. “Why do I need this, I don’t care if I can calculate how far a train can travel in […]
By Yakosu Umana PsyD Students: Joy NNadi and Justine Brown Joy Nnadi and Justine Brown believe BIPOC students at UPEI need a space to discuss their issues and reflect on their mental health. “There is not even enough support for […]
By Yakosu Umana Photo Credits: Yakosu Umana Weiqi Tang grabbed her camera and headed to Victoria park oblivious to the wholesome encounter she’ll have with a stranger. She stopped an old woman walking by, and asked her permission to take […]
By Yakosu Umana L-R: Tolulope Adesoye, Mary-Ann Aliu, Daniel Ohaegbu, Elizabeth Iwunwa A group of former UPEI students are pooling money together to make sure international students on the Island don’t struggle financially. Mary-Ann Aliu, Daniel Ohaegbu, Tolulope Adesoye and […]
By Fairouz Gaballa For The Thriller/Horror/Action Movie Enthusiast: The Lodge The movie in a nutshell: Expect what you don’t expect, and don’t expect what you expect. Antebellum A very good movie, with a very sharp plot twist, you might even […]
By Yakosu Umana Photo Credit: Ashley Lewis, UPEI SU communications officer In a period of COVID restrictions, gaming is a good way for students to de-stress, says Jose Gonzalez, the UPEI SU Vice President Student Life. This semester, the UPEISU […]
By Yakosu Umana Submitted by: Michelle Burns At the beginning of every year, most of us strive for self-improvement and set goals or a resolution for the rest of the year. However, some of us often find ourselves coming short […]
By Sam Arseneau The Cadre’s very own Fairouz Gaballa is the first known student-athlete to wear a hijab at UPEI. Fairouz Gaballa is a second-year Bachelor of Arts student at UPEI and is a part of the Cross Country team. […]
By Fairouz Gaballa 2020 has been a wild year and it did not stop while UPEI was on holiday break. Here is some news you may have missed while on break. Donald Trump got banned from major platforms like Twitter, […]
By Sam Arseneau Photo via Forbes.com 2020 was a whirlwind around the world, but here are some of the key events that happened at UPEI during the year. January After the tragic death of UPEI recent graduate Khaled Rezaei in […]
By The Cadre Before reading our report cards, check out our rubric here. The grade and explanation of each executive report card is the collective opinion of The Cadre team. Jose Gonzalez Grade: A+ Throughout this first semester, Jose’s efforts […]
By The Cadre Before reading our report cards, check out our rubric here. The grade and explanation of each executive report card is the collective opinion of The Cadre team. Ayomikun Oguntola Grade: B+ Despite the challenges this semester, Ayomikun […]
By The Cadre Before reading our report cards, check out our rubric here. The grade and explanation of each executive report card is the collective opinion of The Cadre team. Malak Nassar Grade: B+ Vice President Academic and External (VPAX) […]
The team of executives elected and hired for this school year have been keen on improving student’s experience and maintaining a positive environment throughout many difficult challenges. This year has been different than any other before so judging the executive […]
Christmas Cookie Latte Photo Credits: Sam Arseneau This drink was the favourite holiday drink for two members of The Cadre. It has both flavours of coffee and of a delicious cookie, topped with whipped cream. It is a sweeter drink […]
By Fairouz Gaballa (All photos via Spotify) Vampires by Wishing 777 by Joji If Blue Could be Happiness by Florist Saviour Complex by Phoebe Bridgers High to Death (2018 version) by Car Seat Headrest Falling by Harry Styles Sunlight by […]
By Yakosu Umana Tolulope Oginni (Photo Credit: UPEISU) With COVID-19 ongoing, Tolulope Oginni is expecting the unexpected during her short tenure as the UPEI Student Union president. “My mind is prepared towards thinking it wouldn’t be a smooth year ahead,†[…]
Submitted by Emma Campanaro UPEI Arts Review Logo The Arts Review reaches another milestone this year! This year, we will publish the tenth volume of the Arts Review, and we would love to include your work(s). As a project of […]
By Yakosu Umana Photo Credits: Yakosu Umana A pop-up exhibit of army medals, photos and flags is being displayed at the Confederation Court Mall, in Charlottetown. The exhibit was set up by the city’s Planning and Heritage department to honour […]
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