10 Playfully Ways You Can Embrace Thankfulness with your family/friends Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while it’s a time for delicious feasts and family gatherings, it’s also an opportunity to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. But who says […]
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 […]
Chat GPT has revolutionized the AI industry. From answering questions, writing essays, or even tackling complex programming codes, Chat GPT has certainly been a lifesaver for students. While there are still debates on using Chat GPT ethically for school work, […]
Your Guide to Survive UPEI: Navigating the Jungle of Campus Resources: Don’t be shy to raid the treasure trove of resources scattered around the campus. Robertson Library isn’t just for pretending you’re studying in public or “meet cure”, it’s actually […]
By: Emma MacKinlay and Jonathan Rodriguez Even though Valentine’s Day is on a Monday this year and there may or may not be in-person dining, we have compiled a list of some restaurants in the Charlottetown region to take your […]
By Lauren LaFrance 2021 was an interesting year for music. Although I am not up on the trends with modern music makers, some of my favourite artists released albums last year. Many of them featured new and exciting styles, several […]
By: Jake MacCallum So I tuned into UPEISU’s recent council meeting (uploaded to YouTube on January 21st) to see what all the fuss was about the impeachment of now ex-president Riley Mackay. Alas, in the pretend oval office, the Life […]
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    1. BABY Talk about nostalgia. This song by Justin Bieber was released on January 18, 2010. The track featured a verse from guest rapper extraordinaire Ludacris. I’m sure we’ve all tried […]
By Emma MacKinlay and Jonathan Rodriguez September 13th, 2021, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted an A-list celebrity fashion event. Many famous actors, models, singers, and social media influencers showed up in amazing glam. This year’s theme, “In America: A […]
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 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 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 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 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 Fairouz Gaballa Burger Love is always a big hit on PEI. This year, although it was delayed, it seemed to be one of the very few good things that has happened in 2020. To celebrate the end of Burger […]
Anonymous Submitted Mental health is something we always talk about now. However, in my experience, we always talk about “other people†who struggle with their mental health. Anyone can struggle with mental illness. Anyone. Especially during this time of year […]
By Shelby Downe Photo credits: Shelby Downe FOOD SOVEREIGNTY: the central element of a food system in which communities have control over the production, trade, and consumption of their food. Food sovereignty prioritizes farmers’ and community members’ rights to food […]
By Sam Arseneau and John Ployer Baddie: [noun] A confident and attractive woman. She looks great in a dress or in sweatpants. Over the Christmas break, a new UPEI-focused Instagram account quickly grew in popularity. Created sometime before Christmas, the […]
By: The Cadre Editorial Board 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 Editorial Board. *This article was edited after a complaint […]
By: The Cadre Editorial Board 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 Editorial Board. Tessa Rogers B Tessa’s work so far […]
By: The Cadre Editorial Board 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 Editorial Board. Sweta Daboo A Sweta is meeting all […]
By: The Cadre Editorial Board 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 Editorial Board. Emma Drake Grade: B+ Overall Emma is meeting […]
By Sam Arseneau Photo credits: Ben Macintosh Whether you believe in the climate emergency or not, everyone can agree that doing things to take care of our environment is beneficial. Especially when it comes to big corporations and institutes. It […]
By John Ployer Flight Sergeant Daniel William McInnis, taken from an unknown newspaper article (photo credits: Veterans Affairs) In the middle of World War 2 thousands of Canadians and many hundreds of Islanders were serving overseas to defend the rights […]
By Sam Midkiff Results of the Charlottetown riding in the 2019 federal election (photo credits: CBC) What an election 2019 provided! From back face pictures, to fake news allegations, manufactured resumes, and one candidate being told to “cut off his […]
By Ben Macintosh The Halloween season is almost over and soon people will start looking towards the holidays in December. I get it, winter break is one of the best times of the year, but we can’t forget about the […]
The Cadre Student government is a very important part of life here at UPEI. The Student Union plays a role in planning events throughout the year, representing students and many more responsibilities. Our student union takes hundreds of dollars from […]
By John Ployer With the Canadian election just three weeks away, more and more people are paying attention and trying to predict the results. While all party leaders have had their successes and failures this election, it’s important to remember […]
By John Ployer PEI in Fall (Photo credit: Kara Cousins/Welcome Prince Edward Island) It’s September. In between getting established in school and getting established in PEI, you may not be thinking about Fall yet, but it’s practically here. That brief […]
By Ben Macintosh Students line up for hours to buy a parking pass on the first day of classes (Photo credits: John Ployer) UPEI is continuously growing, with new programs, buildings and even new residences. But despite all this change, […]
By John Ployer Hurricane Dorian (Photo credits: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS)) In the aftermath of the worst storm to hit PEI in recent history, I expected a pretty depressing atmosphere to hit our community. […]
By Luke Ignace The following release was submitted to The Cadre The Bahamas have been devastated by Hurricane Dorian and are in desperate need of assistance. Two Islands in particular, Grand Bahama and Abaco have been hit the hardest. PEI […]
By Sam Arseneau Design of the future UPEI residence (photo credits: Coles Associates Limited) Students are faced with many challenges they must overcome when first coming to university, but one of which should not be if they will find a […]
By Lothar Zimmermann Spencer McGregor (Kinesiology), the 2017 and 2018 champ in all three disciplines (Foil, Epee, Sabre). Photo Credits: LZ Lothar Zimmerman is the coach of the UPEI Fencing Team In 1990, the UPEI Sports Centre opened its doors […]
By: The Cadre Are you new to campus? Are you returning, but still trying to find your way around campus? The Cadre has some tips and tricks to help you thrive this year at UPEI! All these suggestions come from […]
By John Ployer UPEI (Photo by UPEI) If you’re a new student to UPEI, congratulations! That means you’re an adult member of the most mocked generation in human history: millennials. Every day millennials are bombarded with examples of our own […]
By John Ployer Recently, Instagram rolled out a pilot which saw some users lose the ability to see how many likes individual posts receive. Instagram wants to see how users would react to the change before they make it platform-wide. […]
By: Sylvanna Jackson Many of us black students felt that sometimes we do not belong or have had direct encounters with racism. (Photo by Edutopia) For a student at UPEI, the highlights for the month of February are the widely anticipated […]
Love, the kind you clean up with a mop and bucket. (Popaukropa/Adobe Stock) Sometimes I struggle to get in the mood for sex. I was wondering if aphrodisiacs actually work, and if so, what should I try? It’s true that certain […]
By: Chelsea Perry To donate blood, follow the link on the Canadian Blood Services website to set up your appointment, or stop in to the clinic at 85 Fitzroy Street. (The Guardian) I was sitting peacefully at my desk last […]
By: Samuel Midkiff On January 17, the Ontario government announced changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), including providing grants to students whose household income falls below a $50,000 threshold. (Government of Ontario) The UPEI student Union has recently come […]
By: Chelsea Perry Campus media is often times the only voice holding colleges and universities accountable for their actions. (Mitrija/Adobe Stock) “Journalism is a dying industry.†Every student journalist has had this drilled into their brains from the start. From […]
By: The Cadre Editorial Board When there are only three students willing to compete in an election to lead the SU, there are fewer ideas and conversations taking place around the policies and overall direction of the organization. (Dale Crosby-Close/Adobe […]
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