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MLA candidates quizzed on post-secondary
Calling attention to missing and murdered
Parking spots are prime real estate
The election isn't until May, but it's never too early to start asking questions – so we did • Page 4
Red dresses and pant suits hung in trees to call attention to missing and murdered • Page 5
New campus construction means fewer parking spots on campus • Page 2
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VOLUME 26
OCTOBER 12, 2016
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FALL 3-ON-3 ACTION A ribbon cutting and a 3-on3 tournament marked the opening of TRU's courts. Pg. 5
The Duke and Duchess aboard a tall ship in Victoria with students from Jack.org. (Photo courtesy Eric Windeler)
TRU student talks mental health with visiting Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
A TRU PRODUCTION
DO SOMETHING!
The latest from the Actors Workshop Theatre
October has plenty of activities to offer
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is coming soon to the Black Box Theatre • Page 8
From the Ghost Train to the Zombie Walk, there's plenty to do this month • Page 9
The tall ship Pacific Grace set sail from Victoria with Thompson Rivers University student Nicole Phillips and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aboard on Oct. 1. Phillips was one of 19 student representatives from Jack.org chosen to speak with the royals about mental health. William and Kate met with the mental health advocacy group to share ideas with some of Canada's youth, and to then bring new concepts back to the UK. Jack.org's mission aligns with that of the Royals' new Heads Together campaign. Both campaigns aim to end the stigma surrounding mental health. Phillips, along with each of the 19 students, got time alone with William and Kate. “They were super personal, they were so connected with everyone,” Phillips said. CONTINUED page 2