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Memorial University’s Student Editorial, since 1950. Breaking news, reporting, and commentary on MUN and beyond.
- Times Higher Education released its global university rankings. Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador’s best performance came in the engineering program, where it ranked 6th out of 29 universities in Canada and top 200 globally. themuse.ca/times-higher...
- Earlier this afternoon, Memorial University announced that the Board of Regents approved the plans to sell the U.K. based Harlow Campus, the Signal Hill Campus, the Johnson Geo Centre and the Ingstad building. themuse.ca/memorial-to-...
- “The 2023 Online News Act was intended to strengthen the financial sustainability of Canadian news media. “ “Instead, it has caused far more harm than good and it is time for it to be repealed,” writes political science student Andrew Stinson. themuse.ca/opinion-let-...
- For the first time since 2007, MUN has administered a large scale faculty survey. ‘It is standard practice for large employers to conduct these surveys,’ says Memorial statement. themuse.ca/memorial-spe...
- The inaugural MUNSU meeting of 2026 took place on the evening of January 14. themuse.ca/munsu-meetin...
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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.” themuse.ca/president-mo...
- 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. themuse.ca/students-at-...
- $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. themuse.ca/federal-musi...
- "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. themuse.ca/walking-home...
- "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. themuse.ca/opinion-resi...
- An open letter has been circulating in support of the local activists joining the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. themuse.ca/open-letter-...
- "What kind of province are we building if we don't prioritize the future?" asks @cfsnl Chair Nicolas Keough. themuse.ca/opinion-prem...
- 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. themuse.ca/opinion-vote...
- “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. themuse.ca/opinion-cana...
- "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. themuse.ca/opinion-thes...
- 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. themuse.ca/homelessness...
- 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. themuse.ca/ontario-take...
- 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. themuse.ca/closing-cere...
- 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.” themuse.ca/gavin-baggs-...
- 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. themuse.ca/canada-games...
- Muse writer Eamon Carew investigates the archives for evidence of Greek Life, and explores its modern resurgence. themuse.ca/muns-forgott...
- "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. themuse.ca/opinion-nati...
- 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. themuse.ca/death-of-the...
- 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. themuse.ca/office-of-pu...
- 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.” themuse.ca/proof-we-exi...
- Organizer with MUN Students for Palestine writes open letter to incoming president Dr. Janet Morrison. themuse.ca/open-letter-...
- 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...
- 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-...
- Memorial University’s own Nathan Luscombe has been named the Provinces flag-bearer for the upcoming 2025 Canada Summer Games. themuse.ca/team-nl-name...
- "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...
- Inspired by old-school country like Johnny Cash, Spent’ marries country elements with midwest emo, punk, and rock. Catch Andrew Smith Band this Saturday July 19th at the Ship Pub. themuse.ca/local-alt-co...
- Eddie Sheerr, the former face of NTV Weather has left the network, and is making it on his own. Sheerr has launched his own weather network across social media, the Sheerr Weather app, and website. Listen to our full interview with Eddie Sheerr: youtu.be/g1DBQA6tvhs?...
- Meet the woman behind the first statue of a named woman in St. John's. Sheila Coultas's depiction of Armine Nutting Gosling in Bannerman Park also marks the first public statue in NL by a female artist. themuse.ca/where-theres...
- In this week's episode of Muse News, John Harris interviews Reese, organizer with Tent City for Community, about his experience with Tent City, the struggles he's faced with homelessness, and the future of the movement. youtu.be/V8OX8DVH6Lw?...
- Tattoo lovers flocked to the Remax Centre last weekend for the ninth annual St. John’s Tattoo Convention hosted by Trouble Bound Studios themuse.ca/st-johns-tat...
- MUNSU has announced their Pride events schedule for 2025. Featuring drag performers, bonfire, and movie night. themuse.ca/munsu-does-p...
- Following their inaugural performance at Lawnya Vawnya 15, Penny and the Pits released their debut album. ‘Liquid Compactor’ is a wonderfully noisy, underwater delight. themuse.ca/new-brunswic...
- 'Skeet' is a bold new film directed by Nik Sexton coming soon to CBC Gem. Shot over the course of more than seven years, the film is a "character study" of an NL archetype, Billy Skinner, played by Sean Dalton. themuse.ca/skeet-depict...
- A statue honouring Armine Nutting Gosling was unveiled in Bannerman park, a historic moment recognition of women's contributions to NL. themuse.ca/a-woman-who-...
- Gilgeous-Alexander is the first Canadian to win Finals MVP after Oklahoma City Thunder capture their first NBA Championship. This is also the first time a team has won an NBA Championship with more than one Canadian on the roster. themuse.ca/shai-gilgeou...
- The theme of this year’s festival has been designated as “no going back,” a sentiment of resistance as governments and communities take steps to backslide 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. themuse.ca/theme-of-st-...
- Tucked away in Reidville, just outside of Deer Lake, the Newfoundland Insectarium is one of those hidden gems that takes you by surprise. themuse.ca/nls-top-attr...
- NL Folk Art Society has announced that due to a loss of core funding from Arts NL, it will likely not be able to host the Folk Festival again next year. themuse.ca/organizers-s...
- If you would like to help us cover the 2025 Canada Games, Sea Hawks, and more, come to our free Sports Journalism Workshop with award-winning journalist Nicholas Mercer. When? Monday, July 7th at 6pm. Where? University Centre Council Chambers (UC-2001), MUN
- After months of anticipation, Churchill Park Music Festival has announced three headliners for this year’s festival so far with more dates and artists to come. themuse.ca/churchill-pa...
- With 32 events in just 11 days, there is surely something for everyone at this year's Pride! The annual festival will run from July 9th-20th. themuse.ca/st-johns-pri...
- This Saturday, June 21st, First Light hosted its annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The festivities started in the morning, welcoming the first sunrise of summer, and continued into the evening as dancing, games, and music filled Bannerman Park. themuse.ca/national-ind...
- Meet the MUN business student bringing the rickshaw experience back to downtown St. John’s. themuse.ca/meet-george-...
- St. John’s local Abby Newhook became the second Newfoundlander to be selected in the Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft, after being picked 34th overall by the Boston Fleet. themuse.ca/st-johns-loc...
- CFS NL Chair Nicolas Keough writes that Bill C-2 "attacks privacy and freedom, places further restrictions on immigration, and on asylum seekers entering Canada." He asks "is this what Canada voted for?" themuse.ca/opinion-carn...
