The Omega – Thompson Rivers University's independent student newspaper

From trapping mice to thawing ice

Student researchers Chloe MacLean and Kara Atkinson shine at TRU’s 2025 Master of Science Showcase

By Ellen Kazembe

More than a cause: TRU students raise funds for Special Olympics

Making memories and spreading awareness

By Aibiike Alymova

Arts and Culture

Creative Writing department hosts fourth public reading event

Assistant professor Justin Madu discusses the event’s growth over the years and looks to the future

By Adesire Ajayi-Smith

Arts and Culture

Being the canvas

Join the Omega’s Arts and Culture Editor in the tattoo parlour with artist Avery Stainton

By Augustus Holman

External picture of the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University

Unverified threat prompts campus safety update

This afternoon TRU is sounding the alarm after the university received a threatening letter

By Robert McAlaster

Smoke rising from a fire at Elephant Hill overlooking Kamloops.

Wildfires in B.C. and beyond

Climate change is making wildfires worse, so what are we to expect this year?

By Adesire Ajayi-Smith

TRU marking 20 years since achieving university status

A lot has changed on campus since the exciting transition of UCC into TRU

By Eagle Andersen

Runnin’ with the ‘Pack: coach Meaghan Blakley

From athlete to head coach: get to know the women behind the WolfPack cheer

By Alexa Liptak

A portrait of TRU's new president, Airini

TRU’s next president named

University's former dean of education and social work named its fifth president

By The Omega Staff

Arts and Culture

Pride and Prejudice comes to Kamloops

Western Canada Theatre presents a witty, modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice

By Jakob Schmietenknop