The Omega – Thompson Rivers University's independent student newspaper

BC Rent Bank in jeopardy

With fewer and fewer "affordable" housing options on the market, advocates suggest that the programs cancellation would lead to major problems

By Olivia Simms

April 15, 2026

2 min Read

Features

Marathon of Sport breaks records

For the sixth consecutive year, TRU students participated in the inclusive event aimed at reducing barriers for special needs athletes

Miners improve on last season

Though the stress of balance studies and time on the ice can be a struggle, the TRU student-athletes on the Logan Lake Miners still give the game their all

By Cheyanne Watkinson

April 15, 2026

4 min Read

Arts and Culture

‘Bach-lash’ for Chalamet

Following the actor's comments regarding ballet and opera as legit art-forms, was Chalamet snubbed at the Oscars?

Spring and summer athletic events

Want to know what sporting events are planned for Kamloops this Spring and Summer? We have an article for that

Honouring International Mother Language Day

Dhaka, 1952. University students protested their government’s decision to make Urdu the sole state language of East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. They sought the recognition of Bangla (Bengali), the majority’s mother tongue, as an official language. Many were injured in conflict with the police, and several students, now known as the Language Martyrs, were killed. The […]

Playoff sweep douses Blazers’ fire

After a playoff exit, the Blazers' season officially comes to an end

Take a hike to reduce your stress

Like coffee and donuts, salsa and chips, Zendaya and Holland, exercise and stress relief are natural partners

Water safety in Kamloops

As the weather warms up, some residents may be thinking about taking a dip in the main attraction of Kamloops, the Thompson River. Getting into a body of water, or hanging out with friends at the beach, can be one of the best ways to cool down in the summer, but residents should be careful […]