Acclaimed choreographer Herman Stoat is sounding the alarm about the lack of diversity in The Park's professional dance community. "We're a pretty homogeneous group...mostly Mammals...and I don't understand the reason for that," he said at a gathering held to celebrate the debut of his new television show. The Park's premier choreographer says that, as the artistic director of his eponymous dance company, he has experienced first hand the … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2013—Heads roll at Insect Intelligencer in wake of scandal
A shake up at The Insect Intelligencer has left its Editor-in-Chief and a number of other workers at the paper unemployed. The long-established Park newspaper advised on its front page yesterday that it had accepted the resignations of Editor-in-Chief Fannia di Volo, as well as those of three community editors, four staff reporters and a number of other unnamed employees, in the wake of the June 4 scandal. As of today, these positions remain … [Read all...]
OTD in 2017—Burrows become hot property as Park’s growing population seeks housing
The Park's population continues to grow at a dizzying pace, and that's good news for many businesses and services. But for those engaged in building and selling housing, the spike in population over the past few years has presented almost insurmountable challenges. "We weren't prepared for this," says Wellington Whistlepig, president of the Park Association of Shops and Services (PASS), whose organization represents real estate services, but … [Read all...]
OTD in 2012—Retired Archon wades into sea of controversy with speech
Retired Archon, Wyndham Seahorse, waded into a sea of controversy on Friday afternoon when he addressed the 2012 graduating class at the University of West Terrier. Often described as a "soft-spoken" Animal, Seahorse, who held the position of Archon in 2008, has not been heard from very much since he left office in January, 2009. In April of this year, however, he was selected by the Governors of the University to deliver the 101st commencement … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2018—June will be bustin’ out all over!
1-30 June - Enforced Domestication Awareness Month (EDAM) Now in its sixth year, Enforced Domestication Awareness Month kicks off June 1. The full schedule will be released then and will include many … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2016—Enforced Domestication Awareness Month 2016: Official Schedule of Events
The Archons, in conjunction with the Department of Well-Being and Safety and the Department of Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations have released the official schedule for 2016's Enforced … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2012—Radio host in hospital after locking horns with photographer
Controversial Toro Talk Radio host, Yannis Tavros, was admitted to hospital this afternoon after suffering injuries resulting from a scuffle with a photographer. Witnesses say Tavros was leaving … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
