From Lunenburg, N.S., Ethan Hunt is in the first cohort of the Mi’kmaw Journalism Initiative and is graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Journalism with Honours. During his time at King’s, Ethan has played rugby for the Blue Devils, broadcasted sports games and co-hosted the CKDU radio show “Injury Reserve,” which won the National Campus and Community Radio Association award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting in 2025. Here, he discusses how his extracurricular activities have shaped his university experience and where he hopes journalism takes him next.
What drew you to King’s originally?
My Aunt Susan went to King’s and took the same program as me. I wanted to be a sports journalist since I was little. So, because I lived in Nova Scotia and I wasn’t ready to leave the province, King’s was really the best choice. I remember on my tour there was a photo of an alum interviewing Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. I was already hooked, but that added to it. Four years later, I’m glad that was my decision.
How did your extracurricular endeavors enhance or shape your experience?
I definitely think my extracurricular activities shaped my university experience. Every student at King’s holds a lot of value. Professors, administrators and recruiters keep you informed on activities and opportunities. Many of my favourite memories came outside the classroom. Like when President Lahey celebrated with us after our rugby team won the Wood Cup in my first year. Or getting to cover PWHL games, Olympic trials and USports championships with the Dalhousie Gazette. And of course, hanging out in the CKDU studio with my best friends. Some of these experiences I’m going to remember for the rest of my life. They’re also straight-up fun to do.
What’s your favourite spot on campus?
Any studio. I really enjoy being in those rooms. King’s only has the audio room, which I enjoyed hanging out in with Mark Pineo. Then the CKDU studio, if you count it, is on another level. As a university kid, it makes you feel like the real deal at least for a moment.
Where do you hope your degree takes you next?
It’s impossible to say at this point. King’s grads are everywhere. It’s kind of ridiculous. I want to have a career in sports journalism, hopefully at CBC News. I would love to work myself up to cover the Olympics at least once.
