It is never really thought of if one day you just do your thing and you see your life flash before your eyes. For Brittany Legault, she unfortunately experienced just that. It was a warm sunny day on Jul. 2, […]
Near death experiences
You are invited to a princess party
Do you remember watching Disney movies as a kid, belting your little heart out and dreaming what it would be like to be a Disney Princess? Do you remember the feeling that movie would give you by the end, before […]
Oh joy… It’s the holidays again
Christmas is celebrated by millions of people around the world. Disliking Christmas is definitely not a popular opinion, but there are some who have it nonetheless. Everyone has a reason, whether it be because of an upsetting memory or even […]
Tips to stay mentally fit during exam season
Midterm season can be a stressful time for students. Students have to juggle studying for midterms along with everything else going on in their lives. Laurier Brantford, as well as the city of Brantford, makes sure to provide students with […]
Farewell Piston Broke, hello Devlin’s Advocate
After eight years of wonderful food and a pleasant atmosphere, Piston Broke is saying goodbye to the Brantford community. Brantford says goodbye to the Piston Broke, and hello to a new bistro in its place. Eloise and Randall Huszczo are […]
Brantford seeks improvement in transit system
A public meeting regarding Brantford Transit and Brantford Lift Service will happen on Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lynden Park Mall. The meeting will cover upcoming changes to the system, and other information. The transit task […]
Brantford Takes Back the Night
On Thursday Sept. 15, 2016, The Sexual Assault Centre of Brant held the 25th anniversary of the annual Take Back the Night Event. Those who attended the night all acknowledge the fact that there is many people in the community who […]
Get to Know Your Head Icebreakers
1. Philip Kartos: Gold Program: Concurrent Education Hometown: Etobicoke, Ontario If you could be anyone for a day who would it be: Beyoncé, because Beyoncé Dream job: A guidance counselor/social worker If you could live anywhere in the world where […]
Laurier Brantford Prepares to Meet the World
The Intercultural Certificate program is a new course offered to all Laurier Brantford students through Laurier International. This program is a six module program, which includes the following: Introduction to Concepts of Culture, Introduction to Exploring One’s Culture, Introduction to […]
The Bent King prepares to open in April
After The Sputnik’s 2015 coverage of Brantford’s journey to get its game on, perhaps you’ve been wondering, whatever happened to that second board game cafe, The Bent King? Well, the restaurant has found its home at 156 Market […]
Laurier Brantford’s Pink Feather Society
Laurier Brantford students in the Indigenous Community Organizing class have created a non-profit organization, in partnership with students from Six Nations Polytechnic called The Pink Feather Society. “We are trying to raise awareness towards missing and murdered Indigenous women & […]
Brantford finally gets its GO bus
Many Laurier students are overjoyed that their voices have been heard as the Ontario government confirmed that there will now be GO Bus routes to Brantford. The GO bus will run from Brantford to the Hamilton area, as well as […]
Students want a University Library in Brantford
Laurier Brantford Students held a “silent protest” on Feb. 9 to raise awareness for their interest in attaining a university library on campus. Currently, Laurier Brantford students do not have a university library. They can only really use Brantford’s public […]
Fetishes: What’s yours?
Oh fetishes. As much as people perhaps don’t care to admit it, a lot of us are at least a *little* kinky and likely harbour a sexual fetish. Fetishes are when one feels a sexual attraction to situations, body parts […]
Tyler Van Herzle is your new Students’ Union President
On Thursday night, Tyler Van Herzele was elected as the next Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union President and CEO. He had a huge 55.25 per cent of the vote. Van Herzele is the very first President and CEO from Brantford. […]
Official platforms of the WLUSU President & Board of Directors
PRESIDENT & CEO Tyler Van Herzele – Brantford My platform is comprised of 4 pillars and 2 initiatives, which delve into multiple aspects of student life on campus. My pillars are Campus Safety, Mental Health, Connectivity and Awareness and Looking […]
Battle of the Tylers
Our News Editor, Anya Eland, asked the Students’ Union presidential candidates some questions to help make your decision at the polls be a little easier. How will you deal with gendered violence on campus? In this role, many hard to […]
Board of directors- Brantford candidates
[starbox] The Sputnik sat down to chat with the Brantford candidates running for the Students’ Union Board of Directors to chat about their plans and why they’re running. Nick DeSumma I am running for the Chair of the board. This is my […]
Back to school mode after winter break
[starbox] Winter break is now over, which means students must come out of relaxation mode and get back to school mode. After all the relaxing, partying and family dinners, the break had to come to an end. As classes start […]
Laurier Brantford unites as one at the Candle Lighting Ceremony
Laurier Brantford’s MyRespect is doing its part to promote diversity and acceptance throughout campus. The committee held a candle-lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 25. A speaker from Brantford’s Muslim Association was brought in to gain more of an understanding of […]
Brantford’s Christmas Parade preparation
It’s that time of year again. This year marks the forty-first anniversary of Branford’s annual Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Junior Chamber International (JCI). Shawn Stemmler, the head chair for this year’s parade committee, is very excited. This year’s […]
Diversity and Equity
The Diversity and Equity office (DEO) is an office that offers diversity-related supports to students and diversity initiatives. It promotes acceptance and empowerment, and inclusiveness of creating an accepting life for all staff, faculty and students. The DEO “works to […]
Should you be listening to music when you study?
These past couple days have been quite stressful for many Laurier Brantford students, as it is midterm season. Many students have different study habits in order for them to get as much studying done as possible. Sometimes, students will listen […]
Demi Lovato’s Confident is full of emotional rollercoasters
Compelling and powerful are two words that can describe Demi Lovato’s new album Confident. Lovato has come a long way from her days as a Disney Channel star. She has had many struggles in her past and has found […]
The Featured Artist: Bryan Heyens
The Featured Artist is a Laurier Brantford student who is constantly striving for creative and artistic excellence. The medium isn’t what’s important; it’s the art. This week’s featured artist is Bryan Heyens How long have you been cutting people’s […]
What are you listening to?
Upon interviewing fellow first years at Laurier Brantford, it can be noted that they enjoy a wide variety of music. However, it seems that, The Weeknd, is an artist buzzing in a lot of headphones lately. Originally named as Abel […]