WLUSP 2024-25 Election Candidates’ Platforms

Editor’s Note: This page was updated on Feb. 7 to include two more platforms for student director. Thea Biallas – President, Publisher & Chair Photo unavailable. Hi, my name is Thea Biallas, and my passion is drawing psychedelic art. Outside…

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LB places second in first meet of the season

Laurier Brantford women’s cross-country placed second as a team in their first meet of the season on Saturday.  Tied for second with Humber College, Laurier Brantford was given the finalist credit after winning the tiebreaker. The host, Fanshawe College, took first.  This is the…

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Tavares brings more potential for the Leafs

The 2018-2019 NHL season is fast approaching and it looks like the Toronto Maple Leafs are in for a very exciting season. There has been a lot of change during the off-season for the Leafs, which will have a huge impact on the team this year.  …

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A bright season ahead for the Raptors

2017-18 Season Recap  Last season was the best season in franchise history for the Toronto Raptors: they finished first in the Eastern Conference with a 59-23 record.   Along with team success, individual accolades were also present, both on the coaching staff and team…

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New recreation centre is finally here

The long wait has come to an end: the Laurier Brantford YMCA is set to open early September . . . and there are a lot of reasons to be excited for it.   The opening date is rumoured to be the 14th. Until then, we…

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No Stanley Cup for Us

Could a Canadian team bring home the Stanley Cup in 2018?  It has been 25 years since the Stanley Cup belonged to a team north of the border and unfortunately that streak will extend to 26 this spring. We only…

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Isobel and Clarkson Cups

In the National Women’s Hockey League, the Metropolitan Riveters won their first Isobel Cup on Sunday against defending champions, the Buffalo Beauts.  Riveters goaltender Katie Fitzgerald earned MVP, made 21 saves and was the first goalie to shut out the…

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Laurier runs cancer into the ground

  Relay for Life held Cocktails for Cancer on March 1st, 2018 at Club NV. The event starting at 11:30 p.m. had over 100 people supporting the event and raising 675 dollars towards the cause.   This is the second time Relay…

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Brantford flood evacuates thousands

On February 21, the Grand River in Brantford and surrounding cities began overflowing causing flooding in multiple areas. Holmedale, West Brant, and Eagle Place areas were all evacuated due to the flooding. Mayor Chris Friel declared Brantford to be in a…

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Woodland Cultural: Save the evidence

On Tues. March 6 and Wed. March 7, Laurier hosted a fundraising event for the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Save the Evidence Campaign. Books, t-shirts, water bottles, and pins were sold on-campus with all proceeds going towards repairs and renovations at the Woodland…

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LSPIRG: We need to resist pipelines

On Wed. Feb. 28, Lspirg Brantford hosted a workshop called, “Why We Need to Resist Pipelines.” This workshop was facilitated by Jaydene Lavallie, Volunteer and Community Engagement Director for Lspirg who shared why people should be resisting pipelines and how they can go about it.  Canada is…

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Team Canada Olympic 2018 Highlights

 Now that the Olympics are over I am going to take a look back at all the moments that made us Canadians watching at home proud of our athletes.   These moments are ones that we will not forget when we think…

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LGBTQ romances this Valentine’s Day

Carol (2015)*  dir. Todd Haynes  Carol garnered 6 Oscar nominations, including Best Actress and Best Supporting for Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. It’s based on the 1952 novel “The Price of Salt” by Patricia Highsmith. It was noted in its time for having a happy ending –…

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Safe access zones comes to Brantford

Earlier last week, The Safe Access to Abortion Services Act came into effect within Ontario after receiving royal assent last October.  The bill places a ban on anti-abortion protesting within 50-metres of any abortion clinic. Other care facilities such as…

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Honouring the life of sprinter of Donovan Bailey

Donovan Anthony Bailey is a retired Canadian track and field sprinter. He was born on Dec. 16, 1967 in Manchester, Jamaica.   He always showed athletic skills from grade one, according to his teacher, Claris Lamber.  At age 12, Bailey immigrated to…

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Recap of the Eagles’ Super Bowl Win

The 2017 National Football League (NFL) season is now over and the final game was a nail biter.    The 52nd NFL Super Bowl was held on Sunday February 4th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.   One of the leagues most successful teams and the favourites to win, the…

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The Maple Leafs: a mid-season analysis

As the Leafs come back from their week off, and the second half of their season starts up I will be looking back at the first half and discussing what I think is in store for them for the rest…

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Canadians to watch for at the Olympics

Top 10 Canadians Olympians to watch for  From Feb, 9 until Feb, 25, South-Korea will host the 23rd Winter Olympic Games. Here are 10 Canadian athletes you should keep an eye on during the competition.  Charles Hamelin  The 33-years-old short track speed skater…

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2018 WLUSP Candidate Platforms

Presidential Candidate: Terrence Mroz During my time as an undergraduate at Wilfrid Laurier University I have had the pleasure of holding several positions within WLUSP including: Arts & Life writer for The Cord, Radio Laurier DJ, Radio Laurier Program Director,…

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Board of Governors Platforms

Adam Kovacs* Laurier is a community that has experienced events trying to divide us. With what has happened recently we need leaders to act as role models to unite us. However, the people we have elected to be our role…

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Senate Platforms

Christopher Donnelly* My name is Christopher Donnelly and I am doing a double major in history and political science. I am running for both a position on the Board of Directors as well as the Senate. The Students Union and…

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Board of Director Platforms

Osman Alwi My name is Osman Alwi and I am a first year Criminology student at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus. I am running for a position in the board of directors to reassure improvements in the strategic direction of…

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Presidential Platforms

    Ryley Fletcher I am a 5th year Concurrent Education student seeking election for the role of President & CEO of the Students’ Union because I believe in creating the best student experience for all students. My platform is categorized…

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Weekly sports night for LB students

Laurier Brantford international students come together for a sports night every Friday.   It’s a new program running this year and organized by Laurier International. Every week a Laurier International Peer Mentor (IPM) gives international students the chance to try a…

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WLU Brantford scores women’s soccer team

  The newest Laurier Brantford sports club was officially approved on Oct. 5: the women’s soccer club.   The team had their first practice this past Friday, on Nov. 8. Practices will likely take place at least once a week at the Xcelerator Centre in…

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