The Laurier Brantford varsity cross-country team had a big showing at the provincial championships on October 28th at Fanshawe College with seven Golden Hawks qualifying for nationals. How the athletes raced at provincials would determine if they would be able to race at the national championships at College Lionel-Groulx in Saint-Therese, Que. Cory Currie,…
As an exchange student from France, what I was most excited about before my arrival at Laurier Brantford was having a gym at university. You might think it’s a normal thing, but for me it’s not. Having a gym is not the only thing that…
Tensions are rising across the province as Oct 30 marks the third week of the Ontario college strike. And yet, the crowd of Conestoga instructors protesting outside Odeon is a big as ever, if not growing. The strike is a result of the Ontario Public Service…
A wise poet, George Santayana, once said, “Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors are destined to repeat them”, but what if this focus on our predecessors is also a mistake? In North America, we tend to study two things: ourselves…
How many times have your friends said to you “I need to catch up on this show” or “I can easily finish this season by the end of today”? We spend so much of our time sitting in front of…
It’s that time of season again when the leaves turn orange and yellow, the air gets a little chilly and university students appropriate cultures of all kinds. That’s right folks, it’s Halloween! The one time of year that everyone forgets it is NOT okay to…
Everybody loves Disney. And if you happen to be a Millennial than you probably feel a close personal connection to their movies. If this is the case then you might be excited to hear that, despite how often we have…
The Laurier Brantford varsity Cross Country team had their best showing of all time on Saturday, September 30th at Seneca College (King City campus). The men’s team finished 4th overall, with Ahad Naim leading the boys with a 7th place finish. The women placed 6th overall with Jessa Braun leading the girls, finishing in 11th place. “I’m extremely…
The NHL season officially starts on Wednesday October 4th, with the Leafs up against the Winnipeg Jets. There seems to be much more excitement surrounding this team this year than in previous years. One reason for that is because of…
Laurier Brantford’s competitive clubs have completed their tryout process and are ready to kick off another year. The Figure Skating Club is happy to start the new school year with 14 members, nine of them being new. Most of their new participants…
To this day, we have spent most of our lives inside the classroom, learning new material then being judged on how well we have learned it. Education has been brought up in many lectures throughout different schools, and I’m sure that at one…
Game of Thrones is awesome, and it’s about to end. It has long been speculated, but now confirmed, that the next season of this hit show will be its last. Befitting such awesomeness, each episode will be equivalent to a feature-length movie and we know they’ll be filled with tension,…
An event known as ZZZWKND, held by Brantford art collective ZZZBTFD, will run September 22nd to September 25th. The show will feature over 30 unique bands and artists, and will take place at and around The Creamery Pub and Eatery in Brantford. ZZZBTFD is an art collective that focuses on promoting and creating…
Presidential Candidates: Kanwar Brar – Waterloo I am a 4th year Political Science student pursuing the position of President & CEO because I believe in enhancing the student experience at Laurier. My initiatives are focused around five pillars of: Student…
Presidential Candidates: Matt Burley “During my two years with Wilfrid Laurier Student Publications, I’ve met many people, seen many things and fought a few battles. However, one thing has remained consistent through this time; putting out quality journalism. Over the…
“The best revenge is success.” I always remind myself of this quote when I encounter people who judge and doubt me. Being in my last semester of my undergraduate degree, I have faced many doubts, challenges and limitations. It’s…
In this postmodern era of development, leading NGOs are being criticized for their fundraising and administration fees. Donors are progressively becoming skeptical and resistant to the concept of charity overhead costs; especially as it deals with the salaries of those…
Scissors are not a great suicide tool. I found this out first hand, lying on the floor of my bedroom – or bathroom, I’ve tried multiple times – scraping the scissors down my wrist. Maybe I just have a dull…
Recently an ad popped up in my internet browser that read, “Missionaries in Africa – Saving Lives & Spreading the Gospel”. Considering I had just returned from West Africa my curiosity spiked. I clicked the link and read “Our driving…
Davis Vallesi & Taylor Berzins This year Brantford is likely to become home of two new board game cafes, and Laurier’s Game Design and Development program. Boardgame cafés are places where people can gather for food and coffee all the…
Since December the Laurier community has been preparing to display its culturally diverse population and celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The event was created to help students get involved while enjoying Laurier’s diverse culture. It also honored the advantages…
One of Brantford’s most anticipated annual events is its winter carnival, Frosty Fest. The sixth annual Frosty Fest will be taking place in Harmony Square from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Feb. 14-16 Family Day weekend. The event was created…
A report released by Statistics Canada in January has brought to light the growing issue of family violence in the country. Within the report, Brantford is ranked at ninth for Canadian cities with the highest rates of domestic violence, and…
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Mental health has become a topic of importance over the past few years, and Wilfrid Laurier University has acknowledged this more readily than most other Canadian universities; between their newly enacted fall reading week and other improvements such as the…
On Monday September 29 the LEAF (Laurier English & Academic Foundation) program hosted its first volunteer fair. The fair was a great opportunity for students in the program to learn more about community involvement. Throughout the past four years, Laurier…
Brantford’s first ever mud run is fast approaching, and the War Horse Warrior Challenge promises mud, sweat, and tears. On October 18th, the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting the inaugural War Horse Warrior Challenge, marking the first of its kind…
Not interested in the limited number of extramurals, can’t find just what you’re looking for in intramurals? Or maybe you want to bring a new sport to campus. That’s where sports clubs come in. Sports clubs are completely student-lead groups…
When I applied to Laurier Brantford, the one major concern I had with school was my safety. Like some, I never stepped foot on Brantford soil until the first day of Orientation Week. It seemed great; the school was awesome,…
