Top 10 Jay’s moments Jessa Braun September 5, 2017 SportsThe Toronto Blue Jays just can’t seem to reach their 2015 potential this season. They currently stand dead last in the American League, and in 29th out of all 30 teams in the MLB. Maybe it’s been all the i...
A closer look into athletics at Laurier Jessa Braun September 5, 2017 SportsThe beginning of the new school year is here and so is a fresh season of athletics and recreation. Whether you’re sporty, a gym junkie, or simply enjoy the social aspect of being a part of a club or team, Lau...
How goes your summer workout Jessa Braun July 17, 2017 SportsSummer beach bod season is upon us, but never fear, for some 2017-18 Laurier Brantford fitness instructors are here! These lads are new to the team and bursting with exercise tips to get you through the su...
New NHL team unveils official jerseys Jessa Braun July 17, 2017 SportsNew NHL team Las Vegas Golden Knights recently unveiled their official jerseys for their first and upcoming NHL season. On June 20, the Golden Knights revealed the two Adidas ADIZERO Authentic NHL jerseys (o...
Laurier YMCA set to be finished within the year Taylor Burt and Jessa Braun July 17, 2017 SportsEver since the project began, rumours and questions about the details and completion date of the new athletic complex have been floating around the Laurier Brantford campus. The layout of the facility incl...
Time to hit the gym Jessa Braun October 6, 2016 SportsWorking out is no doubt a healthy pastime that everyone should have in their daily routine. Exercise is such a great thing that the only vice associated with it is not exercising at all. Unfortunately, that’s...
Canadian Paralympians find success in Rio Jessa Braun September 21, 2016 SportsUniversity is a great place, but the issue with it is that some students don’t have a TV. And the ones who do have a TV usually have no cable. This is a serious problem. How are supposed to watch our fellow C...
The journey towards equal representation in sports Jessa Braun March 24, 2016 Sports The rise of women’s equality and equity has been one of the largest and most progressive journeys Canada has seen in the 20th and 21st centuries, but a part of that journey is still lagging quite fa...
Laurier announces introduction of men’s soccer team for Brantfor Jessa Braun February 25, 2016 Sports Laurier Brantford is hitting a big milestone this fall as it starts up its first ever varsity team. The team will be a men’s indoor soccer team and will participate in the Ontario College Athleti...
Go have sex, you’ll play better Jessa Braun February 10, 2016 Sports As an athlete, you might have heard or been told somewhere along your athletic journey that having sex before a game will negatively affect your playing ability. I have one word for you: myth. Acco...
Brantford ready to host extramural hockey tournament Jessa Braun February 4, 2016 Sports Laurier Brantford’s women’s extramural hockey team will be looking for some purple and gold support in the stands as they host a tournament in town on Friday. The tournament will be held at the...
Laurier’s here to help your fitness resolution Jessa Braun January 19, 2016 Sports So here we are again, face to face with a new year ahead of us and resolutions we’re determined to stay on top of. Some people may look to spend more time with friends and family. Others might stri...
NFL playoff primer Jessa Braun January 6, 2016 SportsIt’s that time of year again. The NFL playoffs are here and begin Jan. 9 with the Wild Card Round. Below is a playoff preview to get sports fans caught up with the facts before the big, upcoming month of foot...
Hockeyville is coming to Brantford Jessa Braun December 3, 2015 Sports Two-time Stanley Cup champion Marty McSorley, Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean and Leafs legend Darryl Sittler will be visiting Brantford Dec. 5 and 6. They’ll be travelling with...
Laurier athletes are finding joy in sports Jessa Braun December 3, 2015 SportsA small campus, no varsity teams, a small athletics facility - how does one experience the joy of sports at Laurier Brantford? Let’s just say yes, Laurier Brantford is indeed a satellite campus, but that defi...
Laurier struggles in CIS championships Jessa Braun November 19, 2015 SportsLaurier's women’s soccer ended their season at the CIS Championships in Vancouver on Friday. A 1-0 loss to Laval University in the quarterfinals on Thursday sent the Hawks to the consolation roun...
Laurier hockey dominates at homecoming Jessa Braun November 5, 2015 SportsThe Laurier men’s hockey team brought a taste of varsity sports to students at the Brantford campus for Homecoming on Saturday, October 24. Having no varsity sports teams to cheer on at the Brant...
Does playing sports add or reduce stress? Jessa Braun October 22, 2015 SportsSports are a common part of life as a high school or university student, but here’s the question: do sports relieve stress or add to it? Many students have been involved in sports at some point d...
Laurier comes up short in homecoming game Jessa Braun October 8, 2015 SportsThe Wilfrid Laurier varsity men’s football team played the University of Windsor for Laurier’s Homecoming weekend on Saturday. The Homecoming game is consistently the most attended football gam...
Laurier men’s baseball team on the road to yet another great season Jessa Braun September 23, 2015 SportsThe Wilfrid Laurier men’s baseball team is well on their way to having a successful season this fall. The Golden Hawks are consistently one of the top teams in the OUA, including their championship victory...