Are you worried about landing a job towards graduation? I definitely am, and it’s okay to be a little intimidated. There is a lot of competition out there and you need to be prepared. Getting a job requires hard work…
[starbox] Social media really seems to be the platform that is helping people become relevant these days. We have seen a number of individuals become famous instantly by posting videos and vines, as well as other content on the internet. One…
[starbox] This Christmas was a very special one because I was lucky enough to spend it in Europe with my family. I returned to South London, United Kingdom, which is my hometown, before heading to Amsterdam where I met up…
The countdown for the Christmas holidays has begun. As we await that special time of year, we are reminded about the important things. Although our communities, families and health have always been important to us, we tend to value them…
It’s all happening again. Another tragic event has occurred and has encouraged people to leave racist comments all over social media. People have already made their minds up about whom the killers were because it’s the same people all the…
I am sure that you are familiar with drug abuse by now. We see countless cases of celebrities dying from drug overdoses, and it’s never a fun time for fans and loved ones. It isn’t a pleasant subject, but it…
Take a minute and think about the world’s most influential corporations. Did Apple turn out to be one of them? Of course it did. There are several establishments that have changed the world in one way or another. However, Apple…
The transition from high school to university can be overwhelming for a lot of us. A lot of thoughts cross our minds about what’s next, and we may not know what to expect. Being concerned about the relationships you’re going…
The Pan Am Games have wrapped, as has the athletic fuelled media attention that was brought to the city of Toronto. It was a good look for the city. However, there is a question that must be answered, and it…
Whether you identify as religious or non-religious, I’m sure you can agree that religion is an influential factor even in Western countries. As most of us know, believers in particular faiths follow different beliefs that govern a variation of decisions…
From generation to generation, there have always been people that have had to deal with inequality. Whether it involved colonization, voting rights or employment the topic of inequality has always been a current subject. What words come to your mind when you think…
Just when you thought the Kardashian family were out of surprises, it seems like they saved the biggest and best for last. Caitlyn Jenner, formally known as Bruce Jenner, has broken the internet with her bold decision to come out…
Let’s be honest. When it comes to sports, females are generally overlooked because many feel as though it is a male-dominated skill. The truth is that female athletes are just as talented as males are. There is a big difference…
Times have changed since the days of LimeWire and other services that allowed for the free download of music. The sales of albums have really taken a hit since the development of music streaming apps such as Spotify and Apple…
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time where your student life becomes a lot more stressful. The time when the sleepless nights begin. The truth is that your last few weeks of university before summer do not have…
Laurier Brantford embraces International Women’s Day with a week of events that bring attention to different matters related to gender equality. The events will take place between March 9 and 13. International Women’s Day reflects on the past and present…
The Wilfrid Laurier Waterloo campus held its annual Student Publications meeting at the Hawks House on February 11 between 6 and 11 p.m. The meeting was streamed live to the Brantford campus in the lobby of the SCJ building. The…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to fix errors concerning number of votes cast and names involved in the 2015-16 WLUSU presidential election. The ballots took place on Feb 4 and 5. There were 4,138 students who participated in the…
Wilfrid Laurier’s board of governors will soon go over a report with information about cutting programs. Various members of Laurier’s faculty staff were against the action and were not showing support. According to The Record, the action will include the…
After the family dinners, expensive gifts and steady consumption of alcohol – you are back for the Winter semester and classes are about to start. Before you know it, the summer will be here and you will hopefully have plans…
Nipissing University has officially announced its plans to end its partnership with Wilfrid University to reduce the increasing numbers of teachers entering the workforce. The decision made by Nipissing will bring the Concurrent Education program at Laurier Branford to a…
Laurier Brantford welcomed Arno Kopecky, author of Oil man and the Sea and winner of the 2014 Edna Staebler award for a brief Q&A session on Thursday, Nov 13th. Kopecky was interviewed in the DAL building by Professor Bruce Gillespie,…
The annual career fair for Criminology and Law students took place on Nov.14th in the RCW lobby. The event allowed for students to touch base with professionals, learn about career opportunities and gather information about different organizations that can employ…
Are you a student and/or resident in Brantford? If so, then the Frugal foodie event is definitely worth checking out. As a student, it is important that you are able to make healthy meals. Well-cooked meals will leave you feeling…
Oh, the guilt you had after downloading Ariana Grande’s new album, right? If there is anything I’m sure people don’t feel guilty about, it’s downloading music for free! This is something most of us can relate with. Downloading music for…
The tension between Scotland and the United Kingdom has become unbearable. If you are someone with a British decent then I am sure you have heard about the situation concerning Scotland’s desire to separate itself from the United Kingdom. Otherwise,…
Police brutality has been an issue covered in the media multiple times this year. As disturbing as the issue sounds, it has long been a serious problem for many different communities. It has always been interesting to see how the…
People could argue that meat is mandatory for a healthy diet and most of us would agree that this is because of the nutrition our bodies receive from meat consumption. Although, meat has been proven to be very healthy for…
A large majority, if not all, of university students remember their Orientation Week. The promising events that take place for first-year students during the first week of university are of great importance and have lasting effects for years to…
