Author Karly Rath

The Rose and Thistle British restaurant and pub, located at 48 Dalhousue St., across from Expositor residence has its grand opening on Sat. March 21. Photo by Cody Hoffman The Rose and Thistle British resta...

Because Laurier is part of a capitalist society, it is forced to be run like a business. Art by Christina Manocchio With the recent job cuts and contract academic staff speaking out about unfairness, Laurie...

Rosewood House, at 42 Nelson St. is transitional housing for people with mental illness who need care before living on their own. Photo by Christina Manocchio Rosewood House is transitional housing for peop...

"Yes means yes" is the new "no means no". Photo by Marissa White Rape automatically brings up images of violence and alleyways in our minds but in reality, sex without consent happens all of the time: upsta...

Some believe police abusing their authority is a systemic issue, while others believe it is a rare occurrence. Art by Neha Sekhon Just because the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri...

A First Nation community mourns the loss of 11-year-old Makayla Sault who died Monday, after suffering a stroke on Sunday. The New Credit First Nation girl who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has be...

The transition from 2014 to 2015 is a reminder of how when one era ends, another begins. It may be the same with human life: can we live on after death? Depending on your beliefs, you may believe in an afterlif...

Teaching the French language may not seem like the best way to inspire generations, but Bob Howard does just that. Howard, 71, does not just teach how to conjugate verbs, he changes lives. Laurier French co...

On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Before I Die wall was officially introduced to the Laurier community. Jeff Cheeves, 66, is a first-year criminology student at Laurier Brantford who wants to graduate before he die...

When deciding whether you want to donate your organs after you die, many questions can arise. Can I still move onto my afterlife if I’m not whole? Are my organs actually going to be useable? Can I pick wha...

In perhaps the most Big Brother-like marketing incident that has ever hit the media, a large department store determined a girl was pregnant before her father did. Companies turn your online behaviour into ...

As a fourth-year student, I am completing a journalistic thesis on the controversial topic of pornography. My two colleagues and I embarked on what can only be called our first sexhibition – we dedicated an e...

“You never know when you answer the phone if someone is going to die. If you don’t pick it up quick enough, are they going to kill themselves?” Some people choose to have emotionally draining jobs so ...

With the temperature rapidly dropping, the chaos of classes, and the complexity of human relationships, it is no surprise students are feeling a bit high-strung. Fourth-year student Miranda Small has been �...

Hillary Verardi is a bold, bubbly, beautiful YouTuber who usually posts videos reviewing the latest eye shadow palette or a tutorial on waterproof makeup. But recently, Verardi used her channel, Putabowon, to o...

I decided I wanted to tell the story of a local busker musician and figured who better to talk to than the long-haired guitar player usually singing in the alleyway between Therapy Lounge and Williams. Right fr...

Like many of us, hypnotist Jerry Enns was once extremely skeptical of hypnosis, mind magic and even past lives. But with what he has experienced, it is easy to understand why his beliefs have been transformed. ...

The Diversity Space in Laurier Brantford's Student Centre provides many tools for students who need a self-esteem boost. Photo by Christina Manocchio Like everything else from childhood to adulthood, people...

Crowdsourcing can take on just about any size or shape possible to the imagination. From paying for a surgical procedure to finding the best gas prices in town, people can turn to the masses to help achieve ...

Naturopathy, acupuncture, athletic therapy and chiropractic. These are just a few of the treatments Laurier’s extended health plans cover. Surprisingly for some, Christian Science is also covered for facul...

Ladies: By the time you are finished reading this article, there’s a good chance you will have done it at least four times. Gents: You are a lot more fortunate. According to a TEDxYouth talk by Dr. Caro...

Having an abortion can spur shame, guilt, confusion, loneliness, and many other intense emotions. Some people choose to hide their pregnancy along with their abortion. Some confide in one or two people, but eve...

Olivia Rutt during trip to Greece. Photo courtesy of Olivia Rutt What do sending a message in a bottle, kissing the Stanley Cup and playing basketball with President Obama have in common? Besides being inh...

Whether it takes a one-hour drive or a 12-hour flight, for most students, Laurier Brantford is not close to home. Living away from home not only means students have to learn how to use an oven and a washing mac...

Colborne Coffee and Tea House. Photo by Cody Hoffman After about ten years of abandonment, a four-story building on Colborne St. is open and teeming with life. Brothers Sona and Bobby Reehal bought and t...

For months, it has been impossible to watch or listen to the news without hearing of the most recent developments in Gaza. There have been a whirlwind of images, sounds, and video clips that have been chilling,...

“ more normal than normal,” Laurier Alumni Stephane Deschenes says. Ever since his “liberating” experience at a nude beach, Deschenes has studied and immersed himself in the naturism lifestyle. De...

‘I'd like to ride you like you ride that bike,’ a teenage male said to Sarah Rodrigues, 27, as she rode her bicycle down a path one day. Despite being nervous about being alone, Rodrigues “stopped, tur...

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons “Women who don’t take it up the arse” is the number one definition of “feminists” on UrbanDictionary.com. Last issue we looked at the monumental steps femini...

“The doctor was God.” The doctor was male. Jackie Butler, 47, worked as a nurse in South Africa from 1990-94. As far as women’s rights go, Butler says they were 30 years behind. Butler says she w...