Standing at the front of the classroom with a collared shirt and tie, a combination that is ever present in Dr. Corr’s attire, the first impression a student might get from him is that he is just another dull and […]
Prof profile: Dr. John Corr
WLUSU hopeful for LB student pub
Waterloo’s campus has one, as well as many other schools. It’s not just a place to sit and drink, it’s also a place for students to come together, socialize, and for Laurier Brantford, it could provide another option other than […]
Mystery food service fee in tuition
With the recent decision from the 2013 Student Election, 70.8% of voters clicked yes to the Athletic Complex fee, which will result in another cost on the tuition bill (up to $40 per term). However, this is an investment we […]
Prof Profile: Robyn Bourgeois
Some students have labeled her “the professor that used to be a drug addict and prostitute.” However, for Dr. Robyn Bourgeois, her past is what makes her who she is today. Speaking of her personal experience allows for strong lectures […]
Dominican charity trip in progress
After attending the trip through the program at the Waterloo campus, Sarah Cifani, third year student at Laurier Brantford is determined to create the same trip for students here at LB, building houses in the Dominican for those who are […]
LB Compliments stays positive
Often times on Facebook we see people insulting each other, poking fun at one another, and displaying negative opinions or views on either statuses, photos and other things. But if you’ve been noticing some positive feedback about your friends popping […]
House hunting: tips, tricks and nightmares
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent the views of the Sputnik or WLUSP. Nightmare on Sheridan Street Finding a new place to live while at university can be stressful and […]
Grand-opening of Laurier Brantford’s science labs
If you were ever around the Laurier Brantford campus in the summer time, specifically the Research and Academic Centre, you may have heard loud racket coming from the construction of the science labs. Thanks to a $2 million bequest from […]
Boonaa Mohammed comes to Laurier Brantford
On Thursday, November 7, spoken word poet Boonaa Mohammed wrapped up Laurier Brantford’s Get R.E.A.L. week with performances of his work, along with discussions afterwards. Mohammed opened up the presentation with a dramatic performance of his poem “Green Card,” which […]
London board students without practicum placement
One of the greatest things a Concurrent Education student will say about their program is the excitement of receiving their practicum placements and beginning their training in the real teaching world. However, some students at Laurier Brantford are without their […]
Night Hawk Halloween Party sees record sell-out
DISCLOSURE – Melissa McGuffin is an executive on Night Hawks In the record time of a mere eight hours, Night Hawks sold out their most popular event of the year, the Halloween Party. With so little time to be able […]
New ruling allows HIV carriers to go undisclosed
BRANTFORD ON – As if HIV wasn’t enough of a worry on its own, the recent court rulings on October 5 have made it even more of a worry for those in danger of contracting the virus. The Supreme Court […]
Brant ‘Right to Life’ protest
On Sunday, September 30th, the “Right to Life” campaign held its 20th annual protest against abortion, organizing a life chain along St. Paul Avenue. Young and old, the protestors stood on the windy day holding signs that read, “Abortions Kill […]
The battle of downtown parking
It seems that the game of “musical chairs” is one that is played quite frequently in Brantford’s downtown core; except in this version, students are consistently moving their cars from parking space to parking space – and the cost of […]
O-Week students shot with a BB Gun
At 8:30am on Monday, September 3, Laurier Brantford students had just begun moving into Expositor residence when they heard the bang of a BB gun directed their way. This display was Dalhousie Street resident Andrew Stephen Vukic’s novel approach to […]
Peer Help Line comes to Brantford
After four years at Laurier Waterloo, the Student’s Union Peer Help Line is setting its sights on Brantford. While the help line has always been accessible to all students, this year marks the first time the Peer Help Line has […]
Expositor Place opening for students
After a year of construction, the Expositor Place will be opening up for Laurier students to take up residence in just a few days. Built on and around the historical Expositor building, the Expositor Place preserves the iconic facade of […]
Four unique things about Laurier Brantford
1. It’s exploding. Growth is a part of life in all universities but Laurier Brantford boasts some of the fastest growth rates of any school in Canada. In the past two years alone, Laurier Brantford has gained roughly 500 students […]
From newsroom to bedroom: The Expositor Place residence
With more new students coming in every year it has become a struggle for Laurier Brantford to house them all. Fortunately this September will see students moving into a brand new residence building. Expositor Place was formerly known as the […]