Playing sports is one thing, but the importance behind it can be frequently overlooked and undervalued. Often used to maintain and improve emotional and physical health, sports offer a gateway into other important values in life which cannot be ignored. […]
Laurier Varsity Cross Country Team Ushers in New Season
On Oct. 2, 2021, The Laurier Brantford varsity cross country team participated in their first race of the year initiating a new season for Laurier Brantford athletics. After a year without in-person sports, the time has finally come for sports […]
Excitement Within the Culture of Laurier Athletics
After a full school year of no sports and competition, athletes are finally allowed to compete in the sports they love to play. Many words can be used to describe how students are feeling about the return of sports but […]
All OCAA Participants Are Required To Be Fully Vaccinated
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Announced on September 7, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) issued a statement requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated in order to play in OCAA events. PHOTO VIA THE OCAA “Effective Oct. […]
Athlete recovery: dealing with pain and avoiding injuries
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH/ THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports that all athletes understand is a part of the game. While injuries can come unexpectedly, they are a component of any sport that cannot be […]
Will Laurier Brantford resume sports this fall?
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is planning on having all sports programs run for the 2021–22 academic year. While many details are still in the working process, the athletic departments have been working on ensuring sports can […]
How COVID-19 protocols have impacted sports teams
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect the world one way or another, the COVID-19 protocols have had an everlasting impact on sports. Much of the sports world has started […]
Promising sport in Canadian universities: wrestling
PHOTO BY PATRICK ANADA With the sports world growing every year, new sports are up and coming continuing to gain popularity. The sport of wrestling, in particular, has gradually become an exciting and well-respected sport gaining attention all […]
Work ethic in sports
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Whether you are playing on a team or competing in a solo sport, the work ethic of an athlete is crucial for any sort of success within their sport. While different sports can […]
Athletes balancing between sport and spirit
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The holiday season is finally here. While the festive period is a time for relaxation from school and sports, healthy habits may slowly start to fade away. Particularly for athletes, balance is an […]
What is happening in the NBA?
PHOTO BY REUBEN JAMES SORIANO / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The NBA has announced the 2020/2021 season will start on December 22, 2020. After confusion and mayhem surrounding when the NBA season would restart again this year, details and […]
Can KAOS compete?
PHOTOS BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Disclaimer: All photos in this article were taken prior to COVID-19. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there have been adjustments that dance teams across universities have had to make. But there is […]
The Value of Chemistry in Sports
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Knowing your role for a team and coming together with others to compete for a common goal is the basis of all team sports. While the makeup of a successful team includes elements […]
OCAA cancels winter 2021 season due to pandemic
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY VANESSA BROWN The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced the cancellation of the winter season for 2021, leaving many athletes and coaches shocked across the province. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, the organization said […]
The Significance Of Preparation For Athletes
IMAGE CONTRIBUTED BY AHAD NAIM The value of preparation is part of the tools of success to be the best version of you. In whichever field you are in, preparation can be the skill that elevates your well being […]
Black Lives Matter in sports
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE “When you’re Black, it’s not a movement, it’s a lifestyle,” Los Angeles Lakers Lebron James said to a New York Post reporter. The statement above can be seen as a common ideology between many Black people and […]