In an effort to support the Laurier Brantford YMCA Athletics and Recreation complex plans, Edith and Roger Davis, founders of the Davis Fuels distribution company, donated $1 million to the cause of its construction. The formal announcement of the donation […]
Annie Constantinescu and students discuss her tenure
As Student Union elections are on, current Union President Annie Constantinescu, as well as students around the Brantford campus, took some time to reflect on the current administration’s tenure. “It’s honestly been such a rewarding experience. Every day I’m working […]
The WLUSU presidential candidates talk about their plans for Laurier in the year ahead
Only a few short days away from the election, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU) presidential candidates continue to campaign, hoping to lead the Students’Union in the 2014-2015 academic year. This is their chance to create their own vision […]
Golden Hawk Limelight: Lindsey Miller
She may enjoy the time she can spend with her friends, playing sports, travelling and tuning into Netflix’s latest content, but it is equally as important to her to serve the campus that supports her university life. Meet Lindsey Miller, […]
Students unhappy with university’s used book buyback system
Because money is not in abundance for the average student, he/she will do what is possible to save here and there. What better way to make a little pocket change than sell used course textbooks that will likely never be […]
Fire in GRH building; no one injured
For the second time since the October fire safety session, Laurier Brantford has experienced another fire incident, this time in Grand River Hall. Special constables and the fire department arrived on the scene immediately, but the fire had already been […]
Students express dismay over the campus being open during frigid two days
With this past Monday and Tuesday’s frigid temperatures that dropped below -15 Celsius, many Laurier Brantford students were expecting the campus to be closed. However, regardless of weather conditions, the campus chose to run classes and remain open. “I feel […]
Laurier’s new digital library officially opens; students voice concerns
Upon completion of the digital library in the Grand River Hall basement in mid-December, students will now have full access to the provisions at the facility. Although the space was already open for students to use as of December, […]
Expositor residence experiences minor fire
Shortly after 10 a.m. this morning, Laurier Brantford’s Expositor residence building experienced a small fire. One student was injured in the incident with second degree burns, and was taken to the hospital. “The university is dealing with the affected students […]
Study and munch simultaneously
It’s that time of the year where students start cramming for exams. Everyone’s studying, preparing for the last hurrah of the semester. This time of year can be quite stressful for many, but this stress of studying can be reduced […]
Laurier hosts event to showcase new athletics and recreation centre plans
It is evident that Laurier Brantford is continuing to add the final pieces to make a complete campus. Tuesday afternoon, in the SC Johnson lobby, Laurier Brantford unveiled the floor plans and architectural specs for the planned new athletics and […]
Freelance investigative journalist discusses journalism, offers advice
Following a guest lecture from accomplished freelance investigative journalist Alison Motluk, we had a chance to catch up with her and get her thoughts on the journalism industry and a little advice about how to get started. Motluk has a […]
Hawkward photos return to Laurier
A funny pose here, a ridiculous pose there were all that the Hawk Team needed to have a little fun with the campus’ students. This past Wednesday, students had an opportunity to take part in what Hawk Team has […]
University, CAS try to resolve disputes
In accordance with the continuing contract dispute, the Contract Academic Staff (CAS) union and the university’s administration entered into the second day of conciliation on Nov. 4 to resolve the ongoing labour contract dispute. Both sides hope to reach an […]
Laurier Brantford Relay for Life ends another successful season
It was a night of mixed emotions, both highs and lows, as Laurier Brantford students and some administration came together to celebrate, remember, and fight back. Participants gathered outside, at the Research and Academic Centre West courtyard to walk a […]
Laurier begins construction for a new digital resources library
This past week, Laurier’s Brantford campus took a minor intermediate step towards the ultimate goal of having an independent library. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, construction began for Laurier’s digital library and a student learning commons in Grand River Hall’s basement. […]
Mental health from the student perspective
By Oren Weiner and Josh Linton. Studies can sometimes pile up to a point where students can feel overwhelmed, and the stress that is attached to it only becomes worse. With recent developments in student mental health over the past […]
Dr. James Orbinski speaks to crowd at Laurier Brantford
“After an introduction like that you’d expect I’d be walking on water,” Orbinski jokingly remarked after an impressive, accomplishment-filled introduction from Tshepo Institute director, Robert Ames. Dr. James Orbinski, former international president of Doctors Without Borders and a Nobel Prize […]
Journalism department looking to correct program issues
Students in the Public Relations and Emerging Journalism and New Media concentration might be breathing easier come fall 2014 if the new Journalism program proposal is approved this December. Susan Ferguson, coordinator of the Journalism program, and associates have devised […]
Laurier concludes another successful Orientation Week
A little mixture of spinach dip, Tragically Hip, and plenty of cheering highlighted the closing ceremonies of another successful Orientation Week at Laurier Brantford. Festivities were held indoors at the Research and Academic Centre-West wing on Saturday night for the second year in […]
Entertainment around your campus
Club N.V. While downtown Brantford’s primary night club may play on the word ‘envy,’ it does not quite live up to the pun in its name. N.V. offers the basics that one might find at the standard night club, with a bar, […]
Brantford campus to have two new inter-faculty deans
While in a perpetual state of growth, Laurier Brantford took another step in maintaining a smooth integration of newer programs on its campus. On August 22, Laurier officially announced the appointment of Kathryn Carter and Lauren Eisler as Associate Deans. “The two […]
Meet your Head Icebreakers
Red Team Ali Sukru: While he may be co-leading O-Week’s Red Team with Head Icebreaker Sabrina Ruffolo, Ali Sukru is in fact your genuine student, relatable on all levels. Sukru is a Hamilton-native, Contemporary Studies major, and a devout soccer […]
Summer programming set for prospective students
With a fresh batch of prospective students set to begin their university career, so is the summer programming for their orientation. New students might enter the university realm feeling unprepared for the distinct changes from high school. Enter the Head […]
LORIS continues to frustrate students
As summer season progresses toward the new school year in September, students were once again obligated to register through Laurier’s online program, referred to as Laurier Online Registration Information System (LORIS). However, much like years past, many students were once […]
Laurier Brantford introduces two new programs
In Laurier’s ongoing pursuit to expand the Brantford campus, the administration took one step further into the process with the addition of two new programs, a Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Arts in Social Justice and Community Engagement. […]
Brantford’s faculty at a disadvantage compared to Waterloo’s
Since its inception in 1999, Brantford has seen its campus grow and prosper, drawing in more students and faculty each year. Yet, underneath the boasting about its success, lies a more outstanding issue. While both faculties of the Waterloo and […]
Laurier Brantford spreads the word on mental health
In a world where the many pressures of life can accumulate, there can be a serious concern for mental health. According to a statistic from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), one in every five Canadians will experience a mental […]
J. Guild on the rise, hampered by lack of awareness
Each year, groups of students flood into the journalism program contributing $75 of their tuition to the Journalism Guild. In years past, the Guild remained in the background of the journalism program, but now it is in the process of […]
Authors discuss book themes at Carnegie
“What the (expletive) is this? Reading time? Yes, Lily, that’s exactly what it is,” read Alissa York from her book Fauna. A handful of fans, Laurier staff and students gathered in Carnegie’s basement on Thursday night to discuss York’s book […]