A publication ban has been placed over the trial of Luka Magnotta. The ban will extend over the length of approximately two weeks while preliminary hearings are being conducted. Magnotta, 30, was charged with first-degree murder of Lin Jun, 33,…
The introduction of women’s UFC to television is not only a dream come true for male audiences, but a chance for females to show they can keep up with the boys in tackling mixed martial arts (MMA). The Ultimate Fighting…
Once you have your eating habits in check you can begin an exercise routine. Cardiovascular exercise and weight training are both crucial parts to losing weight and shaping up. Not only will regular exercise change your body, but it will…
The Sputnik A&E staff shares their favourite sitcoms, from sci-fi to series. Fringe – Amber Richardson This week I want to highlight a very unlikely TV show for me, Fringe. I’m not usually into sci-fi, but what happens in this…
For years the sport of horseracing and the allure of trackside casinos have collaborated to establish a flourishing and profitable industry in Ontario. A decade ago the industry grew even more when the provincial government proposed the ‘Slots at Racetracks…
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The Sputnik’s Opinion staff examines flaws in film, from “true life stories” to time travel. …a time travel paradox By Caitlin Henshaw In the world of fiction anything goes, but in the world of science fiction this isn’t quite the…
If you’re hitting the gym regularly but still don’t see the results you’re looking for, you may need to change up your eating habits. Here are a couple of my suggestions for revamping your diet in order to shed some…
Warm Bodies – Amber Richardson Warm Bodies is a new release, and I suggest catching it in theaters while it’s still out. While the whole zombie thing is a little…ok, a lot…overplayed, this was a lovely change to the normal…
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It’s hard to imagine sun and sand while winter is in full effect, but right now is the perfect time to start getting in shape. Here are five tips to ensure you look and feel fantastic this summer. Tip #1:…
Album: Christina Perri – Lovestrong – Stephanie Di Bartolo Whether you’re in a relationship or not on Valentines Day, let’s face it, you turn to music to soothe the mood you’re in to get you through the love-hyped day. The…
MyLearningSpace (MLS), the online learning system at Wilfrid Laurier University that houses the majority of the institution’s courses, lecture notes, assignment guidelines and assignment submission boxes experienced an immense system failure throughout this past week. Crashes, slow load times and…
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Arts & Entertainment Corner Breaking down the best of movies, music and television k-os Black On Blonde 4/5 – Stephanie Di Bartolo k-os released his fifth studio album on January 29 titled Black On Blonde, and I can definitely…
Reviewing the mouth-watering, the memorable and the mistakes of on-campus dining. I, Nom Chompsky, have a new favourite restaurant in Downtown Brantford. Establishment: Burrito Brothers, located at the corner of Dalhousie and King is a fresh new establishment offering…
Photos by Nick Lachance and Kate Turner, the Cord Voting begins February 4, 2013 at 8 am and runs until 8 pm the following day. Online voting will be offered. Check out www.thesputnik.ca for updates and coverage of the Brantford…
Reviewing the mouth watering, the memorable and the mistakes of on-campus dining. Establishment: The Pantry Café, once a hidden-away feature of Brantford’s courthouse has revamped its service and clientele by moving on campus. The Dalhousie Street establishment masters the soup…
President and Publisher candidates Allison Leonard I’ve spent the majority of my university career in Brantford’s WLUSP office, as both volunteer and management. I am now prepared to bridge the gap between campuses as President. For two years I’ve worked…
Memory-making tunes under review Coheed and Cambria, The Afterman: Ascension After taking a listen to Coheed and Cambria’s newest album, The Afterman: Ascension, I enjoyed how the album seemed to flow nicely and was full of heavy rock songs, although I…
Do you remembering registering for Laurier’s small, quaint, Brantford campus? Do you remember the selling feature “one-on-one time with professors” being drilled into your ambitious grade 12 mind? And despite the mid-sized first year classes, you’re still anticipating the discussion-based…
I have to start off by confessing that I am not an expert on politics by any means. I know surprisingly little about how the United States government functions, and only slightly more about how our own government functions.…
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It may sound trivial, but when I was first touring Laurier Brantford, the one thing that really sold me on living here was Victoria Park. I came in the springtime when it was full of blooming flowers, rustic cobblestones, and…
The partnership between Laurier Brantford and the Brantford Public Library was established in 1999. Since then, the public library has held a total of 10,000 textbooks and catalogues, and offered computers and study space for Laurier Brantford students. In an…
The scary thing about renting an apartment is that it doesn’t seem like a big deal, until it is. I, and many of my university friends, have learned this the hard way. As naive, gullible, and easily excited young people,…
The threat of the “Frosh 15” begins to loom over the heads of first year university students from the time we start applying to schools. This phenomenon refers to the tendency of university students to gain up to 15 unwanted…
Have you ever thought about getting in shape, becoming more athletic, or simply wanted to eat healthier, but you have no idea where to start? I’m here to help. For every issue of The Sputnik here on out, I’ll be…
Texas Christian University professor of Sociology, Dr. Jeffrey Ferrell made a splash here at Laurier Brantford earlier this month as the much anticipated guest speaker for the Public Criminology colloquium. Ferrell, renowned for his more controversial research methods, gave a…
It seems that there is a virus of huge changes going through the websites for student resources on campus. Possibly the most frustrating to date is the new electronic format for the Weekly News. While, yes, it is pretty and…
