Arts & Culture

Deemed to be the currency of the twenty-first century, storytelling is of the utmost importance to “The Switch: Centre for Creative Media”, as a new hub for creative work hopes to gather community and creativity in a place of comfort. […]

When entering this fall semester, take the personal ambition to set a successful trajectory for the full school year ahead. The early weeks of September are the perfect time to combat the resentment and stress from summer ending by planning […]

So, you’ve come to Laurier. You’re new, you don’t know that many people, or the town and after O-week’s crazy shenanigans, you know university won’t be what you expect it to be. What’s the best way to integrate while meeting […]

As part of Wilfrid Laurier’s People Make History guest speaker series, Laurier alumni and film director Yusuf Zine will showcase his film “I Am Rohingya: Staging a Genocide” on March 20 in RCW 002. This film tells the story of […]

Red Dress Productions and the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant are making a monument dedicated to the people that have experienced sexual violence and want you to come out and join in on the creation. Red Dress Productions, co-founded by […]

On March 6, Le Club Français gathered students and challenged them to unleash their inner Bob Ross in a paint night. As the year comes closer to the end, the French club decided to hop on the trend of following […]

Over the past few years artist and photographer, Jeff Bierk has worked on creating a photo series entitled “Behind the Curtain”. His series tells the true story of addiction and what it feels like to be in the shoes of […]

The Chili Willy Cook-Off happening in Harmony Square on Feb 24 has had many residents and contenders looking forward to the event since it was first announced. With the weather going to the extremes and even facing a polar vortex, there isn’t anything better for Brantford locals […]

Going into university, some of us feel dead-set on what we want to do with our lives. Even if it isn’t completely clear, you often have an idea of what career you may want to get into and where you’d like to eventually work or even […]

Imagine yourself sitting on the couch: It’s late at night sometime in the 90s to early 2000s, and you’re scrolling through channels trying to find something entertaining to watch – something that’ll really make you laugh. There are unlimited TV shows and channels that are true to what they say they are. […]

“Omigod, you guys!”, Laurier Brantford Musical Society brings the infamous Elle Woods and cohort to the stage in Legally Blonde the musical.     On Friday, January 25, the Laurier Brantford Musical Society – a new club on campus — put on its first production of the hit Broadway […]

Safe sex is an important topic, no matter the arrangements of the sexual relationship. In order to acknowledge this fact, this Valentine’s Day, the Laurier Brantford’s Women’s Centre put on a workshop run by a representative from the Stag Shop […]

What is love? Every person has their own meaning attached to their view of love. Depending on their past experiences, it can be either positive or negative. But this can change as a person grows and as they develop new experiences […]

On January 23, the organizers of Snow Week held a concert for all Laurier students to come out and enjoy at Club Scorpio. Two bands – Mermaids Exist and Valley— performed. As a Snow Week executive, I had the opportunity to go to attend the concert and see if students […]

The third annual Brant Improv Festival took place at the Royal Canadian Legion on January 18 and 19. The community joined together to showcase their hard work and talent and allowed people to see the creativity that participants were able to bring.   Now in its […]

As students at Laurier Brantford, we are all aware of the many resources we have here on campus that help fulfill our various needs. Whether it is through the Wellness Centre, the Writing Centre, or even Foot Patrol, there are […]

As students, many of us have a part-time job to support ourselves (and our many expenses). This usually results in getting a job that we aren’t too happy to work at. The typical student jobs include working at restaurants, grocery stores and shopping malls. But some […]

As a student at Laurier Brantford, I can say that Brantford holds pretty great events for its community. Whether it caters to people that are involved in the arts, sports or even finding a job, you can always find an […]

Laurier Brantford’s first ever musical theatre production will be taking place on January 25 at the Brantford Collegiate Institute with their take on “Legally Blonde, The Musical”. After last year’s cancellation, the theatre club is looking to make a comeback and show Laurier that they are serious about […]

Drag culture has grown tremendously throughout the years. More people are now knowledgeable about the culture and even attend live shows. A huge factor in this has been the popularity of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”. People who weren’t a part of drag culture are now able to […]

As this fall semester comes to a close and most students gear up to go home for the holidays, many students begin to feel a disconnect from their families. This can lead to a fall in mental health, resulting in more stress […]

With mid-terms ending and final exams beginning, a lot of students have found the past few weeks stressful. Time to unwind is scarce and far in-between. Some of us need to drink a cup of tea, some of us need to take a nap and some […]

Everyone knows someone who games. Whether it’s you, a friend or a roommate, gaming permeates all our lives in one way or another. According to the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, a little less than 60 per cent of all Canadians play […]

Fangirl culture: It’s something that we all have been around. Whether it’s something you’ve been a part of yourself or have seen people you’ve known within it, there is one word that people most commonly associate it with it: cringe. […]

No one necessarily listens to a band for sole reason that they are lead by an incredible female vocalist or musician. However, these bands, while amazingly talented, have made waves in the music industry and created awesome role models for young aspiring female musicians. Thankfully, a […]

It has been forty years since John Carpenter’s “Halloween” has hit theatres, and since then there have been many re-makes – 11 to be exact. Some have been decent and others just truly awful. But on October 19, the sequel to John Carpenter’s original hit the screen, along with the […]

Have you ever wondered what your professor may be like outside of the classroom? Their interests and hobbies may influence the way that they teach. Here at Laurier Brantford, Dr. Andrew Welsh isn’t too shy to showcase his interests in his lessons. Carrying […]

The 12th annual Blackout Fest in Brantford ran October 12th and 13th, and welcomed many alternative, punk, and rock bands including Dead Tired; Lawless Sons; Seaway; Such Gold; The Good Depression; This is a Crisis Zero Fire; We Were Sharks and more. Another band attending the […]