PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY MOLLY SIMPSON / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY When I was growing up, reading was a huge passion of mine. I was the kid who always had a book and would prefer being nose deep in Harry Potter to going […]
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Brantford has become a popular filming location in recent years, with well-known productions like The Handmaid’s Tale, Schitt’s Creek, and the newly released Mayor of Kingstown choosing to shoot in the city. […]
PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY KAREN SAVOY / SPUNTIK PHOTOGRAPHY Many people find autumn a challenging transition for their mental health. This is often a result of seasonal changes like less sunlight, colder weather and the shift out of daylight saving time. […]
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The British Colonial policies of 1754 to 1829 aimed to tackle three main objectives: Recruitment and supply of Indigenous military allies, regulation of trade and diplomacy, creation of Indigenous territorial boundary lines. […]
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY EMILY DAMMON Waterford’s annual Pumpkinfest is back on its feet this season after the now 39 year-old tradition was halted by the pandemic last year. Last weekend’s four-day festival, run by the Waterford Lions and Lioness […]
PHOTO BY MICHAEL SWAN / FLICKR The Muslim communities of Canada have long been present, dating back before the implementation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, despite this place in the country’s history, many members of the […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As October is “National Take a Field Trip Month”, it is a marvellous time to get outside and enjoy the fast-approaching autumn weather. Here are some pandemic adaptable, safe, and enjoyable local travel […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY In recognition of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last Thursday, Laurier held “Children are Sacred”, a fundraising concert featuring Indigenous artists to honour residential school survivors and the children who […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Grand River Hall (a Laurier Brantford campus residence building) rests on Colborne street, nestled between the Brantford YMCA and The Branford Library. The views from the street- facing the East side of the […]
PHOTO BY DARA @TONICHEALTH / UNSPLASH PHOTOGRAPHY When the pandemic was announced in March 2020, socialization quickly shifted to digital channels and people saw each other in-person less and less. Over time, physical social interaction only took place when essential, […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As we approach the end of the school year, the graduating class of 2021 prepares for their new chapters in life without a graduation ceremony to honour and conclude their momentous […]
GRAPHIC BY SARA SHEIKH/ THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY COVID-19 has caused a lot of destruction worldwide, such as the loss of lives and the strain on healthcare. However, there are many indirect implications of COVID-19, such as the loss of […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY These stories are one sided and are the experiences of different Laurier students. No names have been mentioned to maintain privacy. Many students have been fortunate enough to live with […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL Last week, Anna Buhr came in third place in Wilfrid Laurier University’s first virtual art showcase exhibition in which students voted for their favourite artist. Buhr is in her third year working towards her bachelor […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL Vandan Alpesh Thacker is a Wilfrid Laurier Student who is professionally known as The Oman Photographer. Thacker is in his first year at Wilfrid Laurier University studying computer science. Last week Thacker came first […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL Last week Wilfrid Laurier University Student Union held the school’s first virtual art showcase exhibition to honour all the amazing work that Golden Hawks have created this past school year from 2020-2021. Anna Winge […]
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Disclaimer: This article contains tips on how to become healthier. If you are someone suffering/ recovering from an eating disorder please read with caution. All bodies are beautiful regardless as to […]
GRAPHIC BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Class of 2020 went down in history as the class of COVID-19. Along with this title came an abrupt and unexpected end to what was supposed to be one of […]
GRAPHIC BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Jaeda Brefo is an outgoing and confident third-year Laurier Brantford student from Brampton, Ont. Like many others, she has found a surprising hobby in the midst of COVID-19 and the […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY For students getting bored in the midst of a possible third wave, The Sputnik has got you covered. Here are some game night ideas for you and your friends to […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY In honour of International Women’s day, a day to embrace and appreciate femininity’s beauty, The Sputnik interviewed Isabella Corniel. Corniel is a fourth-year Laurier Brantford student from London, Ont., who […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Many students find it hard to keep their sanity in the middle of all the chaos COVID-19 has caused, and continues to cause. According to the Centers for Disease […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY With the lockdown ending for many regions in Ontario, students are eager to leave quarantine in the past. A lot of generation-defining trends came out through quarantine, like TikTok coffee, […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY A year ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic. Students remember hearing their email notifications going off later that week on the […]
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY February is a month dedicated to enlightening and educating others on the struggles that people of African descent have and continue to deal with. In honour of Black history education, […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Serena Sutherland is a creator who is dripping in melanin and radiant in light but everyone calls her Miss Daisy. Sutherland is talented, Black and beautiful without an apology. […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Shirley Chisholm once said, “you don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining, you make progress by implementing ideas.” To Enoc Hoppong, a Black Laurier Brantford photographer, […]
GRAPHIC BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY It is Black History Month; a time to embrace and empower local Black entrepreneurs. There are multiple ways students can support the Black community, such as by educating themselves on Black […]
GRAPHIC BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY When asked to summarize Canada’s history curriculum, students commonly mention topics like World War One, The Holocaust and Jacque Cartier’s arrival in Canada. Black history month, seems to be the […]
PHOTO BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Future employees have been told the first thing to do during a job interview is to shake the employer’s hand. With the rise of remote work also comes remote interviews—how […]
