Collage: Fall Nature in Brantford
A plant that will melt all your stress away
Painting and photo by Sharna Emrith, The Sputnik Photography In the spring of 2013, couple Mike and Kelly planted 125 seeds. Little did they know, those seeds would bring much more than lavender. In the years to come the […]
An Ode to Springtime
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE As I close my eyes–I conjure up–a bright n’ warm Spring day, where I watch a grassy meadow roll–like the waves that churn the sea. And I spend time fawning over flowers beneath the canopy of […]
How to grow with self-development
THOUGHT CATALOG / UNSPLASH PHOTOGRAPHY I thought I learned my lesson, I’m doing my assignment a day before the deadline again. This habit continues to follow me from high school and it gets worse and worse yearly. I […]
Saint Patrick’s Day myths solved
EVA OU / CORD PHOTOGRAPHY It’s hard to think of March without thinking of green decorations and clothing, shamrocks, and Irish beer. But what do we really know about the reason we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day? Monica Van […]
Quilt of Belonging showcased at Woodland Cultural Centre
KATELYN THOMSON / SPUTNIK CONTRIBUTOR 263 nations of the world come together at Woodland Cultural Centre with the opening of the Quilt of Belonging exhibit on Feb. 29. The Quilt of Belonging is an artistic textile piece started […]
Lifeguard culture: taking an inside look at saving lives
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE Being a lifeguard does not just mean we sit and watch you swim and do nothing. It means we are always on alert and making sure nothing goes wrong. Over six years of my life has […]
How to get started with your very own podcast at Laurier
VARSHA SRIGANESH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Each and every one of us has a story to tell and Laurier Brantford is giving you the opportunity to tell yours through the launch of the new Creativity Hub. Located in One Market, the […]
Interesting travelling stories from Laurier Brantford students
The Laurier Brantford campus is filled with many avid travellers; many of whom had some interesting experiences on their travels. Sasha Jaglal a Human Rights student shares her crazy Bamboo Cathedral story, when she was hiking in Trinidad. […]
Trying to find more effective New year resolutions
Another new year is upon us and many people associate it with resolutions, commitments, goals, projects, and yearly pursuits. The time for creating and executing yearly 2020 resolutions are here. Many students start with a long list of goals […]
A little look at some of the small buisnesses in Brantford
Recently Brantford has seen an increase of small businesses in the downtown core. FadeMaster Barbershop at 120 Dalhousie St., has $15 dollar cuts advertised all day, everyday. Some students have already been inside and met the barbers that make […]
Some helpful tips on how to get through exam crunch time
Exams are approaching—and that means crunch time. Students are hustling to meet deadlines and preparing study notes—for finals, which are a big chunk of our marks. As we are in study motion it is important to stay positive and […]
On finding your own spaces when you are new in town
I am ready for a new chapter! Wait, we all heard that one before — what a cliché. Yes, not original at all! Let me be more authentic — I need more. I can do more, and will do more! […]
It’s called a hustle, sweetheart, look it up: Hustler’s (2019) impresses audiences
At first glance, the movie Hustlers looks like a movie about strippers — and who would not want to see that? After just two weeks in theatres, the star-studded movie received an 88 per cent positive review from Rotten Tomatoes […]
The Creativity Hub: A Switch to Community
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. […]
Tips for conquering your syllabus
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 […]
The benefits of electives and getting involved
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 […]
People make history with Rohingya film
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 […]
Pebble mosaic looks to help Brantford
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 […]
Students relax and destress with paints
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 […]
Artwork speaks to opioid crisis in city
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 […]
Annual chili cook-off returns to Brantford
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 […]
Creating a career in music after university
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 […]
The War on Stupid comes to Brantford
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. […]
“Legally Blonde” on the stage
“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 […]
Are you really being safe?
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 […]
Should you give love a try?
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 […]
Concerts: Hit or miss
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 […]
Offering Brantford a glimpse at improv
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 […]
Guidance from an indigenous angle
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 […]