Over the past few years, the body positive movement has taken hold of social media, which has slowly but surely diversified online spaces and given exposure to bodies that aren’t just the hyper sexualized fantasies and below average sizes that […]
This is but a breath, but a moment, but a glimpse into eternity. There is time to stumble, to stutter and to start again. The task of entering university can be daunting, leaving behind all that is familiar in the […]
The infantile behaviour of President Trump has been demonstrated yet again through his refusal to communicate or visit with the Prime Minister of Denmark after being denied the sale of the territory of Greenland. Though he is not the first […]
Four years ago, when I began my undergrad, I never expected to end up working for Student Publications and enjoying my involvement with the organization as much as I have. I could have never imagined the tremendous impact that it […]
I started this school year reflecting on how university has been the best and worst time of my life. Now that the school year and my undergraduate career are almost over, I want to reflect on my last four years […]
Hello Snapchatters, Instagrammers, round the clock texters and the other screen slaves who were not addressed in the previous three titles. I am here today to tell you about a social epidemic that has plagued social media platforms. Yes, I […]
I remember the first time I heard the land acknowledgement crackle through the decades-old speaker in my Grade 12 English class after morning announcements. I recall being confused and somewhat irritated with the puzzled whispers and murmurs that engulfed the […]
I believe in God. I’m a follower of Jesus, but I’m embarrassed to call myself a Christian. This is because lately, the definition of Christianity has gone haywire. It’s a shame as my faith has always been a significant part […]
Sex: a taboo topic that everyone seems to have an opinion about. I think it’s pretty obvious that everyone has their own experiences and preferences that influence their opinions on the topic, myself included. However, I think one of the more annoying aspects of sex […]
There is nothing romantic about Valentine’s Day. Yup, I said it. Let’s face it: you know it’s true. Take a second; brush the sequins out of your eyes, pry the rose from between your teeth, turn down the Marvin Gaye vinyl and pull […]
Introverts are shy, lonely people who hate big crowds. They like to spend their time alone, they don’t want to meet new people. They’re quiet and unopinionated. In light of Snow Week at Laurier Brantford, I’m writing this to dispel […]
Being a woman on social media can be a struggle. To be clear, I know everyone – regardless of gender – has had negative experiences online. As much as we all seem to love social media, sometimes it can be toxic. Whether it […]
Managing to stay organized during university can be hard. Balancing classes, placements, extra-curriculars, eating healthy, working out and having a social life can seem completely impossible. Throwing a relationship into the mix complicates things even more. A lot of students, including […]
I need you to think back to Oct. 25… You’re prowling the aisles of your local Value Village or Party City searching for that perfect Halloween costume. You near the end of the witch hats and upon turning the corner into […]
I don’t know about the other students around here, but November has absolutely pummelled me into its cold, snowy ground. I would have fought back, but the month pulled out its deadliest weapons: assignments, assignments and more assignments. I didn’t, and still don’t, […]
As an artist, I completely understand the feeling of wanting to shred my own artwork. But in Banksy’s, this was taken to a whole other level. On Oct. 5, Banksy decided to “troll” the art world by shredding his own artwork at a Sotheby’s auction. […]
When I was younger I had this foggy impression that adults had everything figured out. I was sure that my mom, my dad, my teachers and my babysitter knew everything there was to know about this planet, its inhabitants and […]
Memes have become a daily part of modern society. We thrive on them. They express emotions in ways our faces cannot. Have a midterm exam that you haven’t studied for? Just search that SpongeBob caveman meme. Tired of your mom […]
“I want to die”: four words that should alarm their listener. Four words that should cause your heart to drop, your stomach to flip and your eyes to widen to the size of Ferris wheels. Four words that a few […]
I’m sure most students have experienced three-hour lectures sometime throughout their career at Laurier, since they seem impossible to avoid. I personally cannot stand them. I find myself mentally checking out after the first hour. Maybe I just have bad luck since […]
I don’t think it will come as a surprise to anyone when I say I have been catcalled more times than I can count. Now that I’m in my fourth year at Laurier Brantford, the catcalling I experience walking around […]
A few weeks ago, I finally finished watching “The Mindy Project”. Before you even ask, yes I know the series finale aired almost a year ago. I was just too busy watching “The Office” for the thousandth time to get […]
“Brantford” and “beautiful”: two words that are never used in the same sentence, as I learned very quickly as a first-year. Coming from a small town surrounded by rolling hills and quaint villages, I found myself fitting right in with the hordes of […]
In a YouTube video uploaded by the National Post on September 6, writer Christie Blatchford discussed the idea of who should and shouldn’t be allowed to call themselves a survivor of assault. In the video Blatchford references the case of Mandi Gray, who claims she […]
Starting university can be one of the most exciting and intimidating times in a person’s life. The great part of being a First Year is feeling like there’s so much potential for greatness in front of you, and there is. […]
Leaving Laurier means leaving behind a part of my identity. This coming June my graduating class and I will walk across the stage at the Sanderson Centre and receive our long awaited diplomas. Our journey to this point has been […]
Brantford doesn’t suck. As a Laurier Brantford student myself, I understand the weird relationship between Laurier students and Brantford as a city. After spending the last four years in this place I have noticed a trend. Where there is great […]
Let’s get to the bottom of this – Valentine’s Day revolves around sex. Yes, it’s also about the love, passion and intimacy you share with your partner, or many partners, or someone you just met on Feb. 13, but don’t let the Cupid […]
For a long time it was hard for me to tell people that I met my boyfriend on Tinder. In all honesty, I still don’t feel completely confortable when asked about it. For someone who usually is quite confident and […]
One in four women and one in five men is sexually assaulted in North America, but not everyone who is assaulted handles it in the same way. Every experience is different, every experience is equally as damaging. That being said, there are many different strategies for […]
