How long is too long? Avery McIsaac October 20, 2018 OpinionI’m sure most students have experienced three-hour lectures sometime throughout their career at Laurier, since they seem impossible to avoid. I per...
No, catcalling is not flattering or nice Avery McIsaac October 20, 2018 OpinionI 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...
The Mindy Project was dissapointing Avery McIsaac October 4, 2018 OpinionA 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...
Brantford is more than just ‘tolerable’ Emily Ernst October 4, 2018 Opinion“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 s...
Who gets to use the word “survivor”? Avery McIsaac September 19, 2018 OpinionIn a YouTube video uploaded by the National Post on September 6, writer Christie Blatchford discussed the idea of who should and shouldn’t be allowe...
Is university the best and worst of times? Avery McIsaac September 4, 2018 OpinionStarting 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 ...
Goodbye to being a student Meghan Gauvin April 6, 2018 OpinionLeaving Laurier means leaving behind a part of my identity. This coming June my graduating class and I will walk across the stage at the Sander...
I don’t hate the city of Brantford Meghan Gauvin April 6, 2018 OpinionBrantford doesn’t suck. As a Laurier Brantford student myself, I understand the weird relationship between Laurier students and Brantford as ...
Buying sex toys for you significant other Kaitlyn Severin February 16, 2018 Opinion 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 sh...
Falling in love on Tinder: a confession Meghan Gauvin February 16, 2018 OpinionFor 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 ...
Having sex after being sexually assaulted Julia Rajsigl February 16, 2018 OpinionOne 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 ex...
Always ‘be present’ and talk about consent Shreya Shah February 16, 2018 OpinionSometimes when I’m cooking, I need noise in the background that is not music. This is how, one evening, while randomly looking for a podcast on Spot...
Students: to be or not to be promiscuous Josh Adesina February 16, 2018 OpinionAs a young person it seems as though having sex is everything. We tend to feel like we’re unattractive if we don’t have a sex life. The girl or ...
Hufflepuff is the greatest house at Hogwarts Jessa Braun January 30, 2018 OpinionI’m sick of people saying Hufflepuffs are whoozies and I’m tired of stuck-up sacs of scum calling our sacred badgers pushovers. This cocky worl...
Overcomplicated words exclude the masses Meghan Gauvin January 30, 2018 OpinionMore often than I would like to admit – as someone who is in their final year of university – I find myself reading sentences over two or three ti...
Windowsill gardening during winter Meghan Gauvin January 23, 2018 OpinionIn the midst of these horrible winter months when blankets of snow cover our once green and colourful neighbourhoods, many people have turned to hous...
Monopoly takes over Canadian press Christopher Kunkel January 23, 2018 OpinionFor many, Canada has been a land of openness and accessibility – a land with freedom of the press, equal opportunity, and democracy. However, this c...
Are the winter blues getting you down? Christopher Kunkel November 24, 2017 OpinionWinter is known for many things: icey roads, a copious amount of shovelling, cancelled classes, and being a nearly impossible season for fashion. Howe...
TV consumption is good for society Christopher Kunkel November 24, 2017 OpinionAn opinion article last week warned students to audit their on-screen heroes and be wary of one’s attachment to TV shows. I challenge you to do the ...
Vacation to some is reality to others Meghan Gauvin November 9, 2017 OpinionIt’s almost an unspoken rule amongst Canadians that vacations are meant to take place when the weather is at its most unbearable. Primeti...
Bill 62-safety or religious segregation? Meghan Gauvin November 9, 2017 OpinionBanning a piece of religious apparel is a form of oppression, simple as that. Refusing public service to those who do not comply with Quebec’s B...
Demonization of Persia in History Sputnik News November 8, 2017 OpinionA wise poet, George Santayana, once said, “Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors are destined to repeat them”, but wha...
Could TV be controlling your life? Sputnik News November 8, 2017 OpinionHow many times have your friends said to you “I need to catch up on this show” or “I can easily finish this season by the end of today”? ...
Say goodbye to cultural appropriation Sputnik News November 8, 2017 OpinionIt’s that time of season again when the leaves turn orange and yellow, the air gets a little chilly and university students appropriate cultures ...
Stop blaming Disney for ruining us Sputnik News November 8, 2017 OpinionEverybody loves Disney. And if you happen to be a Millennial than you probably feel a close personal connection to their movies. If this is the...
What are you doing after graduation? Meghan Gauvin October 6, 2017 OpinionSo, what are you going to do after you graduate? Where do you want to work when you’re finished school? Are there a lot of jobs in that field? Have...
How grades overshadowed my learning Sputnik News September 21, 2017 OpinionTo this day, we have spent most of our lives inside the classroom, learning new material then being judged on how well we have learned it. Educat...
A great show will come to an end in 2018 Sputnik News September 21, 2017 OpinionGame of Thrones is awesome, and it’s about to end. It has long been speculated, but now confirmed, that the next season of this hit show...
You don’t own your personal identity Christopher Kunkel September 21, 2017 OpinionHackers have proven yet again that we will never be safe. If you have OSAP, a credit card or any sort of loan, you will likely have your identity...
Technology: obstructing communication Meghan Gauvin September 21, 2017 OpinionIt’s 2017 and now, more than ever before, we’re using technology to communicate with others in our everyday lives. Along with all the conven...
