Struggling as an introvert on campus Olivia McLachlan February 4, 2019 OpinionIntroverts 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 ...
The experience of being a woman online Avery McIsaac January 16, 2019 OpinionBeing a woman on social media can be a struggle. To be clear, I know everyone – regardless of gender – has had negative experiences online. As m...
Balancing university and relationships Avery McIsaac January 16, 2019 OpinionManaging to stay organized during university can be hard. Balancing classes, placements, extra-curriculars, eating healthy, working out and having a s...
Is it too early to celebrate Christmas? Emily Ernst November 28, 2018 OpinionI 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 c...
Students should be able to pick due dates Jessa Braun November 28, 2018 OpinionI 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,...
Getting Banksy-ed Deborah Whyte November 14, 2018 OpinionAs 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. ...
We need more preparation for adulthood Emily Ernst November 14, 2018 OpinionWhen 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 k...
Memes are 21st century heiroglyphics Avery McIsaac October 31, 2018 OpinionMemes 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 have...
There’s no humour in suicide jokes Emily Ernst October 31, 2018 Opinion“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 ...
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...
