Despite being a smaller campus and being home to only two varsity sports teams, athletics play a huge role in campus life at Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford. “Playing on a sports team really enriched my first-year experience,” said Alex Vessoyan,…
With the off-season wrapping up quickly, Wilfrid Laurier University athletes are in their final stages of preparing for when school sports start up in early fall. Between the months of May and August, there are no school sports being played,…
Photo Contribution by Serena Anagbe Wilfrid Laurier Brantford Golden Hawks are beginning to wrap up an athletic year that saw some ups and some downs. This is the first full athletic season before COVID-19 shut everything down. Tournaments were back…
Photo Contribution by Laurier Athletics The Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Golden Hawks’ men’s and women’s varsity indoor soccer team are getting ready to compete at Regionals on Feb. 27. The women’s team looks to repeat last season and qualify for…
Photo Contribution by Laurier Athletics After an incredible rookie season, Ayden Carr, a first-year student-athlete at Laurier Brantford, is ready to take the next step in his athletic career. Carr finished up his first season as an athlete on Laurier…
Photo Contribution by Jeremy Vyn The Ontario Hockey League is back in Brantford for the first time since 1984. The Hamilton Bulldogs are going under renovations and long-term closure at their home arena, FirstOntario Centre. This move will see Brantford…
Photo Contribution by Laurier Athletics Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Golden Hawks kicked off their season after competing at their first tournament of the year. Both the men’s and women’s team looked forward to competing and were excited to start their…
Photo Credits to Jeremy Vyn Ever since it was built, the Laurier Brantford YMCA has been a focal point for the community and the student experience. “The facility is much more than just a fitness centre,” said Maya Vidovich, the…
Photo Credits to Serena Anagbe On Dec. 18, Argentina won the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986 in a penalty shoot-out against France. The final match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was forced into extra…
Wilfrid Laurier University’s cross-country team hosted their first-ever kids’ fun run fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event allowed future runners or anyone in the youth community to come out and showcase what they got. The event took…
The volleyball team hosted their first tournament of the year in the Laurier Brantford YMCA on Friday, November 25. A tough tournament saw Laurier have an early exit, finishing third in the group stage round. “I think we had pretty…
Nothing is more exciting to soccer fans everywhere than the quadrennial event that will be gracing our screens until mid-December. The FIFA World Cup, hosted this year in Qatar, is consistently one of the most-viewed televised events and sees 32…
Photo contributed by Megan Jacklin / Coordinator, Recreation & Student Life The Golden Hawks had an excellent first co-ed volleyball tournament hosted at Humber College on November 7. The team made it all the way to the semi-finals in a tight…
Photo contributed by Megan Jacklin Laurier hosted their first-ever homecoming basketball game where it saw the current 2022 Extramural team defeat the Alumni’s. The game went down to the final shot where the alumni could not make the winning basketball,…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN JACKLIN / LAURIER ATHLETICS From a former student athlete to now coaching, the future Hall of Famer reflects on her time at Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford. Kara Hughes, a Laurier Brantford alumna, has had one of…
Photo contributed by Jeremy Vyn Access Storage Sports and Entertainment Complex is closing its doors permanently near the end of the year, leaving teams scrambling to relocate. At the end of this year, Access Storage Sports and Entertainment Complex is…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford YMCA (LBYMCA) has become a crucial landmark for the Golden Hawks and the people of Brantford. Opened on September 14, 2018, the LBYMCA has provided a new home for…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford Women’s Soccer team has made provincials for the first time in their history. On March 8, the team competed in the OCAA regionals tournament which had them play…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Accomplishing the goals one sets out delivers the feelings of fulfillment and happiness. Knowing what you want to achieve and the steps you need to take to reach your goals, can help…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY KAREN SAVOY / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Starting a fitness journey can be a difficult routine to get into. In the beginning, things may seem overwhelming and evaluating why you want to take your fitness seriously can help…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUNTIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario government has announced public fitness centres are allowed to reopen as of Jan. 31, 2022. As there have been ongoing reopening/closures of gyms, many have unfortunately become accustomed to…
Off a 2019 Championship run, The Toronto Raptors have grown into a respectable and loved franchise in the NBA. While the progress of the team has been steady and impactful almost every season since the 2013/14 season, the Raptors…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) has made some announcements regarding the upcoming 2022 Winter Season. With the safety of athletes and staff being top priority, the OCAA has pushed the start…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As social media has evolved and the focus on sports is at an all-time high, greater attention has been placed on athletes regarding their play for their respective sport and all activities…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY What a week for soccer it was! Big news from clubs all around the world last week as players returned from their international breaks, some easier to stomach than others. The week…
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY LAURIER BRANTFORD / INSTAGRAM On Nov. 13, 2021, the Laurier Brantford cross country (XC) team competed at the CCAA National Championships at St. Mary’s University in Calgary, Alberta. After gaining momentum from provincials, the Golden Hawks…
PHOTO BY NICO BAUM / UNSPLASH Formula 1 is gearing towards a close and exciting finish after the Mexican Grand-Prix held on the 7th of November. Max Verstappen and his team at Red Bull Racing took home the win in…
As announced on Oct. 25, 2021, Ontario lifted COVID-19 restrictions placed on gyms provided customers show proof of full immunization. After a year of having no access to gyms and fitness centres, the province is slowly progressing into allowing some…
The Toronto Raptors are finally back home playing where they belong – the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto. After spending a forgettable season down in Tampa Bay, Florida, the Raptors are set to return to Scotiabank Arena on Oct.…
Playing sports is one thing, but the importance behind it can be frequently overlooked and undervalued. Often used to maintain and improve emotional and physical health, sports offer a gateway into other important values in life which cannot be ignored.…
