Artwork speaks to opioid crisis in city Fiona Rowat March 13, 2019 Arts & CultureOver the past few years artist and photographer, Jeff Bierk has worked on creating a photo series entitled “Behind the Curtain”. His series tells ...
LB extramural team concludes the season Jessa Braun March 5, 2019 SportsLaurier Brantford’s extramural volleyball team concluded their season with a tournament at Centennial last Friday. Results weren’t exactly what...
Laurier alumni shining in the sports world Hannah Kastein March 5, 2019 SportsWilfrid Laurier has a lot of important history, especially when it comes to its accomplishments in sports. There have been a lot of students who have ...
Mandatory Indigenous studies classes Emily Ernst March 5, 2019 OpinionI remember the first time I heard the land acknowledgement crackle through the decades-old speaker in my Grade 12 English class after morning announce...
I’m hesitant to call myself a Christian Jessa Braun March 5, 2019 OpinionI 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 ...
Swap Don’t Shop with EcoHawks Brittany Legault March 5, 2019 NewsFor an entire week, EcoHawks and LSPIRG joined forces to host the Swap Don’t Shop event at Laurier Brantford. Students donated clothing ...
Brantford public library reaches 135 years Gabrielle Lantaigne March 5, 2019 NewsThis year, the Brantford Public Library celebrates its 135th anniversary, and the library staff is hard at work planning events and activities to prom...
Sheltering Brantford Jessa Braun March 5, 2019 NewsThe polar vortex and ice storms 2019 has been throwing at Brantford have been hard enough for everyone in the city. It makes some wonder what people ...
Laurier concludes Black History Month Aaron Hagey March 5, 2019 NewsTo conclude Black History Month at Wilfrid Laurier University, a collection of groups and associations on the Brantford and Waterloo campuses have bee...
The decline of volunteer engagement Dellesia Noah March 5, 2019 FeaturesAll Judy Gilbert-Lindsay had to do was put on the red shirt and her dogs would wag their tails with excitement. Unfortunately for both her and her dog...
Annual chili cook-off returns to Brantford Hyrra Chughtai March 5, 2019 Arts & CultureThe 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 fi...
Creating a career in music after university Hyrra Chughtai March 5, 2019 Arts & CultureGoing 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 ...
The War on Stupid comes to Brantford Hyrra Chughtai March 5, 2019 Arts & CultureImagine yourself sitting on the couch: It’s late at night sometime in the 90s to early 2000s, and you’re scrolling through channels tryin...
How playing sports can improve your sex life Hannah Kastein February 22, 2019 SportsSports are always a fun way to stay active and meet new people, but what if I told you that sports could improve your sex life as well? Studies have...
Keep your slut shaming to yourself Avery McIsaac February 22, 2019 OpinionSex: a taboo topic that everyone seems to have an opinion about. I think it’s pretty obvious that everyone has their own experiences and prefere...
Chocolate scams in a heart-shaped box Emily Ernst February 22, 2019 OpinionThere 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 e...
Students Against Ford’s Cuts voice dissapointment Dellesia Noah February 22, 2019 NewsA meeting that was supposed to take place between the vice-president of student affairs David McMurray and some of the students from Students Against ...
KAOS dance team performs at showcase Dellesia Noah February 22, 2019 NewsLaurier Brantford’s competitive dance team was burning up the dance floor at their annual showcase. Saturday, Feb. 9, the KAOS dance team host...
Laurier students win design challenge Dellesia Noah February 22, 2019 NewsA weekend of design thinking turns into much more for a handful of Laurier students. Sunday, Feb 3, Prepr – in collaboration with Laurier’...
Voter turnout increase in SU election Dellesia Noah February 22, 2019 NewsZemar Hakim has made it over the finish line: he has been elected as the new Students’ Union president. For this year’s election, the Stu...
Throw away bi-erasure this Valentine’s Day Olivia McLachlan February 22, 2019 FeaturesWe are familiar the idea of straight love as well as queer love. But there are people who are left out at this time of year. Bisexual people ar...
“Legally Blonde” on the stage Gabrielle Lantaigne February 22, 2019 Arts & Culture“Omigod, you guys!”, Laurier Brantford Musical Society brings the infamous Elle Woods and cohort to the stage in Legally Blonde the musical. ...
Are you really being safe? Hyrra Chughtai and Fiona Rowat February 22, 2019 Arts & CultureSafe sex is an important topic, no matter the arrangements of the sexual relationship. In order to acknowledge this fact, this Valentine’s Day, the ...
Should you give love a try? Hyrra Chughtai February 22, 2019 Arts & CultureWhat 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 neg...
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 ...
Students reflect and predict: Super Bowl Ryan Praught February 4, 2019 SportsNFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams both had first round byes, meaning they only had to play one playoff game each ...
“The Social Shift” screens at Laurier Jessa Braun February 4, 2019 NewsLaurier Brantford held a screening of the new documentary, The Social Shift, in S.C. Johnson on Thursday. The documentary follows two sisters and...
City opts out of cannabis shops Alex Vialette February 4, 2019 NewsBrantford city councillors voted against legalizing cannabis stores in the city on Jan. 15. The vote will delay the opening of any cannabis ret...
Laurier protests Ford’s OSAP changes Dellesia Noah February 4, 2019 NewsDoug Ford’s recent cuts to OSAP funding has lead the Laurier community to come out in protest. Thursday, Jan. 24, students, faculty and residents...
What Laurier thinks about feminism Koyal Vyas February 4, 2019 FeaturesFeminism is known as the second most hated “F” word in the English language, simply because people do not understand its true meaning. Merria...
