fear – The Sputnik

Are viral fear tactics just media hype?

When you think of getting a virus it instills fear, this is largely due to how the media portrays them. Dr. Penelope Ironstone, associate professor of Communications Studies at Laurier, has started looking into the idea of the portrayal of […]

Get your head in the game: The mental side of sports

Sports are perceived to be a test of brute force and the celebration of an athlete’s physical abilities, but the mental side of an athlete’s performance is just as critical. The clock’s ticking down, you’ve got one shot to win […]