Leather, lace and shoulder pads… Oh my!

Karen Savoy / Sputnik Photography  As the sun sets earlier, the days feel crisper and fallen leaves crunch under feet, it is clear the seasons are changing. With fall hanging in the air, it is time for strappy sandals and…

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Brantford: The rebirth of a community

A growing university and a revitalized downtown core have worked to create a sense of community that Brantford hasn’t seen in almost 20 years. The economic recession in the early 1990’s and the loss of the city’s main industry left…

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Women’s Powderpuff Football team wins it all at Sheridan

The Women’s Powderpuff Football team marched into Sheridan this past weekend and came out victorious, winning their first ever tournament. In the round robin the Golden Hawks finished 2-1, with wins against Sheridan, 6-0 and the Waterloo Rippers, 18-6 and…

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From no coast to West Coast

Imagine waking up one morning and following through with what you’ve been dreaming about doing, whether it’s going on that special vacation, finally pushing for that career you’ve always wanted or just packing everything you own into a suitcase and…

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LEAF students and the international connections at Laurier

Our small and intimate campus is home to a surprisingly large number of international students. The LEAF program, which draws the most international students to our campus, is designed to build English skills for those who meet the academic requirements…

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What’s so scandalous about a scandal?

We have all heard enough of these political scandals getting fed on by the media, but have we considered that the politicians are the ones reaching out with the food? Let us take a closer look into what it is…

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Tips and tricks for finding the perfect place to rent

A large part of the university experience involves living away from home, whether it’s in residence or off campus. Many students here at Laurier live off campus at least once during their four or five year stay. Some live in…

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Don’t lose sight of happiness

Through all the stress of upcoming finals and exams, first year Laurier student Hannah Brunsdon takes the time to enjoy pure happiness. She has turned the way she looks at life completely around. Brunsdon was previously diagnosed with depression and…

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Nation of scandal: What is going on with Canada?

  It is hard to turn on the news or read the paper without being blasted with coverage of scandals in our country. Scandals and controversy are a part of life and government, and part of the media’s job is…

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In the words of a veteran

As we all wear our red poppies over our hearts, we are remembering the many lives that have been lost in the Armed Forces’ line of duty. The survivors are also recognized for their courage and efforts in fighting. One…

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What are the Brantford Foundations?

The 2013/2014 school year marks the first year of the new core curriculum at Laurier Brantford, called the Brantford Foundations. In previous years, all students had to complete a mandatory number of Contemporary Studies courses that made up a core…

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The Canada you don’t know: Life in Cambridge Bay

It’s safe to say that most Canadians have never heard of the town of Cambridge Bay, never mind being able to locate it on a map. The same could be said of Lynette and Sean Holmes, until three years ago.…

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