Scissors are not a great suicide tool. I found this out first hand, lying on the floor of my bedroom – or bathroom, I’ve tried multiple times – scraping the scissors down my wrist. Maybe I just have a dull […]
Who Needs Saving?
Recently an ad popped up in my internet browser that read, “Missionaries in Africa – Saving Lives & Spreading the Gospel”. Considering I had just returned from West Africa my curiosity spiked. I clicked the link and read “Our driving […]
A Rosewood House resident’s story of struggle and strength
Rosewood House is transitional housing for people with mental illness and often drug addiction. Residents attend an hour of group therapy each day, which addresses a variety of issues from anxiety and self-harm reduction to budgeting and healthy eating. The […]
Laurier students send shoes to Escuela Sabanilla
Soles2Sarchi is a group that emerged from another organization called Duke of Edinburgh which sends high school students to Costa Rica, and sent three Laurier Brantford students over the summer of 2014. Kelsey Anger, the coordinator and chaperone of the […]
Fashion show to raise funds for breast cancer research
The month of October signifies that Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2014 has begun around the globe. Included in the many organizations working towards the breast cancer research cause is Nina-Brie, a clothing store located at 358 King George Rd. in […]
Student Food Bank serves sandwiches to students
Laurier Brantford’s Student Food Bank cracked out their grills on Tuesday for the first time this year, to hand out free grilled cheese sandwiches to eager students. Kathleen Bee, Laurier Brantford’s Student Food Bank coordinator, says the group anticipated anywhere […]
Putting a face to a bipolar disorder
Hillary Verardi is a bold, bubbly, beautiful YouTuber who usually posts videos reviewing the latest eye shadow palette or a tutorial on waterproof makeup. But recently, Verardi used her channel, Putabowon, to open up about her current depressive low. Shedding […]
Mental health does not define you
You will never make it to university! Why can’t you just be happier? I don’t understand why you’re like this! Just snap out of it! Sometimes, people do not have a wide understanding about mental health. This misunderstanding of mental […]
Use your voice in a positive way
Are you #depressed? According to the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario depression is one of the lead causes of disabilities around the world. It is also said that one in ten Canadians will suffer from a major depressive episode in […]
Brantford shows respect for elders
On June 15, Brantford will be celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day along with many other global communities. On May 26, 2014, city council proclaimed that June 15 is “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” in the City of Brantford. The […]
Peer help line extended to the Brantford campus
Laurier Brantford’s first year promoting a peer help line has been announced a success; members hope for even more in the following years to come. The Waterloo campus has been providing a peer help line for about six years now, […]