Families in Brantford gathered at Lynden Park Mall on September 25, to watch as various local performing arts groups entertained shoppers with both song and theatre. The event, created as a fun way to promote the upcoming seasons of several […]
Jazzfest brings out musicians from all walks of life
Just over a week ago, the city of Brantford was alive with the sound of music- more specifically, the sound of jazz music. From September 16 to 18, downtown Brantford was home to this year’s fourth Annual Brantford International Jazz […]
Marilla Wex stands up as Brantford’s Rising Star
“When he said that I was the winner, I did that beauty queen thing where you put your hands over your mouth and I didn’t cry but I felt a little bit tearful. Oh, that’s so lame. But I’m just […]
Getting to know the Sputnik Editorial Board
“Who is the comedian that you find most hilarious?” Lin – “Stephen Colbert has a direct line to my funny bone. He’s not just funny; his jokes are sharp and witty and he’s terribly humble when he’s not in character.” […]
Kay: Nova Scotia’s newest hip-hop sensation
Not many musicians would allow you to interview them in a bathroom, especially one situated in a nightclub, but after an interview with Kay, I got the feeling that the female hip-hop artist wasn’t like a lot of musicians. Each […]
Young female duo rock Harmony Square
After performing in groups during various singing competitions over the past seven years, it wasn’t until recently that 16-year-old Chandler Berardi and 18-year-old Taylor Witten made the decision to perform together as a duo for the first time. “It’s hard […]
Sounds Good! Back to school edition
As the school year is set to begin again, Arts & Entertainment editor Kiley Bell offers three songs that explain the university experience, for better or for worse. “Mr. Watson” by Ke$ha Although it’s a lot more pop than Van […]
Eight things to do before school officially begins
With summer coming to a close and school just around the corner, many of us are regretting the time we may have wasted during our days off. Although any time away from school is generally time well wasted, here are […]
One woman’s journey through the weird world of Buskerfest
“Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the moment you’ve all been waiting for.” While I have gotten used to hearing that cliched phrase over the years, I wasn’t quite prepared for actually seeing the moment that was about to follow. Especially […]
Hockeyfest brings big bands to Brantford
Brantford’s largest music festival, Hockeyfest, took place at Lion’s Park in early June, boasting an incredible three-day concert lineup filled with big name bands, screaming fans, and all the booze one could handle. “Well it’s two weeks later and I’m […]
What (not) to wear
Since birth we’ve been told by our parents to always “dress the part” when going to an important interview and the same goes for attending university. An understated yet important part of having a successful university career is what you […]
Party Places
1. Therapy Lounge 16 Market St. across from Williams Located directly on campus, Therapy is a relatively new bar that has soon become a Laurier favourite. Don’t let the dark lighting and white furniture scare you away, this bar caters […]
Brantford’s art scene
If you’re a budding artist coming to Laurier next year, and you’re worried about finding creative outlets in Brantford, then look no further than The Brantford Arts Block, located at 80 Dalhousie Street. The Brantford Arts Block is a not-for-profit […]