Contributed Photo On Tuesday, March 7, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus hosted a public book signing and talk with Linda Schuyler, the co-creator of the show Degrassi. After opening her presentation with a book signing for her novel The Mother…
Photo Contribution by Serena Anagbe Last month was February and Black History Month, a month dedicated to the learning and remembering of our Black communities. After some research and speaking with Brianna Alexander, the co-president for the Black Student Collective…
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As we approach the end of the school year, the graduating class of 2021 prepares for their new chapters in life without a graduation ceremony to honour and conclude their momentous…
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Laurier Brantford will be getting a new mascot and officially changing their mascot from the Golden Hawk back to the Mule. In the 1950s Wilfrid Laurier University was a college…
PHOTO: SPUTNIK ARCHIVES Wilfrid Laurier was among multiple universities in Canada to gather on Jan. 15 at 1p.m., to remember those who lost their lives in Flight 752. Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, left Iran and was going towards…
Last month marked a significant milestone in the history of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, as the community celebrated its twentieth anniversary with Laurier’s Homecoming on Sept. 21. The satellite campus, which was founded in 1999, kicked off its birthday…
Laurier Brantford students can have a better sense of security with the new 24 hours a day, seven days a week access to the Special Constable Service. Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union announced that Wilfrid Laurier University Board of Governors…
The Internet is a wonderful place. It has a wide variety of knowledge and things to occupy yourself with. When you get many people in one place, they create inside jokes among themselves. The Internet is no exception to this…
Despite the negative news surrounding the recent 22 job cuts and Nipissing’s departure, some good news regarding Laurier Brantford’s progression and expansion can help bring positivity. After several years of planning and waiting, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities,…
Every human being deserves to be treated equally, fairly and with respect, regardless of his or her sexual orientation. However, globally, the LGBTQ community faces severe discrimination, violence and abuse. Michelle Emson, a committed LGBTQ advocate, an award-winning speaker and…
Laurier Brantford embraces International Women’s Day with a week of events that bring attention to different matters related to gender equality. The events will take place between March 9 and 13. International Women’s Day reflects on the past and present…
It’s been a good year hockey-wise for the Laurier Brantford men’s extramural hockey team. Through their tournaments and practices this year, they have experienced success and failure. The team has grown and bonded together over the last few months and…
Since December the Laurier community has been preparing to display its culturally diverse population and celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The event was created to help students get involved while enjoying Laurier’s diverse culture. It also honored the advantages…
On the weekend of January 30 and 31, the Laurier Brantford Women’s Powderpuff Football team played their first tournament of the year at McMaster University. On both Friday and Saturday, the team faced back-to-back games. They lost games against their…
The Laurier Brantford Men’s Extramural hockey team knew they had a tough task in front of them. They needed to impress in their second tournament of the season. The squad travelled to London, home to Fanshawe College to test themselves…
Although students may not see the polished gym floors and fancy exercise equipment of the long-awaited athletic facility until 2017, good sports opportunities await the campus. Laurier Brantford’s current athletic situation is far from ideal and it looks like students…
Brantford just added a new festival to its growing list of fantastic events. This June 13 and 14, Brantford’s Lion’s Park will be a hot destination in southern Ontario, as “WTFest”, or “What The Fest” as it is commonly called,…
Have you noticed the compost and recycling bins spread across campus? According to Laurier Brantford’s 2014 Green Guide, the university introduced an organics program where compostables and green bins can be found in the RAC building and Students’ Union. As…
The Laurier Brantford extramural dodgeball team plans on going out with a bang in their final tournament of the season. Co-captain, Adam Zack and the Golden Hawks expect a win and will settle for nothing less. Zack sort of fell…
Wilfrid Laurier’s board of governors will soon go over a report with information about cutting programs. Various members of Laurier’s faculty staff were against the action and were not showing support. According to The Record, the action will include the…
What do you think of the word ‘spirituality?’ How about ‘prayer space?’ Whether you are religious or not, Laurier Brantford’s newly created prayer space will allow you to embrace your religious and spiritual beliefs. The prayer space will be a…
An archaeological assessment has led to the discovery of ancient artifacts at the construction site of the Laurier-YMCA Athletic Complex. The site is located south of Colborne Street between the Grand River Hall building and the city parkade, with news…
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Before I Die wall was officially introduced to the Laurier community. Below the yellow and purple title of “Before I die…”, there is a chalkboard for students to share their dreams anonymously. The phrase “Before…
Laurier Brantford welcomed Arno Kopecky, author of Oil man and the Sea and winner of the 2014 Edna Staebler award for a brief Q&A session on Thursday, Nov 13th. Kopecky was interviewed in the DAL building by Professor Bruce Gillespie,…
The annual career fair for Criminology and Law students took place on Nov.14th in the RCW lobby. The event allowed for students to touch base with professionals, learn about career opportunities and gather information about different organizations that can employ…
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Thanks to the efforts of Laurier Brantford’s Restorative Justice class CC211, the City of Brantford will recognize Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 2014 as Restorative Justice Week. According to the course’s professor Thomas Rose, “[Restorative Justice] is an alternative justice…
Are you a student and/or resident in Brantford? If so, then the Frugal foodie event is definitely worth checking out. As a student, it is important that you are able to make healthy meals. Well-cooked meals will leave you feeling…
Ocoa Projects set up their station in the Student Centre Lobby with pumpkin waffles, cake pops, gluten free brownies, cupcakes and caramel apples. On October 30th, 2014, the club put on a Halloween bake sale, their second event of the…
Like many of us, hypnotist Jerry Enns was once extremely skeptical of hypnosis, mind magic and even past lives. But with what he has experienced, it is easy to understand why his beliefs have been transformed. After a serious car…
