The start of an O-Week for every type of first-year

That time of the year is here: Orientation Week! I can’t believe it was only a year ago that I was such a mixture of nerves and excitement at this exact time. I recall everyone being so welcoming the first…

Categories: Opinion

Campus launching new faculty association

Laurier Brantford starts off the school year by bringing two new faculties to campus – the Liberal Arts Association and Human and Social Sciences Association, which house many available majors. The only faculty associations that existed on the Brantford campus…

Categories: On Campus

Arkells to rock the Sanderson Centre for O-week

O-week is back! And not only does that mean that new-comers get to get situated with their programs and roommates, but it also means they get to see some killer bands. The organizers behind Laurier-Brantford’s o-week have gained a reputation…

Categories: Arts & Culture

“We are all naked under our clothes, are we not?”

“[Being naked felt] more normal than normal,” Laurier Alumni Stephane Deschenes says. Ever since his “liberating” experience at a nude beach, Deschenes has studied and immersed himself in the naturism lifestyle. Decades later, Deschenes, 48, now owns Bare Oaks Family…

Categories: Features

The honest truth about the locals of Brantford

Since coming to Brantford, I’ve heard a lot about “the locals”. How someone pulled a knife at 2 a.m. on one of my friends, how someone started a fight at local nightclub NV, just because one of my friends made…

Categories: Opinion

Student night life summed up at one bar

For whatever reason, there only seems to be one student bar for Laurier Brantford. For years, NV night club has controlled the monopoly when it comes to the student night life. They have been able to do so thanks to…

Categories: On Campus

Charitable offer symbolizes bridging of campus and community

In an effort to support the Laurier Brantford YMCA Athletics and Recreation complex plans, Edith and Roger Davis, founders of the Davis Fuels distribution company, donated $1 million to the cause of its construction. The formal announcement of the donation…

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EcoHawks help out in a Residence downtown cleanup

Laurier Brantford’s EcoHawks motivated students in a downtown cleanup event. Yesterday in the Carnegie foyer, Laurier Brantford’s EcoHawks handed out garbage bags, gloves, and hot chocolates for students that participated in the downtown cleanup event. The EcoHawks used pop tabs…

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Co-ed soccer team falls victim to uncalled rule violation

After a solid finish to begin the season, Laurier’s extramural soccer team had a rule mishap at Redeemer on Friday that cost them a possible win and a chance to climb up the tournament standings. Instead the Golden Hawks finished…

Categories: Sports

WLUSP campaign platforms

President Dani Saad In the past year, I have built relationships with people I work with at The Cord and in other departments. As an editor, I have learned how hard volunteers work to produce quality work and how much…

Categories: On Campus

Men’s hockey team disappoints at Humber North

Coming off an unsuccessful tournament at Humber North, the men’s hockey team came up short again in the semifinals, losing 4-1 to Seneca Newham after coming out of their pool with a 2-1 record. But Captain Dave Howe was far…

Categories: Sports

New gym facilities could boost Open House numbers

Laurier Brantford opened its doors to showcase the school to prospective students on Friday, Nov. 8. Students came to tour the campus’ facilities and decide whether Laurier is the right fit for them. “It was amazing. There were so many…

Categories: On Campus

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…

Categories: Features

University, CAS try to resolve disputes

In accordance with the continuing contract dispute, the Contract Academic Staff (CAS) union and the university’s administration entered into the second day of conciliation on Nov. 4 to resolve the ongoing labour contract dispute. Both sides hope to reach an…

Categories: On Campus