Naturopathy, acupuncture, athletic therapy and chiropractic. These are just a few of the treatments Laurier’s extended health plans cover. Surprisingly for some, Christian Science is also covered for faculty members. Christian Science is the practice of healing solely through prayer. …
The Ontario Tuition Grant (OTG) has undergone its annual increase, and the Province is looking to encourage more post-secondary students to apply. For Ontario undergrads in University and College degree programs, the grant is now valued at $1780, or $890…
This October, students will get the chance to flex their political muscle and vote for new leaders in Brantford. The official Election Day falls on October 27, 2014, but according to city officials, advanced voting will be easier than ever…
The long awaited YMCA is finally breaking ground as construction is set to start this fall and be carried out on schedule for the two-year build. “It’s what we’ve been planning from the very start,” said Brian Rosborough, Senior Executive…
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…
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…
When I applied to Laurier Brantford, the one major concern I had with school was my safety. Like some, I never stepped foot on Brantford soil until the first day of Orientation Week. It seemed great; the school was awesome,…
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,…
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…
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…
The first rain of spring was spitting on the sidewalk and my hair as I entered Brown Dog Bootleg Café last Wednesday night. As I walked in the door I couldn’t help but notice how the raindrops softly struck the…
Hey students, do you recall those annoying evaluation things you have to do at the end of each course that take up a whole, what, five minutes of your time? Have you ever considered where those papers disappear to after…
Constable Chris Button visited Laurier Brantford today on behalf of the Hamilton Police Service to give hope to students pursuing the competitive industry of police servicing. Const. Button outlined the detailed hiring process and all of the steps one…
After a weeklong investigation, Toronto Police have apprehended and charged a person they believe to be the gunman involved with last week’s shooting at York University. 22-year-old Kemon Edwards has been charged with discharging a firearm and endangering lives. Two…
Community members and students gathered in the Odeon building last Thursday for a conference on poverty and inequality, with keynote speaker Trish Hennessy. Hennessy is a former journalist, and currently Ontario director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Her…
A large majority, if not all, of university students remember their Orientation Week. The promising events that take place for first-year students during the first week of university are of great importance and have lasting effects for years to…
This Saturday, Blueprint 22 will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day event that is expected to draw in hundreds. Blueprint 22 is a group of students who, for the past two years, have been organizing big events like the one…
Laurier Brantford held two unique events on campus in recognition of women’s empowerment this past week. International Women’s Day was celebrated on Mar. 8 and Laurier Brantford showed its support with two very different events. This past Wednesday, approximately 120…
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…
Toronto Star’s public editor, Kathy English, visited her hometown to talk about her unique position. English addressed students and professors at Laurier Brantford’s Carnegie Building. She outlined her role as public editor within the Toronto Star and the role of ethics in journalism.…
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…
I have never been the kind of person who is afraid to stand up for a cause because of the fear of backlash or rejection from others. After knowing that, it probably won’t come as a surprise that I am…
Starting next year, a new fall reading week will be introduced as a three-year pilot program. Students will receive a full week off following Thanksgiving weekend in addition to the existing winter reading week. As registrar Ray Darling explains, the…
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…
What is the Students’ Union? What do they do? These are just some of the questions that went unanswered when students were asked about WLUSU. The Students’ Union is actually responsible for many campus clubs and events, and their mission…
There is something you should know about me before you start reading this article, for a bit of context. I am one of those students who sits in the front of the classroom with their hand glued to the ceiling,…
On January 17, a woman from the state of California released a YouTube video claiming that her former middle school teacher sexually abused her multiple times during her years as a student. The teacher that abused her had since been…
As Student Union elections are on, current Union President Annie Constantinescu, as well as students around the Brantford campus, took some time to reflect on the current administration’s tenure. “It’s honestly been such a rewarding experience. Every day I’m working…
Only a few short days away from the election, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU) presidential candidates continue to campaign, hoping to lead the Students’Union in the 2014-2015 academic year. This is their chance to create their own vision…
She may enjoy the time she can spend with her friends, playing sports, travelling and tuning into Netflix’s latest content, but it is equally as important to her to serve the campus that supports her university life. Meet Lindsey Miller,…
