Author: Jahnavi Jagdeo
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Orbiting Love
He showed up an hour early in a bow tie.
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With love from Laurier
What the numbers don’t tell you
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Two World Cup Finals Weekends, Two Very Different Vibes
England-France gave us entertainment. Argentina-Spain gave us a lecture on defense. By the time the 2026 World Cup wrapped up in New York and New Jersey, most of us had already seen our best game…
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International Women’s Day means little if misogyny still shapes the world
Posting on social media is easy. Confronting everyday misogyny is not. Every year on March 8, brands, institutions and social media feeds fill with messages celebrating women for International Women’s Day. Purple graphics appear.…
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Ontario cuts OSAP grants and ends tuition freeze
Students worry their debt will climb as financial aid shifts from grants to loans Summary of article: Ontario’s Feb. 12, 2026 announcement reshaped student aid: domestic tuition can rise again and OSAP grants are slashed to a…
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Wembanyama leads the Spurs into the championship conversation
The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as legitimate NBA title contenders with one of the league’s best records Please note that the following review of the San Antonio Spurs and Wembanyama’s season statistics cited in the…
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Orbiting Love
Either I’m in love with you or I’m gay This was our FIRST date. We met for dinner. It was fine. Not amazing, not terrible. Just regular first date small talk. Jobs, siblings, “what do you do for fun,”…
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Orbiting Love
The Italian dinner from hell It started off fine. We met through a mutual friend, chatted for a few days and agreed to meet for dinner at a casual Italian place downtown.…
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Orbiting Love
When your friend likes the walking red flag So, my friend, let’s call her L, likes this guy, we’ll call him C. The problem is, C is not just a little rough…
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One University, Three Campuses — Unequal Experiences?
How awareness and reputation vary across Laurier’s three campuses Wilfrid Laurier University may operate across three campuses, but student perceptions suggest the experiences and reputations are far from equal. In a recent…
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Orbiting Love
Hey girl, this is going to sound really funny, but we actually went out because of you. We were sitting in the student commons last year and I was reading your article, “Do You Really…
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Loneliness on campus has become culture, not crisis
Loneliness is no longer an exception, but a routine part of the university experience Loneliness on campus has become so normalized that it’s no longer treated as something urgent. It is expected. Almost routine. Between…
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Orbiting Love
Hi Jahnavi, I really love this section and everything you write is always so funny and unhinged in the best way, but this time I actually need advice because I’m still trying…
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Sexual empowerment for sale
Brands and celebrities are turning feminist language into an aesthetic Empowerment has become one of the most widely used words in advertising, entertainment and social media. Phrases such as “the future is female” and…
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Students divided on whether Laurier tuition matches their university experience
A new poll conducted by The Sputnik, Radio Laurier and The Cord found that Laurier students remain split on whether the value of their tuition aligns with the quality of their academic and campus experience. While…
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Laurier Brantford students choose cookies or cocoa
Golden Hawks share which treat they would choose to last a lifetime ‘Twas a chilly morning on the Laurier Brantford streets, When students were asked to pick between two treats. Either having…
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More than one story in December
Laurier Brantford students share what the season means beyond Christmas As snow begins to settle over Brantford and every storefront glows in shades of red and green, it is hard to ignore…
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Boycotting breakfast
He refused to go into the Denny’s and tried to manifest pancakes for me instead He said he’d take me for breakfast at Denny’s, but when we got there, he parked and…
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Laurier’s Top 5 Fall Movies
Looking for a new fall favourite? Here’s what Laurier students are watching this fall When fall rolls around at Laurier, students turn to comfort drinks, cozy nights, and of course movies that capture the season.…
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Crisper air and brighter ideas
Fall’s colours and quiet moments inspire students and writers to put pen to paper For many writers, autumn arrives not just with falling leaves and cooler days, but with a splash of inspiration. The…
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From first date to full-on cyber stalker
What started as a casual almost-date spiraled into months of being pursued by someone who thought obsession was romance Please note that the names referenced in this story have been changed to maintain confidentiality and protect…
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“Scoot in?”
His mom third-wheeled our date and I faked my way out. We made plans to go out for dinner, and he offered to pick me up. I said sure. I walk outside…
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First-year students share what they’re most excited for at Laurier Brantford
From labs to hockey, first-years are ready to dive into campus life The start of a new school year always brings excitement, but for first-year students at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus,…
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“You’re on a date with him??”
Jahnavi Jagdeo – Please note that the following story has been submitted anonymously, with names and details changed for privacy. So, I went on a date with this guy I met through…
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“Who cares if I’m pretty, if I fail my finals?”
How the hit TV show ‘Gilmore Girls’ romanticizes academic burnout Jahnavi Jagdeo – As autumn leaves begin to fall and the scent of pumpkin spice lattes drifts through campus coffee shops, many…
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Hollywood’s biggest night: The 97th academy awards
The 97th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, bringing the usual mix of glamour, surprises and historic wins that kept film lovers on the edge of their seats. Hosted…
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Is journalism dead?
Student newspapers prove journalism is evolving, not dying. In an era where TikTok trends and Instagram reels deliver news in 20-60 seconds, traditional journalism seems to be on life support. The argument…
