Author: Anya Eland
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Near death experiences
It is never really thought of if one day you just do your thing and you see your life flash before your eyes. For Brittany Legault, she unfortunately experienced just that. It…
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You are invited to a princess party
Do you remember watching Disney movies as a kid, belting your little heart out and dreaming what it would be like to be a Disney Princess? Do you remember the feeling that…
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Oh joy… It’s the holidays again
Christmas is celebrated by millions of people around the world. Disliking Christmas is definitely not a popular opinion, but there are some who have it nonetheless. Everyone has a reason, whether it…
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Tips to stay mentally fit during exam season
Midterm season can be a stressful time for students. Students have to juggle studying for midterms along with everything else going on in their lives. Laurier Brantford, as well as the city…
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Farewell Piston Broke, hello Devlin’s Advocate
After eight years of wonderful food and a pleasant atmosphere, Piston Broke is saying goodbye to the Brantford community. Brantford says goodbye to the Piston Broke, and hello to a new bistro…
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Brantford seeks improvement in transit system
A public meeting regarding Brantford Transit and Brantford Lift Service will happen on Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lynden Park Mall. The meeting will cover upcoming changes to…
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Brantford Takes Back the Night
On Thursday Sept. 15, 2016, The Sexual Assault Centre of Brant held the 25th anniversary of the annual Take Back the Night Event. Those who attended the night all acknowledge the fact…
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Get to Know Your Head Icebreakers
1. Philip Kartos: Gold Program: Concurrent Education Hometown: Etobicoke, Ontario If you could be anyone for a day who would it be: Beyoncé, because Beyoncé Dream job: A guidance counselor/social worker If…
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Laurier Brantford Prepares to Meet the World
The Intercultural Certificate program is a new course offered to all Laurier Brantford students through Laurier International. This program is a six module program, which includes the following: Introduction to Concepts of…
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The Bent King prepares to open in April
After The Sputnik’s 2015 coverage of Brantford’s journey to get its game on, perhaps you’ve been wondering, whatever happened to that second board game cafe, The Bent King? Well, the…
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Laurier Brantford’s Pink Feather Society
Laurier Brantford students in the Indigenous Community Organizing class have created a non-profit organization, in partnership with students from Six Nations Polytechnic called The Pink Feather Society. “We are trying to raise…
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Brantford finally gets its GO bus
Many Laurier students are overjoyed that their voices have been heard as the Ontario government confirmed that there will now be GO Bus routes to Brantford. The GO bus will run from…
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Students want a University Library in Brantford
Laurier Brantford Students held a “silent protest” on Feb. 9 to raise awareness for their interest in attaining a university library on campus. Currently, Laurier Brantford students do not have a university…
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Fetishes: What’s yours?
Oh fetishes. As much as people perhaps don’t care to admit it, a lot of us are at least a *little* kinky and likely harbour a sexual fetish. Fetishes are when one…
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Tyler Van Herzle is your new Students’ Union President
On Thursday night, Tyler Van Herzele was elected as the next Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union President and CEO. He had a huge 55.25 per cent of the vote. Van Herzele is…
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Official platforms of the WLUSU President & Board of Directors
PRESIDENT & CEO Tyler Van Herzele – Brantford My platform is comprised of 4 pillars and 2 initiatives, which delve into multiple aspects of student life on campus. My pillars are Campus…
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Battle of the Tylers
Our News Editor, Anya Eland, asked the Students’ Union presidential candidates some questions to help make your decision at the polls be a little easier. How will you deal with gendered violence…
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Board of directors- Brantford candidates
[starbox] The Sputnik sat down to chat with the Brantford candidates running for the Students’ Union Board of Directors to chat about their plans and why they’re running. Nick DeSumma I am running for…
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Back to school mode after winter break
[starbox] Winter break is now over, which means students must come out of relaxation mode and get back to school mode. After all the relaxing, partying and family dinners, the break had…
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Laurier Brantford unites as one at the Candle Lighting Ceremony
Laurier Brantford’s MyRespect is doing its part to promote diversity and acceptance throughout campus. The committee held a candle-lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 25. A speaker from Brantford’s Muslim Association was brought…
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Brantford’s Christmas Parade preparation
It’s that time of year again. This year marks the forty-first anniversary of Branford’s annual Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Junior Chamber International (JCI). Shawn Stemmler, the head chair for this…
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Diversity and Equity
The Diversity and Equity office (DEO) is an office that offers diversity-related supports to students and diversity initiatives. It promotes acceptance and empowerment, and inclusiveness of creating an accepting life for all…
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Should you be listening to music when you study?
These past couple days have been quite stressful for many Laurier Brantford students, as it is midterm season. Many students have different study habits in order for them to get as much…
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Demi Lovato’s Confident is full of emotional rollercoasters
Compelling and powerful are two words that can describe Demi Lovato’s new album Confident. Lovato has come a long way from her days as a Disney Channel star. She has had…
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The Featured Artist: Bryan Heyens
The Featured Artist is a Laurier Brantford student who is constantly striving for creative and artistic excellence. The medium isn’t what’s important; it’s the art. This week’s featured artist is Bryan Heyens…
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What are you listening to?
Upon interviewing fellow first years at Laurier Brantford, it can be noted that they enjoy a wide variety of music. However, it seems that, The Weeknd, is an artist buzzing in a…
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