Author: Christian Mejia
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There can only be one (poppy)
PHOTO BY MICHAEL PIRILLO / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY November 11 is here. You are hopefully going to take a pause for the solemn day of remembrance and gratitude for those that…
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Too fool for school
Photo of inside Ottawa high school during COVID-19 pandemic./ Contributed Image, The Sputnik Photography. Christian is a recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in the Dept. of Human and…
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The Acade-money Awards: a 2020 Oscars review
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE I dislike awards shows in general, not because of lack of representation or the incredibly annoying political commentary of those who win the awards. No, I dislike awards…
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Facing Challenges: ‘She called me and said, I have Cancer’
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE Pictured: (left) Danielle Gledhill, Mike Gledhill, Nancy Gledhill, Nicole Gledhill (17) and Dylan Gledhill (15) Danielle Gledhill was getting ready to face the challenges of coming to a new campus…
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LGBT Youthline event hosted at Brantford library
SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Brantford public library holds LGBT YouthLine, an event aimed to bring out stories and struggles of LGBTQ+ youth in the community. The event that is a part…
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The future plans of athletics on the Brantford Campus
BRENDAN MCWILLIAM / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Can and will Laurier Brantford’s athletics department continue to grow their varsity programs and introduce others? As the Laurier Brantford YMCA continues to draw the attention of…
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The fate of Arrowdale Golf Course
In a strong vote, Arrowdale golf course is to be sold to developers and the profits will go towards affordable housing. In a vote on December 10, 2019, city council; voted 8…
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Brantford coed team goes into first season tournament
The Laurier Brantford Coed Extramural Volleyball team engages in its first tournament of the season and prepares to face whatever the other teams throw at them. On Nov. 22 there were outstanding…
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A little look at some of the small buisnesses in Brantford
Recently Brantford has seen an increase of small businesses in the downtown core. FadeMaster Barbershop at 120 Dalhousie St., has $15 dollar cuts advertised all day, everyday. Some students have already…
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Shtetl on the Grand, remembering Brantford’s Jewish community
November 26 there was a gathering of many people who once belonged to the Jewish community of Brantford in front of Post House and RCW. The mood is happy and nostalgic for…
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Women’s XC ranked third in Canada
The Laurier Brantford Women’s Cross Country team brought home a third place medal from Nationals this past month. The historical moment came on November 9 when the members completed the 6km…
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