Author: Courtney Langstaff
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Local country singer takes on Nashville
It is not everyday when a first year student at Laurier Brantford takes on the official country music city of the world and is successful. James Cameron and his band jumped on…
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85th Academy Awards light up television sets
With the months of preparation that go into arguably the most important night in film, the 85th Annual Academy Awards did not disappoint this past Sunday evening as the ceremony, which this…
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Let the 2013 award season begin
2012 was one of the most exciting years for both film and television, which means this winter’s award season are a must watch. A-list actors became singers and performers, and even, for…
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Oscar Nominations of 2013
The 2013 Oscar Nominations have finally been released after a long wait. Many of the nominations were expected especially after seeing some performances and the films themselves. Here are this years hopeful…
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Trendy Insider: Colder weather brings the classy casual
When the snow comes along and the temperature drops, the only types of clothes in mind are leg warmers, hoodies, sweats, hats and gloves. But 2012 instead brings a little class and…
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’: Getting over a Breakup
This album “Red” can arguably be considered the best album Taylor Swift has produced yet. Her image from the bubblegum adorable blonde in cowboy boots has definitely evolved over the last year…
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Trick-or-Slay: 2012’s Halloween Horrors
Halloween is literally just around the corner, and Hollywood has not forgotten. With a few sequels and a couple originals, this Halloween is sure to be a creepy one. Earlier this month…
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Third annual BFF
The Brantford Film Festival returns on Nov. 1-3 to the downtown with a lot of promising new films being played on the LB campus. Paula Thomlison, Brantford Public Library’s manager of communications…
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TV Characters trendy for Halloween
Every Halloween whether it is at a costume party or even the little (or big) trick-or-treaters, we usually see a pattern for costumes that may lack some originality and we see every…
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Radio show ‘Wrights Rant’ unifies Laurier’s campuses
Radio Laurier is finally coming home to Laurier Brantford with a more unique show with “Wrights Rant: The Brantford Takeover.” Fourth-year Law and Society student Matt Wright from Laurier Brantford sat down…
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K-Stew shines in T.O. following cheating scandal
Kristen Stewart strutted her stuff at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this past week, in her first appearance following her traffic-stopping public apology for cheating on Robert Pattinson. This past July…
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TIFF 2012 brings big films, big stars and big expectations
The annual festival is welcoming a lot of big celebrities with long anticipated films to Toronto this year. There are about 20 films scheduled to be shown for this years gala, but…
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Fall movie preview
Resident Evil: Retribution: Friday, Sept. 14 In the fifth installment, Alice (Milla Jovovich) continues to rise against and destroy the evil Umbrella Corporation alongside the remaining resistance survivors including Carlos Olivera (Oded…
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Fall fashion: Jewels, leather and trousers
Keeping up with the latest style in the fashion industry is no picnic, especially with the newest trends changing as quickly as the weather. But with a few tips and trends to…
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Experience matters: Interning with Entertainment Tonight
After years of studying the fundamentals of journalism, learning the ins and outs of its practices and ethics, all my education and theoretical knowledge came alive with my first internship placement. I…
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Sanderson Centre brings big acts for the season
The Sanderson Centre may be one of Laurier Brantford’s lecture halls, but this year there will be a lot more than classes and lectures happening on their stage. The Sanderson is known…
