Author: Jahnavi Jagdeo
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The great gold rush in Brantford
We asked Laurier’s Brantford campus, “What would you do if you won a pot of gold?” ‘Twas 6 a.m. on a frosty Brantford morning, When Laurier students, without any warning, Found shimmering pots of…
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What Makes Laurier Students Swipe Left on Love?
What personality trait sets off alarms in the minds of Laurier Students looking for love to ultimately swipe left? When it comes to dating, Laurier students aren’t shy about what makes them…
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The Curse of Trying to Top the Original and Why It Always Fails
How often can it be said that the second instalment of a franchise is better than the first? In entertainment, few phenomena are as common—or as cursed—as the sequel. Creators often try…
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Is Black History Month a True Tribute or Tokenism?
Are we learning and remembering or is it just another month of the year people forget to learn from the past? Every February, Black History Month is marked by tributes, social media…
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Romance or Revenue? Do you really love them or are you a victim of Valentine’s Day consumerism?
Love and consumerism collide on Valentine’s Day, a holiday where emotions meet marketing Every Feb.14, the world is swept into a whirlwind of roses, heart-shaped chocolates, teddy bears and glittering gift boxes—symbols…
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Where is the line between inspiration and imitation?
When, if ever, is copying art a respectful tribute? In the world of art, the line between imitation and forgery is a thin one, often blurred by discussions over intent, originality and…
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True celebration or clever marketing?
Common marketing tool, the power of nostalgia in pop culture: How hits of the past shape the present In recent years, the past has become present in pop culture, with nostalgia pushing…
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Pucks, passion and progress
Halfway through the season, fans of Canada’s beloved game are eager to see what lies ahead for their teams As January marks the halfway point of the NHL season, hockey fans across…
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Laurier Brantford’s Spotify wrapped
What music, artists and genres did Laurier Brantford students listen and sing along to the most in 2024? Laurier students have spoken! After surveying over 200 Golden Hawks both in-person and on…
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And with that: the 2024 season comes to an end…Goodnight
A year’s worth of Laurier Brantford student journalism As this year draws to a close, Wilfrid Laurier’s Brantford campus community reflects on a whirlwind of events, memories and milestones that have marked…
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Blazeworks paints Brantford history
Local artist Blaze Wiradharma paints mural depicting Brantford’s Indigenous history and Grand River’s beauty Serena Anagbe/ Photo editorThe “Pages of the Grand River” mural Brantford’s downtown has been transformed with the addition…
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She’s working late, she’s a singer
How pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter handled the backlash she received on tour Contributed photo/ Sabrinacarpenter.com Sabrina Carpenter in Concert For the past few years, Sabrina Carpenter has become one of the most…
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