The Rose and Thistle British restaurant and pub, located at 48 Dalhousie St., across from Expositer residence, had its grand opening on Sat. March 21. “We have had such a good response from the public,” Owner Audrey Pitcher said. They…
With the recent job cuts and contract academic staff speaking out about unfairness, Laurier’s finances are under a microscope. But as staff, students and the community are trying to understand the decisions Laurier has recently made, it is important to…
Rape automatically brings up images of violence and alleyways in our minds but in reality, sex without consent happens all of the time: upstairs at a house party in a bed smelling of beer, in the back of your boyfriend’s…
Just because the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri no longer dominates your newsfeed, does not mean the issues behind this act of police violence are resolved. With Brown being one of many victims in the recent years,…
A First Nation community mourns the loss of 11-year-old Makayla Sault who died Monday, after suffering a stroke on Sunday. The New Credit First Nation girl who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has been in the public’s eye in recent months because…
The transition from 2014 to 2015 is a reminder of how when one era ends, another begins. It may be the same with human life: can we live on after death? Depending on your beliefs, you may believe in an…
Teaching the French language may not seem like the best way to inspire generations, but Bob Howard does just that. Howard, 71, does not just teach how to conjugate verbs, he changes lives. Howard has been a French conversational teacher…
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Before I Die wall was officially introduced to the Laurier community. Below the yellow and purple title of “Before I die…”, there is a chalkboard for students to share their dreams anonymously. The phrase “Before…
When deciding whether you want to donate your organs after you die, many questions can arise. Can I still move onto my afterlife if I’m not whole? Are my organs actually going to be useable? Can I pick what organs…
In perhaps the most Big Brother-like marketing incident that has ever hit the media, a large department store determined a girl was pregnant before her father did. Data analysts working for Target discovered that women who later signed up for…
As a fourth-year student, I am completing a journalistic thesis on the controversial topic of pornography. My two colleagues and I embarked on what can only be called our first sexhibition – we dedicated an entire day to exploring the…
“You never know when you answer the phone if someone is going to die. If you don’t pick it up quick enough, are they going to kill themselves?” Debbie Matthews, 55, struggled sporadically throughout her 33-year career as a 911…
With the temperature rapidly dropping, the chaos of classes, and the complexity of human relationships, it is no surprise students are feeling a bit high-strung. Fourth-year student Miranda Small has been “overwhelmed with stress” lately. Small, 21, is trying to…
Hillary Verardi is a bold, bubbly, beautiful YouTuber who usually posts videos reviewing the latest eye shadow palette or a tutorial on waterproof makeup. But recently, Verardi used her channel, Putabowon, to open up about her current depressive low. Shedding…
I decided I wanted to tell the story of a local busker musician and figured who better to talk to than the long-haired guitar player usually singing in the alleyway between Therapy Lounge and Williams. Right from the get-go, I…
Like many of us, hypnotist Jerry Enns was once extremely skeptical of hypnosis, mind magic and even past lives. But with what he has experienced, it is easy to understand why his beliefs have been transformed. After a serious car…
Like everything else from childhood to adulthood, people’s views of themselves are constantly evolving, a fluctuating reflection from pride to shame and everything in between. Assistant Professor of Youth and Children’s Studies and Psychology Danielle Law defines self-esteem as how…
Crowdsourcing can take on just about any size or shape possible to the imagination. From paying for a surgical procedure to finding the best gas prices in town, people can turn to the masses to help achieve their goal. Even…
Naturopathy, acupuncture, athletic therapy and chiropractic. These are just a few of the treatments Laurier’s extended health plans cover. Surprisingly for some, Christian Science is also covered for faculty members. Christian Science is the practice of healing solely through prayer. …
Ladies: By the time you are finished reading this article, there’s a good chance you will have done it at least four times. Gents: You are a lot more fortunate. According to a TEDxYouth talk by Dr. Caroline Heldman, women…
Having an abortion can spur shame, guilt, confusion, loneliness, and many other intense emotions. Some people choose to hide their pregnancy along with their abortion. Some confide in one or two people, but even then, those people may not be…
What do sending a message in a bottle, kissing the Stanley Cup and playing basketball with President Obama have in common? Besides being inherently awesome, these are all crossed-off items on the bucket list of The Buried Life, the lifestyle…
Whether it takes a one-hour drive or a 12-hour flight, for most students, Laurier Brantford is not close to home. Living away from home not only means students have to learn how to use an oven and a washing machine,…
After about ten years of abandonment, a four-story building on Colborne St. is open and teeming with life. Brothers Sona and Bobby Reehal bought and transformed 70 Colborne St. into a multi-purpose building that includes the newly-opened Colborne Coffee and…
For months, it has been impossible to watch or listen to the news without hearing of the most recent developments in Gaza. There have been a whirlwind of images, sounds, and video clips that have been chilling, to say the…
“[Being naked felt] more normal than normal,” Laurier Alumni Stephane Deschenes says. Ever since his “liberating” experience at a nude beach, Deschenes has studied and immersed himself in the naturism lifestyle. Decades later, Deschenes, 48, now owns Bare Oaks Family…
‘I’d like to ride you like you ride that bike,’ a teenage male said to Sarah Rodrigues, 27, as she rode her bicycle down a path one day. Despite being nervous about being alone, Rodrigues “stopped, turned to them, and…
“Women who don’t take it up the arse” is the number one definition of “feminists” on UrbanDictionary.com. Last issue we looked at the monumental steps feminists have made toward gender equality, despite trivial stereotypes. But regardless of constitutional equality, sexism…
“The doctor was God.” The doctor was male. Jackie Butler, 47, worked as a nurse in South Africa from 1990-94. As far as women’s rights go, Butler says they were 30 years behind. Butler says she was not allowed to…
Beginning a movie with a woman being brutally raped, and ending it with her vengefully murdering her offender is a surefire way to reel viewers in. Film directors know sex, violence, power, and revenge are a recipe for high ratings.…
