Author: Lauren Macfarlane

  • The female academic journey

    The female academic journey

    Females and males embark on different journeys throughout their academic experience, giving them a different perception and different ideologies on the world outside of university.   It can be hard for the…

  • Loving small campus life

    Loving small campus life

    Brantford did the best job at securing me. Even though the location might not seem the safest, I have never found myself in trouble with the locals. Perhaps you’re looking into universities?…

  • Embrace our sexuality

    Embrace our sexuality

    Have you ever felt embarrassed or ashamed about your sexuality? As students we struggle with many things, but sexuality is one that is rarely discussed. It is hard for us, moving away…

  • Your job starts now

    Your job starts now

    Congratulations you are graduating! You have probably by this point picked out the profession you want, and it won’t be easy getting there after graduation. Finding a job in the profession you…

  • Dump Trump

    Dump Trump

    When I think of Donald Trump, I think of the many things that I would categorize him as: racist, sexist, uneducated and not cut out to be the next president. His supporters…

  • Simplify your resolutions

    Simplify your resolutions

    The New Year is here, and of course with it comes all of the resolutions people will be making. Resolutions can be good for motivation, however the thought of keeping them for…

  • What to do this holiday

    What to do this holiday

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and yes that means it is crunch time because Christmas is approaching. With the holiday season now here there are many things you can…

  • Instagram star open up about social media

    Instagram star open up about social media

    Is quitting social media a new trend? Many people throughout the year have been seen quitting social media, and then jumping back on the bandwagon later. Social media seems to have consumed…

  • The dangers of speed racing

    The dangers of speed racing

    A life is delicate and can be ripped away from you at any moment in time. Zac Hemming, the brother of Kyle Careford, was someone who learned this the tough way.  …

  • Canadian mental health resources

    Canadian mental health resources

    Mental health is something we cannot see and is definitely not something we hear about as often as we should.   Mental health affects everyone in the world whether or not you…

  • Laurier Homecoming: More than just a party

    Laurier Homecoming: More than just a party

    It was an amazing weekend for Laurier students on the Waterloo campus. Now that their homecoming has ended, we can talk about how students ought to carry themselves for Laurier Brantford’s upcoming…

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