Author: The Sputnik
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Golden Hawks are 2-2 with big win, but tough road ahead
After dropping the first two games of the season, the Golden Hawks men’s football team seems to be back on track after taking down the York Lions by 68-14 on Saturday to…
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Mayor Candidate Interviews
Interview – Mark Littell Q: Why do you feel you would be a good mayor for the city of Brantford? A: I think that, over the last four years, I’ve shown the…
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Lessons on solving an invisible problem
Perhaps The Lion King isn’t completely inaccurate: Africa truly is a stunning, beautiful continent. That’s what Nipissing students Lindsey Newton and Jessica McSavage learned when they travelled to Botswana for May and…
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Mixed signals
“With the people who run the soup kitchen, you can really see the community helping itself and that’s what we need in this world. If you start at your home base, from…
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AASK program successful but needs volunteers
“My self esteem has definitely gotten higher since I’ve been in the program,” says 12-year-old Kathleen Cadieux. The program she’s speaking about is Arts After School Kids, Inc. (AASK). This local, not-for-profit…
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The Vote is In: The Election Matters!
I was busy in my kitchen when a campaign worker knocked on my door last week. She was canvassing my neighbourhood for returning candidate Councillor Marguerite Ceschi-Smith. She talked a little bit…
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Comedy Festival brings the entertainment
Headliners John Dore’s and Debra DiGiovanni’s unique brands of stand-up had the crowd roaring with laughter at the Brantford Comedy Festival Gala on September 24. The line-up of spectacular performers also included…
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When Athletes Neglect Common Sense
Last week, New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was arrested for driving under the influence. This happened just one week after the Jets instituted a new car service, and took place…
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Documenting Homelessness—“In Their Shoes: The Experience”
Have you ever had to question whether you’d have enough food to eat in a day? Or have you ever had to worry about where you’d sleep at night? Based on federal…
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Last dance scheduled for Ford Plant
There will be no more dancing on the corner of King and Colborne. The Ford Plant, an all-ages not-for-profit music venue, hosts its last show on October 23 after eight years at…
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The fuck friend and how to keep them exactly that
The life of a university student is indeed busy. For me, there’s my six class semester schedule, my part-time job and the never-ending workload I have writing for the Sputnik. This leaves…
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Flaxseed & Miracles – a recipe for survival
Each month, Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications will feature a charity as part of its new Cause of the Month initiative. For September, the cause is the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation &…
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Murdoch Mysteries films in Brantford
Petticoats, top hats and horse-drawn carriages lined the streets of Brantford on September 20 as the Canadian television show Murdoch Mysteries arrived in town. This is not the first time the Citytv…
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There’s No Taste Like Home
This year’s Local/Global Peace Festival featured the Brant-Brantford Roundtable on Poverty, and the Community Garden. A non-gardener, features editor Meagan Gillmore decided to learn more about this simple project. Dorothy Thom is…
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Guitar Heroes of Brantford
On Sept. 25, from 2 pm till midnight, Harmony Square was the site of a Guitar Hero tournament, with $2 000 in prizes. The event was organized by the Personal Computer Museum…
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“We’re fighting for a job”
A lot can happen in 754 days: a college diploma can be earned, a house can be built and a couple can go from “Want to catch a movie?” to “Will you…
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Is university a waste of time?
As students return to campus for another semester, some may wonder if the degree they are looking to acquire is worth the years of hard work and the piling student debts. Studies…
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The case for a university library
Every time I walk past the children’s section in the library, I secretly seethe. Knowing the amount of books we have downstairs, I can’t help but imagine all the space available if…
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Artists Speak series: Exciting opportunity for Laurier Brantford artists
The Brantford Arts Block is a colourful component of the downtown core, nestled comfortably on Dalhousie Street between the Sanderson Centre and Crazy Bill’s convenience store. Many Laurier students haven’t had the…
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Simon Fraser Makes Jump to NCAA
Simon Fraser University’s athletic teams have created a debate about the future and competitive level of Canadian university sports, by becoming the first foreign member to join the U.S.’ National Collegiate Athletic…
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Sex 101: Sexual Health at School
Whether you’re a fresh face on campus or a returning student, you are probably more concerned with finding your classes and making sure you have the right books than you are with…
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To Peru and Back: The Journey of a Lifetime
Last October, I finally decided to fulfill one of my long-time goals: to participate in a volunteer project abroad. While reading Laurier Brantford’s weekly e-newsletter, I learned about an opportunity for students…
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Downtown gets musical with Jazz Fest
The spirit of jazz is set to return to Brantford. On September 18-19, the annual Brantford International Jazz Festival will kick off in Harmony Square. The event kicks off at noon on…
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Should I be afraid?
University takes some getting used to but once warm greetings, good music and fun times start to seem more familiar, it’s easy to drop your guard and begin to feel more uninhibited.…
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Bringing the big laughs with Brantford Comedy Festival
Laughs are sure to follow as the Brantford Comedy Festival hits the city on September 24 and 25. Some of Canada’s best comedians will be showcasing their talent during this first annual…
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Orientation Week: What is it good for?
Orientation Week on campus is probably the closest thing this world will ever see of a utopia. Everyone is happy and polite, passionate and outgoing, peaceful and in awe. Sure, critics may…
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Down With Webster play downtown Brantford
One of Canada’s hottest new musical groups is coming to Brantford. On September 30, Down With Webster will take the stage at the Sanderson Centre to perform some of their hit songs…
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Diversity group making great strides
In the 21st century, people like to brush away the notion of prejudice. As beings capable of space travel, intercontinental communication and peaceful governance, the idea that some still judge others on…
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His Many Lands, His Many Stories
J. Edward Chamberlin can do many things. He has helped write recommendations for governments; travelled through South Africa, Alaska, and Australia; ridden horses in Mongolia; been a hunting guide through British Columbia.…
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Peace Festival Returns for Second Year
Downtown Brantford hosts the world on September 18 with the second annual Brantford Local/Global Peace Festival. The festival, hosted by the World University Service of Canada and the not-for-profit fair trade vendor…
