Author: The Sputnik
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Dear South Side of Colborne
Dear South Side of Colborne, I’m not sure what to do with our relationship. The last eight months or so of seriously getting to know you have been a crash course in…
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Stephen Harper drops the bong
Last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was hit on two sides in a bid to legitimize the legalization of marijuana in Canada. On Monday morning, three MPs presented the House of Commons…
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Top 10 Green ideas for this summer
Saving the world might seem like a daunting mission, but environmental responsibility often starts small. Here are some practical and easy ideas you can put into action this summer: 1. Plant a…
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American health care still lags behind
Earlier this week, the United States Congress passed a piece of legislation that apparently had something to do with health care. You know, that thing we make fun of Americans over because…
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Colborne Street revisited
On the living room wall of Dan McCutcheon’s Darling Street apartment hangs a simple picture of a tree in a field, against a blue sky. The caption: “Change.” The picture, a hologram,…
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Cupcakery brings a sweet addition to downtown Brantford
It’s difficult for any new business to get a foothold in the market, especially in today’s economy. But hey, when you specialize in desserts and locate yourself alongside a growing university campus,…
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MPP Op-Ed
Op-Ed Dave Levac, MPP I felt compelled to comment on a situation that happened during the delivery of the “Speech from the Throne” by Ontario’s representative of the Queen, the Lieutenant Governor;…
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Tshepo – Hope from Brantford to Botswana
The school year may be ending, but Project Empathy is nowhere close to winding down; some of the organization’s busiest times are just ahead. On February 27, the organization hosted their sixth…
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Jays fans can get excited, but not too much
Spring training is finally underway for Major League Baseball, and that means that the Toronto Blue Jays are back on the diamond getting themselves ready for the upcoming season. Coming off a…
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Sex 101: Music that makes you move
We’ve all had it happen. You’re in the moment with your partner, trying to make magic and then it happens. Your iPod changes songs and suddenly you’re faced with the sweet musical…
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Violent year scars LB campus
In late October, Kelan Herr and a couple of friends decided to celebrate finishing their first university midterm by having a good time in residence, Grand River Hall with a couple of…
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Being yellow in a white, white world
The other day, a man in an oversized camouflage jacket walked past me. He was pushing a baby in a stroller and puffing on a cigarette before he looked me square in…
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Stir It Up revamps after two month hiatus
After a back injury put her out of commission for two months, Julie Francoeur, owner of Stir It Up, is ready to once again serve up Brantford’s healthiest menu full of organic…
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Laurier student running for council
Downtown barber and Laurier Brantford student Martin Sitko is running for Brantford city council. “I think I could help both the downtown and this ward,” Sitko said. “I understand the economics of…
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Four Canadian teams look to compete for Lord Stanley’s Cup
Ottawa Senators: The Sens currently sit fifth in the east and look to continue their strong play in the post-season. Led by a tough blue-line with the likes of Anton Volchenkov, Chris…
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Learning is not for sale
“You dropped a hundred and fifty grand on an education you could’ve got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library.” Matt Damon’s cheeky line from Good Will Hunting…
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New Crime Stoppers program may not limit assaults
A new Crime Stoppers program has been started up on campus at Laurier. As an offshoot of Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers, and in collaboration with Special Constable Services, the new program has been…
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Service, strength, and support – Laurier Leaders shape communities with passion, commitment, and hard work
Megan Murphy brushes a strand of strawberry blonde hair out of her face and begins: “We were supposed to spend around 60-80 hours on the project, but as of Wednesday it’ll be…
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South Side redevelopment begins
Both the city of Brantford and Laurier are looking for input on what the south side of Colborne Street will look like once redevelopment finishes. On February 24, the city hosted two…
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A Canadian milestone
A chapter in Canadian Olympic history Turning the pages of Canadian Olympic history Olympic flame burns red and white Nationalism at an all-time high Olympic patriotism burns on Do you remember where…
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Ford Plant rocked by Owen Pallett
From the moment Owen Pallett stepped onto the stage on February 26th with his skinny jeans and his hair meticulously sculpted, he was the epitome of an indie hipster god. Toronto-based band…
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Suspected shoplifter arrested outside of Vegas lounge
Just another peaceful day in Brantford: students walking home from class, cars flying by in the buzz of traffic, and people getting arrested. A white male in his early 30’s was arrested…
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A second chance for a fallen Canadian star
Just over a year after being unceremoniously removed from the Barenaked Ladies after a much-publicized drug arrest, Steven Page certainly seems to be turning a new page in the novel of his…
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Olympic triumph and tragedy
The Olympic Winter Games have returned to Canada after more than a 20-year absence. Previously held in Calgary, Alberta in 1988, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics are now on every channel, in every…
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Journalism students face concentration time crunch
With the school year coming to a close in less than two months, it’s time for first year Journalism students to decide what concentration of their program they want to pursue. With…
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Does women’s hockey have an Olympic future?
There was much debate earlier this year when the IOC decided to scrap the women’s ski jumping event from the Vancouver games, with the organizers claiming it was not competitive enough, and…
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Laurier for Haiti raises over $1200
In the wake of the Haiti disaster, the Laurier Brantford community has responded to calls for aid by contributing to various fundraisers on campus. Laurier for Haiti, a fundraiser for the Red…
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Sex 101: A trip to the Love Shop
If you haven’t heard, the Love Shop has moved. If your next question is “what’s the Love Shop?”, we’ve got a lot of work to do before you gain your credit in…
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Brantford hospital celebrates 125 years of history
It was a frigid February 10th when John H. Stratford commenced the grand opening of the John H. Stratford Hospital on Terrace Hill Street in Brantford. Snow had choked roadways and covered…
