Author: The Sputnik
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A madman at the helm
What’s surprising about Guinea’s new leader isn’t that he came to power in a military coup, and not even that his highest rank in said military was just Captain – it’s the…
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“We had better make sure this works”
In the beginning, “vampires” ran Laurier Brantford. Sitting in the office he has used since he started at Laurier Brantford, Gary Warrick recalled the long nights he and Peter Farrugia spent in…
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WLUSU investigating iTeach fee and referendum
In recent meetings of the Student’s Union at Laurier in Brantford and Waterloo, Nippissing University’s iTeach fee has been called into question. “WLUSU is currently working on a review of the program…
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Laurier Brantford unveils Master Plan
When Laurier Brantford first opened its doors in 1999, it was with a class of 39 students and one campus building. Now celebrating its tenth year, the campus has continued to grow…
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LB student takes on the role of her life
A remarkable once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has been bestowed upon Alicia Sayers. The 20-year-old Journalism and Contemporary Studies student at Laurier Brantford was nominated and selected to be one of 12 Aboriginal role models…
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The sad state of the NHL in 2019
Looking back, it has been a hectic 10 years for the National Hockey league; it is astounding how different the league is now. It all started with the debacle involving the former…
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Overshadowed by the mainstream
For generations mainstream bands have been dominating the music scene. What many people do not know is that Brantford has a thriving underground music scene. “Nobody in the mainstream is bringing anything…
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Gee-Gees spoil homecoming party
On one of the biggest days of the year, Laurier’s offense was unable to capitalize on their chances and in the end came up short against Ottawa in their football match-up on…
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Plastic bags- propaganda?
Green living. Eco-friendly alternatives. Environmentally friendly. These are phrases we have all become accustom to using these days. With one of the government’s main focuses being on green initiatives most see the…
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New LGBTQ club opens up on campus
Laurier Brantford is strengthening its diversity with an Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) group on campus. Though LGBTQ groups are common in many universities as a part of various diversity…
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Local peace festival draws its own crowd
All Kathryn Sleason wanted Saturday morning was a coffee. Instead, she was receiving a heartfelt explanation of Tibetan Buddhism. “It’s holding me here,” the petite senior said of Brantford’s first Local/Global Peace…
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The 7 deadly sins of Laurier Brantford
Pride: The Beach Boys once said, “Be true to your school. Rah, rah, rah, rah! Like you would to your girl. Rah, rah, rah, rah!” Wise words from four guys in Hawaiian…
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The facade of celebrity- in life and in death
The recent death of Patrick Swayze marked the end of a season filled with a significant number of celebrity deaths: Farrah Fawcett, Steve McNair, Walter Cronkite, Bernie Mac and, of course, Michael.…
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Jazz fest full of highlights
There can be no doubt that the second annual Brantford International Jazz Festival was a musical success. Every act, from the opening big band numbers of the Rob McConnell Tentet to the…
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Jazz fest brings downtown to life
One year after its inception, the 2009 Brantford International Jazz Festival returned this past weekend, even bigger and better than last year’s event. And if there was one thing to be learned…
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First year council dissolved while activities team given a boost
Though newbies to Laurier Brantford probably won’t notice, observant students might recognize that the First Year Council, one of the many committees to fall under the Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union unbrella,…
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Laptops should be regulated
Yes, Alex, we get it. There are many reasons why laptop computers are a useful and integral part of the classroom. But have you ever found it difficult to concentrate on a…
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Laptops should stay in classrooms
Our world is becoming increasingly centred around technology. Educational institutions must accept this fact. Students should be allowed to use laptops in classrooms. Have you ever had a professor forget something during…
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To opt out, or not to opt out
In the past few years almost 50 per cent of the Laurier student population has opted out of the health and dental plan. For many who already had health and dental benefits,…
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Hey, Jays- what the f*@# happened?
Through the late months of spring, Blue Jays fans could be seen proudly boasting smiles along with new Snider or Lind jerseys, as the Jays were actually winning. They won seven of…
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Hawks Escape With Close Win Over Cross-Town Foes
With first-string QB Luke Thompson watching the majority of the game from the sidelines on crutches, the Laurier Golden Hawks football team was barely able to hold off their Waterloo rivals. A…
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Art project to ‘mix and mingle’ with community
Any student that attends class in Grand River Hall may have noticed the wall just right of the main foyer has been painted bright red, a complete contrast to its former olive…
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Laurier releases ambitious new possible completion date for university centre, keeps fingers crossed
According to the latest Laurier Brantford press release, the new University Center slated to be built on Dalhousie St. could be completed as early as fall 2010. This new building will not…
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Rumour has it
The city of Brantford has big plans for its downtown core, specifically around the Colborne Street area. According to these plans: • 41 decrepit buildings, some of which are still inhabited, would…
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Campus opens its doors to prospective students
Overall, the feedback was positive, and the volunteer ambassadors of Laurier Brantford saw lots of students come through the doors – more than last year’s numbers. The word from ambassadors was that…
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A culture of volunteerism on campus
I wanted this story to kick serious butt – in more ways than one. When I heard Spring Break Serving Brantford had been cancelled, I started to question the belief that Laurier…
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The changing face of journalism today
Media companies are laying off workers seemingly every week – over 100 from CTV this month alone. Nearly a quarter of the staff of the Halifax Chronicle-Herald were given pink slips in…
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Today’s lesson: forget about the stereotypes
When I asked what was going on inside the poolroom at The Piston Broke last Wednesday night, I was told there was a “social enterprise called ‘Unlearn’” set up there. I didn’t…
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Stressed yet? 9 ways to chill out
Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s that dreaded time of year again: final projects, essays and, dare I say it, exams. But a busy semester does not have to equal a mental breakdown.…
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No. 1 seeds barely survive March Madness
In a field of 64 teams, this year’s Big Dance included the usual appearances by such basketball heavyweights as North Carolina, Memphis, Oklahoma, and last year’s national champions, Kansas. But there were…
