Category: Arts & Culture
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Gone, but not forgotten
We all try and leave a piece of ourselves to remember when we are gone There are many people who have left their mark on culture and society before they passed on.…
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Orbiting Love
Hi Jahnavi, I really love this section and everything you write is always so funny and unhinged in the best way, but this time I actually need advice because I’m still trying…
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Sexual empowerment for sale
Brands and celebrities are turning feminist language into an aesthetic Empowerment has become one of the most widely used words in advertising, entertainment and social media. Phrases such as “the future is female” and…
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More than one story in December
Laurier Brantford students share what the season means beyond Christmas As snow begins to settle over Brantford and every storefront glows in shades of red and green, it is hard to ignore…
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Boycotting breakfast
He refused to go into the Denny’s and tried to manifest pancakes for me instead He said he’d take me for breakfast at Denny’s, but when we got there, he parked and…
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Crisper air and brighter ideas
Fall’s colours and quiet moments inspire students and writers to put pen to paper For many writers, autumn arrives not just with falling leaves and cooler days, but with a splash of inspiration. The…
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Local artist talent
There is a community of people in Brantford who belong to the world of creative art forms The artistic community in Brantford is quite large, ranging from painters to graphic designers and…
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From first date to full-on cyber stalker
What started as a casual almost-date spiraled into months of being pursued by someone who thought obsession was romance Please note that the names referenced in this story have been changed to maintain confidentiality and protect…
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What to expect for 2025-26: the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
The Sanderson Centre brings comedy, music, dance and more to Laurier Brantford for the 2025-26 season The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, a great spot for the Golden Hawks. A theatre…
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Club showcase: Hawk Team
On Hawk Team we wear pink, and you should too! Calling all Laurier students who are looking for an extracurricular activity or fun Laurier events. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy your…
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“Scoot in?”
His mom third-wheeled our date and I faked my way out. We made plans to go out for dinner, and he offered to pick me up. I said sure. I walk outside…
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“You’re on a date with him??”
Jahnavi Jagdeo – Please note that the following story has been submitted anonymously, with names and details changed for privacy. So, I went on a date with this guy I met through…
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Drawing the line: original .vs. remakes
Original animated movies versus their modernized live action remake Kristin Kinzie- To all the movie buffs at Laurier, 2025 has seen the release of many new films, including several live-action adaptations and…
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“Who cares if I’m pretty, if I fail my finals?”
How the hit TV show ‘Gilmore Girls’ romanticizes academic burnout Jahnavi Jagdeo – As autumn leaves begin to fall and the scent of pumpkin spice lattes drifts through campus coffee shops, many…
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How to find the perfect place to study
Where students can go to succeed in their studies this school year Kristin Kinzie – It’s the beginning of first year in university, and students are faced with a new campus. Students…
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The great gold rush in Brantford
We asked Laurier’s Brantford campus, “What would you do if you won a pot of gold?” ‘Twas 6 a.m. on a frosty Brantford morning, When Laurier students, without any warning, Found shimmering pots of…
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The Curse of Trying to Top the Original and Why It Always Fails
How often can it be said that the second instalment of a franchise is better than the first? In entertainment, few phenomena are as common—or as cursed—as the sequel. Creators often try…
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Is Black History Month a True Tribute or Tokenism?
Are we learning and remembering or is it just another month of the year people forget to learn from the past? Every February, Black History Month is marked by tributes, social media…
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Orbitting Love: Cosmic Counsel — February Submission
I should have known it was a mistake when he insisted on picking me up in his “vintage ride,” which turned out to be a rusted-out pickup with no passenger door handle.…
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Romance or Revenue? Do you really love them or are you a victim of Valentine’s Day consumerism?
Love and consumerism collide on Valentine’s Day, a holiday where emotions meet marketing Every Feb.14, the world is swept into a whirlwind of roses, heart-shaped chocolates, teddy bears and glittering gift boxes—symbols…
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Is getting a job in 2025 impossible?
No it is not, Laurier Brantford’s career centre has a plethora of resources for students, alumni and faculty to use As a new semester begins for Laurier students, some entering their last…
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Where is the line between inspiration and imitation?
When, if ever, is copying art a respectful tribute? In the world of art, the line between imitation and forgery is a thin one, often blurred by discussions over intent, originality and…
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True celebration or clever marketing?
Common marketing tool, the power of nostalgia in pop culture: How hits of the past shape the present In recent years, the past has become present in pop culture, with nostalgia pushing…
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New year, new reads: This year’s must-have books
Fresh stories and bold voices, 2025 brings a wave of books ready to challenge and thrill readers all year-long It is now January which means it is time to look at new…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — January submission
The following submission have been edited for clarity and readability. As a special treat for January, this month’s issue has two submissions I went on a first date once with a guy…
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Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
A continuation of the lifelong debate — is the book or movie better? Now is the play better than the film? The originals are always better, or so the critics say. When…
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Christmas time is here
Brantford’s classic Santa Claus parade floats down Dalhousie street once again He’s making a list, and checking it twice, Gonna find out, Who’s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town!…
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Books for the holiday season
Tis’ the season to curl up with a good book December has arrived, which means the term is coming to an end and winter break is starting. Here are three books that…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — December Submission
The following submissions have been edited for clarity and readability. I spent last Christmas half with my family and half with my boyfriend’s family. The whole day was a disaster. He rushed…
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Lessons from a lifetime
A 99-year-old woman’s resilient outlook on life 99-year-old Florence O’Connell is a true representation of resilience and a love for humanity, which she attributes to her hometown. “I just love Brantford,” O’Connell…
