Category: Arts & Culture
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LB Trend Hunter: Rainboots
Rubber boots. Tall ones. Short ones. Red ones. Floral ones. Everyone on campus can’t get enough of the newest, oddest fashion accessory: rubber rain boots. As the weather continues to keep us…
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Gluten-free: A modern culture
Now that we are well into January, many who had made a News Year’s resolution of becoming fit and healthy are slowing beginning to sink back into their old eating habits and…
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The Charts: New Year’s motivation
Still committed to your New Year’s resolution to get fit? Here are some tunes to keep you motivated at the gym. Santigold – “Disparate Youth” Kid Cudi – “Erase Me” Mark Foster + A-Trak…
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On my plate
Reviewing the mouth watering, the memorable and the mistakes of on-campus dining. Establishment: The Pantry Café, once a hidden-away feature of Brantford’s courthouse has revamped its service and clientele by moving on…
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Justin Timberlake makes return to music with new single Suit and Tie
On Thursday January 10 at 9:01 a.m., Justin Timberlake treated his fans to a gift they thought would never come. For years, fans have been begging Timberlake to grace their ears with…
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Spice it up!
It’s a brand new year and people have an annual habit of creating selfish resolutions that only benefit themselves. This year, why not make a second resolution to benefit your sex life…
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Let the 2013 award season begin
2012 was one of the most exciting years for both film and television, which means this winter’s award season are a must watch. A-list actors became singers and performers, and even, for…
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Oscar Nominations of 2013
The 2013 Oscar Nominations have finally been released after a long wait. Many of the nominations were expected especially after seeing some performances and the films themselves. Here are this years hopeful…
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The Charts
By Stephanie DiBartolo, the Sputnik’s watchdog of the local, national and ever changing music scene. On this week’s agenda: Albums to anticipate Joy Formidable– Wolf’s Law out on January 21 Paramore–…
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One year of the Musical Mosaic
Memory-making tunes under review Coheed and Cambria, The Afterman: Ascension After taking a listen to Coheed and Cambria’s newest album, The Afterman: Ascension, I enjoyed how the album seemed to flow nicely and…
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How to avoid kicking the bucket the list
Every New Year’s Eve, everyone talks about how they are going to make drastic changes in their lives, which will inherently lead to them being happier than the last year. By January…
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Sex sells, but why?
Lately, there has been an overwhelming sexual presence in the media. From car commercials to Rihanna, sex is everywhere, pressuring people to buy, watch, and essentially become addicted to this new sexual…
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The Versatile Edge of Fashion: 2013 brings colourless trends
Another year has come and gone, which can only mean that new fashion trends are upon us. Fashionistas like myself have just finished cramming our closets full of expensive stylish 2012 trendy…
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Christmas Overload: Too Early for Celebrations?
It’s that time of year again, when the crisp wind sends chills down your spine and the air is filled with holiday cheer. The Halloween decorations come down and the Christmas lights…
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Fun Christmas D.I.Y.s with Pinterest
The holiday season is just around the corner, and after a semester of partying, eating out, and buying books, we’re all probably broke as hell. Thankfully, Pinterest offers a life saving…
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An innovation in the immediacy of pleasure: The Sex Toy Delivery Service
Have you ever been too embarrassed to walk into your local sex store and shop for exactly what you wanted? Well, problem solved. Heat of the Moment Express (hotme.ca) is a new…
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Trendy Insider: Colder weather brings the classy casual
When the snow comes along and the temperature drops, the only types of clothes in mind are leg warmers, hoodies, sweats, hats and gloves. But 2012 instead brings a little class and…
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The Years pave their way to success
St. Catharines, Ontario natives, The Years, are yet another talented group of musicians that have stemmed from the Niagara region and in less than two years the guys have already made quite…
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Sanderson welcomes fan favourite
It was a night of 70’s rock and roll at the Sanderson Centre, attracting people from all eras to come out and enjoy good music. Jean jackets and leather vests swarmed the…
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Sex Talk: The Everything to do with Sex Show
The ‘Everything to do with Sex Show’ returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this past weekend and, let me tell you, from bed sheets to nail art, whips to dildos,…
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‘End of Watch’ worth a view
David Ayer, writer of The Fast and Furious and Training Day, tried his hand at directing for the fourth time with his latest film End of Watch. Overall, the movie can…
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’: Getting over a Breakup
This album “Red” can arguably be considered the best album Taylor Swift has produced yet. Her image from the bubblegum adorable blonde in cowboy boots has definitely evolved over the last year…
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Lighthouse debuts in Brantford
It was an event 40 years in the making as Canadian rock group Lighthouse played to a crowd of nearly 900 at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre. The group had previously played in…
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Canadian spring fashion hits Toronto
Canadian fashion designers rocked the runway at World MasterCard Toronto Fashion Week, taking place Oct. 22-26. New 2013 spring lines flooded Toronto with edge, colour, and sophistication. Guests enjoyed shows large and…
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illScarlett taking on the music scene at full force
Canadian band illScarlett has made quite the name for themselves, as their success continues to grow with every album they release. With both recent and upcoming dates all over southern Ontario, and…
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Trick-or-Slay: 2012’s Halloween Horrors
Halloween is literally just around the corner, and Hollywood has not forgotten. With a few sequels and a couple originals, this Halloween is sure to be a creepy one. Earlier this month…
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‘Scare in the Square’ promises a frightening good time
It’s time for Brantford’s 5th annual BMO ‘Scare in the Square’ Halloween event. Bring out the family or roommates to Harmony Square this weekend right in the heart of downtown for a…
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Third annual BFF
The Brantford Film Festival returns on Nov. 1-3 to the downtown with a lot of promising new films being played on the LB campus. Paula Thomlison, Brantford Public Library’s manager of communications…
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TV Characters trendy for Halloween
Every Halloween whether it is at a costume party or even the little (or big) trick-or-treaters, we usually see a pattern for costumes that may lack some originality and we see every…
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Sex talk: the psychology behind submissive and dominant relationships
BDSM (Bondage Discipline and Sadomasochism) is an increasing trend in the realm of sexual experiences. The most common practice when engaging in BDSM is the delegation of roles: submissive and dominant. Currently,…
