Category: News
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Hollywood themed gala looks to build on last years success
The second annual Human and Social Science Association (HASSA) and Faculty of Liberal Arts Student Society (FLASS) gala will be taking place on Jan. 27 in the Market Place Mall. The theme…
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Laurier Brantford’s contract staff negotiations come to a close
Before the fall semester began, contract staff at Laurier have been in negotiations over their work contracts. Contract staff have been fighting for job security, compensation and benefits. As of December, there…
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Meet Laurier’s new president
Effective July 1, 2017, Dr. Deborah MacLatchy will take over the position of Laurier’s President and Vice-Chancellor. MacLatchy, an extinguished scientist with a great deal of senior administrative experience, looks forward to…
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WLUSP elections – Open Forum
The 2017 Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications (WLUSP) elections are well under way with a public forum that took place on the Brantford Campus on Jan. 12. The forum started at 10…
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WLU Students’ Union elections ramp up
On Jan. 12, candidates for the 2017 Wilfrid Laurier Students’ Union (WLUSU) elections met in the Research and Academic Centre to inform voters about their respective platforms and answer questions regarding their…
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Meet your WLUSP election candidates for 2017
Presidential Candidates: Matt Burley “During my two years with Wilfrid Laurier Student Publications, I’ve met many people, seen many things and fought a few battles. However, one thing has remained consistent through…
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The Price of Ontario’s Most Significant Archeological Discovery – Our YMCA
The deadline for the construction of the YMCA was to be the summer of 2017. Due to archeological artifacts being found at the construction site, this deadline has now been pushed to…
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Brantford’s looming expansion
On Jan. 1, 2017, Brantford expanded its boundaries to include more industrial land. The city’s growth has been in mind for some time. “The City of Brantford is one of eight cities…
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Global warming meets Grand River’s watershed
As winter continues, local authorities advise of rising water levels within the Grand River Watershed. On Jan. 3 2017, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) issued a warning to Brantford residents that…
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New year, new me!
“New year, new me” is a mantra adopted by many people during the month of January. It’s a clean slate full of potential. You can do anything you want, right? This is…
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#NASH79 in review
Members from various student publications recently gathered in Fredericton for the 79th annual NASH conference, organized by the Canadian University Press (CUP). Representatives from Laurier included various editors and photographers from its…
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My body, my rights
On Nov. 15, the Amnesty club at Laurier showcased the My Body, My Rights photo gallery on campus. The My Body, My Rights is a global campaign was started by Amnesty International…
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Ralph Nader visits Laurier Brantford
On Wednesday, Nov. 16 Laurier’s Criminology Student Association (CSA) had the opportunity to host Ralph Nader, a well-known American consumer advocate, lawyer, political activist and author. The CSA is a student-led association…
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You can get a degree in what?
Two new programs have recently received approval at Laurier’s Brantford Campus: User Experience Design (UX), and Work and Employment, both which will be starting in fall 2017. The UX program was approved…
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Laurier professor wins international award
Scott Nicholson, professor and director of Laurier Brantford’s Game Design and Development program, recently won the award for best non-digital game at the Meaningful Play Conference in Lansing, Michigan. His game was…
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Laurier’s contract negotiation update
Since Aug. 30, contract staff at Laurier have been in negotiations that affect about 375 of the professors currently teaching. At this time the main goals of the contract are still the…
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Shelter and social justice: what does Laurier know?
Shelters for Social Justice held a question panel at Devlin’s Advocate on Nov. 2 to promote their organization and upcoming plans for Laurier International Brantford. The event consisted of Laurier students and…
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Police turn trigger fingers into twitter fingers
On Wednesday Nov. 9, Dr. Christopher Schneider visited Laurier Brantford as part of the new Visiting Public Scholar program. The lecture was hosted by the Department of Criminology and Faculty of Human…
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Laurier’s new gendered and sexual violence policy and procedure
On Nov. 24 Wilfrid Laurier University will finalize its new Gendered and Sexual Violence Policy. This policy is the first of it’s kind for the university, standing alone outside of the Student…
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Playground banter with Brian Jenkins
The GAME talk series, a new series of presentations from game industry veterans, kicked off last week, with the first presentation held at Laurier Brantford. Laurier Brantford hosted Brian Jenkins, general manager…
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Are viral fear tactics just media hype?
When you think of getting a virus it instills fear, this is largely due to how the media portrays them. Dr. Penelope Ironstone, associate professor of Communications Studies at Laurier, has started…
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Has the fate of Market Square been decided?
On Nov. 3, Laurier held its final town hall meeting about the future of Market Square. Michel De Jocas, who is a part of Educational Consulting Services facilitated the discussion, and had…
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Brantford Remembers
Hundreds of people flocked to Harmony Square on a windy Remembrance Day to honour the men and women who died for our country. The ceremony began with a parade of veterans, current…
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Meet Eddie, the PTSD support dog
Brantford police has a new trauma dog to work with the staff of the police department and people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “We were offered the opportunity to have a…
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jack.org comes to Laurier Brantford
New to Laurier Brantford this year is jack.org, a group of student leaders trying to break the stigma and promote awareness of mental health issues. On Oct. 19 and 20, jack.org hosted…
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Planning the change of Market Square
On Oct. 19, the Market Square Project Committee held a town hall meeting for students to voice their opinion on the future of the Brantford Campus Library. Over 20 students attended the…
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Tips to stay mentally fit during exam season
Midterm season can be a stressful time for students. Students have to juggle studying for midterms along with everything else going on in their lives. Laurier Brantford, as well as the city…
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Harmony Square hosts Pop-Up Store
On Oct. 23, Harmony Square hosted its second Pop-Up Store event. The event was organized by Jennifer Middleton, with the goal of providing a retail store-like experience for people in need. Anyone could…
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Friends and neighbours presents lecture series
On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 19 Laurier Brantford hosted the first lecture of a series that focused on aboriginal history and the process and importance of reconciliation. Specifically, the series focused…
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Laurier’s part-time staff without contract
Since Aug. 31 2016 part-time staff at Laurier have been working without a contract. Currently the union, Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA), is negotiating with the school to set out a…
