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Formerly known as Final Fantasy, the Toronto-based Pallett is currently promoting his latest album, Heartland, with a tour that’s taking him from Dallas to Amsterdam to, yes, even Brantford. And I can…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you’re in the mood for a couple drinks in a casual atmosphere next Wednesday night, I suggest you head to Liquid Lounge. Only a five-minute drive from campus, at 159 Sydenham…

On February 20, Classic Albums Live presented a stellar performance of classic hits by Supertramp, including “The Logical Song,” “Bloody Well Right” and “School.” The Sanderson Centre was packed, the music was…

Condom or no condom: that is the question. When it comes to sex, how much are students willing to risk being unprotected? For some students, it’s not a big deal to use…

At a first glance, the downtown Hollywood club looks like any other: dark wooden floors, dim lighting, and a DJ playing Top 40 rap and pop. Scantily clad girls fill every corner;…

Some things, like water, are too good not to be shared. That’s what Jenna Canning, a fourth-year Concurrent Education student, and Natasha Farrugia, a third-year Contemporary Studies student with the Children’s Education…

When Suzie McNeil said her “fans are the most important thing,” she wasn’t kidding. On Friday, January 29, I headed to the Sanderson Centre to see my first Suzie McNeil concert. I’m…

The Students’ Union elections are upon us, and candidates for the Brantford Campus Council, Board of Directors and President and CEO of WLUSU are actively campaigning for the vote. The one position…

Laurier students from both the Brantford and Waterloo campuses gathered on January 27 in the Lumberjack Lounge at Grand River Hall for the Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union (WLUSU) elections open forum.…

Laurier Brantford is hoping to expand its journalism department, according to Journalism Program Director David Haskell. Currently in place is a proposal to bring Conestoga College’s post-graduate broadcast journalism program to Laurier…

Although there are many female professors out in the wide world of academia, the image of a female professor is generally not the first to come to mind when thinking about this…

For this Valentine’s Day issue, I’m keeping this sex-tion fun and interesting by showing off some stories submitted by students right here on campus. Let’s raise a glass to the bar stars,…

It’s been an interesting, busy and altogether too quick last two weeks. I’ve been in the middle of moving away from home, which is enough of a hassle when it’s an hour…

5 Questions in 5 Seconds 1. Tattoos or piercings – Tattoos 2. Guitar or harmonica – Harmonica 3. The Rolling Stones or The Beatles – The Beatles 4. Jay Leno or Conan…

Listen up, all you coffee lovers at Laurier! Wondering where to get the best coffee for the most reasonable price? Well, there are a variety of coffee shops and cafes right in…

A few weeks ago, I had the misfortune of being attacked via Facebook message by a girl I had never talked to before. In this message, she accused me of showing her…

House hunting: the act of looking for a place to live. It’s hard to believe that just a few months into your first semester of university, you have to start looking for…

It goes without saying that in Reinventing Brantford: A University Comes Downtown, Leo Groarke has written the definitive book on Laurier Brantford, largely because it happens to be the first and only…

We all knew it would come to this. The beginning of the year sparked the introduction of what is claimed to be the world’s first sex robot. The robot, eloquently named Roxxxy,…

Four years ago, Scott Manson, a fifth year Journalism student at Laurier Brantford was on vacation with his family and the family of Michael Cera (of Superbad and Arrested Development fame). While…

Two hundred signatures adorn their banner in a variety of colours. During the last week of classes, students filing through campus would stop by to add their names. This banner belongs to…

In this article, the first in a series of unsigned editorials from the Sputnik, we’ll be taking a look at one of the most sensitive wartime issues: torture and specifically, what stance…

10) The Daily Show – Jon Stewart’s satirical newscast has helped launch careers (think Steve Carell, Ed Helms, Stephen Colbert), while suddenly getting young people to care about news and politics again.…

1. Jeremih – “Birthday Sex” – I have nothing to say except that this song is unbelievably bad. If his love-making abilities are on the same level as his song-writing skills… 2.…

I’m writing this for the same reason you started reading it—sex intrigues me. It’s fun, interesting and never fails to stimulate a conversation with friends. I would even go so far as…

1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Soft Shock” – It’s difficult to choose the best song on a nearly flawless album (It’s Blitz!), but “Soft Shock” is it. The song is ridiculously listenable…