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Are we asking students to decide too soon?
At the age of 40, Holly Varey found herself back in the classroom. After receiving her first degree 15 years prior, it was the use of an old Japanese concept, Ikigai, that helped her discover her true passion and…
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How finding the passion for pottery helped me through tough times
Sometimes it’s the little things that get you going When I first started pottery, I was in middle school. It was one of those art lessons every kid in Ontario, or at least what I like to believe, goes through. You…
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Sex on trial
Countless victims. Unthinkable crimes. And society is still grappling with how one man eluded justice. You probably heard the name Jeffrey Epstein, but do you really know who he was? A financier, a socialite and a man at the centre of…
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Romance isn’t the only kind of love that matters
Why do we forget our friends when we fall in love? When people talk about love, the conversation almost always turns toward romance. Movies, social media and even everyday conversations often make romantic relationships seem like the most important connection someone can have. But, in the…
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In a world that never stops, we need time to pause
Why a monthly pampering day should be normal In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to relax often feels impossible. Between school, work, family responsibilities and social commitments, many people rarely stop to focus on their own well-being. As a result, the…
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It never leaves you
At the edge of town, there sat a rusting playground. There was one slide, some monkey bars, but most importantly, there was a swing set. The swing set had been her…
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Too deep
Jackson kicked a stone and watched it fall, fall, fall until the dark abyss swallowed it up. He didn’t hear it hit an end. No matter how many times he did this, it never…
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The Oddity
Oddly victorious Julia stood at the front, clipboard in hand, while the team gathered around trying to pull their outfits together. Theo’s tie was already loosened and Jamie wore a leather jacket over a button-up.…
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The Earth unbound
The wild returns where once their cries were banished, And ivy climbs where steel once claimed the day. The Earth their throne, by ancient right replenished, While rivers carve the paths, we tried…
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International Women’s Day means little if misogyny still shapes the world
Posting on social media is easy. Confronting everyday misogyny is not. Every year on March 8, brands, institutions and social media feeds fill with messages celebrating women for International Women’s Day. Purple graphics appear.…
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Orbiting Love
Either I’m in love with you or I’m gay This was our FIRST date. We met for dinner. It was fine. Not amazing, not terrible. Just regular first date small talk. Jobs, siblings, “what do you do for fun,”…
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Alumni hockey game
Extramural team rallies for 3-2 win over alumni Saturday, March 7, our annual Alumni Hockey Game took place, right here in Brantford at the TD Civic Centre, home of the OHL’s Bulldogs. …
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Wembanyama leads the Spurs into the championship conversation
The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as legitimate NBA title contenders with one of the league’s best records Please note that the following review of the San Antonio Spurs and Wembanyama’s season statistics cited in the…
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Laurier Brantford men’s basketball
Growing from people with individual skills to a team The men’s basketball team is one of few extramural teams on Laurier Brantford’s campus. “You can connect with other people, it’s nice being able to play basketball. It is fun because, it’s something that…
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Recreational hockey championship
A win doesn’t prove the perseverance of the players on ice On Feb. 27, 2026, our hockey team went on to tackle RECCup regionals in our very own city at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. The…
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Ontario cuts OSAP grants and ends tuition freeze
Students worry their debt will climb as financial aid shifts from grants to loans Summary of article: Ontario’s Feb. 12, 2026 announcement reshaped student aid: domestic tuition can rise again and OSAP grants are slashed to a…
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Australian Open 1 Point Slam
One point. One chance. Winner takes a million home. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, the final showdown of the Australian Open 1 Point Slam was held at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. The final match came…
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Extramural Teams kick off winter term
Another term is well underway, Golden Hawks, and our extramural teams have been quite busy since the start the new year. Our extramural basketball, hockey and volleyball teams opened their new term…
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2016 is trending because 2026 is exhausting
Why looking back feels easier than moving forward Scroll through TikTok or Instagram today and it’s impossible to miss it: 2016 is back. From throwback playlists to bold makeup looks and Tumblr…
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The loss no one prepares you for: friendship breakups
Everyone knows how to deal with a breakup when it comes to relationships. There are movies about it, songs, people post about it online, and everyone just gets that it hurts. But when losing…
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The future of journalism: Where is it going?
Is journalism bringing out the truth or is it feeding us content? When I entered my journalism program, I was young and convinced I knew exactly what I wanted. I imagined myself as…
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One University, Three Campuses — Unequal Experiences?
How awareness and reputation vary across Laurier’s three campuses Wilfrid Laurier University may operate across three campuses, but student perceptions suggest the experiences and reputations are far from equal. In a recent…
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UN experts condemn President Maduro’s seizure as legality collides with power politics
United Nations independent human rights experts, the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, condemned the United States’ operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it a breach…
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Mark Carney pitches trade diversification at Davos as tariff fights reshape Canada’s options
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with a message: Canada can no longer assume the rules will hold as the balance of power begins to…
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Parking in Downtown
Spending more time parking than the destination The city of Brantford has a plan. Over the next ten years there will be construction around the downtown area. The city has deemed construction…
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Every neighbourhood has that house
We could see the back of the house through the shrubbery and trees that lined the fence. Much of the backyard was obscured by their branches, but we were small enough so…
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Echo in the depths
There are no days or nights anymore. There are only the steel walls that surround me. No matter where I go, I am trapped inside this forsaken submarine. I fear I may…
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The Oddity
The shadowing “She’s leaving. She’s definitely leaving.” Daniel stood in the doorway of The Oddity newsroom, arms crossed watching Julia aggressively jab at the printer. “She’s not leaving,” Lena whispered, nervously biting her nails. “Look…
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The 11:43 stop
They were strangers, perhaps it should’ve stayed that way. The 11:43 stop became his refuge from insomnia and hers from something she wouldn’t say. The last train was always empty except for…
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Artists and musicians speak up about ICE
The year 2025 left no room for breaks and was not short on surprises. In June 2025, toward the end of the year, conversations began to spark about U.S. Immigration and Customs…
