Tag: laurier
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In Memory of Don
When spring has come and all the woods rejoice, all kin awake and join in a large crowd, They can’t help hear a strong and joyful voice, that cuts above the rest…
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Xpedition 84
South Africa, 1984 I “So now that we’re all on the same page, is it official that I say… call us a team?” asked Lana, her golden retriever energy pulsing over her…
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Hide but don’t seek
A frightful encounter at an abandoned summer home It’s raining when I pull the car down the hill into the overgrown driveway. The ground squelches under my feet as I rush…
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A Comet’s Tale: Observations
The story of a martian on a mission from mars continues. First, she will have to adjust to the ways of humans Iris followed Eileen into the crowded market. Eileen needed…
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Men’s hockey team is persevering
A small but mighty group focused on working hard to overcome the obstacles ahead of them as a united team Laurier Brantford Men’s extramural ice hockey team is small but mighty. Captain…
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The CFL season is fast-approaching
With the Canadian football league preseason beginning soon, here’s what to expect from the Canadian teams After a long six months, the 2025 Canadian Football League (CFL) season will commence on May…
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Local business woman makes move
Brooke Pearce’s journey from student at local salon to owning successful scalp head spa in Burlington An unconventional yet rewarding path to success is how Brooke Pearce, local businesswoman and B’s Beauty…
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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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Community space opens downtown
zBTFD is hosting a grand opening to introduce the new community space and record store on Colborne Street zBTFD Records is having their grand opening on Mar. 8 by hosting a party…
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Editor’s Note: A time for change
As we turn the page to March, we find ourselves reflecting on a February that has been both challenging and transformative for Canada. The past month has been marked by significant events…
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Girls’ flag football is going for gold
Laurier Brantford girls’ flag football team has started the season strong and are determined to finish stronger Resilient, positive, proud and one big happy family are words used by the Laurier Brantford…
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The Game Plan: February Dates
Upcoming tournaments and athletic information for Laurier students heading into the final stretch of the year Athletics & Recreation is home of the Golden Hhawk and housed in the Laurier Brantford YMCA,…
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There’s Something in the Walls
An innocent tenant discover a grisly secret buzzing about in the walls of her apartment and more on other floors All it takes is one fly to start an infestation. A female…
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An Ode to the Bathroom Floor
A love letter to the bathroom floor. The under appreciated, reliable friend we see everyday Blue, white, tan tiles of porcelain, soak up the grime of curtains left open, of sinks left…
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The Cupid Chronicles
A diary entry from the god of love on Valentine’s Day. How does cupid handle situationships, dating apps or ghosting? Dear diary It’s me, Cupid. You would not believe the day I…
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The Herdenian Gospel
A creation story of a universe called Aeven. Queens, mothers and supremes all living in harmony for now The Heavens… In the beginning, there was nothing. All was empty, devoid, and barren. …
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Juliet Must Die!
A lover’s quarrel, or something like that * 001 * I don’t know where things went wrong. She told me that she loved me, she told me that I was hers, and…
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Alicia and Rachel’s romantic reads
Love is in the air, and with Alicia and Rachel’s picks for the month of February, it can be in your hands too Calling all hopeless romantics, as we enter into the…
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Embrace setbacks, failure is the key
Failure is not the end, it is a crucial step in the journey towards success and we should embrace the speed bumps Failure is often seen as something to fear. Most of…
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Alicia and Rachel’s 2025 must reads
With so many books being released this year, we believe these two deserve a spot on your bookshelf As the calendar turns and we step into 2025, we are met with a…
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Is buying a home in 2025 a fantasy?
After years of the housing market being insane, is it ever going to be possible for our generation to own a home? In the past five years, the housing market in Ontario…
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Spotify Wrapped sucked this year
Say bye-bye to human creativity as Spotify uses artificial intelligence to create treasured wrapped playlists For those who use Spotify, the end of November or early December marks an important date for…
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Not like how it was back in my day
Things just aren’t built the way they used to be. Why is it things don’t last as long as they once did? The title of this article is a phrase that has…
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Life’s lacking colour: Cynical or biological?
As we get older, do we lost the joy because of society or does biology start to take its toll on us? Have you ever noticed that as you get older things…
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Luigi Mangione: What we know
Is he a murderer or a man who has sparked a critical conversation about the flaws in America’s insurance system? At 7 a.m. on Dec. 4, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, assassinated Brian…
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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…
