Tag: laurier brantford
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A plea for inclusive language
I was standing outside of a classroom a few days ago and I overheard a story being shared about a crazy weekend. The punch line was that their friend did something really…
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Golden Hawks hit the ice, ready for upcoming tournaments
The Golden Hawks men’s extramural hockey team’s season is hitting full stride with the team heading to Seneca College on Friday and the University of Toronto Scarborough campus January 31. After winning…
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Students express dismay over the campus being open during frigid two days
With this past Monday and Tuesday’s frigid temperatures that dropped below -15 Celsius, many Laurier Brantford students were expecting the campus to be closed. However, regardless of weather conditions, the campus chose…
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Laurier’s new digital library officially opens; students voice concerns
Upon completion of the digital library in the Grand River Hall basement in mid-December, students will now have full access to the provisions at the facility. Although the space was already…
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Laurier athletics: year in review
It was an incredible year for Laurier athletics in 2013, most notably on the Brantford campus. From hosting an OUA hockey game for the school’s second homecoming to the massive feat of…
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Laurier’s women’s hockey team ends the first half in great shape
The Laurier women’s hockey team continued their great season with wins over the Waterloo Warriors and Brock Badgers in the annual Waterloo Christmas Tournament. The Golden Hawks currently have 19 wins, four…
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Pedophile returns to Brantford
James Alfred Cooper, 78, is a former resident of Hamilton. He was once considered Canada’s worst pedophile, due to the fact that he raped and tortured six children, five of them his…
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Golden Hawk Limelight: Alicia Appleby
Alicia Appleby, a fourth year student in concurrent education, is a very involved member on campus. She has continuously been involved, and now sits as associate Vice President of campus clubs and…
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Expositor residence experiences minor fire
Shortly after 10 a.m. this morning, Laurier Brantford’s Expositor residence building experienced a small fire. One student was injured in the incident with second degree burns, and was taken to the hospital.…
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Study and munch simultaneously
It’s that time of the year where students start cramming for exams. Everyone’s studying, preparing for the last hurrah of the semester. This time of year can be quite stressful for many,…
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Laurier hosts event to showcase new athletics and recreation centre plans
It is evident that Laurier Brantford is continuing to add the final pieces to make a complete campus. Tuesday afternoon, in the SC Johnson lobby, Laurier Brantford unveiled the floor plans and…
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New gym facilities could boost Open House numbers
Laurier Brantford opened its doors to showcase the school to prospective students on Friday, Nov. 8. Students came to tour the campus’ facilities and decide whether Laurier is the right fit for…
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Freelance investigative journalist discusses journalism, offers advice
Following a guest lecture from accomplished freelance investigative journalist Alison Motluk, we had a chance to catch up with her and get her thoughts on the journalism industry and a little advice…
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Tips and tricks for finding the perfect place to rent
A large part of the university experience involves living away from home, whether it’s in residence or off campus. Many students here at Laurier live off campus at least once during their…
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Co-ed soccer team still finding their stride after tournament
The Laurier Brantford co-ed soccer team had a disappointing tournament at Humber Lakeshore on Friday, November 15. The team finished the day with one win, one loss and a tie, and was…
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Laurier’s defense needs to improve after 6-6 tie vs. McMaster
“You should never tie a game or lose a game when you put up six,” says Michael Bondy of the Laurier Brantford extramural hockey team. But that was the story for Laurier…
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The Sputnik & Carlsberg present: Dirty Bingo 2013
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Sports writer Stephen Brunt gives lecture on landscape of journalism
Former Globe and Mail columnist and now writer, radio co-host and television personality on Rogers’ Sportsnet, Stephen Brunt made an appearance at Laurier Brantford to discuss the state of journalism, most…
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Students in debt, volunteering abroad
Fresh out of graduation, high school graduates dread the increasing price of tuition. Reality strikes and students currently in post-secondary live off of cheap microwaveable meals in order to balance spending…
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Tackling student debt through looking at the future
The debt crisis is affecting more than student’s pocketbooks, as deficits grow, health and grades are also at risk of collapsing. With scores of students at Laurier Brantford working full-time jobs,…
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Hawkward photos return to Laurier
A funny pose here, a ridiculous pose there were all that the Hawk Team needed to have a little fun with the campus’ students. This past Wednesday, students had an opportunity…
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Golden Hawk limelight: Nicole Dilliot
“Yay! I love nice things!” she says first when she enters the room. Her roommate, Katie Monacois, is talking about her. “Everyone knows Nicole. Everybody loves Nicole. And she’s always so positive,”…
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Laurier student offered children a different way to celebrate Halloween
A Laurier Brantford student created an alternative event over trick-or-treating this Halloween for children of the Brantford community. Fourth year Laurier student Ellysia Devries held a children’s Halloween event called the Harvest…
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The Canadian spotlight: Ambition Music Group
Ambition Music Group (AMG) is a group consisting of three Laurier Brantford students: Martin Pitt, Brandon Pakeman and Taj Johnson. The three are in school for various programs, including Leadership, Criminology…
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Women’s hockey team ready for upcoming season
After a solid season last year the extramural women’s hockey team at Laurier Brantford looks to become one of the campus’ strongest performing teams. There are 20 girls on the team, with…
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Are competitive sports under-represented at Laurier Brantford?
Sports are a large part of the university experience that students should get throughout their four or five years at school. They are a major way for the students and faculty…
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Night Hawks Halloween Party @ NV
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Laurier Brantford Relay for Life ends another successful season
It was a night of mixed emotions, both highs and lows, as Laurier Brantford students and some administration came together to celebrate, remember, and fight back. Participants gathered outside, at the Research…
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Rookie coach Faulds expects better results in 2014
In a loss 25-8 to McMaster, Laurier Football wrapped up their first year under new head coach Michael Faulds. On the surface it appears that Laurier had a disappointing season with a…
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What are the Brantford Foundations?
The 2013/2014 school year marks the first year of the new core curriculum at Laurier Brantford, called the Brantford Foundations. In previous years, all students had to complete a mandatory number of…
