Tag: laurier
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Blithesome Palace
A Blissful Day It has been officially 100 years since the Halo Project started. What seemed like no more wars, and peace and prosperity, had turned into malicious intent from the Guardians;…
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The Oddity
The Oddity gets audited The email arrived at 9:13 on a Tuesday morning. Subject: Student Publication Financial Review Julia read it twice. Then the third time. “Guys.” Nobody looked up. Jamie was…
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End of the Reel
Glass shatters everywhere, ringing out as it hits the cement floor. I hold my breath, listening for an alarm, for someone to yell stop, but neither come. Carefully I step…
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Expect warmer winter as Super El Niño event takes form
Super El Niño Hits Ontario The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed an El Niño event started this year and forecasts an “exceptionally high likelihood of nearly 100%” that El Niño will…
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Puddle: A new app to explore your locality
Oakville teens develop app to encourage local exploration Three Oakville teens are developing an app designed to help young people discover local businesses and public spaces. Grade 12 students Hansen Lou and…
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Second Sons Surface in Caledonia
White nationalist organizing becomes more visible in Canada as Second Sons surfaces near Six Nations A Canadian white supremacist organization has drawn renewed scrutiny after reporting exposed its secretive recruitment process, adding…
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Expanding Brantford’s Reach
Brantford Transit reshapes local network as city pushes for regional expansion Brantford’s public transit network has entered one of its most substantial periods of change in years, with new routes, retired lines,…
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Outsmart the Study Spiral
The clock says 11:47 p.m. Your notes are open, your highlighter is uncapped, and the same paragraph has been staring back at you for twenty minutes. You have been studying for hours,…
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“Write an essay,” they said
Because protecting a man’s potential is always the priority It began with a lawsuit that confirmed every woman’s worst fears on campus. Unsealed court documents detailing the 2024 Chi Phi fraternity case…
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8AM or 10 PM: Choose your fighter
Set ten alarms for sunrise or sacrifice your evening? There are two types of university students; those who have had the experience of an 8am class (bonus points if it’s on Monday)…
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Where Did the Bins Go?
The recycling program removal that went under the rug Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the City of Brantford ended curbside recycling collection for industrial, commercial, and institutional properties, including the Laurier Brantford Campus.…
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Before the Whistle
Inside the men’s basketball push for Ontario Collegiate Recreation (OCR) tournament Inside the Laurier Brantford YMCA double gym, the squeak of sneakers and the rhythm of bouncing basketball signal the start of…
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Glenhyrst’s Palette School Art Exhibition
Inside Brantford’s historic home for community and the arts Located at 20 Ava Rd. Brantford, Ontario, is home to one of Brantford’s most famous and historic buildings, the Glenhyrst Art Gallery. Most…
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NSL: Northern Super League
How the Northern Super League built a home for Canadian women’s soccer When Diana Matheson scored to win bronze for Canada at the 2012 London Olympics, she cemented her name in sports…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Council
Revenge is a dish best served at Wendy’s. Please note that the following story has been submitted anonymously, with names and details changed for privacy. I swiped right on a guy whose…
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You Asked, You Pay.
Forget who’s the man. On the first date, the host covers the check Ask a room of students whether chivalry is dead and you’ll get a loud “yes,” a louder “no,” and…
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Cookie Monster
I thought being called the cookie monster was such a cute and fun nickname growing up. I loved eating cookies as a snack throughout my days, which is why I thought it…
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Orbiting Love
He showed up an hour early in a bow tie.
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The ego in the eco-crisis
Climate change isn’t humanity’s biggest environmental problem; anthropocentrism is.
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Feeling out of place during O-Week? You’re not alone
Making friends in university takes time and that is completely okay
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Turn the page or swipe?
What is really better: physical or digital?
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September 2026 at Laurier Brantford
The 2026-2027 academic year is starting strong with new faces and fresh changes Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with changes to student housing, academic programs and faculty leadership. …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Laurier Brantford sports: winter term preview
With the fall term now wrapped up, our sports teams have had a chance to practice, get to know each other and, for many of our teams, had a chance to fully kick off their seasons. With the…
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Do you call it football or soccer?
Varsity soccer season in full swing There are many teams on the Brantford campus. Soccer is among the few varsity sports on this campus. There is both a men’s and women’s team for indoor soccer. Varsity…
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- NSL: Northern Super League
- Before the Whistle
- Where Did the Bins Go?
- 8AM or 10 PM: Choose your fighter
- “Write an essay,” they said
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