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  • Recreational hockey championship  

    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…

  • 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…

  • Alumni hockey game 

    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. …

  • Are we asking students to decide too soon? 

    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…

  • One University, Three Campuses — Unequal Experiences?

    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…

  • Extramural Teams kick off winter term

    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…

  • Laurier Brantford sports: winter term preview 

    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…

  • Do you call it football or soccer? 

    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…

  • WLUSP 2026-27 Election Candidates’ Platforms

    President Vlad Latis My philosophy is that a president should be the one ensuring that a company fulfills its goals while creating the best environment for its stakeholders. WLUSP exists for the…

  • Students divided on whether Laurier tuition matches their university experience

    Students divided on whether Laurier tuition matches their university experience

    A new poll conducted by The Sputnik, Radio Laurier and The Cord found that Laurier students remain split on whether the value of their tuition aligns with the quality of their academic and campus experience. While…

  • Students’ Union prioritizes student safety

    Students’ Union prioritizes student safety

    Student’s Union speaks about safety within the Brantford Community Laurier Brantford has recently faced a number of incidents in the area surrounding campus, and the Students’ Union is taking all necessary steps…

  • Laurier sports: Flag football 

    Laurier sports: Flag football 

    A team of infinite inclusion and support A tight-knit team on the Brantford campus, the women’s flag football team is just that.  A good sport with a great atmosphere for people to learn…

  • Laurier Brantford extramural teams kickoff seasons

    Laurier Brantford extramural teams kickoff seasons

    Another term has now come and gone and the Fall 2025 edition of Laurier Brantford sports was nothing short of eventful. Our extramural volleyball, hockey and basketball teams all opened their seasons…

  • Laurier Brantford students choose cookies or cocoa

    Laurier Brantford students choose cookies or cocoa

    Golden Hawks share which treat they would choose to last a lifetime ‘Twas a chilly morning on the Laurier Brantford streets, When students were asked to pick between two treats. Either having…

  • 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…

  • Xpedition 84

    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…

  • Hide but don’t seek

    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…

  • 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…

  • Men’s hockey team is persevering

    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…

  • The CFL season is fast-approaching

    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…

  • Local business woman makes move

    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…

  • The great gold rush in Brantford

    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…

  • Community space opens downtown

    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…

  • Editor’s Note: A time for change

    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…

  • 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…

  • The Game Plan: February Dates

    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,…

  • There’s Something in the Walls  

    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…

  • An Ode to the Bathroom Floor

    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…

  • The Cupid Chronicles  

    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…

  • The Herdenian Gospel  

    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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