Tag: students
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Cultivating local music, Brown Dog style
The first rain of spring was spitting on the sidewalk and my hair as I entered Brown Dog Bootleg Café last Wednesday night. As I walked in the door I couldn’t help…
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Students oblivious to power of course evaluations
Hey students, do you recall those annoying evaluation things you have to do at the end of each course that take up a whole, what, five minutes of your time? Have you…
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Hamilton Police encourages Laurier Brantford students
Constable Chris Button visited Laurier Brantford today on behalf of the Hamilton Police Service to give hope to students pursuing the competitive industry of police servicing. Const. Button outlined the detailed…
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Arrest made in York University shooting
After a weeklong investigation, Toronto Police have apprehended and charged a person they believe to be the gunman involved with last week’s shooting at York University. 22-year-old Kemon Edwards has been charged…
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Social work week event unites Brantford’s community, students
Community members and students gathered in the Odeon building last Thursday for a conference on poverty and inequality, with keynote speaker Trish Hennessy. Hennessy is a former journalist, and currently Ontario director…
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Blame it on the alcohol?
A large majority, if not all, of university students remember their Orientation Week. The promising events that take place for first-year students during the first week of university are of great…
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St. Patrick’s plans at Laurier Brantford
This Saturday, Blueprint 22 will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day event that is expected to draw in hundreds. Blueprint 22 is a group of students who, for the past two years,…
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A cultural angle of celebrating International Women’s Day
Laurier Brantford held two unique events on campus in recognition of women’s empowerment this past week. International Women’s Day was celebrated on Mar. 8 and Laurier Brantford showed its support with two…
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EcoHawks help out in a Residence downtown cleanup
Laurier Brantford’s EcoHawks motivated students in a downtown cleanup event. Yesterday in the Carnegie foyer, Laurier Brantford’s EcoHawks handed out garbage bags, gloves, and hot chocolates for students that participated in the…
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Public editor Kathy English visits Laurier Brantford
Toronto Star’s public editor, Kathy English, visited her hometown to talk about her unique position. English addressed students and professors at Laurier Brantford’s Carnegie Building. She outlined her role as public editor within the Toronto…
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From no coast to West Coast
Imagine waking up one morning and following through with what you’ve been dreaming about doing, whether it’s going on that special vacation, finally pushing for that career you’ve always wanted or just…
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Who’s afraid of the big, bad feminist?
I have never been the kind of person who is afraid to stand up for a cause because of the fear of backlash or rejection from others. After knowing that, it probably…
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Laurier tests new fall semester reading week
Starting next year, a new fall reading week will be introduced as a three-year pilot program. Students will receive a full week off following Thanksgiving weekend in addition to the existing winter…
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LEAF students and the international connections at Laurier
Our small and intimate campus is home to a surprisingly large number of international students. The LEAF program, which draws the most international students to our campus, is designed to build English…
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The Students’ Union struggles to engage students
What is the Students’ Union? What do they do? These are just some of the questions that went unanswered when students were asked about WLUSU. The Students’ Union is actually responsible for…
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The Canadian classroom attendance crisis
There is something you should know about me before you start reading this article, for a bit of context. I am one of those students who sits in the front of the…
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I’m dreaming of a perfect teaching career
On January 17, a woman from the state of California released a YouTube video claiming that her former middle school teacher sexually abused her multiple times during her years as a student.…
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Annie Constantinescu and students discuss her tenure
As Student Union elections are on, current Union President Annie Constantinescu, as well as students around the Brantford campus, took some time to reflect on the current administration’s tenure. “It’s honestly been…
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The WLUSU presidential candidates talk about their plans for Laurier in the year ahead
Only a few short days away from the election, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU) presidential candidates continue to campaign, hoping to lead the Students’Union in the 2014-2015 academic year. This…
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Golden Hawk Limelight: Lindsey Miller
She may enjoy the time she can spend with her friends, playing sports, travelling and tuning into Netflix’s latest content, but it is equally as important to her to serve the campus…
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On Campus Job and Experience Fair successful in raising awareness
Students gathered into the lobby of the Research and Academic Centre West for the On Campus Job and Experience Fair held this past Wednesday. The event was organized by the Career Development…
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Dodgeball team hopes to leave George Brown victorious
The extramural dodgeball team is looking to end their season on a high note on January 23. After two third place finishes to start the season, it’s going to take all they’ve…
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Unpaid internships: Learning experience or free labour?
Internships have long been used as a form of on-the-job teaching for students and new grads, similar to apprenticeships and co-ops. While apprenticeships and many co-op programs are paid, the vast majority…
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Students unhappy with university’s used book buyback system
Because money is not in abundance for the average student, he/she will do what is possible to save here and there. What better way to make a little pocket change than sell…
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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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Fire in GRH building; no one injured
For the second time since the October fire safety session, Laurier Brantford has experienced another fire incident, this time in Grand River Hall. Special constables and the fire department arrived on the…
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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’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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Students SAD during winter season
Many students find themselves buried in stress as exams and the threat of paying off sky-high holiday bills become ever-closer. This could just be stress, or, to some who may not know,…
