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Liberation of the Mind
Photo by: Heaven Lubocki Amy Catanzano and Will Alexander, two very well-respected poets, came to Brock University to give a masterclass poetry workshop on Sept
“Barbarian” brings to light the horrors of what it means to be a woman
Photo by Felix Mooneeram on Unsplash **Spoiler Warning** Content Warning: this article discusses sexual assault. The film Barbarian is a critically acclaimed horror film that
Small Movements: a tribute to environmentalism and turtle conservation in Ontario
Small Movements is a multi-medium exhibition running from July 28 until October 1st, 2022 at the Marilyn I. Walker Visual Arts Gallery, featuring the work
Brock Crafting for a Cure’s Game Night Kicks Off Semester
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Brock Crafting for a Cure has introduced itself with its game night and now plans to get down
Nintendo Direct shows fans what’s down the pipeline in Winter and beyond
Photo by Alvaro Reyes on Unsplash On Tuesday, Sept. 13, a new installment of Nintendo Direct was broadcast across YouTube and Nintendo’s official website. Nintendo
A Look Back At Squid Game A Year After Its Release
Photo by Jonas Augustin on Unsplash On Sept. 17 2021, Netflix released the series Squid Game. On Sept. 12 2022, the show was nominated for
Vibrant Decay: A Niagara-Based Art Exhibit
Photo by Justyn Warner on Unsplash From Sept. 9-17, the Niagara Artists Centre partnered with the Supporting Women, Femme and Trans Artist Group (SWFT) to
Carlisle Square: a new apartment building in the downtown core
Photo by Feranmi Ogundeko on Unsplash A new residential apartment building is currently in construction in downtown St. Catharines. On Carlisle street, just across the
Fall Intramural sports are back!
Photo by Wan San Yip on Unsplash Fall intramural sports have started up again for the school year. Indoor and outdoor intramural sports take place
All you need to know about the 2023 MBA games
The MBA Games are a three day, graduate-level, inter-university annual competition in Canada. Graduate students completing their Masters in Business Administration (MBA) compete in three
Live Action Steals the Magic
Photo by Jayme McColgan on Unsplash Pinocchio film rating: 2/5 Disney has lost its magic. Lately, it seems like Disney can’t develop original stories. They’ve
Brutalism is the architecture of democracy, it should guide forward-thinking culture today
Brutalism was a product of the post-war era in Britain, so entangled in the idea of rebuilding in service of a growing public that it
How capitalism affects mental health
Photo by Abenteuer Albanien on Unsplash Capitalism both directly and indirectly affects mental health. While correlation doesn’t equal causation, capitalism permeates virtually all aspects of
Trends suggest that condos more stock-like asset, than a dwelling
Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash As of late, the activity in the condominium market is symptomatic of the utter failure of the government to
Sadness is undesirable, but not unnecessary
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Sadness is an undesirable emotion, yet necessary. No one wakes up in the morning and wants to be sad,
Entertainment now means something different in soccer
Photo by Travel Nomades on Unsplash The recent trend of soccer locker room documentaries is an interesting immersive experience that could have a dangerous outcome.
Water should not be a commodity
Photo by Andres Siimon on Unsplash Jackson, Mississippi is currently facing the tail end of a water crisis due to massive environmental deregulation in the
Alejandro Kirk performance a win for absolute units everywhere
Photo by Mike Bowman on Unsplash Last week, the Toronto Blue Jays were playing the Tampa Bay Rays. The Jays won 7-2, but that’s not
The benefits of white, brown, and pink sound for students
Photo by elizabeth lies on Unsplash Now that the semester has officially started, many stress-ridden students may be struggling with their concentration, the quality of
Men’s Lacrosse fall just short of comeback in home opener
Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash Brock’ men’s Lacrosse team had their home opener on Sat, Sept. 17. The defending Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
Women win big and men stay undefeated in Friday soccer matches
Photo by Sandro Schuh on Unsplash On Friday Sept. 16, the Brock women’s and men’s soccer teams kicked off a two-game series against the University
Breaking down the Utah Jazz’s offseason overhaul
Photo by Edgar Chaparro on Unsplash On Sept. 3, the Utah Jazz completed a blockbuster trade, sending star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland
Voting in Niagara Region’s municipal election begins on Oct. 24
Photo by Cyrus Crossan on Unsplash On Monday, Oct. 24, Niagara residents will come together to vote for the election of a mayor, councillors, regional
Don’t miss the messiest event of the year: Brock’s annual Grape Stomp
Photo by Cassie Matias on Unsplash Whether you’re new to Brock this year, a returning student, or even a Brock alumni, the annual Grape Stomp
Niagara Falls illuminated in royal blue to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Photo by Edward Koorey on Unsplash Niagara Falls will be illuminated in royal blue until Sept. 19, the end of the 10-day mourning period for
Ford’s “More Beds, Better Care Act” is only bringing more anger across Ontario
Photo by Martha Dominguez de Gouveia on Unsplash Last week, Ontario released new regulations which would move elderly hospital patients awaiting long-term care into temporary
What Brock is doing to overcome spike in STI rates amongst university students
Photo by Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash Every year, Brock welcomes thousands of new students to campus, with each student excited to enter into
SouthCoast DREAMDRIVE puts old vehicles on display in Ontario
On Sept. 17 and 18, Southern Ontario’s Highway 3 became home to the SouthCoast DREAMDRIVE, an automotive event featuring vehicles produced in 1997 or earlier,
Brock Chess Club implements weekly chess tournaments
Photo by GR Stocks on Unsplash There is some exciting news for all chess-loving students. Brock University’s chess club will be hosting both in person
The Black Phone; would you answer?
Photo by Alex Litvin on Unsplash *Content Warning: This article will contain spoilers for the film The Black Phone which may mention violence, kidnapping, and
Doug Ford is shooting public healthcare in the foot and presenting its failure to walk as a feature not a bug to public health services, meanwhile he touts the private “option”
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Doug Ford, Ontario’s recently re-elected Premier, continues to drain resources from Ontario’s public healthcare system, exacerbating the nurse
Pierce the Veil’s new single, “Pass the Nirvana” combines an angsty 90’s sound with impactful lyrics for today’s youth.
Photo by Nathan Fertig on Unsplash The post-hardcore musical trio, Pierce the Veil, put out a new song called “Pass The Nirvana,” which simultaneously resembles
The Water Walker: An Impactful Reminder of Water Insecurity
The yearly Celebration of Nations in the Niagara Region was held for the sixth consecutive time throughout the weekend of Sept. 9-11, with the purpose
Toronto Rapper Akintoye Drops Another Banger
Photo by Zia Syed on Unsplash The third album from up-and-coming Toronto rapper Akintoye provides a wide variety of songs that rap fans and non-rap
The Empathetic Poetry Café: Readings For Remembrance
Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash On Sept. 10, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre hosted the Empathetic Poetry Café. This was one of several events
Warner Bros. Discovery Removes Content Without Warning
Photo by Chase Yi on Unsplash On Aug. 17, HBO Max announced that they would be cutting 36 shows from their streaming line-up, including Infinity
Your Invitation back into the world of vampires
Photo by Ankhesenamun on Unsplash *Content Warning: This article mentions scenes of violence* Spoiler Warning The Invitation is a film that invites the audience into
The Art of Welcome Week
Photo by Adam Whitlock on Unsplash Badgerfest is how Brock University welcomes all of its students. There’s a variety of events during Badgerfest, but what’s
Queen Elizabeth II did not earn respect in life, she is not owed it in death
Photo by Jack Lucas Smith on Unsplash Queen Elizabeth II was not a good person. Her death, to many people all over the world, was
Airbnb is worsening the housing crisis, increasing possibility of a bubble
Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash Airbnb is a lucrative service for landlords, capitalizing on short-term rentals and prices that are multiple times higher than
Pierre Poilievre’s populism is effective; here’s everything it gets wrong on purpose
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Pierre Poilievre is now the leader of the Canadian Progressive Conservative (CPC) party. Here’s how Poilievre has made use
2022-23 Brock Sports Season Preview
Photo by Sandro Schuh on Unsplash The start of the 2022-2023 academic year also means the start of Brock’s 2022-2023 sports season. With several sports
2022-23 NFL Season Primer
Photo by Dave Adamson on Unsplash The first week of the NFL season begins this week with plenty of new storylines for fans to catch
Hockey Canada CEO Overshadows Canadian Win at Women’s Hockey Worlds
Photo by Matthew Fournier on Unsplash Content Warning: Discussion of sexual violence The 2022 Women’s World Hockey Championship concluded on Sunday, Sept. 4 with Canada
Get caught up in The Premier League, as matchday seven gets put on hold
Now that the transfer window has closed, the Premier League is fully underway. However, since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, matchday seven has been
Dealing with perfectionism
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Disclaimer: Reach out to a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis, or for professional help. This is intended to
Calling all the bookworms, Brock’s new Book Club is here for you
Photo by Tom Hermans on Unsplash The newly-introduced Brock University Book Club, which will unite students who are passionate about reading, has found great success
Brock University’s Sending Sunshine chapter is looking for volunteers
Brock University’s Sending Sunshine chapter is a great way for any student to get involved and give back to the community. Sending Sunshine Canada is
Brock welcome week and Brock International plans trip to Niagara falls
Photo by Ravneet Singh on Unsplash Two of Brock University’s student event-focused organizations have teamed up and planned a trip to a local tourist attraction:,
BUSU welcomes students to Brock with annual BadgerFest event
On Saturday, Sept. 3, BUSU’s BadgerFest event kept undergraduate Brock students engaged and excited throughout a week filled with fun events and opportunities. BadgerFest has
Brock students return to campus for the first time in three years
Photo by Alin Luna on Unsplash For the first time in three years, Brock students have fully returned to campus for their classes and activities.
Traffic Safety and Awareness Day encourages safe driving habits in Niagara
Photo by Tungsten Rising on Unsplash On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the 22nd annual Traffic Safety and Awareness Day was held by the Niagara Regional Police
Niagara’s Grape and Wine Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary
Photo by Kym Ellis on Unsplash Niagara is big on wine. If there’s anything highly characteristic of the beloved region (aside from the world-famous falls),
How much is too much when it comes to paying for parking at Brock?
Photo by Tim Meyer on Unsplash Parking on campus may be a more difficult process than one may initially believe. Between popular semester or year-long
Brock’s Student Health Services offers countless services to aid students in university life
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash The transition to university life can be a difficult process for many students. Fortunately, Brock aids students by
The Daily Wire’s “What is a Woman?” Is nothing short of anti-trans propaganda
Photo by Delia Giandeini on Unsplash What is a Woman? (WIAW?) is blatantly anti-trans propaganda. Taking it apart as such is crucial for understanding our
What to expect when starting House of the Dragon
Photo by mauRÍCIO SANTOS on Unsplash *Contains minimal spoilers for the first couple of episodes* House of the Dragon, the show adaptation of the book
Raise a glass to Winesdays
Photo by Kelsey Knight on Unsplash This year, Hernder Estates winery suffered a fire that destroyed part of the property. That’s what makes the partnership
The Rogers outage over the summer signals the problem with corporate media monopolies on our society
Image by Onur Binay via Unsplash The Rogers outage on July 8 that impacted the whole of Canada is the product of the fact that
September is suicide prevention awareness month, let’s talk about it.
Image by Dan Meyer via Unsplash *Content Warning: discussion of self-harm, suicidal behaviours* Disclaimer: Please reach out to a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis,
Taking a look back at this summer’s soccer transfer window
Before jumping into things, yes, it’s football, but we’re in Canada so we’ll call it soccer for the sake of it. Last year there were
Andrew Tate’s misogyny is apparent to any reasonable person, however righteous objectors to his ban on social media platforms are still complicit in his bigotry
Photo by dole777 on Unsplash *Content Warning: discussion of sexual assault below* Andrew Tate is the latest pop phenom rendition of an age old grift
The St. Catharines Downtown promenade is not here to stay
Photo by Feranmi Ogundeko on Unsplash In an effort to increase foot traffic, support local businesses, host outdoor events and help the climate by reducing
Brock University welcomes one of the largest incoming classes in school history
Photo by Katherine Hood on Unsplash Nearly 4000 new students have enrolled in Brock University for the 2022/23 academic term, making it one of the
Residence Welcome Week offering countless events to introduce students to campus life
Photo by Leon Contreras on Unsplash While immersing oneself in a new world when settling into campus for the first time can be very exhilarating,
Everything you need to know about Brock’s current COVID-19 requirements
Photo by Tai’s Captures on Unsplash Over the past two years, Brock University has put many requirements into place in order to prevent the spread
Take Back the Night to return to Niagara
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash *Content Warning: This article contains subjects related to sexual assault and domestic violence.* Take Back the Night, an organization
Toronto Welcomes Twenty-One Pilots
Photo by Jordan Whitfield on Unsplash Twenty-One Pilots came back to Toronto to celebrate their new album: Scaled and Icy. Which came out on May
Fantastic Beasts: The ROM Is Where To Find Them
Photo by Lianhao Qu on Unsplash The newest special exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature. This is
News of a Kidnapping is an emotional retelling of one of Colombia’s darkest eras
Photo by Alex Litvin on Unsplash *Content Warning: Discussion of violence* After becoming the main name in magic realism with titles such as One Hundred
MultiVersus: How To Make a Popular Fighting Game
Photo by Luis Villasmil on Unsplash Fighting games have historically had trouble capturing a large audience. After all, the general public are probably going to
Me Time To Shine? Or Me Time Out?
Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash While most movies have a broad appeal, there are some movies that you can tell are dedicated to a specific
ELVIS Review
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash *Spoiler Warning: Details about the movie are discussed.* This year, a new movie was released about a man who
Brock students react to Brock’s re-enacted mask mandate
Photo by Noah on Unsplash On Aug. 29, Brock University announced that medical-grade masks will be required in all instructional spaces. Brock University students that
Clearing the Air on the Newly Postponed BUSU Big Ticket Event
Photo by Jordon Conner on Unsplash For over two years now, Brock students have missed out on many on-campus activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Brock University and the Canada Summer Games prove a perfect match during Niagara 2022
Photo by Marianna Smiley on Unsplash From Saturday, Aug. 6 to Sunday, Aug. 21, the Niagara Region hosted the 2022 Canada Summer Games, a multi-sport
The Arctic Monkeys made a strong comeback after four year hiatus with their new single “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball”
Photo by Sofia Guaico on Unsplash The British alternative rock band, The Arctic Monkeys, has released an album announcement and a new single after a
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler is facing serious sexual allegations- What does this mean for the devastated fans?
Photo by Nainoa Shizuru on Unsplash Trigger warning: this article will contain sensitive content including discussion of sexual assault, mental illness and substance abuse. A