Yearly Archives: 2023

A Chabad at Brock spokesperson involved in the creation of an antisemitism workshop presentation in collaboration with Brock Human Rights and Equity (HRE) has confirmed their deliberate use of a propagandistic front-page story image from conservative tabloid newspaper the New York Post. Arab, Palestinian and Muslim students present at the presentation allege that the anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic rhetoric around the image was carried over in responses directed at them.

On Friday, Nov. 24th, the NBA began an investigation into Oklahoma City Thunder player Josh Giddey stemming from allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Holiday festivities are beginning in and around St. Catharines, the largest being Let it Glow – A Celebration of Light.

Quebec has doubled tuition fees at English universities for non-residents of the province.

Brock’s men’s hockey team added to their commanding lead on the OUA this weekend with two wins against the Guelph Gryphons and the University of Toronto (UofT) Varsity Blues, making it seven in a row.

On Oct. 28th, in a horrifying accident that shocked the hockey world, Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers in Britain’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), was killed during an on-ice collision when an opponent’s skate came up and cut his throat.

The nominations for the upcoming Grammys provide a lot to dissect. 

Score: 4/5Modern biopics are often hit or miss, but Priscilla effortlessly falls into the former.

As the fall semester nears its final curtain call, Brock’s Department of Music has a calendar full of performances to attend.

The FBI is investigating an incident that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 22, where a vehicle heading toward Canada from the US crashed and exploded on the Rainbow Bridge. 

In a recent meeting, NHL General Managers gathered in Toronto to discuss potential rule changes aimed at improving safety and excitement in the game. The discussions specifically focused on cut-resistant gear in the wake of a tragic incident in the Elite Ice Hockey League involving Adam Johnson.

In a fiercely contested matchup on Nov. 17, the Brock Badgers men's basketball team faced off against the 8th-ranked Carleton Ravens in Ottawa. The game unfolded as a nail-biter, with the Badgers ultimately losing to the Ravens in a 69-63 battle.

In a School Day Game at Canada Games Park on Friday, Nov. 17, the Brock Badgers women's hockey team showcased their prowess on the ice, securing a decisive 5-1 victory against the TMU Bold. The arena buzzed with energy as six schools gathered to support their respective teams, creating an electric atmosphere for players, coaches and fans alike.

In game one on Saturday, the Badgers got off to a rapid start looking to remain undefeated in the Limestone City. 

The Badgers’ women’s basketball team dropped both games in Ottawa this weekend, falling 81-79 in overtime to the Carleton Ravens – the number one ranked team in the country – on Friday, before losing 74-56 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Saturday to close out the trip.

After an intense week of hard-fought tennis, the Canadian women’s tennis team won the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time ever after defeating Italy in the finals on Nov. 12th.

For many, the winter season is hard on the body and spirit. The weather becomes harsher as the days pass by, the sun goes down mindbogglingly early and final examinations are quickly due.

Does being a Taylor Swift fan mandate adhering to certain political ideologies, or candidates, over others? Many Swifties in Argentina believe so.

Nintendo owes their fans legal, modern and reasonably priced ways to play their old games, and if they fail to do so, they should not be surprised when fans turn to emulators. 

Threads allowing its users to delete their accounts without affecting their linked Instagram account is an admission of the platform’s long-running failure. 

Billie Eilish’s comments about men’s appearances not being scrutinised are untrue, harmful and hypocritical. 

Not ready to let the success of his album Stick Season go, Noah Kahan has collaborated with four big names in his latest releases.

Overall rating: 4/5Fresh off the high of her relative TikTok success, Sydney Rose plans to conquer the world of sad, indie singer/songwriters with her album One Sided.

The Badgers’ men’s volleyball team remains undefeated by improving to 4-0 after beating the TMU Bold 3-0 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday.

AI Day provided an opportunity for students, faculty and community members to come together and discuss the latest innovations in artificial intelligence.

The living wage in Niagara has increased, showing just how drastic the gap is between it and the current minimum wage in Ontario.

A temporary housing-focused shelter is being set up for in-need St. Catharines citizens.

On Wednesday, Nov. 8th, BrockTV hosted the Render This Film Festival for the first time after a three-year hiatus. The festival screened student-made films at the Film House in the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre.

The Badgers looked to maintain their dominant run through the OUA men’s hockey season with two more games this past weekend on Nov. 10th against the Waterloo Warriors and on the 12th against the Laurier Golden Hawks.

Brock’s women’s volleyball team got off to a hot start to the season with four wins in their first four games, showing strong signs of building on last season’s massive success, if unfortunate end.

A non-binding motion proposed by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to extend carbon tax pauses for home heating oil captured NDP support, but ultimately failed to pass.

Brock has found a way to keep an independent cinema community alive in Niagara.

After several viral singles and an acclaimed mixtape, the young sorceress of drum and bass finally released her long-awaited LP Heaven knows.  

On Nov. 7, Nintendo announced that their flagship video game series The Legend of Zelda would be getting a live-action film, set to be co-produced by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and longtime film producer Avi Arad. Naturally, the Internet is up in arms over the announcement, but what do The Brock Press’ editors think about the upcoming film?

Adopting mob mentality as a basis for thought is a threat to independence, and we need to tread carefully if we hope to maintain our collective ability to think critically.

Schools should nurture students’ creativity, not restrict it. 

You don’t owe your parents respect, but it’s a good place to start. 

In a thrilling match at Canada Games Park on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Brock women's hockey team showcased resilience and determination, snapping a three-game losing streak with a commanding 3-1 victory over the York Lions. The Badgers displayed a stellar performance, with goals from Madeline Nicholson, Allison Stevenson and Madison Cronkwright.

The Brock Badgers women's hockey team faced off against the Guelph Gryphons on Thursday, Nov. 2nd. Both teams entered the game tied at nine points in five games, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Despite a spirited effort, the Badgers couldn't overcome the Gryphons, ultimately losing 4-1.

The Brock Badgers men's basketball team made a triumphant return to OUA regular season action on Friday, Nov. 3, as they hosted the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.