Yearly Archives: 2023

Badgers’ women’s basketball team concluding their exhibition schedule with a tournament in Montreal

The McGill Basketball Classic should bring tough battles and matchups, which is exactly what the Badgers need in preparation for the start of the OUA season.

Fort Erie Healthcare SOS— advocating for better healthcare, fighting against urgent care closures

Fort Erie Healthcare SOS strives to fight against the permanent closure of urgent care centres across the Niagara Region. 

The Security Council is in dire need of voting reform, as seen by the U.S veto on Brazil’s humanitarian aid draft resolution

At a time in history when geopolitical issues are proliferating, the global community desperately needs an unbiased decision-making body concerned with security, not with strengthening the interests of individual states. 

A last-minute guide to The Film House of Horrors

Halloween festivities are alive at The Film House this month, and there is still time to take part. 

The bittersweet brilliance of “Over the Garden Wall”

Score: 5/5For a miniseries as fleeting as the amber autumn leaves, Over the Garden Wall is a masterwork of worldbuilding.

Brock’s studio art program under the first-year lens

Located in the downtown core of St. Catharines, the Marilyn I. Walker Complex serves as the hub for Brock University’s fine arts programs. The campus is situated near the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, making the school a cultural staple in local arts.

Brock women’s hockey loses home opener to Nipissing

The Brock Badgers faced off against the Nipissing Lakers in a one-sided showdown that left the home team disappointed.

NFL Week 7 Power Rankings

The NFL season is almost at the halfway point with the conclusion of Week 7 on Monday, Oct. 23.

Doxing is always dangerous and must be dealt with accordingly, even if YouTube doesn’t think so

Doxing is never an appropriate solution to a conflict, regardless of the circumstances.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom retrospective

I’ve never looked forward to a video game more than The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Supporting the SAG-AFTRA strike involves strict costume guidelines this Halloween, according to recent statement

SAG-AFTRA has released some rules for striking actors regarding acceptable and unacceptable costumes this Halloween season, and responses are divided.

Agreement between Parks Canada, Stoney and Simpcw First Nations speaks to longevity in Jasper National Park

An agreement was recently signed between Parks Canada and the Stoney and Simpcw First Nations, renewing an age-old treaty regarding the land which Jasper National Park occupies.

Councillors vote to remove colonial statue from City Hall

After ten years of debate, the statue of Private Alexander Watson on the lawn of the St. Catharines City Hall is being removed.

Are you ready to expand your vinyl collection? Here are the best stores in the area

The Niagara Region has taken the vinyl resurgence in stride, offering several record stores with new and used products.

Revisit your childhood with these nostalgic Halloween movies

As Halloween gets closer, you’re sure to become inundated with a variety of horror movie suggestions. But for the many horror-film haters out there, there are lots of fun Halloween movies that don’t rely on cheap horror conventions and tropes to enjoy too.

The newest addition to the Vegas skyline turns heads with its game-changing new technology

The Sphere, a brand-new entertainment venue on the Las Vegas Strip, claims to be a “next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment” – but is that true?

Badgers’ women’s soccer team secures playoff berth after nail-biting draw at York in season finale

The Brock Badgers women’s soccer team qualified for the playoffs as the sixth seed in the OUA West, after surviving the late York Lions comeback to draw 2-2 on Sunday afternoon in Toronto. Both teams came into the season finale neck-and-neck in the standings, vying for the final playoff spot.

Las Vegas Aces defeat the New York Liberty to claim second straight WNBA title

The Las Vegas Aces came back from multiple double-digit deficits in game four of the WNBA Finals to defeat the New York Liberty 70-69 and win the best-of-five series 3-1.

Five bold predictions for the Raptors heading into the 2023-24 season

The Raptors are about to begin regular season action on Oct. 25th against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a 4-0 preseason which included wins against the Sacramento Kings, Cairns Taipans (Australian basketball team), Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.

Badgers men’s hockey remain undefeated after two convincing wins

Brock’s men’s hockey team looked to continue a torrid start to their season coming into this past weekend.

Brock men’s lacrosse close out the season with two home wins

Brock’s men’s lacrosse team was back in action this weekend, playing in games nine and ten in their final matches of the season.

Women’s volleyball come away even in Quigley Cup rematch

This past weekend, Brock women’s volleyball took the long road to Kingston to play the Queen’s University Gaels in a rematch of last year's Provincial Championship.

Boygenius’ the rest: another building block in Boygenius’ journey to indie royalty

Rating: 4/5The indie band Boygenius surprise-released their EP the rest on Oct. 13th as a follow-up to their debut album the record, released in March.

Is Disney killing cinema?

Movie studios like Disney have changed the landscape of the film industry; and maybe not for the better.

The dark history of plagiarism in HBO’s “Euphoria”

The HBO-drama series has acquired recent attention for accusations of plagiarism.

“Strange Way of Life” and “The Human Voice”: A delightfully eclectic double feature

3.5/5 Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar delivers two thought provoking stories with his latest short films.

Troye Sivan embraces sexuality through dance on “Something To Give Each Other”

4/5 Troy Sivan cements himself as one of the most important artists in the queer community with his newest LP.

SZA may not be ‘wack,’ but her overreaction was

SZA’s recent response to a fan referencing a fanbase meme on Instagram was inappropriate for a person who willingly chose a life of fame.

Cryptocurrency is not the future of commerce, despite its promises

Cryptocurrency isn’t the future of banking, it’s a financial fad only kept alive by the excitement of a new idea.

Your star sign doesn’t define you

It might be fun to share your star sign or take interest in its origins, but in reality, it has no impact on who you are as an individual.

October Improv Fallout promises to be “extra funny and extra spooky”

The Improv Fallout show is coming back to Mahtay Café, and it’s set to be spookier than ever with a Halloween theme.

Learn sign language with the ‘passionate, driven amateurs’ at the ASL Club

Brock’s ASL Club teaches students about sign language and deaf culture.

GM reaches an agreement with Unifor while UAW strikes continue in the U.S.

The St. Catharines GM plant’s short-lived strike is just a taste of the union dealings unfolding over the past months.

The remaining members of Queen show the world that senior citizens can still rock and roll

Queen took the stage with Adam Lambert on the Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend, proving that even 70-year-olds can rock and roll. 

Susan Rogers talks about the way music affects the human brain in three upcoming talks at Brock University

Susan Rogers, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at Berklee College of Music, is attempting to unpack the science behind people’s love for music.

Brock professor prepares for class voyage to the Isle of Man

The St. Catharines GM plant’s short-lived strike is just a taste of the union dealings unfolding over the past months.

Matthews and the Leafs beat the Canadiens after a rollercoaster of a game ends in a shootout

Matthews’ hat trick and Marner’s shootout winner give Leafs the opening night win after a back-and-forth contest.

The world’s best curlers are heading to Niagara Falls

64 teams representing 11 different countries are set to compete in the weeklong HearingLife Tour Challenge as part of the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling series in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Men’s Hockey stay undefeated at home after two wins

Badgers’ men’s hockey returned to Canada Games Park this past weekend with two more games, looking to add to their sparkling record.

Editorial: Is scab shaming justified or woke cancel culture?

Scab shaming has become a tactic of the post-COVID labour movement that levies social media to spread condemnation. The fact is, it works.
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