Yearly Archives: 2023
Small Crush’s “Penelope” brings nostalgia back to the indie rock genre
Overall rating: 3.5/5Just as whimsically authentic as their last, Small Crush’s sophomore album brings twee’s nostalgic and sentimental attitude into the indie rock scene.
Canada one step closer to repeating as Davis Cup Champions after dominating in the group stage
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Young talent propels Canada into the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup.
Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of the Blue Jackets after another power trip backfires
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Mike Babcock is out as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before the start of training camp due to phone scandal.
Badgers women’s soccer team falls to Guelph on homecoming weekend
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Badgers women’s soccer lose 2-0 to Guelph despite glimpses of hope.
Brock Improv invites students to live in the moment once more
The goal of the Brock Improv club is to bring living in the moment back to the forefront of the dramatic arts.
The Brock Swift Society: a safe space for Swifties at Brock
The Brock Swift Society, established as a BUSU-ratified club since March of this year, aims to create a community of like-minded individuals, bonded by their admiration for Taylor Swift’s music and career.
Editorial: Is the automobile fascist?
“I love the car. It has given me the most beautiful hours of my life.” – HitlerThat the car and the most violent political ideology being chronological bedfellows somehow implies a connection between the two is a controversial assertion, to say the least. Upon further historical and theoretical inspection, however, the connection couldn’t be any clearer.
Latin American Heritage Month: Why Canada needs to celebrate the good, and address the ugly that Latino communities face
The month of October has many celebrations of Latin American independence, heritage and culture across the Americas. Celebrations worldwide span from Hispanic Day, The Day of the Cultures, Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin American Heritage Month.
Mitski declares peace with herself on “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We”
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Rating: 4.5/5The indie singer-songwriter has made an unexpected and triumphant return.
Brock Horror brings new light to the genre at Brock
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This Brock club aims to add a touch of spookiness to campus.
Highlights from the 2023 VMAS
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The 2023 VMAs was one of the year’s campiest award shows.
The Toronto Blue Jays are soul-sucking demons and fans deserve better
The Blue Jays atrocious season and being swept against the Texas Rangers
NFL Fantasy Football: Looking Ahead to Week 3
Recap of week 2 of the NFL season and look ahead to week 3. Potential fantasy pick ups and waiver wire claims
Brock men’s soccer: split two games against Laurier
Game recap of Brock Badgers men soccer team two games against Laurier.
Twitter’s rebrand brings the platform one step closer to Elon Musk’s self-obsessed vision
Elon Musk rebranding Twitter to “X” isn’t just a poor branding decision, it’s another example of Musk’s arrogance controlling his leadership style.
Nintendo Direct is paving the way for the future of video game reveals
Nintendo Directs aren’t just strings of advertisements, they’re a brilliant innovation that has revolutionized the way video games are revealed across the industry.
iPhone is better than ever, but not exciting in the slightest
Apple’s September event is just another example showing that the company no longer innovates the way it used to.
Decolonizing education is important for university
Decolonizing education needs to continue if we expect to see substantive social reform.
Brock Pride is a safe space for 2SLGBTQ+ students
Last week, Brock Pride began the new term with a general meeting, marking the return of this safe space for all 2SLGBTQ+ students at Brock.
Trial of Freedom Convoy leaders enters its third week
The criminal trial for Chris Barber and Tamara Lich, organizers of the Freedom Convoy, is underway and going into its third week.
Grape and Wine: A great place to learn about the Niagara region’s art and culture scene
Running every Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 8th to the 24th, the Grape and Wine Festival provides the community with a variety of fun activities and events.
The Skyway Drive-In: A gem in the Niagara region
The Fonthill drive-in has had a face lift and is ready for new customers.
Don’t be fooled, Taylor Swift is a corporate money-making machine
Taylor Swift has nearly a billion-dollar net worth, yet her goal remains to make as much money as possible.
UEFA Champions League is back: Previewing each group
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Highlighting the key matchups and storylines in each group in this season’s UEFA Champions League.
Electrifying Steel Blade Classic returning to the Meridian Centre
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Preview of the thrilling Steel Blade Classic that excites the entire community.
A tale of two halves: Badgers women’s soccer team falls at home to Laurier
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Badgers women’s soccer lose heartbreaker after second half collapse.
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.
Glory by The Glorious Sons: a tribute to growing up from “20-year-old b******t”
Rating: 4/5The beloved Kingston-native rock band, The Glorious Sons, released their newest album, Glory on Sept. 6th.
Canada bolsters ties to the Indo-Pacific through the ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the 43rd Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Sept. 5th and 6th in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Prime Minister’s presence at the ASEAN Summit, followed by the G20 New Delhi summit; is set to strengthen diplomatic, commercial and security ties between the Indo-Pacific region and Canada.
Editorial: We are partially responsible for inherited injustices insofar as we don’t object to their continued effects on others
People born after injustices done in the name of their country aren’t responsible for those injustices simply by proxy. But responsibility for the past policy actions of one’s own nation re-enters the discussion if we don’t object to their continued effects on others today, or structurally similar contemporaneous policies.
Laufey sings for the romantic in all of us on Bewitched
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Rating: 4/5The Icelandic-Chinese jazz darling charms listeners on her sophomore record.
Olivia Rodrigo spills it all on GUTS
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Rating: 4.5/5The rising star of pop, Olivia Rodrigo, has returned with an explosive sophomore album that solidifies her as a triumphant voice of Gen Z.
Beyoncé brings new life to queer culture on stage
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Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour is a euphoric celebration of queer spirit.
NFL Week 1 Recap: Potential Waiver Wire Adds
Recap of NFL week 1 and potential waiver wire adds for fantasy football managers
Brock Men’s Soccer stun defending champions in home opener
Recap of the men’s soccer game vs McMaster
Brock Women’s Soccer soar to victory against McMaster
Game recap of women’s soccer game vs McMaster.
MrBeast’s cultural impact is destroying YouTube
Online superstar MrBeast isn’t directly to blame for YouTube’s downfall, but his impact has been detrimental to the platform’s culture.
Andrew Tate’s views are gross, but they’re not surprising
Content warning: sexual assault, human trafficking, misogyny, child abuse Andrew Tate’s misogynistic views are reprehensible, but to anyone who is aware of his childhood experience, they shouldn’t come as a surprise.
AI is threatening the art world, but it doesn’t have to be that way
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to support humanity’s creative endeavours, but it currently paints a dangerous risk to the artistic world.
Brock clubs come together at the BUSU Community Fair
Despite the heat, dozens of clubs took to recruiting at the BUSU Community Fair, the first clubs-based event of the school year. Those who attended got a chance to discover the diversity of clubs at Brock, but those who missed out still have time.


