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An overview of BUSU’s first advisory council meeting 

Mikayla Keniry -
As the fall semester begins, BUSU is working to raise awareness about the ways to get involved in the university through the union. 

NDP withdraws support from Liberal gov’t, ending supply-and-confidence agreement 

Mikayla Keniry -
On Sept. 4, Jagmeet Singh announced via X that the New Democratic Party (NDP) is prematurely withdrawing from their supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government. 

A conversation with BUSU’s President and VPUA 

Andrew Hawlitzky -
As the new academic year begins at Brock University, it's time to meet the student leaders who will be representing Brock students and advocating for their interests.  

They’ll have one Brock, on the blocks 

Cameron Sauder -
The Lego Club has big plans for their second year, the biggest being further progress on a thirty-six-foot squared model of Brock University. 

Students can opt out of BUSU’s Student Health Plan and save $350, but should they? 

Cameron Sauder -
Brock students paying for university insurance should know what they’re getting: here’s an in-depth look at the Student Health Plan. 

Does AI have a place in novel writing? NaNoWriMo seems to think so 

Cameron Sauder -
NaNoWriMo is facing serious criticism following comments calling the condemnation of AI usage “classist” and “ableist.” 

Highlights from a BUSU summer 

Cameron Sauder -
BUSU met four times in the summer: here’s what they did. 

Perspectives on the success of this year’s BadgerFest 

Cameron Sauder -
Another BadgerFest has come and gone thanks to the efforts of BUSU and many other hard-working individuals. 

Stay active and engage with the community with moveSTC 

Cameron Sauder -
St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe announced the launch of a new challenge to inspire residents to stay healthy and engaged with the community this fall. 

Local bookstores to visit this fall 

Mikayla Keniry -
As students get back into their busy school routines and the chilly fall weather returns, reading is a great way to temporarily escape the outside world and de-stress. 

CUPE 4207 Solidarity Rally raises awareness about CNIs as Conciliation extends into May 

Cameron Sauder -
CUPE 4207 held a Solidarity Rally for CNIs at Brock as Conciliation went underway. 

Despite its recent defunding, OPIRG Brock promises to continue its activist work in the Niagara region 

Cameron Sauder -
Community activism organization OPIRG Brock has experienced a significant budget cut but continues to work and fundraise in the community. 

The best local flower shops in St. Catharines 

Hannah Barton -
Looking for the perfect florist this spring season? This list of beautifully curated flower shops is for you. 

CUPE 4207 protests at Brock in solidarity with Clinical Nursing Instructors  

Cameron Sauder -
CUPE 4207 is planning to rally in support of Clinical Nursing Instructors at Brock, whose ongoing impasse with the University has nearly pushed them to strike. 

Sikh Heritage Week: learn about Sikhi and Sikh History in Canada with Brock’s Sikh Student Association  

Valentina Guerra -
As Sikh Heritage Month approaches in April, an opportunity opens for students at Brock to learn more about the contributions of Sikh Canadians throughout history as well as the richness of Punjabi culture. 

Toronto Comicon faces allegations of discrimination against disabled attendees, over 100 phones stolen at the event 

Christian Roethling -
Fan Expo HQ is facing criticism after several alleged incidents occurred at Toronto Comicon over the weekend of March 15 to 17, including claims that disabled attendees were discriminated against by security and over 100 cell phones were pickpocketed at the event on Saturday. 

The ESA wants to hear students’ input for next year 

Cameron Sauder -
The ESA, one of the best resources for Brock students who write papers, is looking for input and interest for the 2024-2025 school year. 

“Critical Understandings of Canada in the World: Towards a Global Understanding of Canada” – A research project uncovering new avenues for the study of...

Valentina Guerra -
With the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, it is as vital as ever for students and Canadians at large to critically engage with and question Canada’s foreign policy. 

St. Catharines opens applications for the use of the Niagara River Lions community suite 

Cameron Sauder -
Local groups and charities can get tickets for the Niagara River Lions in the city’s community suite. 

In the face of MRP stream budget cuts, some students are fighting back 

Cameron Sauder -
Brock has cut funding to its MRP stream graduate programs, and students are speaking out in their defence. 

Measles cases have been appearing across the country: do Brock students need to be worried? 

Cameron Sauder -
Measles cases are cropping up across the country, and health officials are urging Canadians to get themselves and their children vaccinated. 

Brock is in the coming eclipse’s path of totality: here’s how students can experience the event to its full extent 

Cameron Sauder -
A total solar eclipse is coming, and Brock students can get front-row seats. 

Small group of screaming protesters interrupt Drag Queen Storytime at St. Catharines library 

Andrew Hawlitzky -
An event teaching acceptance and inclusivity to children took an unexpected turn when a small group of protesters stormed into the St. Catharines Public Library, unleashing a torrent of hateful rhetoric.  

Free, drop-in STI and STD testing available for Brock students at the Wellness HUB 

Cameron Sauder -
Brock students can get free, confidential STI and STD testing from the security of their campus. 

Online child safety, deep fakes and hate speech: uncovering the scope of the Online Harms Bill  

Valentina Guerra -
Years deep in development, the Liberals’ Online Harms Bill will be tabled at the House of Commons this following week.  

BUSU now hiring for full- and part-time jobs in the 2024-2025 school year 

Valentina Guerra -
A big part of most students’ post-secondary experience is not limited to the bounds of lecture rooms. For many, acquiring hands-on job experience is not only needed to further career prospects but also for economic independence. For that reason, students need to know the available opportunities that exist on campus to gain valuable job experience while contributing to the community at large at Brock. 

Events to look out for during BUSU’s Wellness Week 

Valentina Guerra -
If you’re still feeling mid-term stress after the reding-week, BUSU’s Wellness Week has got you covered. 

$30 million of successful grants and funding reported by St. Catharines for 2023  

Cameron Sauder -
St. Catharines has reported an optimistic year-end update, with received grants and funding in 2023 totalling $30,356,614.

An all-new monster truck show comes to St. Catharines, promising an “epic performance of lights, music and motorsports action” 

Cameron Sauder -
Monster trucks are coming to St. Catharines in a type of show Canadians have never seen before with the Monster Trucks All Out Northern Lights Party. 

Contemporary poets Julia Fiedorczuk and Lisa Robertson featured at Marilyn Rose Lecture 

Cameron Sauder -
Students had the opportunity to hear from poets at the forefront of contemporary literature at this year’s Marilyn Rose Lecture.   
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