Friday, January 10, 2025

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Where do the Badgers stand in the OUA entering 2025? 

As the calendar flips to 2025, so does the varsity sport schedule as teams resume play following the exam and holiday break. 

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau’s Cabinet 

Former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet on Dec. 16 after her reassignment to a different position. 

South Korea’s worst plane crash in decades 

A South Korean airplane crash killed 179 people on Dec. 29. 

Five different New Year’s traditions from around the world 

People all around the world celebrate New Year's Eve in various ways. Here are five traditions from different cultures used to ring in the new year.  

Cynicism, faith and rage: Fiona Apple’s “When the Pawn…” 25 years later 

It has been 25 years since Fiona Apple released her immensely popular sophomore album, When the Pawn… The collection of emotionally turbulent tracks that make up the album are just as impactful today as they were in 1999. 

Athletes that are about to change the game in 2025 

As the sports world evolves, new wave athletes will redefine the industry across a variety of athletics. 2025 is shaping up to be a year of fresh talent and game-changing performances. This article dives into the names you need to know — rising athletes, their impressive records and their potentially lasting impacts on their respective sports.  

Stories of LGBTQ+ athletes excelling today 

LGBTQ+ athletes are making significant strides in sports, proving that authenticity and excellency can go hand in hand. In an industry historically hesitant to embrace diversity, their courage to live openly is reshaping the cultural landscape of sports and creating an atmosphere for a more equitable future. These stories shed light on LGBTQ+ athletes who excel in their fields while promoting change and developing a greater inclusivity in sports worldwide  

Ex-Badger Connor Ungar named ECHL Goaltender of the Week 

Former Brock Badger Connor Ungar has been selected as the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending on Dec. 29. 

Beast Games: the only game show to leave “games” as an afterthought 

Score: 2/5  This review is based on the first four episodes of Beast Games, which will air its remaining six episodes by Feb. 13.

Coldplay’s “X&Y” turns 20 this year 

X&Y, Coldplay’s third album, is turning 20 years old this year.  

My favourite books from 2024 

Throughout 2024, numerous long-anticipated books from countless genres were finally released. 

Brock students should look beyond the Campus Store to save money on textbooks 

Textbooks are necessary for most university courses but getting them from the Campus Store can break your bank account. Here’s how to get the most out of your textbooks by looking past the standard avenues. 

Kevin O’Leary is a traitor to Canada 

Kevin O’Leary’s support in spurring on Donald Trump’s quest to merge Canada and the U.S. is nothing short of traitorous to his country and indicative of a complete disregard for his homeland’s desires. 

It’s time for Brock University to do better with parking 

Brock University administration may soon find themselves wrapped up in another parking controversy after they quietly made (and unmade) parking paid during the spring and summer terms.  

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St. Catharines Fire Services receive under $50k in funding 

To improve firefighters’ safety and upgrade St Catharine’s 911 system, The St. Catharines Fire Services will be awarded about $50,000. 

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Polarization is a dangerous way to collect votes 

The tendency for right-wing Canadian politicians to grossly demonize the left through allegations of widespread radical “wokeism” shows that the incitement of political polarization — especially through misinformation and fearmongering — is overly relied upon in our political discourse and this brings negative consequences to voters. 

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