As our political climate remains in a troubling state, whisperings that the “end times” are near can be convincing — leading theories to spread rapidly in online spaces.
Mapping MAMM is an ongoing series which gets into the research questions surrounding the Mapping Ann-Marie MacDonald Research Project. My previous articles have introduced the project as well as examined its cross-disciplinarity and ethics of care. In this fourth installment, I’ll get into the “fraught construct” that is CanLit.
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night comedy staple. Having been on the air since 2003, the comedian is perhaps best known for his viral videos, including “Mean Tweets” — where celebrities read hateful posts on X and his long running YouTube series “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy.” Kimmel has always been a relatively tame figure in late night media. Though not as politically neutral as Jimmy Fallon, he is certainly not as outspoken as fellow late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, John Stewart or John Oliver.
The United States is not a fascist state. Elections still occur, courts still sometimes check executive power and journalists and comedians still speak out against the government. Within the remains of a democratic framework, on Sept. 22, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order designating “Antifa” — a composition of autonomous groups affiliated with political movements against fascism and other far-right extremist ideologies — as a domestic terrorist organization. Despite the lack of legal framework for this designation, the executive order purports that dissent against the Trump administration is a threat to national security rather than a legitimate democratic right
When Pete Hegseth — formally the U.S. Secretary of Defense, but ceremonially the Secretary of War — took the stage at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 30, his first words carried the weight of an era. “Welcome to the War Department,” he said to a packed auditorium of generals, admirals and senior officers. “The era of the Department of Defense is over.”
The 2025 Brock Wellness Fair gave students the chance to explore a wide range of services, supports and community spaces available both on and off campus. From volunteer initiatives and interfaith opportunities to a variety of mental health supports and athletics, the fair displayed a growing list of opportunities for students to take care of themselves, connect with others and make Brock feel like home.
Ten years have passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released their landmark Final Report in June 2015. The Commission, established under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, spent seven years gathering testimony from over 6,000 Survivors to document the devastating legacy of residential schools. This led them to issuing 94 Calls to Action — a roadmap for governments, institutions and Canadians to repair harm and build a more just future. These Calls were never meant as symbolic gestures; they were concrete, actionable steps. A decade later, one question remains: has Canada lived up to them?
In late September, Ottawa announced an official gun buyback pilot program in Nova Scotia — the first step toward removing more than 2,500 models of legally purchased, now-prohibited firearms from licensed Canadian gun owners.
Throughout September, white supremacist groups have become vocal, staging marches to little media attention — but strong public backlash — in both the GTA and Niagara Region.
The provincial Newsroom has floated Premier Doug Ford’s intention to introduce legislation to prevent cities and municipalities from operating automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras beginning in October amidst commuting and economic concerns.
On Sept. 21, in coordination with the British, Portuguese and Australian governments, the Canadian government formally recognized the State of Palestine internationally, joining a total of 150 out of 193 nations to do so. This official recognition comes in contrast to the current U.S. policy which has called Palestinian recognition performative.
Several new developments in rail transportation have occurred in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. These developments involve efforts from GO Transit and VIA Rail to increase connectivity and convenience for rail users amidst efforts to combat traffic and increase convenience in the province.
Ethan Huffman, president of the Brock University Creative Writers’ Club, invites writers of all types of media to join the close-knit club to share, enjoy and publish Brock’s creativity.
The film industry is no stranger to occasional upheavals from the arrival of talkies to the more recent streaming wars. The development of the world’s first fully A.I.-generated actress, Tilly Norwood, has shaken up Hollywood unlike anything prior. Unveiled this week at the Zurich Film Festival by British media company, Particle6 and its A.I. arm Xicoia, Norwood has ignited a storm of fascination, fear and fury. Marketed as a digital performer “born from code,” Norwood has been introduced with a comedy sketch, a strong Instagram presence where she cosplays as a “broke uni girl” and promotional clips that simulate everything from tearful interviews to red-carpet glamour. Within days, she’s become the face of a larger battle over the future of art, labour and authenticity.
Welcome to the third chapter of Mapping MAMM, an ongoing series diving behind the scenes of the Mapping Ann-Marie MacDonald Research Project. This week, I’ll get into how MAMM creates a pedagogically interesting and ethical work environment. For more information, you can read my first and second articles on the project.
The Campus Collaborative for Student Food Security aims to help students facing food insecurity with a variety of initiatives open to all students throughout the year.
The federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes (BCH) in September placed housing policy at the centre of national debate. For students and young workers facing rising rent, stagnant wages and burdensome debt, the program has been described as a long-awaited intervention. Yet questions remain surrounding whether BCH represents meaningful structural change or if it is only a symbolic initiative.
Brock University’s LEGO Club is gearing up for their second year at Bricks in the Six, Canada’s largest LEGO convention occurring on Saturday, Nov. 15. For just $40 — which covers transportation and the entry fee — any Brock student with a love for LEGO can participate. The convention is located at the Hilton in Meadowvale, Mississauga.
By this point in the academic term, most students will have reviewed their course syllabi and either purchased, rented or pirated physical or digital copies of their textbooks. In doing so, they reprise their roles as the final actors in a larger system of publisher licenses, library limitations and institutional programs that dictate what materials will — or will not — be accessed and taught.
This is leg two of Mapping MAMM, a series exploring various research questions around the Mapping Ann-Marie MacDonald Research Project. In this chapter, I’ll analyze the cross-disciplinarity of the project. You can read the first, introductory installment of the series here.
If you are a young adult with access to social media, it’s safe to assume that you have seen at least one debate featuring the conservative influencer, Charlie Kirk.
Niagara is well known for its flourishing wine industry. As Canada’s largest wine growing region, Niagara produces 30 per cent of Ontario's wine, amounting to 6.5 million litres in 2024. The escarpment’s wine makers take pride in their ability to craft remarkable vintages year after year.
On Sept. 9, Mayor Alex Nuttall of Barrie, Ontario declared a state of emergency in response to the increased risk that homeless encampments have posed to both Barrie residents and members living within the encampments.
In August, Statistics Canada reported that Canada’s youth unemployment rate reached 14.5 per cent, the highest it has been in over a decade, excluding the pandemic years. In comparison, the national unemployment rate stood at 7.1 per cent.
The federal government’s decision to reduce the number of international students accepted into Canadian universities has upended 2025 budgets across the nation. Institutions are reporting hiring freezes, cancelled courses and ominous deficits.
Online communities, traditional news media and politicians have begun questioning the suspicious use of the Federal Government’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) and Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) programs to access slave-like labour, suppress wages and increase profits in Canada’s difficult labour market.
Canada has been under considerable threat from global trade tariffs. With more traditional methods of negotiation seemingly dismissed, the newly elected government under Prime Minister Mark Carney has been left perplexed.
During President Donald Trump’s first term in 2016, he was adamant about “ending the era of endless wars,” critiquing his predecessors, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who each oversaw significant military campaigns. By the time his term concluded in January 2021, Trump’s supporters, allies and children highlighted a key talking point: he was the first U.S. president since Jimmy Carter to not initiate a war.
As thousands of students kick off a new academic year, Brock University launched the semester with a blend of concerts, orientations, volunteer opportunities and social events. This year’s Welcome Week, spanning from Aug. 30 to Sept. 6, offered something for every student from first-year undergraduates to graduate learners.
Over the past decade, far-right movements have shifted from the fringes of politics into mainstream discourse across continents. This trend has become visible in various ways, from street-level mobilization to electoral politics and digital spaces. What factors are causing these trends and how do they affect you?
Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister since April 28, has spent his first 100-plus days implementing several major policies and projects, while facing scrutiny over trade, fiscal and environmental priorities. Looking back at Carney’s first summer as Prime Minister reveals how campaign promises translate into action.
As Brock students may know, the 2025 youth summer job market was especially brutal. Many corporations utilized A.I. to cut down on internships, summer jobs and entry-level graduate opportunities in a bid to increase profits and competitiveness.
A new versatile option for Brock students trying to get home to the GTHA has been under construction for the past year and is set to be completed August 2026. While under construction, the St. Catharines GO Transit station has been fully operational for travelers wishing to use the Lakeshore West line towards Niagara Falls or Toronto, with stops throughout the greater Toronto and Hamilton areas.
Stories about the financial struggles of Ontario’s (and more broadly, Canada’s) post-secondary institutions have been loosely circulating for a few years now. The story of how our institutions got here is less clear.
Brock Model United Nations engages in simulations of international affairs and diplomatic engagement. The Brock Press talked with the club to find out what it’s all about.
Poilievre’s reluctance to get his security clearance has become central to the Liberal Party’s campaign strategy for criticizing the Conservatives, and for good reason.
