Niagara Transit (NT) is scheduled to undergo some rapid changes over the next 10 years as part of a strategic growth plan. This is great news, as there is plenty of room for optimization and growth in the region’s transit system.
In the age of doomscrolling and rampant consumerism, identities are becoming increasingly centred around products and online aesthetics. Despite the fact that one’s identity can’t be boiled down to a “type,” your social media feed might try to convince you that, with the right products, you can try on pre-conceived identities until you find the right match.
The rise of the “winter arc” trend isn’t anything new. The internet is obsessed with self-improvement messaging, reinventing a lifechanging trend to leave us feeling unproductive and inferior with the come of each new season.
A video discussing the Jeffrey Epstein emails appears to “glitch” the moment its creator says “Syria,” cutting or de-syncing the audio in a way that behaves differently depending on how and where the clip is played. The comments immediately and confident started labelling the glitch as a form of deliberative platform censorship. This diagnosis provides a small but indicative reflection of how people view the current political and media environment with such distrust that anomalies are read as manipulation by default, not errors.
While TikTok has skyrocketed many previously unknown musicians into stardom overnight, it has also created a desire for instant gratification amongst consumers.
I'm hardly the first to say it, but Lot 2 sucks.
The dreaded walk, the bone-chilling wind, the speeding cars — students know the routine. Aside from the lower upfront cost of the parking pass, there aren’t many upsides to parking there. Lot 2 is consistently frustrating, and in the winter, those frustrations turn into hazards.
At some point, a tragic backstory became a necessity for worth. I’m sure you’ve seen the glorification of tragedy, with crying selfies taken in good lighting, “sad girl” playlists and the perfect curation of melancholy
Black Friday isn’t an event anymore — it’s a strategy.
I’ve always considered myself a shopping addict. I never turn down a sale, and my bank account lives in fear of my impulse-buying habits. But this year, as I was scrolling through the so-called Pre-Black Friday deals, it hit me: Black Friday isn’t what it used to be.
Advertisements are no longer reserved for billboards and television breaks. They are now hidden in almost every corner of media consumption online, and we’re not nearly as angry as we should be about it.
Whether it’s a quick excuse when you’re late for work, an easy way for filmmakers to add some extra stress to their film’s main conflict or just an honest part of your daily routine, the trope of being perpetually “stuck in traffic” is proof that car-centric infrastructure has failed as our main way to get around.
Motherhood has always been a complicated space in Western culture — revered, idealized, scrutinized and often commercialized. On TikTok, where authenticity and aesthetics collide at high speed, motherhood has become something else entirely: a brand.
Exams are the looming inevitability that stalk every semester. It’s wild to think that three hours on a random Tuesday can make or break four months of work, but the structure shows no signs of changing anytime soon. Besides, the worst part of the exam season might not be the test itself, but where you are subjected to writing it.
Someone once told me that the hallmark of a good politician is whether they can have lunch with both inner-city elites and a crowd in a bar in Saskatoon. The message of genuine human connection in policy making is one that everyone can learn from.
As someone who has been a transit supporter for as long as I can remember, I would like to echo an opinion that I’ve seen appear in a handful of Western — predominantly Anglo-sphere — nations: If we cannot build new infrastructure, we are a failed nation.
Consumerist messaging that declares “the customer is always right” does not just skillfully encourage citizens to empower themselves through consumption, it perpetuates the dehumanization of retail workers too.
This article contains mild spoilers for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.
I recently had the opportunity to watch the highly praised Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie and it was everything it promises to be. It’s lively, well written with an amazing soundtrack — but it was not in line with my expectations going into it.
Score: 5/5
Like a portal to a different world, Bar Les Incompétents feels like a restaurant that shouldn’t exist within the confines of a small city — something far grander than what most expect from St. Catharines. Walking in on a snowy, unseasonably cold Sunday night, I instantly forgot about the storm outside. Instead, I was greeted by the chic, warm elegance of a Parisian dining room.
As Oct. 31 has come and gone, the stores have marked Halloween candy half-off while your neighbours tore down their fake cobwebs and put out their pumpkins on garbage day. Following suit, the famous debate reignited: when does the Christmas season really begin?
We shouldn’t be entertaining Ford’s idiotic highway 401 tunnel pipedream, let alone charging taxpayers 9.1 million dollars to conduct a feasibility study.
Though many, like myself, are mourning the gradual loss of fall, it is important to remember that we are entering the best part of winter — and we’d better enjoy it before the endless cycle of slush and storms begins in February.
During the early 2000s, the word “gay” floated through casual speech like punctuation: a throwaway adjective that collapsed every deviation from straight, stoic masculinity into a single insult.
Whether it’s to get through a long day of classes or a workout, I drink a lot of water. Though I’ve been known to enjoy other beverages (a crisp Diet Coke can really take the edge off), something about water keeps me coming back. The urge to drink it feels almost primal, built into my nervous system.
Score: 3.5/5
Pokémon Legends: Z-A represents an exciting evolution for the hugely popular monster-catching franchise, though it remains tainted by a few flaws that feel inevitable for any modern entry in the Pokémon series.
The thread we have been chasing is the refuge of a humble life that existed from simply being alive. There used to be a time when people didn’t have to be special. While carrying a mindset of success or failure, a humble life was still possible. The hallmark of a stable society is the refuge of a humble life.
Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialist movement is the key to combating harsh wealth divides, crime and poverty — which is exactly why his ultra-rich opposition relies on slander to distract voters from the profit elites make off the suffering of the working and middle classes.
We’re in the heat of midterm season as assignment deadlines, presentations and exams are quickly approaching. Between endless readings, caffeine-fueled study sessions and the constant buzz of academic anxiety, it’s easy to feel like you’re barely keeping it together. In fact, if you’re anything like me, you probably feel like the pressures of university life are eating you alive. So, what can we do to help ourselves breathe a little easier?
Starbucks has always held a unique place in consumer culture. For this author, Starbucks has long served as a “third space” between home and responsibilities. It’s been a reliable treat, a coffeehouse study spot with good vibes and even one of my most frequented social spaces. Unfortunately, recent developments have caused me to start looking elsewhere for my regular coffee run.
Taylor Swift is once again promoting huge amounts of consumerism with the release of the various vinyl and CD variants of her album The Life of a Showgirl.
As leadership campaigns continue for Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), prospective leaders must remember the dire need for working class advocacy in our ever-polarizing political landscape.
Pouring out a bottle of Crown Whiskey on live stream is a political appeal to populism. Doug Fords progressive conservatives maintain popularity within Ontario’s democratic system by employing a pragmatic style of populism best understood through the provinces alcohol policies.
The recent claims from the Trump administration regarding the absent link between acetaminophen and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reflect a growing mistrust toward scientific authority from the right.
I dread December through March at Brock. It is not just the exams and dark skies, but the cold and icy daily trek from Lot 2. For Canada Post workers, that’s the job; bone chilling, frost biting, wind whipping walks; eight hours a day, five days a week, four to six months out of the year.
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s criticism of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to the cost-of-living crisis is hypocritical given that his policy values are antithetical to defending the stability of the working class.
Growing up is really hard.
I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. What does it mean to grow up? Why do we grow up? Why can’t we stay the same forever?
When Apple revealed its latest iPhone lineup during their annual September event, I was forced to reckon with an uncomfortable yet inevitable realization: new technology just isn’t all that exciting anymore. This is especially disappointing because only a couple decades ago, technological innovation was one of the most exciting points of discussion and speculation as we watched it consistently evolve and change our lives in mind-blowing ways.
The debate surrounding automated speed enforcement cameras distracts from a core issue in Ontario’s communities: our dangerous car-centric infrastructure.
Unavoidable A.I. use is commonplace online, forcing internet users to be complicit in the environmental and democratic degradation A.I. contributes to.
The popularisation of the term “clanker” on social media is more than a simple meme. More profoundly, it demonstrates a shift in the cultural zeitgeist among young generations who are tired of having the supposed benefits of A.I. shoved down their throats from every possible angle.
The reality that an alleged misinterpretation of government orders almost led to the banning of culturally critical texts remains frightening in the landscape of the West’s broader political climate.
Premier of Ontario Doug Ford’s mandate that forces all public servants to return to the office full-time with the justification that the move will increase productivity and consumption is a way for the government to push the blame for receding economic stability among Ontarians onto the working class.
On April 27, I attended the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Toronto, where fans could go hands-on with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console as well as several games and accessories for the new platform. Here’s a rundown of the event and my thoughts on everything I was able to try out.
Contributing to The Brock Press for the past four years has been the most rewarding professional experience of my life, making my now imminent farewell that much harder.
We’ve all heard it — the cliché that success is a steady climb up a corporate ladder, a house with a white picket fence and a wallet full of shiny credit cards: spouse, house and kids. But success in this respect is an outdated ideal, and it’s about time we change it.
On Feb. 28, U.S. President Donald Trump met with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss strategies for dealing with the Russo-Ukrainian War that has ravaged the streets of Ukraine since the Russian invasion over three years ago. What ensued can’t simply be described as a failed negotiation — the meeting put the embarrassing ineptitude of the Trump administration on display for the whole world to see.
The behaviour of the Reddit community r/travisandtaylor goes far beyond fair criticism of Taylor Swift — it’s devolved into full-on hating for the sake of hating, with a dash of misogyny.
The teaser for Shrek 5 might use a different visual design for the franchise’s characters than what fans are used to, but the public backlash isn’t warranted.
Don’t be fooled by the false pretenses of punishing a lack of border security behind Trump’s tariffs on Canadian industries; his trade wars are simply an expression of his desire to exert economic power onto other nations to see if he can bully them around.
Donald Trump’s recent treatment of the U.S.’s neighbouring countries reflects a new theme that’s defined his mindset as he begins his second presidential term: conquest.
The overreliance on generative A.I. is a disgrace to the purpose of academia, and those who are guilty of it should know that they’re rendering their degrees useless.
Steve Keen’s scholarly and public work meticulously exposing the theoretical failings of mainstream neoclassical economics is unmatched in the field, which makes his dismissal of Karl Marx’s contributions to the field and beyond that much more suspect.
With anti-university rhetoric running rampant in right-wing circles alongside Trump’s latest attempts to shut down the U.S.’s Department of Education, education in the U.S. is in an increasingly threatened state.
The internet and the abundance of online social media platforms is creating a culture of mindless scrolling, shorter attention spans, a lack of creativity and the disintegration of social skills.
Meta’s decision to remove its fact-checking feature following the rise of Republican control of the White House is a last-ditch effort to gain legislative leverage from Trump despite the flood of non-flagged misinformation that will soon infiltrate American citizens’ social media timelines.
This past summer, a few of my colleagues and I worked alongside the Brock Archives & Special Collections department to digitally archive all of The Brock Press’ physical volumes. Dating from September 1964 to March 2020, these issues covered 56 years of Brock history, much of which had been, up until that point, nearly lost to time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is certainly an enjoyable game and a classic title that set many foundations for 3D video games, but it is nowhere close to being the greatest game of all time.
Over the last two-and-a-half years, I have written many articles as an editor for The Brock Press. Many were written during my ongoing time as Managing Editor, in which I have largely focused on the Opinion section, providing my insights on an array of topics including politics, internet culture, video games and Milk Duds.
The recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 might not be the hardware revolution some fans were hoping for, but it’s exactly what Nintendo needs to succeed in the next generation of gaming.
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’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.
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.
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.
Coca-Cola has found themselves in a controversy over their recently released A.I.-generated Christmas advertisement, and they deserve every bit of backlash they’ve received.
The prominent tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee is in a controversy after it was discovered that he drove much higher than the speed limit in a recent video showing off his Lamborghini. After his long, respectable career as a reputably ethical tech journalist, it’s probably best that we forgive Brownlee — but that doesn’t mean we should forget what he’s done.
After the Democratic Party’s electoral loss in the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should consider widespread concerns questioning his leadership before it is too late for the Liberal Party to have a fair running in the upcoming election.
While a clear picture of what happened to the electorate is still settling after the cataclysmic U.S. election earlier this month, what’s clear is that young men may have played a large part in the red sweep observed on Nov. 5 — and bro-style podcasts could be to blame.
While America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is providing former President Donald Trump with a less extreme policy agenda compared to Project 2025, the think tank still warns against unfounded issues and relies on the use of fearmongering to push forth hypocritical policies.
Doug Ford’s attack on bike lanes will not solve the ever-present issue of gridlock; it will limit transportation options and only push us further into car dependency.
Rhetoric around the hating of taxes is far too simplistic and often leads to the worst kind of tax policies with a series of negative downstream effects on society.
Earlier this week, Pokémon developer Game Freak suffered a major leak that contained the source code for past Pokémon games, information on upcoming projects, and more.
Supervised consumption sites (SCS) save countless lives. Despite claims from the Conservatives, closing SCSs will not eradicate drug-related crime — it will force drug users into vulnerable positions and ultimately cause preventable deaths.
Amidst campaigning for the United States’ 2024 presidential election, floods of endorsements for both candidates are appearing on celebrities’ social media pages.
Throughout all of human history, one debate has raged on with no end in sight: which is the best of the four seasons of the year? And, by contrast, which season is the worst?
Including trigger warnings at the beginning of lectures is a well-intentioned practice, but they come with several downsides that ought to be considered.
In the age of streaming services granting quick and nearly unlimited access to movies, music and television series, the cost of such instantaneous and ubiquitous access might be the desire to be entertained itself.
Dancing With the Stars has seen a lot of questionable people on their dance floor over the years, but they have gone too far with their newest contestant Anna Delvey.
Internal video game economies at the very least need regulation, and at the absolute best should seek to emulate the communistic economy of player- and developer-created content that the Little Big Planet video game series perfected.
Score: 5/5 stars
I almost exclusively play Nintendo games, which makes it incredibly surprising that the PS5-exclusive Astro Bot has become one of my favourite games of all time.
The NDP’s exit from the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals gives them an opening to bring the party back to its social-democratic roots; whether they will or not is the question that could give the Conservatives the federal ticket in 2025.
Nothing exposes the fraudulent progressivism of the university today than administration’s reactions to the student protests that erupted across campuses several months ago.
Far-right ideology is resurging in Germany at levels not seen since World War II, signalling a political shift that is completely surprising yet at the same time makes all too much sense.
As voters increasingly depend on social media and the public continues to get familiar with generative AI platforms, democracy relies on voters to sufficiently research the political claims they find online — leaving it with an unsteady fate.
Chappell Roan makes a lot of good points on the unacceptable treatment of celebrities by their fans. However, if she can’t handle basic fan behaviour, she shouldn’t have entered an industry that actively encourages it.
Despite the rumours of a successor on the horizon, the Nintendo Switch continued to excel throughout 2023 with several excellent new releases. The system’s catalogue has grown impressively large with tons of titles to enjoy, and the list will likely continue to grow over the next year.
This is the final article in a five-part retrospective covering the downfall of the Pokémon mainline games. Click here to read the first part, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. Click here to read the second part, which focuses on Pokémon X and Y. Click here to read the third part, which focuses on Pokémon Sun and Moon. Click here to read the fourth part, which focuses on Pokémon Sword and Shield.
It wouldn’t be misguided to assume that most have lost track of the number of failed UN Security Council resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Time and time again, the five permanent (P5) members of the UNSC have vetoed one resolution after the other.
Visions of decolonizing society certainly sound progressive, but when the rubber meets the road the concrete proposals behind decolonial ideology are often internally inconsistent, sacrificing real progress for the enjoyment of sounding radical.
On March 22, Nintendo launched their second game starring Princess Peach in 18 years, Princess Peach: Showtime! Public reception toward the game has been fairly positive, but that’s enough fun and games – what do The Game Boys think of the Princess’ latest excursion?
Click here to read the first part of this Pokémon retrospective, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. Click here to read the second part, which focuses on Pokémon X and Y. Click here to read the third part, which focuses on Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Click here to read the first part of this Pokémon retrospective, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. Click here to read the second part, which focuses on Pokémon X and Y.
Notorious video game hacker Gary Bowser deserved to be punished for his actions, but Nintendo’s response to the situation was too severe with Bowser’s life being ruined as a result.
The Conservative Party endlessly repeats the same lies about the carbon tax. What they never show is the other side of the ledger, where it’s clear that the tax doesn’t harm those who they say it does.
On Feb. 21, Nintendo aired its first Direct presentation of the year as a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. The Partner Showcase aired during an interesting moment in the Nintendo Switch’s life as the future of the console is more unclear than ever. As always, The Brock Press’ resident Nintendo fans, the Game Boys, are on the case.
As many Canadians mourn the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, it’s worth remembering his administration undertook a full-fledged attack on Canada’s poorest and most vulnerable while enriching the elite and powerful.
WARNING: The following article deals with extremely graphic subjects. Additionally, this article in no way condones or supports self-harm as a form of protest or for any other purpose
Aaron Bushnell may have died from his extreme act of self-immolation in protest against U.S. support of the Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but the message his protest created must be kept alive.
Financialization becoming the dominant force behind the Western economy in the last 50 years has led to a completely backwards set of incentives. The absurd logic of contemporary political economy reaches new heights when considering student debt.
As the American public skyrockets Taylor Swift to record-breaking heights of popularity, it’s time to start wondering when they will turn their back on her again.
Rovio, the company behind the once-beloved Angry Birds series, is wholly responsible for the franchise’s decline in popularity and their current negative reputation.
As the war in Ukraine continues, the role of technology and innovation in Ukraine’s drone counterattack strategy is indispensable to counter the Russian invasion.
Last year, I came across a series of TikTok videos in which a user spoke to an AI meant to emulate Super Mario’s way of speaking and thinking. Essentially, this program is meant to simulate the experience of having a conversation with Mario.
With rumours of Nintendo’s next console on the horizon, there have been plenty of discussions on what might be next for the company. As The Brock Press’ two resident Nintendo fans, what do The Game Boys predict for the future of the Japanese giant’s console business?
The upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset is an amazing piece of technology, but its high price point and lack of hardware-exclusive features will prevent it from going mainstream as Apple hopes.
It’s true that the commercialisation of Christmas has negative effects on the holiday season, but it is also directly responsible for many beloved holiday themes and traditions.
Setting a New Year’s Resolution can be a fun tradition to ring in the new year, but they are flawed for most people searching for genuine self-improvement.
The Mean Girls reboot proves once again that the boundlessly unimaginative machine that is Hollywood never fails to disappoint. Gone are the days of the marketable musical.
The Israeli response to the Hamas massacre on Oct. 7 has exacted asymmetrical terrorism on innocent Palestinian civilians living under occupation. The only solution is a ceasefire in Gaza to end the ongoing bloodshed.
Content warning: mentions of sexual assault and rape
The controversy over the classic winter song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” stems from misinterpretations of its lyrics and themes.
The Game Awards’ nomination of Dave the Diver for Best Independent Game is blind to what it means for a game to be “indie,” and steals a spot from a game that deserves representation in the category.
While 3D Super Mario games are normally met with universal acclaim, 2002’s Super Mario Sunshine is a bit more divisive amongst fans of the franchise. With so much to discuss, what do The Brock Press’ two most opinionated Nintendo fans think about the controversial GameCube title?
Wishing others a “Merry Christmas” – or any other holiday-specific greeting, for that matter – should not be a matter of controversy or cultural upset.
Nintendo owes their fans legal, modern and reasonably priced ways to play their old games, and if they fail to do so, they should not be surprised when fans turn to emulators.
Threads allowing its users to delete their accounts without affecting their linked Instagram account is an admission of the platform’s long-running failure.
On Nov. 7, Nintendo announced that their flagship video game series The Legend of Zelda would be getting a live-action film, set to be co-produced by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and longtime film producer Avi Arad. Naturally, the Internet is up in arms over the announcement, but what do The Brock Press’ editors think about the upcoming film?
Adopting mob mentality as a basis for thought is a threat to independence, and we need to tread carefully if we hope to maintain our collective ability to think critically.
