Student refugee program – by Meagan Porter
I’m warning you right now that this story will tug on your heart strings. I’ m serious, I’ m about to give a voice to a program that gives young people a chance: a chance to do something great, a …
Saying goodbye to student life – by Becca Vandekemp
I fear the era of ripped jeans and men’s sweatpants is passing. I’m graduating from university, but it means far more than the discontinuation of lectures. I’ll be celebrating
The Impact of Community Television – by Patti Berardi
When I was 5 years old I used to carry around my ghetto blaster and interview everyone in my family, including my cat Ming. I have fond memories
Laferriere Outs Himself – by Marc Laferriere
Screen capture of WWE Superstar John Cena and a twenty-something Marc Laferriere courtesy of Liam Newell I have a deep dark secret. I’m a huge wrestling fan. This may not
Sugar & Spice & Puppy Dog Tails – by Lisa Wood
It’s Diversity Week at Laurier Brantford, and I’m sitting in a lecture hall with faculty, staff, students, and community members, listening to Karleen Pendleton Jiménez talk about gender
I Don’t Know My Months – by Becca Vandekemp
“I don’t know my months.” If a 5-year-old had said it, it wouldn’t have been a big deal. My friend isn’t 5, though. He’s 24. When he said it,
Send in the Clown – by Kristin Kaye
The first thing I see when I arrive at Marc Proulx's apartment is him in full make-up and a bright red nose, despite his every day clothes. The
The Imagination Library: A way to fight our 28% drop out rate – by Patti Berardi
It was serendipitous that Joe Persia would pick up a Rotarian publication with the face of Dolly Parton and the caption “The Book Lady” on the cover. Dolly
Shifting Priorities – by Becca Vandekemp
When you’re a student, December means crunch time. For most of the month, I spent almost every day doing schoolwork alongside my friends. We had this one study
Youth With Potential: The Seed of an Idea – by Gayle Myke
As someone who was born on the Six Nations reserve, and has spent most of their life in Brantford, I have many stories about this community to share
















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