Laurentian University's English Student Newspaper
By Taylor Squires I have always been intrigued by what a bit of travelling can do to a person: how it can shape the way they think or how it can destroy some of the preconceived notions they might have had prior to visiting a certain place and interacting with[…]
By Jessica Robinson The latest development in Laurentian University school spirit is here, and it’s student-led. Established in August of 2014, Tychon Carter-Newman has created North 705, the up-and-coming clothing line of the Northern district. What exactly is North 705? “I have a definition,” says Carter-Newman, a fifth year student[…]
By Daniel Melchior Last week, a moment that would be treasured for many in the Laurentian community commenced, Margaret Atwood attended her final birthday dinner at Laurentian University on Nov. 19, marking the end of a ten-year tradition. Many fans of Canadian literature gathered for an intimate evening conversation with[…]
By Kayla Perry, Editor in Chief As we arrive at the last issue of the school year, I always like to take some time to look back over the past year: not just where we’ve come as a nation or country, but also as a community: specifically, the Laurentian community.[…]
By Oliver Wilmot On Nov. 11, the Remembrance Day ceremony took place in the student centre, honouring and commemorating those who died in the line of duty in the First World War. Presented by the Spiritual Life Services, the event was open to students, staff and general members of the[…]
By Oliver Wilmot Drew Bursey, a fourth year Outdoor Adventure Leadership student at Laurentian University, is this year’s recipient of the Harley Davidson Scholarship, an award presented to a Mo-leader from Movember Canada. This $2500 award is given to a student who raises funds and awareness about men’s health during[…]
By Gabriel Rodrigues Despite the Laurentian’s women’s basketball team losing by 40 points in their home opening game against Ottawa, the Voyageurs managed to pull off a win the night later, versus Carleton. On Friday, Nov. 14, the Voyageurs lost 89-49 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees at the Ben F. Avery[…]
By Gabriel Rodrigues Laurentian’s men’s basketball team dropped both their games during the Voyageurs’ home opening weekend against Ottawa and Carleton. On Friday, Nov. 14, Laurentian lost to last year’s OUA champion and CIS second ranked Ottawa Gee-Gees 95-65 at the Ben F. Avery Gymnasium. In the first, Ottawa scored[…]
By Gabriel Rodrigues On Sunday, Nov. 16, Laurentian’s women’s hockey team gave up a two goal third period lead at home, eventually losing in overtime, 3-2, to the York Lions. The loss left the women 1-6-3 on the season. In the first, Laurentian held York to little chances in the[…]
By Kayla Perry, Editor in Chief As was evidenced by Maclean’s annual release of its Canadian University rankings last week, Laurentian has risen to be a top-10 Canadian university in the primarily undergraduate category. Since Dominic Giroux’s inauguration as President and Vice-Chancellor of the university, we’ve seen the university steadily[…]