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BUSU elections reveal Brock student voters' apathy
The official results of the BUSU 2012-2013 term election race were released at approximately 10:45 p.m., after being tallied in the Isaac's conference room. Outside, less than a hundred Brock University students milled about the Skybar in anticipation.
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Badgers double up on Thunderwolves
The Brock University Women's Basketball team bolstered their team record to 14-7 in the OUA with a pair of wins over the Lakehead Thunderwolves Feb. 10-11 in the friendly confines of the Bob Davis Gymnasium. The first game of the double header took overtime to settle, but the Badgers came out on top 77-70 after outscoring the T-Wolves 9-2 in the extra frame.
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Lion in the Streets of St. Catharines
For the past few months, Brock University's Department of Dramatic Arts has been tirelessly working on the production of Lion in the Streets, written by one of the country's most respected playwrights, Judith Thompson. "I teach acting at Brock, and when the opportunity came up to direct, this play jumped out at me," said Director Danielle Wilson.
News
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BUSU elections reveal Brock student voters' apathy
The official results of the BUSU 2012-2013 term election race were released at approximately 10:45 p.m., after being tallied in the Isaac's conference room. Outside, less than a hundred Brock University students milled about the Skybar in anticipation.
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Canadian spies to use torture info in “exceptional cases”
In a reversal of policy, the Federal Government has decided to allow CSIS agents to use information gained from torture in "exceptional circumstances". Agents are still not permitted to use torture themselves, but previously it had also been forbidden to use information from those who had been tortured in other countries.
Opinion
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Don’t allow.
This past week — Feb. 9 specifically — I had my birthday. As far as birthdays go, it was great. I especially enjoyed a birthday phenomenon that is unique to the past 5-10 years; that your birthday is the one day you get way too many Facebook posts (and as such, little red notifications too).
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The paradox that is Black History Month
I've never really understood Black History Month. I understand why it's important to commemorate and remember an important part of our history, but my problem is that we look at it as specifically "black" history. Now before you make any judgements about what type of person I am, let me explain my rationale.
Sports
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Wife on your back?
From the great country that brought you Nokia, Apocalyptica and Teemu Selanne, comes a sport that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "my wife is on my back". In the small Finnish town of Sonkajärvi, roughly 400 kilometres north of Helsinki, you'll find men actually carrying their wives on their backs.
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Women’s Volleyball swept on Senior Day
They may be headed to the playoffs, but it was not quite the home-stand swan song the Badgers wanted on Senior , but. Prior to their Feb. 12 match-up with the Guelph Gryphons, Brock honoured five graduating team members in a pre-game ceremony. Players Ally Fast (St.
Arts and Life
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Before Watchmen
First a reboot of Spider-Man, then the return of Star Wars in theatres (in 3-D) and now a new prequel series to Watchmen; in a nutshell, the nerds are pissed. As of DC Comics' official announcement on Feb. 1, Watchmen will join the endless stream of reboots, revivals and redo's.
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I heart you, wine
On Feb. 14, one can safely assume that chocolate and wine are two of the most popular food and beverage choices. But, often overlooked are the health benefits of both of these things. Valentine's Day isn't just a day to give away your heart, but to care for the one that you have too.
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A wild imagination runs free in Niagara
You are never too old to have a wild imagination. When thoughts become unruly, some find an outlet to express them either socially or even artistically. Connor Smith is one of those minds who has put a great deal of effort into fine tuning his creativity when it comes to his art work.
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Jenny Owen Youngs - Unwavering Band of Light
Album Review
Jenny Owen Youngs, 30-year-old singer-song writer from New Jersey has just released her third full-length album entitled Unwavering Band of Light. The very indie sound that Youngs has been known for is endearing and harmonic, especially so for Light, being carefully produced, arranged, engineered and mixed by Dan Romer.
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Dr. Dog- Be the Void
Album Review
Philadelphian rockers Dr. Dog recently released their sixth album, Be the Void. The band continues to capture that ‘60s lo-fi sound that many fans have come to appreciate. Like on past albums, guitarist Scott McMicken and bassist Toby Leaman share singing and songwriting duties equally.
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John Green- The Fault in Our Stars
Book Review
John Green's, The Fault in Our Stars can be placed under a number of genres. It is a humorous piece of young adult fiction about falling in love, and what are referred to as "the side effects of death". Though directed at young adults, I heavily recommend it to individuals of any age and from any walk of life.
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Focus
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Following the "Left-Hand Path"
"Religion is the most important thing in a person's life," once wrote Anton LaVey in an essay found on The Church of Satan's Web site. "If electric trains are the most pervasive thing in one's life, that is his religion. Anything can be a religion if it means a lot.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of online dating
Over the last 20 years, computers have vastly changed our lives. While new technological innovations in computers are continuously being constructed, what was once a glorified typewriter has now completely altered the way we think, consume and interact with people.
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City to install cameras Downtown
Visitors to the Downtown area of St. Catharines will soon have the NRP keeping an eye on them – whether they like it or not. The St. Catharines City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 16 to install 22 security cameras in the area around Ontario, St.
Retraction, Front Page Feb. 14, 2012
On the front page of the Feb. 14, 2012 issue, VPSS candidate Antonio Sergi's last name is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "Sergi", not "Serji".
We sincerely apologize for this error.


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