News
Alumni Student Knowledge Exchange Sessions return for Fall 2021
Photo By: KUBO Agency from UnsplashThis week, the Goodman School of Business (GSB) will be hosting another session in their Alumni Student Knowledge (ASK) Exchange series. This session will take place virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 20 via HopIn, and Goodman students...
Gillian’s Place to host 16th annual Walk a Mile in HER Shoes fundraiser
Photo By: Gillian's PlaceGillian’s Place is gearing up to host their biggest fundraiser of the year once again – Walk a Mile in HER Shoes. The event gives community members an opportunity to not only support the shelter, but also stand against gender-based violence in...
Annamie Paul officially steps down as leader of the Green Party of Canada
Photo By: Steve Russel/Toronto Star via Getty ImagesOn Sept. 27, Annamie Paul stepped down from her role as the leader of Canada’s Green Party. This decision came after the party secured 400,000 votes and two seats in the 2021 federal election, compared to 1.1 million...
Brock Human Rights and Equity shares messages of support across campus
Photo By: Brock NewsThis week, Brock University was flooded with messages of support on colourful sticky notes across campus. The campaign, led by Brock Human Rights and Equity (HRE) as part of #IBelieveYou week, was launched to remind survivors of gender-based sexual...
Sports & Wellness
Men’s lacrosse continues their undefeated regular season streak with a win against Guelph
Photo By: Stephen LeithwoodBrock’s men’s lacrosse team improved to 2-0 in the 2021 regular season after a close game against the Guelph Gryphons, which they ultimately took 10-8. “This was the first big test of the year, our first big competition and we were excited...
SIDELINES | Blue Jays season comes to an end
Photo By: Donna Lay from UnsplashWell, the 2021 season is over for the Toronto Blue Jays, who at 91-71, finished one game back of a playoff spot after receiving no help at all from the Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals on Sunday. Despite sweeping the Orioles...
Notes from the NFL: Week 4
Photo By: Thomas Park from UnsplashAs we reach the quarter-way mark of the NFL’s 2021 season, we are starting to get a sense of who the legitimate playoff contenders might be this year. Here are four of the notable games from week four of the NFL season. A division...
Underhill continues to dominate as Badgers split doubleheader with Warriors; finish regular season at 6-4
Photo By: Jonah DaytonBrock’s men’s baseball team made their much-anticipated return to the familiar grounds of George Taylor Field this past Saturday, after playing their first four home games of the season at nearby Welland Sports Complex due to poor field...
Arts & Entertainment
Why you should revisit Crimson Peak this Halloween
Photo By: Noah Nickel via NetflixWith Halloween fast approaching and the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, why not take the time to revisit some of your favourite scary movies? Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak was released in 2015, and was met with generally...
Covering Culture Days in St. Catharines: Art and History
Photo By: Haytham NawazAs a part of the nation-wide Culture Days, there’s a variety of events happening around the City of St. Catharines that you can visit in order to gain an appreciation for cultures and artistic expression. St. Catharines Museum and Welland...
Get ready to dance with Brock’s Bollywood Dance Club
Photo By: Brock U NaachBrock University’s Bollywood Dance Club starts off its second year with a collaboration with BUSU, along with a few changes to who can teach choreography in their workshops. “[We aim] to promote and teach various South Asian dances, ranging from...
Cliff Cardinal’s As You Like It will surprise you
Photo By: Streetcar CrowsnestAs You Like It at Streetcar Crowsnest is a reimagining of William Shakespeare’s comedy, directed by Cliff Cardinal. Cardinal brings his magnetism and proficiency in storytelling to the production, making it uniquely his own. Anyone who has...
Opinion
Students are lashing out; but there’s a reason
Photo By: Austin Pacheco from UnsplashVandalize school bathrooms, smack a staff member and flip off the front office. These aren’t plot points to the next 21 Jump Street movie, but rather, instructions for the “Devious Licks” TikTok trend that’s gaining traction in...
Editorial: I am cautiously optimistic about the new COVID-19 treatment
Photo By: Myriam Zilles from UnsplashI don’t know about you, but I have completely checked out on COVID-19 news in recent weeks. With most of life reopened, and having received both doses of the vaccination back in the summer, I’ve been grateful to be able to largely...
How do you get people to come back to work? Pay for their ride there
Photo By: Amos Bar-Zeev from UnsplashCommuting, it’s something that just about everyone has to deal with. Whether it’s walking, driving, or taking the bus, commuting is a part of daily life. Well, ordinarily, the commute is part of daily life. It’s easy to see how...
Businesses should keep accepting cash
Photo By: Pina Messina from UnsplashOne of the earliest methods for preventing the spread of COVID-19 was the decision by many businesses to stop accepting cash. It made sense at the time; there were so many unknowns about COVID-19 and one of them was whether or not...
Features
Meet Brock’s new Athletic Director: Melissa Krist’s hiring marks a new era for Brock sports
Photo By: Stephen LeithwoodWhen Brock announced the hiring of a new Athletic Director this past spring, it marked the first full-time Director of Brock Sports since Neil Lumsden stepped down in January 2019. Since Lumsden’s departure, Emily Allan has served as...
After 18 months of isolation, Brock’s campus comes back to life
Photo By: Brock UniversityMonday, September 13 was the first day of school on campus. In some ways, it was the same as any other. Students grumbled about having to get up early for 9 a.m. classes, someone got lost in Mackenzie Chown and the line for the Tim Hortons’...
The opioid epidemic and what it looks like here in Niagara
Photo By: Michael Longmire from UnsplashCONTENT WARNING: This article deals with drug use and abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. It’s no secret that the opioid epidemic has been ravaging communities across the country, particularly in the last few years. As per...
It’s back to school time, here’s how The Brock Press staff feels about that
Photo By: Matt Ragland from UnsplashWith a strange school year now behind us and an equally strange one just beginning, we thought it would be worthwhile to share with all of you our thoughts on the year ahead. Noah Nickel - Editor-in-Chief The roller coaster that has...
Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to the 2021 Beginner’s Guide!
Photo By: Mackenzie GerryLet me start by saying congratulations. Congratulations on making it through these last two years under such difficult circumstances. Also, congratulations for making the tough choice to continue your education. Last but not least,...
Tips for overcoming first-year fears as a new student at Brock
Photo By: Naassom Azevedo from UnsplashStarting university can be a challenging time. Not only will you be getting used to a whole new environment, but your role as a student will vary considerably from high school. More freedom comes with more expectations that you...
Staying informed while studying at Brock
Photo By: Roman Kraft from UnsplashNow that we’re approaching the start of a new school year, with new information related to COVID-19 and campus reopening coming in constantly, it is important to keep up with the latest news and to be prepared for changes as they...
Avoid the stress and learn how to navigate St. Catharines transit
Photo By: Mackenzie GerryEvery student registered in 1.5 or more credits is charged a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) fee. You pay the fee, along with a few other fees, when you pay your tuition at the beginning of the academic term in September. But what does that mean...