Schmon Tower: Where your mental state depends on which elevator button you press
Schmon Tower has long stood as a proud academic landmark at Brock University — a beacon of higher learning, intellectual curiosity and, more recently, a deeply concerning range of emotional environments depending entirely on which floor you happen to step out of the elevator onto.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms dictates that freedom of expression is a freedom applied to all Canadians, teachers included. However, parents and school boards alike have long had concerns around what exactly their children are learning, and in a world becoming increasingly publicly politicized, personally I am of the belief that it is the job of teachers to inform students of political and social topics not covered by the curriculum.
Consumers of music need to become producers of music to unlock the full potential of art as a mechanism of change. This article seeks to explore the connection between music and politics through the culture industry and the role that musicians, consumers and the industry itself play in that connection.
OLP candidate Eric Lombardi promises an affordable life through growth
The Ontario Provincial Liberal Party (OLP) has been without a leader since Bonnie Crombie stepped down on Jan. 14. With candidates gearing up for a leadership race, The Brock Press interviewed potential OLP leadership candidate Eric Lombardi on his campaign.
Social media platforms are becoming sports’ new scouting window
Social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have changed how athletes are introduced to fans. For decades, fans typically discovered athletes through televised games, newspaper coverages or highlight shows. Today, athletes can reach large audiences directly through short videos, training clips and everyday content posted on social media. This shift has changed how sports visibility works, particularly for younger athletes and those competing in sports that traditionally receive limited media coverage.
My favourite 80s anthems: The ultimate dance party playlist
Let’s be honest, they just don’t make club music like the 80s anymore. Modern EDM has its perks, boasting drops that can shatter glass and sub-bass that rattles your teeth. But there was a unique, lightning-in-a-bottle alchemy to the 1980s dance floor. It was an era where the raw, unpolished energy of punk and new wave collided head-on with the cold, futuristic sheen of early synthesizers. It wasn't just about the beat; it was about melody, drama and an unapologetic sense of theatricality.
The naturalization of cosmetic injectables is inseparable from patriarchy
The ever-increasing popularity of preventative Botox, filler and other anti-aging pursuits is not apolitical. Normalizing cosmetic work only strengthens patriarchal notions of beauty.
Consumption to production: the solution to artistically-driven movements
Consumers of music need to become producers of music to unlock the full potential of art as a mechanism of change. This article seeks to explore the connection between music and politics through the culture industry and the role that musicians, consumers and the industry itself play in that connection.
Your tuition pays for more than your degree
Considering your first year at university can cost as much as a decent used car, you might feel like you're paying to be stressed out. You’ll need to account for sprawling class sizes and massive lecture halls, hours of tutorials and seminars, five-dollar lattes and the mandatory purchases of expensive textbooks. Your first few weeks at Brock might leave you feeling drained — not just in your personal life, but your bank account too.
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