News
Brock moves ahead with planned return to campus
Photo By: Brock UniversityThis week, Brock released their official framework for a phased return to campus beginning Jan. 31. Additionally, in accordance with new guidelines announced by the Government of Ontario, Brock will reopen the Walker Sports Complex for...
Brock to focus on mental health as part of Bell Let’s Talk Day 2022
Photo By: jalex1234/Shutterstock.comOn Wednesday, Jan. 26, Brock will participate in the nationwide mental health initiative, Bell Let's Talk Day, in an effort to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. Bell Let's Talk Day is Canada's largest...
The BIPOC Caucus; A student-led initiative at Brock
Photo By: Brock BIPOC CaucusBy: Dapo Babajide - Volunteer Contributor Although there are many clubs and student organisations at Brock, it can be challenging to find one that represents who you are as a person and acknowledges the experiences and challenges you’ve...
Ontario to begin easing public health measures at the end of the month
Photo By: Markus Winkler from UnsplashBeginning Jan. 31, 2022, Ontario will be progressively lifting restrictions and lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The province has started to see signs of stability in the public...
Sports & Wellness
OUA announces return to training and competition
Photo By: Mackenzie GerryOntario University Athletics (OUA) recently announced their updated timeline for a return to training and competition. A press release on the organisation’s website provides brief details on the resumption of intercollegiate athletics across...
Meet Plant-Based at Brock, an all-inclusive plant-based student club
Photo By: Plant-Based at BrockPlant-Based at Brock is making an impact within the Brock community and even the larger Niagara Region. Chae Lynn Bush is a fourth-year psychology student at Brock and president of Plant-Based at Brock, a student club intended to connect...
Why walking is the easiest answer for mental and physical wellbeing
Photo By: Jad Limcaco from UnsplashCOVID-19 lockdowns have left people across the world facing varying levels of mental and physical challenges. In the ever-so-important quest to find a coping mechanism, the simple act of walking outdoors may be overlooked. For those...
Natural remedies to get you through the cold and flu season
Photo By: Diana Polekhina from UnsplashIt is easy to ignore what our bodies need in times of sickness and instead opt for an Advil Cold and Sinus and call it a night. However, given the current state of the world, it’s more important now than ever before to be in tune...
Arts & Entertainment
Earl Sweatshirt’s SICK! displays a more conventional approach
Photo By: Noah Nickel via Apple MusicRapper Earl Sweatshirt, an alumnus of the rap collective Odd Future, confidently displays his distinctive sound on SICK!, though certainly through a more conventional approach than his previous solo releases. 2018’s Some Rap Songs...
Brock HRE to host Art Speak, their annual art exhibition focusing on social justice topics
Photo By: Brock Human Rights and EquityThis year, Brock’s annual art exhibition, Art Speak, will focus on the theme of gender, sexual violence, and disability. It will take place online on Jan. 27 from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Art Speak provides students an outlet to express...
The Live4Dance club is a community for hip-hop and dance lovers
Photo By: Live4DanceThe Live4Dance (L4D) Club at Brock is a community for people who love dance. It offers learning, teaching, and competitive opportunities, but overall, is just a place to have fun dancing with like-minded individuals who share the same passion. The...
A combination of speculative fiction and compelling philosophical questions: check out Swan Song
Photo By: Noah Nickel via Apple TV+Swan Song is a touching new film on Apple TV+ written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and starring Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris. It’s set in a future that resembles our present very closely, which allows the film to explore a...
Opinion
We need to do more than #Talk about mental health, Bell
Photo By: Marcel Strauss from UnsplashThis Wednesday is Bell Let’s Talk Day. You’re probably familiar with the initiative by now, it’s been happening every year since 2011. If you’re not, Bell Let’s Talk is a mental health awareness campaign created by Bell, the...
Editorial: Ford’s indoor-outdoor dining rules are silly and everybody knows it
Photo By: View Apart/Shutterstock.comWell, so much for not talking about the pandemic anymore. This one’s kind of a gimme though because it’s not exactly the most serious, but bear with me. In the last week or so I went out to a patio with a couple of friends. Yes,...
How social media turns normal people into a trend
Photo By: Mateus Campos Felipe from UnsplashSocial media has given us more ways to connect than ever before. It’s given us access to more information, more perspectives and more opinions than we’ve had at any point in human history. But it has also given us more ways...
Demystifying “Political Correctness” and its use in the age of alt-right trolls and finger-wagging liberals
Photo By: Yeexin Richelle/Shutterstock.comThe meaning of political correctness has been bungled by online discourse in an attempt to gain points in a culture war; a demystification of its use today is important for mapping current trends in our political discourse....
Features
The Brock Press staff answers the tough questions: In-person or online winter semester?
Photo By: Brock UniversityIt’s official, after getting off to a rocky start, Brock will be back in person for the winter semester. Views on this have seemingly been mixed at best, which is understandable, as everyone comes at this from a different perspective. Plus,...
The state of virtual reality today and what it may look like in the (near) future
Photo By: Stephan Sorkin from UnsplashVirtual reality is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, particularly in the last few years. That isn’t to say that VR is anything new, not by any stretch. The first time VR-esque technology was used was in the 1970s, mostly for...
Here’s how The Brock Press staff spent the winter break
Photo By: Mangpor2004/Shutterstock.comWhile we are entering the second semester on a more negative note than we may have all been hoping for, it’s important to take time to reflect on what’s past while keeping an (at least somewhat) optimistic eye on the future....
How The Brock Press staff will be spending their winter break
Photo By: DGLImages/Shutterstock.comWith the end of the fall semester finally upon us, The Brock Press’ staff are eager to take time away from school and work to enjoy some much needed and deserved rest. Interested to find out how they’ll be spending their winter...
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...
