News
Brock dons express concern over rising workload
Photo By: Brock UniversityResidence life is a key pillar of the university experience. For many students, this is where they meet lifelong friends and learn how to live away from home for the first time. This environment can be equal parts exciting and nerve wracking,...
Black mental health to be highlighted in upcoming workshop
Photo By: Kelly Sikkema from UnsplashBrock's Anti-Ableism and Mental Health Committees, in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Task Force, are working together to host an event that will focus on the mental health challenges that members of the Black community...
Niagara community rallies together in support of vendors after Hernder Estates winery fire
Photo By: Stephen Radford from UnsplashLast week, a large structure fire devastated the family-owned Hernder Estate Winery in St. Catharines. Approximately 60 firefighters from Niagara Falls, Thorold, Pelham, West Niagara, West Lincoln, and Niagara-on-the-Lake, were...
Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous community in Canada for residential schools
Photo By: Nacho Arteaga from UnsplashLast week in Rome, Pope Francis apologized to a group of 200 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis delegates regarding the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Canadian residential school system. In his message, the Pope asked for...
Sports & Wellness
Badgers season comes to an end after fourth-place finish at Nationals
Photo By: Dan DakinThe Badgers’ women’s basketball team’s season came to an end this past weekend with a fourth-place finish at the U Sports Final 8 national tournament in Kingston. The Badgers began their weekend with an 85-74 quarterfinal win over Acadia on Friday...
Badgers’ historic season comes to an end
Photo By: Stephen LeithwoodOne of the most historic seasons in Brock men’s basketball program history came to an end this weekend after the Badgers were eliminated in the U Sports Final 8 national tournament in Edmonton. The Badgers lost a tightly contested...
Brock men’s hockey falls at U Sports Nationals
Photo By: Stephen LeithwoodThe Brock men’s hockey team had an incredible season full of hard work and great hockey. The team went 10-9 this past season after having two rather unconventional years. The team opened their season with two wins during exhibition games,...
Getting through exams is tough; here are some helpful strategies for handling the stress
Photo By: Priscilla Du Preez from UnsplashExams can be the most stressful time for students, especially given how COVID-19 has altered the usual formats when it comes to university course evaluations. Some of my own courses continue to follow the traditional...
Arts & Entertainment
Brock students to benefit from partnership with St. Catharines art gallery
Photo By: Dannie Jing from UnsplashBrock's department of visual arts, situated in the Marilyn I. Walker campus, has formed a partnership with the 13th Street Winery and Gallery in St. Catharines. Arts students at Brock will now have access to new scholarship options...
Niagara Artists Centre hosted a staged reading of new play Ingrid’s Dream
Photo By: Genevieve JonesIngrid’s Dream is a play by Genevieve Jones that has been in development for eight years. Recently, it had a staged reading at the Niagara Artists Centre (NAC). On Friday, April 1, a staged reading was held at the NAC. The reading was directed...
The Lost City is nothing special, but it has some funny moments
Photo By: Noah Nickel via IMDBThe Lost City is a new adventure comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Bullock plays a romance author who uses real historical and archeological research in her writing, and Tatum plays the cover model for her books. It's a...
Summer of Soul brilliantly shines a light on a lost moment in music history
Photo By: Noah Nickel via Disney+Ahmir Khalib Thompson, better known as Questlove, made his directorial debut by reviving the tape of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, making it more than a music documentary. Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be...
Opinion
Editorial: Signing off for the last time as Editor-in-Chief
Photo By: Mackenzie GerryThe end of April marks the end of my three years with The Brock Press, as well as my five years as an undergraduate student at Brock. Needless to say, it’s a bittersweet time. Much of the time I’ve spent with The Brock Press has been full of...
Are exams the best way to test knowledge?
Photo By: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu from UnsplashWith the end of the semester fast approaching, many students are turning their focus toward their final exams. Structure differs depending on the program and subject, but generally speaking, the final exam is worth a...
2022 at a glance; the good, the ugly, and the even uglier
Photo By: Choong Deng Xiang from UnsplashAs we prepare for the end of the 2021-22 school year here at The Brock Press, I thought it’d be worth it to go over the good, the ugly, and the uglier parts of 2022 so far. Starting off with the good, it seems as though the...
For those who have forgot, allow me to remind you some concert-going etiquette
Photo By: Colin Lloys from UnsplashWith COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, concerts are finally coming back. One thing that a lot of people have been quick to point out, is that a lot of folks seem to have lost (or never learned in the first place) their...
Features
Academy Awards viewership is at an all-time low: what’s gone wrong?
Photo By: Mirko Fabian from UnsplashThis year’s Academy Awards was unintentionally headlined by an unscripted, on-stage, altercation between mega-stars Will Smith and Chris Rock. Although the “slap heard around the world” was not one of the many attempts from the...
Behind the scenes of the One Acts Festival
Photo By: The One Acts FestivalOn March 25th and March 26th, Brock’s dramatic arts department held the annual One Acts Festival in person for the first time since 2019. The festival involves student directors selecting short plays to produce with student actors,...
The benefits of art therapy
Photo By: Gale D'SouzaArt therapy is a growing field in psychology, one that has a lot of potential. For those who are unaware, the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) describes art therapy as a combination of the creative process and discussion of your issues...
Navigating therapy as a young person in the post-pandemic era
Photo By: Priscilla du Preez from Unsplash*CONTENT WARNING: This article contains subject matter related to mental health, therapy and counselling.* The Canadian mental healthcare landscape has greatly evolved over the past decade. This can partly be attributed to the...
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...