Brock announces reduced ancillary fees for upcoming school year.
- News
![Brock kicks off study on gaming-related injuries]()
Brock kicks off study on gaming-related injuries
Brock PhD student Garrick Forman, (MSc’19) is part of the team at the University’s Neuromechanics and Ergonomics Lab, which is studying the characteristics, habits, pain and discomfort in casual and professional gamers via Brock University — Communications &...
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Brock’s Sexual Violence Support and Education Centre
In the wake of Ontario’s decision that extreme intoxication can be used as a defence in sexual assault cases, Brock University reassures students there are many resources available to survivors of sexual assault. On June 3, Ontario ruled that section 33.1 of the...
![Racism in Canada: Dexter Bullen’s story]()
Racism in Canada: Dexter Bullen’s story
Dexter Bullen photographed by Justine Zorzi In the midst of a global anti-racism movement, Dexter Bullen advocates for racial equality and affirmative pro-Black action. Growing up in the northern town of Orillia, ON, Bullen’s family was well-known and one of the...
- Features
![How has COVID-19 impacted post-secondary students?]()
How has COVID-19 impacted post-secondary students?
COVID-19 has taken a dramatic toll on post-secondary students across Canada. The sudden halt of the winter semester marked only the beginning of the impact COVID-19 would inflict on students. The financial and social impacts of the pandemic have accelerated with every...
![A look at animal cruelty, dumping and abandonment in Niagara]()
A look at animal cruelty, dumping and abandonment in Niagara
The sad reality is that animals are frequently abandoned and dumped in Niagara. They are left scared and alone to fend for themselves. There are alternatives in Niagara for unwanted pets and there are kind souls who step in to help them. Skittles is a...
![Inside the life of former Badger Cassidy Ryan, as he navigates the ups and downs of playing professional basketball overseas]()
Inside the life of former Badger Cassidy Ryan, as he navigates the ups and downs of playing professional basketball overseas
The city is called Miercurea Ciuc. It’s a small town in central Romania with a population of around 40,000. Of those roughly 40,000 people, 99.7 per cent of them are either Hungarian or Romanian. Cassidy Ryan finds himself in an extreme minority, to say the least, as...
The implications of substance use and addiction
The Niagara region’s substance addiction and opioid use rates are climbing higher and higher with each passing year. Despite this ever-increasing number, local agencies and authorities are working hard to help combat these issues. According to Statistics Canada...
- Arts
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The Kissing Booth 2: how bad can romance movies get?
Photo Credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com I don’t like to write scathing reviews, really I don’t. But movies like “The Kissing Booth 2” leave me absolutely no other option. I hate to admit it, but I am a lifelong sucker for romance movies. Whether it be a classic like ...
![BAC virtual art show brings community and artists together]()
BAC virtual art show brings community and artists together
Photo Credit: Aidan Frenette On Friday, May 1, the Brock Art Collective (BAC) held its first virtual art show via Lifesize. Community members and students alike tuned in to watch artists present their artwork in a 30-minute video call. Stephanie Dancer, the president...
![Netflix releases another reality hit with Too Hot To Handle]()
Netflix releases another reality hit with Too Hot To Handle
When I was growing up, my mom used to tell me that watching television would fry my brain cells. It may have taken me 20 years to believe her but this messy mix of sex (or lack thereof), terrible comedy and brainless contestants proved her correct. After watching Too...
The truth behind R. Kelly
Trigger Warning: Rape and sexual assault Surviving R. Kelly unveils the web of deceit that allowed R. Kelly to maintain his R&B empire for decades while taking advantage of vulnerable girls behind closed doors. Surviving R. Kelly originally aired last year but...
- Sports & Health
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Brock graduate starts sport podcast
Brock graduate Vince Capano runs an online podcast called “Sport Chat with Vince Capano.” After graduating from Sport Management (SPMA) in 2020, Capano dove into the world of online reporting and sports coverage. During his time at Brock, Capano gained the...
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