Remember Mothers’ Day when you were a kid? Crafts were made some amalgamation of crayons, paper, somewhat sloppy writing, glue, and sparkles, and presented to our moms (and other important women in our lives) with the utmost pride and giddiness on that day in May, the day on which we specifically pay homage to the strongest and most amazing women in our lives.
Read moreReview: Iron Man 3
WARNING: SPOILER ALERT! Marvel’s suave, witty, playboy, genius billionaire philanthropist has hit the big screen again in Iron Man 3. Notably darker and more intense, the film provides social commentary on the influence of publicity and the Western fear of anti-American ideologies and terrorism while painting the seemingly-infallible and utterly-charming Tony Stark in a new and more humbling light.
Read moreJob hunting 101
For those of you not attending spring or summer session, the school year has come to a close. Although the weather hasn’t improved much yet, hopefully it will soon.
Read moreInterview with Reel Brew’s Maria Cherwick
On March 28th, The Quill sat down with BU’s own Maria Cherwick, a third-year music student, to interview her on her up-and-coming folk band and the unique situation it presents for a classically-trained violinist.
Read moreSERC 101: getting better in the bedroom
I just started a new relationship and really like this guy. The problem is the sex. Our first few times have been very awkward and disappointing. What can I try to improve things in the bedroom?
Read moreHow to maintain your sanity during exam season
Exam time is, hands down, the most stressful season of the year for students across the country. While information absorption occurs naturally for some, others need to work hard to achieve success. Study habits vary for the course material in question, but here are a few general pointers to hopefully help you get that A while maintaining your sanity.
Read moreΑληθευοντες δε εν αγαπη
Made you look. Clever, no? I am sure you are dying to know why I have put strange hieroglyphics at the top of your everyday student newspaper. Well, let me tell you…
Read moreThe year in review: thoughts from Miss Taylor
This is my last article for The Quill as BUSU President, so I think now would be a good time to reflect on this year, as well as share with you my thoughts on some of the things that need to happen in the future to ensure the success of BUSU.
Read moreSUDS expansion
Early last week Brandon University’s Students’ Union Drinking Spot (SUDS) confirmed plans for an expansion. Recently, the popular on-campus bar has received unprecedented attendance at weekday and weekend events and socials, including free pool Mondays and open mic night on Wednesdays.
Read moreInterviewing our leaders
(This article was written for The Quill’s April Fool’s Day edition, The Swill, and is therefore entirely fictitious in its content.) Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, briefly spoke with The Swill on Friday in order to discuss the Government of Canada’s new initiatives to support students at Brandon University.
Read more“Space”, the final frontier
(This article was written for The Quill’s April Fool’s Day edition, The Swill, and is therefore entirely fictitious in its content.) The BU art scene has just gone conceptual.
Read moreAcademy-Award-winning actress to teach Drama at BU
(This article was written for The Quill’s April Fool’s Day edition, The Swill, and is therefore entirely fictitious in its content.) The number of applications to Brandon University has skyrocketed since the announcement that Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep has joined the drama department as a sessional instructor for the 2013-14 winter term.
Read moreElection by-laws changing: no one has problems anymore
(This article was written for The Quill’s April Fool’s Day edition, The Swill, and is therefore entirely fictitious in its content.) The Swill has learned that the Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) will introduce bylaw changes which would see dramatic alterations to their electoral procedures.
Read moreThe 2013 Oscars: a reflection on BU’s shining hour
(This article was written for The Quill’s April Fool’s Day edition, The Swill, and is therefore entirely fictitious in its content.) With the many successes spread over every faculty this year, not to mention the celebration of the end of a perfect scholastic year, it can be hard to appreciate some of the highs Brandon University has experienced this year.
Read moreWhere are they now? Profiling BU Alumni
Where Are You Now? In this series, The Quill interviews former Brandon University students who have gone out into the big, wide world and have done things. What have they found? Let’s find out!
Read moreNew tech systems are go
Hotly-anticipated technology upgrades have finally arrived at Brandon University. In a radical move late this March, BU replaced its current IT staff with a single Unix administrator, known to the Internet community as Dilbert.
Read moreNew money for library expansion
The plans to expand the John E. Robbins Library will start a few weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to a grant that Brandon University has received from the Federal Government. Within the next week, Brandon University will have another $15.5 million dollars to put towards the $34.6-million-dollar project.
Read moreBU: We’re Number Ten!
(This article was written for The Quill’s April Fool’s Day edition, The Swill, and is therefore entirely fictitious in its content.)
Read moreTo Free, or Not To Free
On March 4th, American journalist Nate Thayer posted an e-mail correspondence between himself and a representative of The Atlantic, in which he was offered the chance to submit a retooled version of one his older articles for their website. There was a catch, however: he would not be paid for it.
Read moreReview: Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider is an iconic video game franchise, as famous for providing gaming’s first powerful female lead as it is infamous for turning that same character into an oversexualized symbol of misogyny. After numerous lackluster outings, the franchise has laid somewhat dormant in recent years, making the new semi-reboot from Crystal Dynamics Studios all the more intriguing.
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