Laurentian's Talent Shines !

In one of the greatest fundraising events in the history of Laurentian Residence, the Laurentian University Talent Show brought forth a plethora of astonishing talent, in one of the most diverse displays of talent ever seen at the school !

Featuring numerous returning acts, including reigning champion Kelsey Anthony, the stage was set for an exciting show. Included in the line up was two acts unlike any I have ever witnessed on the Laurentian stage - a looper, and a juggling unicyclist. Both of these acts - despite some technical difficulty early on - were fabulous, wowing the crowd with their unusual displays of talent. As per usual, the event featured multiple vocal performances in a wide range of styles, including camp songs, mash-ups, ballads, and comical mixes that kept the crowd entertained from start to finish. Another unique act that graced the stage was a dance routine, featuring crazy flexibility, lots of air, and a ridiculous amount of "swag" from the lone male participant in the act.

Each act was exceptional, but at the end of the day, there could only be one winner. After the judges had made the impossible task of narrowing the competition down to a final three, the audience, and competitors eagerly awaited the results. In the end, the top 3 contestants moving onto the final round were: Mash-up genius Kelsey Anthony, crowd favourite Tommy Z, and the ballad belting Laura Power. Each of which now had to perform for the title.

Laura Power was first up, and took the incredibly brave move of performing the timeless classic, "I will always love you", originally performed by Whitney Houston. However, as expected, Laura blew the roof off the auditorium, gaining a standing ovation from a vast majority of the audience and judges alike. An amazing performance.

Next up, Tommy Z. The SSR RA's soulful, heartfelt voice swooned the crowd, with his rendition of "The General". His strong vocal performance won over the crowd, setting the stage for one of the most closely competed finales of all time.

Lastly, the returning champion. Kelsey Anthony mixed humour, intelligent artistry, and a vocal master-class together to remind everyone why she was indeed the reigning champion.

After much deliberation (in various forms), a winner was determined.

.....in third place....Tommy Z


....second place....Laura Power....


Which means...Kelsey Anthony wins again!

Congratulations to all involved on an excellent evening of competition, and congratulations to Kelsey, who we will all be hoping returns yet again, vying for the illusive hat-trick of talent show wins!

However, at the end of the day, the true meaning of the show was the fundraising efforts of all involved. This year, the show was more successful than ever, raising a whopping $8200 dollars for the Easter Seals foundation!

Thank-you to all who made this possible, it could not have happened without you!

Top 3 acts plus hosts present cheque to Easter Seals Ambassador!

It's Hockey Time !

With the NHL lockout looming in the minds of many, the Laurentian Residence gave students a chance to fill their hockey craving with the “1^st Annual Ball Hockey Tournament in Support of Easter Seals!” The event featured 16 teams all fighting the competition, as well as the chilly Sudbury whether in order to be crowned champions at the end of the day.

When all was said and done, “The Muckers” brought home the gold under the floodlights, as the tournament delved deeper into darkness. The Muckers were able to overcome team “Have It” in the final, eventually emerging with a 3-2 to seal the deal.

Tournament organizer Ryan Hicks praised the efforts of all involved, stating that he “couldn’t be more proud of the fundraising efforts of all. We all came together, and were able to raise an incredible $1012 for the Easter Seals foundation”. This is an astonishing achievement, and a special thankyou goes out to anyone, and everyone that came out to support the cause!

Its Zumba time !

I’m not sure what’s more fun than hanging around a bunch of flailing, uncoordinated bodies trying to be sexy for one full hour. I’m being 100% honest here, Residence Zumba is what I look forward to most each week. It’s a total blast dancing to fun, upbeat songs, while at the same time getting in a pretty decent workout. It’s not as intimidating as some may think, the only professional dancers that go each week are the instructors, and the fact that many people aren’t as good at dancing makes it even more fun because of all the laughter that happens. If anyone is interested in joining Zumba, there’s no need to worry about coming in late. Each time we dance, we’re reminded of the moves…and if you can’t follow along with them, as long as you’re moving, you’re doing it right. Especially if you’re shaking your butt. People are welcome to join anytime and I highly recommend it to anyone who is free Tuesday/Thursday nights at 10pm to come out and have some fun while working out! Also do not be afraid to come if you’re a guy! There are a few who show up regularly and get LOTS of attention. Honestly I am not sure what is more cuter than watching a guy try to booty shake. Basically it’s a total blast, so come out! - Breanna. 

Reading Week!

The first milestone of the school year was finally upon us - reading week. This means something different for everyone, and marks the half way stage of the first semester.

From the eyes of the students:

"We have all just arrived back from a well deserved week off during the past fall reading week. For some it was a week of relaxation and time to see family, friends or perhaps work. While for others it was a period of time to get caught up on school work and extra time to study for mid-term exams to help ensure their academic success."

"Although reading week came and went quite quickly, it was a successful week for relieving the stress of students and catching up with family and friends. Those students who stayed in Residence enjoyed a quiet week to relax, enjoy themselves and forget about the worries of schoolwork. For the many students who went home for the week, the time was spent with family enjoying a quick break before classes start up at full speed again. Either way the week was spent, students were thankful for a short break from the university environment and can now breathe a little easier thanks to the time away"

"After weeks of intense assignments, studying and midterms a well deserved break was in desperate need. The majority of students living in residence went home for the week to spend with family and friends, but a few of us remained and spent some time exploring the different residences than our own. My personal favourite was U of S,  It was pretty cool to see all the different cultures come together, we were taught some complex dance moves and played expert levels of pingpong. It's unbelievable how welcoming the environment is, everyone instantly welcomes you as family, I recommend everyone to go out of their way to explore U of S! Other than exploring rez was pretty low key, the loud music at night was still present but rez wouldn't be rez without it! I'm sure just like everyone else it was nice to come back to LU to see all your friends and favourite profs. Now it's time to look forward to Christmas break! "

Regardless of how people spent their reading week, it is a time that is truly valued by all. 

That leads us to the question: How did you spend your reading week? 

 

CKLU's 96.7 The Powerplay!

There is a new,  and exciting new radio station being broadcast over the Laurentian airwaves. CKLU 96.7 FM is pleased to announce the arrival of "The Powerplay".

The Powerplay focuses on all things sport. It covers aspects such as Varsity sports, amateur sport, professional sports, as well as letting YOU, the listener, call in and have your voice heard. The show is ran by some familiar faces throughout residence, including Andy Rollins (SGA President), Chad Scanlan (Senior RA), and Intern Hicksy (SSR RA), who all share a wealth of sports knowledge, and are looking to share this knowledge with the Laurentian community.

The show features some of the finest sports debates on the radio, with lively, energetic, and hilarious conversations occurring on a regular basis.

The show airs on Thursdays from 4pm - 6pm every week, and all are encouraged to listen and call in, you wont regret it!

For more information on The Powerplay, check out the video below!