TOPICS This week's show was pretty significant in terms of the topics we aimed to discuss on the show. During our team planning, the topic of the abortion protests happening around Waterloo ignited heated discussions among the team as soon as it was mentioned. The debate between pro-choice and pro-life stances has always been volatile. In the end everyone agreed regardless … [Read more...] about The Basement: Oct 30th Recap – Topics, Playlist, Featured Artists
The Basement 2016/2017 Introduction
This is a brand new year for theBasement on Radio Laurier and we are extremely excited to be back on the air. Last year, the Basement as a show reached new heights under the leadership of the Director, Kanisha Bortey, and this year we hope to achieve the same level of success. This blog post will serve as an introduction to the show, a little what we’re about and introduce the … [Read more...] about The Basement 2016/2017 Introduction
TheBasement Talks: Consent
Consent is verbal, enthusiastic, sober, unequivocal, never coerced, and not assumed. Consent isn’t something that carries over from one act to the next — it’s an ongoing conversation, an open line of communication about what you like and what you want to do right this second. Consent can be boring or awkward or not really sexy, but consent is mandatory. To our understanding and … [Read more...] about TheBasement Talks: Consent
Remembering How We Got Here
Last night theBasement covered many different topics. We talked about our famous mayor, Mr. Rob Ford and some of his 'recreational activities' to the White Poppy to DJ Khaled and NO NEW FRIENDS! The show was all over the place and there was nothing but laughter however, when it came to the discussion of the white poppy, the discussion turned seriously very quickly. The White … [Read more...] about Remembering How We Got Here
Social Media at it’s Finest or Weakest?
This past Sunday was theBasement's 2nd show this year!! Thank you to everyone who listened and for those who did not listen... Trust me the convo got heated!! We talked about social media and the implications it has on our society. One celebrity that caused heat in the studio when it comes to social media is Miley Cyrus. Is she a genius by acting a fool? Because if you have not … [Read more...] about Social Media at it’s Finest or Weakest?