Bridges is an undergraduate academic journal created at Wilfrid Laurier University. It offers a range of essays on broad, interdisciplinary subjects with a focus on contemporary issues and literature. Bridges is reviewed and edited by a team of undergraduate students whose goal is to work with their peers to publish quality academic writing to be available internationally.
Current Volume: Volume 8 (2025) Issue 1
Volume 8, Issue 1, is a powerful collection of thought-provoking research articles, including perspectives from social psychology, social justice, criminology, and comparative politics. This issue contributes to relevant discussions and encourages contemporary connections about current issues, such as examining Canada’s treatment of prisoners, economic and gender inequality, as well as a unique and refreshing addition to this issue, a contemplative WWI article review.Book Review
Exploratory Essay
Research Articles
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Public Perceptions of Victim Forgiveness and Offender Reparative Effort
Samantha Does
How We Judge Victims in a Social Context
Olivia Slater
Editorial Board:
Peer Reviewers:
Clara Patey,
Bailie Kinrade,
Mary-Beth Otten,
Vanessa Currado,
Kaitlyn Long,
Claudia Khwale,
Kate Fretz,
Natalia Luciani,
Hannah D'Agostino,
Elisha Felician,
Sage Lopez.
Copy Editors:
Selin Ulugbay,
Jahnavi Subudhi.
Managing Editor:
Sara Bulick.
Staff Advisers:
Christin Taylor,
Kaia-Marie Bishop.
Faculty Adviser:
Bruce Gillespie