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Laurier Students’ Union Election 2026-2027
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Record Support Marks New Leadership Across Laurier’s Student Community On Jan. 26, 2026, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union released the results of its Read More
News
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Laurier Mourns the Passing of Former Chancellor John A. Pollock
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Wilfrid Laurier University is mourning the passing of John A. Pollock, a respected business leader, philanthropist and former chancellor of the university. Pollock died Read More
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Laurier Students’ Union Election 2026-2027
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Record Support Marks New Leadership Across Laurier’s Student Community On Jan. 26, 2026, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union released the results of its Read More
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Waterloo Region hits Water Capacity limit, Pauses Growth
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As of January 2026, the Region of Waterloo reached a critical bottleneck. Severe water capacity constraints within the Mannheim Service Area, which encompasses Kitchener, Read More
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Raising Voices and Supplies: How Locals Are Standing With 100Vic
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Local artists, activists and mutual‑aid groups collaborate to spotlight the ongoing fight against displacement at Kitchener‑Waterloo’s largest encampment. A benefit concert, hosted by the Emmanuel United Read More
Arts & Life
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Natalie Haynes Comes to Kitchener: Here’s What to Read
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On March 16, British comedian, historian, classicist, broadcaster and author, Natalie Haynes will visit the Kitchener Public Library as part of her No Friend to Read More
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An Artist’s Duty: The Tricky Balance Between Propriety and Expression
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In modern society, an artist’s ability to monetize their work comes with not only expanded rights, but critical responsibilities. Complying with music, copyright and administrative laws is crucial Read More
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Marty Supreme: How Timothée Chalamet Revived the Art of the Movie Star
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By his understanding that movie stars are not meant to be relatable, but watched, Timothée Chalamet has revived the art of the movie star. His Read More
Opinion
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Make Love a Habit, Not a Holiday
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Feb. 14 is a day many people love, but also quietly despise. Personally, I love this day as I think of pink and red, heart-shaped everything, themed candy and overall, just a cute holiday. However, besides the cute decorations and Pinterest boards, I have Read More
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Boredom: The Creative Habit We Forgot
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Boredom is something that everyone has experienced, yet despite being a worldwide occurrence, nobody talks about it seriously. Most people brand boredom as unpleasant, useless Read More
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AI Suspicion Shapes Student Writing Habits at Laurier University
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As the winter 2026 semester began, many Laurier students received their syllabi and saw their professors’ stances on AI use in the classroom. Some say AI Read More
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Is the News Harder to Keep Up With?
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As the 2020s roar on, world events seem to pile up faster than people can process them, leaving people feeling perpetually behind the flurry of breaking news. While Canadians Read More
Sports
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Liverpool Lose Momentum as Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
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Liverpool FC’s current season has been full of ups and downs. The 24/25 premier league champions entered this season with high expectations but unfortunately have struggled to find Read More
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Golden Hawks Lose in Double-OT on Students’ Union 50th Anniversary Night
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks came within inches of a signature win on a night layered with symbolism, falling to the No. 3-ranked Western University Mustangs Read More
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Golden Hawk Teams to Watch in the New Year
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Women’s Hockey team closed out the first half of the season on a serious high. On Monday, Dec. 1, they Read More
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Tennis is a Growing Sport in Canada, Don’t Miss out on Next Season
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Tennis has lost a lot of its cultural standing in the past few years as aging superstars are retiring or nearing the end of Read More
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