On Saturday June 22, Uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener came together with Grand River Transit to celebrate the grand opening of the ION train to the public. There were tens of thousands of people in attendance on June 22, the day of the ION launch, and over 73,000 people who rode the train during its first weekend. “The energy was […]
Updated: OSAP changes take effect, impacting Laurier students
June 21, 2019, 8:00 am
Williams Fresh Cafe in Brantford Market Square closes doors
June 6, 2019, 1:19 pm
Students’ Union Board of Directors approves summer 2019 budget
April 30, 2019, 1:04 pm
News
All of Laurier’s campuses are now smoke-free
July 3, 2019On Monday, July 1, Wilfrid Laurier University implemented their new smoke-free policy across all
Laurier appoints new deans in faculties of science and education
July 3, 2019On June 10, 2019, Wilfrid Laurier University appointed two new deans in the faculties of education
Conestoga College announces plans for Downtown Kitchener campus
July 3, 2019On May 31, Conestoga College President John Tibbits and Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic announced
- Laurier’s ISOW program provides life-changing opportunities to students in countries affected by war
- Following community support, Princess Cinema to remain open until further notice
- Laurier celebrates Pride Month and encourages inclusivity
Features
Women’s athletics at Laurier has grown in leaps and bounds
April 3, 2019In the 1990’s, Wilfrid Laurier University’s athletic facility only had four washroom stalls for
Dealing in on phone usage: Investigating students and their screen time
March 27, 2019Cell phones have impacted the way we connect with people, places and things in our world today.
The Changing Tradition of Tattoo Culture
March 13, 2019For the first period of my life, getting tattoos was something that a large majority of my
- Dollars vs. diplomas: The NCAA controversy over students being paid to play
- 2019 Students’ Union President and CEO candidate interviews
- The results for “The Best of Laurier 2018”
Arts & Life
Blues Festival brings talented performers and local vendors to DTK
August 14, 2019On Saturday Aug.10, Kitchener celebrated their annual Blues Festival in the downtown core. King
Four LGBTQ+ celebrities who are making a positive impact
July 8, 2019Although Pride Month may be wrapping up, there is no reason not to celebrate and be prideful all
The resurgence of the fanny pack
July 3, 2019I’ll be honest, I used to think fanny packs were pretty damn ugly. And to be fair, they’ve
- Going Places exhibit helps visitors travel through history
- Tips for staying healthy this summer
- Rocketman launches into theatres
Opinion
President’s Note: stop trying to legitimize your bigotry with “straight pride”
July 3, 2019For those of you who may be unaware of an event that sounds like it’s right out of The Onion,
Editor’s Note: sexualizing young artists isn’t acceptable
July 3, 2019Billie Eilish is 17 years-old. She is also a chart-topping singer and performer who has become
Harvard admission offer rescinded because of tweets
July 3, 2019On Monday June 17, it was reported that Harvard had rescinded the offer of admission of a boy named
- Everyone’s got something to say about Kawhi Leonard’s introverted nature
- Quebec’s Bill 21 calls to question multiculturalism in Canada
- It’s 2019, it’s not okay to use “gay panic” as a criminal defense
Sports
Golden Hawks’ men’s basketball team adding eight new members
July 3, 2019The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks’ men’s basketball team will be adding eight new members to
Wilfrid Laurier University 2019 athletic Hall of Fame has eight new members
July 3, 2019On June 5, eight more members were added to the Wilfrid Laurier University 2019 athletic Hall of
Laurier men’s golf team finishes in top 10 at 2019 Canadian University/College Golf Championship
June 8, 2019Last week, from May 28-31, at the 2019 Canadian University/College Golf Championship, hosted by the
- Retired Laurier women’s hockey coach Rick Osborne recipient of OUA John McManus award
- Sydney Pattison receives 14th annual Outstanding Women of Laurier award
- Pair of Hawks prepare to compete at 2019 Canadian swimming trials
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