Author: Pranav Desai
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Laurier rugby’s historic playoff run comes to a conclusion
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A historic playoff run came to a difficult end for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s rugby team as the Golden Hawks suffered a 54-7 defeat to Queen’s in the OUA semi-finals this past Saturday. Although the loss is disappointing for the Hawks, it is an understandable one as they lost to a juggernaut. The Gaels…
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Laurier rugby wins first playoff game in modern team history
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It was a historic day for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s rugby team on Saturday, Oct.28, as they recorded the first playoff win in modern team history. The Golden Hawks overcame the Western Mustangs by a final score of 36-12 and advanced to the OUA semifinals. Both teams came into the playoff contest with a regular season…
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Cross country teams qualify for nationals after top 10 finishes at OUA championships
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The annual cross country OUA championships took place in Windsor on Saturday, Oct. 28. Both the men’s and women’s teams for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks exceeded expectations. The women’s team finished eighth in the eight kilometer race, led by an impressive showing from Bettina Boucher. The Whitby native finished twelfth in the individual standings…
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Outlook Study reveals prevalent challenges within LGBTQ+ community
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The Outlook Study, which was recently conducted by researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University, along with different community partners, looked at the various issues that members of the LGBTQ+ community face in Waterloo Region. The team undertook a large scale survey on individuals who identified as LGBTQ+ and were at least 16 years of age, living…
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Editorial: Building Canada’s Best Business School
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When I first came to Laurier in 2015, I saw a big sign in the Schlegel Centre that said “Building Canada’s best Business school.” Even though Laurier has climbed significantly in Business school rankings over the past few years, I personally believe there are some improvements that need to be made if we want to…
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Austin Ryan shines as Hawks win silver at Toronto invitational
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Men’s golf team win silver at Toronto invitational The Wilfrid Laurier University men’s golf team earned a podium finish at the Toronto Invitational as they won the silver medal. The competition was held Oct. 6-7 and it marked Laurier’s second podium finish this year. The Hawks got great performances from the entire team, especially Austin…
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The first all inclusive gym in Kitchener-Waterloo
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The Active Souls Project is the first all-inclusive gym in Kitchener-Waterloo. Located at 987 Guelph St., the Active Souls Project is a gym that is unlike anything else you have seen. The facility specializes in supporting everyone through both groupwork and through one-on-one training. “We’re completely integrated. We have people here with different abilities. People…
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RAC info and new intramural sports for the winter
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Intramural registration is closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play sports for the rest of the year. The registration for intramurals in the winter opens in January and if you’re in first year, you can participate in Residence Athletic Council [RAC] activities and sports. “We do registration again in January. Hockey registration doesn’t end…
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Hawks blow past Warriors in battle of Waterloo
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The Golden Hawks prevailed in the Battle of Waterloo against the Warriors this past Saturday. The game was very tight in the first quarter, as both teams were trading punches. In the second quarter, the Hawks started to pull away, thanks to two interceptions, a huge 44-yard touchdown from Michael Knevel to Brentyn Hall and…
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Sophomore success for Kyle Symington
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The Wilfrid Laurier University baseball team has started the season strong by winning four out of their first five games. The strength of the pitching staff has been put on display and it has been the main catalyst for the Hawks’ success so far. One of the best pitchers on the team, Kyle Symington,…
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