Author: Pranav Desai
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Golden Hawk Profile: Levondre Gordon’s great start leads Hawks to perfect record
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One of the biggest keys behind the success of the Laurier football team last year was their balanced offense. The dual threat of the passing game and the running game kept opposing defenses guessing all year. The Hawks have picked up right where they left off last year, as their balanced attack has resulted…
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Brian Quistberg is the new coach for Laurier women’s rugby
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The women’s rugby team recently announced Brian Quistberg as their new head coach. Quistberg has tons of experience with rugby as a player and coach and this move shows the ambition of the women’s rugby program at Wilfrid Laurier University. Quistberg has witnessed a lot of success throughout his career and he will bring a…
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Laurier men’s football survive Carleton’s comeback attempt and keep perfect record
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The Golden Hawk football team improved their record to 2-0 after a 38-35 win against the Carleton Ravens. The game started off with Laurier taking an early 14-0 lead against Carleton. The Hawks opening drive featured a 73-yard catch and run from Michael Knevel to Daniel Bennett and a Levondre Gordon touchdown run to end…
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Golden Hawk baseball is off to a strong start
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Following another deep playoff run, the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s baseball team has started their season on fire. After splitting the opening two games against Queen’s, the Hawks demolished McMaster in their double header on Sunday, winning both games by a combined score of 20-2. This is coach Scott Ballantyne’s tenth year in charge of…
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Six forwards added to Laurier men’s basketball team
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The basketball season is just two weeks away and as the date draws closer, Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy’s men’s team looks to finalize their roster for the new season. The team had an up and down season last year. Although they had a promising first half of the season, the inconsistencies and growing pains really started…
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The importance of fitness and healthy eating
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The transition from August to September is difficult for many university students. A four month break from studying is not easy to overcome, even if most people are working during the summer. The university mindset is much different and students often find themselves falling behind in the first month of the school year. Although many…
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Erika Kiviaho represents Canada at World Ringette Championships
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The annual World Ringette Championships take place this winter and Wilfrid Laurier University is going to be well represented, as former Golden Hawk, Erika Kiviaho, has been named to the Team Canada squad. The women’s hockey alumna spoke about her achievement in a recent interview. “It’s definitely a big accomplishment for me, making the national…
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Golden Hawks crush Varsity Blues in opening day win
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The Hawks began their Yates Cup title defense with an emphatic win over the University of Toronto in their opening game. Led by defensive lineman Rashari Henry, the Hawks proved their defensive prowess throughout the game as they managed to shut out the Toronto offense, winning by a final score of 39-0. Henry was a…
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Hawks make history at national golf championship
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The 2017 Canadian University/College Golf Championships took place from May 29 to June 1 in Barrie. It was a historical week for the Golden Hawks, as the men’s golf team won silver, making it their highest finish ever. It was also a proud moment for head coach Jeff Colley, as the Hawks fell just short…
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Three Hawks help Canada win bronze at world championships
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The annual International Cheer Union (ICU) World Cheerleading Championships were held in Florida earlier this year in April. Canada captured a bronze medal with the help of three Golden Hawks. Meghan Clarke, Emma Heaps, and Jordyn Witmeyer proudly represented Wilfrid Laurier University and Canada at the world championships. This is great achievement for the three Hawks, as they…
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