Ashwin Jaiswal
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Is This Still Racing? Inside F1’s Controversial 2026 Overhaul
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The 2026 Formula 1 regulations were designed to modernize the sport and bring the sport to a “purer” form of racing, without the gimmicks like DRS in seasons prior. However, early reactions from drivers and pundits suggest they have fundamentally changed the experience behind the wheel, and not for the better. At the heart of…
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Laurier Fall 1–3 OWIFA Qualifier #2
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A cold and slushy February day didn’t stop the action at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Alumni Field, where the Golden Hawks hosted OWIFA Qualifier #2 on February 28. With eight university teams packed into a full day of games, the tournament brought high energy, tight matchups, and a clear look at how the league is shaping…
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Canada Leaves Milan–Cortina withQuestions and Promise
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When the final medals were tallied at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, Team Canada’s performance was a mix of pride and introspection. The red and white finished with 21 medals, five gold, seven silver and nine bronzes, their lowest total at a Winter Games since 2002 and a finish outside the top five in the overall standings for the first time in decades. Countries like Norway, with a staggering…
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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 cracked the national rankings at No. 5 in U SPORTS, riding a five-game winning streak into 2026 and turning heads across Ontario. Over that 5-game period, the Hawks outscored opponents 18–3, highlighted by…
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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 their careers; however, this past year that narrative turned on its head. Proving to a whole new generation that Tennis can still be culturally relevant. The sport is growing faster than many people…
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Queen’s Gaels Upset Laurier Golden Hawks in 117th Yeates Cup
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The morning of the 117th Yates Cup was charged with excitement. Staff, students, and supporters alike from both Laurier and Queens came out in droves to cheer on their teams. The Goldenhawks came into the game as overwhelming favourites, as the Hawks had remained undefeated until this point. Additionally, the Hawks collected a long list of OUA awards in the days leading up to the game. However, they were unable to keep their streak alive, losing to the Gaels 30-27. Laurier came…
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Recapping the Blue Jays Historical Season
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The Blue Jays narrowly lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers in their First World Series since 1993 The Toronto Blue Jays were on the precipice of greatness, as for the first time in 32 years, they played in the Major League Baseball World Series. What made their run even more improbable was the fact that…
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Hawks bring the heat for Homecoming in 59-21
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A convincing win all around, see how Laurier maintained their unbeaten record in the season. On Saturday, September 27th, the Laurier Golden Hawks Men’s Football team suited up to play the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in front of a packed Homecoming crowd. The Golden Hawks aimed to stay at the top of the table…
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Laurier Women’s Rugby Team Win 58-0 Against Trent
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Hawks show visiting Trent that the best Defense is a Great Offence The Laurier Golden Hawks Women’s Rugby Team secured a dominant 58-0 victory over the Trent University Excalibur on Saturday, Sept. 20, snapping a two-game losing streak and evening their season record at 2-2. The win wasn’t just decisive — it was historic, marking…
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Golden Hawks reach the finish line of indoor track season
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The 2024-25 season was an overall successful year for the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks’ indoor track and field team. It was characterized by record-breaking performances, individual achievements and significant team development. The Golden Hawks showed continued perseverance throughout the season. At the Ontario University Athletics Track and Field Championships, the team set multiple new…
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