Birnavan Varnacumaaran
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Tactical Suffocation and Extra-Time Drama: Spain Outlasts Argentina in Heavyweight World Cup Final
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If you tuned into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final expecting an end-to-end, instant classic, you probably found yourself wishing you were rewatching the third-place match instead. Where the bronze-medal fixture offered wild offensive back-and-forth, the showpiece match at New York New Jersey Stadium was a tense, methodical grind. In many ways, the tournament’s conclusion…
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World Cup fever hits Waterloo Region as hundreds gather at Kitchener City Hall
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The high-stakes drama of the FIFA World Cup made its way to the heart of Downtown Kitchener on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds of local soccer fans gathered at Carl Zehr Square for the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival. The free, day-long celebration was one of dozens of stops across the country…
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How the Lazaridis Students’ Society Is Shaping Laurier’s Next Generation of Business Leaders
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From case competitions to mentorship programs, LazSoc’s student‑driven initiatives are shaping Laurier’s next generation of business talent. At Wilfrid Laurier University, the Lazaridis Students’ Society (LazSoc) stands as the driving force behind the business student experience, an organization that goes far beyond coordinating clubs to actively shaping the professional and social journeys of over 6,000 undergraduate students in…
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Reflecting on My Time at The Cord
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As I wrap up my second year with WLUSP, and The Cord in particular, and look ahead to year three, I’ve come to realize just how deeply this experience has shaped my university journey. From the people I’ve worked with to the stories I’ve told and the voices I’ve had the privilege to amplify; The Cord has become a defining part of my time at Laurier. It…
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Golden Hawks fall to Badgers on Alumni Night as offensive struggles continue
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The Laurier Golden Hawks women’s basketball team dropped a 77-47 decision to the Brock Badgers on Alumni Night on 02/13/26 at the Laurier Athletic Complex, in a game where offensive rhythm proved difficult to find for both sides. With former players and a past head coach in attendance, both teams opened the game with uneven stretches offensively. However,…
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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 on Jan. 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Pollock served as Laurier’s chancellor from 2008 to 2011, becoming the seventh individual to hold the role since the university became a…
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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 in double overtime at the Athletic Complex on Friday, January 16th. The matchup coincided with the Wilfrid Laurier Students’ Union’s 50th anniversary celebration, with the Golden Hawks donning specialty jerseys that will…
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Laurier Startup Champions Food Waste Reduction Through App, Youth Programs, and Smart Labels
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From Campus Pitch to National Stage: Verdanza’s Mission to Reduce Food Waste A student pitch competition, here at Laurier, has grown into a nationally recognized sustainability startup, as Verdanza, a student-led venture incubated through Laurier Changemakers, works to address food waste through technology, education and packaging innovation. Founded by Urvi Budhiraja and Helen Sue, Verdanza began two years ago as an idea presented at a…
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Golden Hawks Outlast Lakehead in OT Thriller Before Winter Break
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Even a snowstorm couldn’t stop Laurier students from packing the stands as the Golden Hawks hosted the Central Division–leading Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Laurier Athletic Complex on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, following the women’s team’s hard-fought win over the same opponent. The Golden Hawks prevailed 104–102 in overtime, improving to 6–5 on the season and moving into second…
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Is Apple’s Value Proposition at Risk in the Next 10–15 Years?
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When the iPod launched in 2001, it wasn’t just another MP3 player, it felt like a cultural awakening. Apple offered not simply a hardware device, but a new relationship with music: 1,000 songs in your pocket, delivered through a beautifully minimal interface that felt intuitive, personal, and almost magical. This mystique carried into the 2010s, where Apple launches…
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