Birnavan Varnacumaaran
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Is Lebron Overstaying his Welcome?
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LeBron’s grip on the league is loosening; one of the most celebrated careers is nearing its end. LeBron James is undeniably one of the greatest players in NBA history, but at 40 years old, many are starting to wonder if he’s overstaying his welcome in the league. Even in his 23rd season, LeBron continues to…
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Laurier Undefeated 4-2 Versus York Lions
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Melancon’s two-goal night and Malboeuf’s wall-like performance lift young Golden Hawks past York In a game that balanced grit and precision, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks defeated the York Lions 4–2 at the Sun Life Financial Arena on Oct. 9, continuing their strong start to the OUA West season. The win improved Laurier’s record to…
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The Flaws of Post-Pandemic Car Designs
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Car exteriors are undergoing a subtle makeover. Pre-pandemic, many models were styled to look aggressive, with sharp angles, wide grilles and muscular curves that gave them personality. Now there’s a clear shift toward smoother, flatter and more restrained shapes. The new aesthetic feels futuristic, but not necessarily in a good way. Audi’s design chief has…
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Men’s Baseball Team Lose 3-7 to the Gryphons
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Golden Hawks drop second straight loss to Gryphons at Bechtel Park The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks baseball team fell 3-7 to the University of Guelph Gryphons on Sunday at 3:00pm at Bechtel Park, dropping the latter half of their weekend doubleheader and continuing a tough start to their OUA campaign. The Golden Hawks entered the…
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Laurier Moot Court and their secret to sustained Culture and Legacy
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Managing Editor Birnavan speaks to Laurier Moot Court about the building blocks to success. How can you build a strong culture that carries forward and creates competitors better than the ones who came before? One Laurier club has the answers. Laurier Moot Court (LMC) has found nationwide success as a mooting program despite being without…
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Golden Hawks enter 2025 season with new quarterback and familiar expectations
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are looking to build on one of the most memorable campaigns in program history as they begin their 2025 season with new leadership under centre and championship ambitions firmly intact. Last fall, Laurier stormed through the OUA, capped by a 51-31 victory over Western to capture the 116th Yates Cup…
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Nabokov’s novel Lolita serves as a necessary, albeit controversial, classic
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Few novels have generated as much debate as Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita. First published in 1955, the book was immediately controversial for its subject matter: the middle-aged Humbert Humbert narrates his obsessive, manipulative relationship with 12-year-old Dolores Haze, whom he calls “Lolita.” Critics and readers have long struggled with whether the book is art, exploitation, or…
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Laurier wins double gold in U SPORTS championship
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On Feb. 28, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks men’s and women’s curling teams capped off historic seasons, each winning their U SPORTS gold medal matches against Carleton and McMaster, respectively. The men’s team, led by fourth-year communications studies skip Kibo Mulima, finished the season 16-7. Mulima, a key part of Laurier’s 2023 national championship…
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Golden Hawks miss playoffs, special guest attends game
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks men’s basketball team fell short on Senior Day, losing 78-70 at home against the University of Guelph Gryphons on Feb. 8. Guelph led throughout, extending their advantage to 11 points in the fourth quarter. Turnovers plagued both teams, totaling 43, but resulted in just 37 points — only a quarter…
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Laurier seniors reflect on legacy after Senior’s Day loss
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks women’s basketball team fell 72-63 to the University of Guelph Gryphons on Senior Day, Feb. 8, at home. Guelph took control early, outscoring Laurier 28-14 in the first quarter and extending their lead to as much as 18 points in the second. Laurier struggled to contest perimeter shots, allowing…
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