Birnavan Varnacumaaran
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Golden Hawks soar to Vanier Cup after historic season
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football team is flying high, riding the momentum of an undefeated regular season (8-0) and capturing the 116th Yates Cup with a commanding 51-36 victory over the Western Mustangs. Their postseason journey has seen them triumph in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) semifinals against Queen’s, the Yates Cup, and the…
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Soccer season ends in first-round heartbreak
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks women’s soccer team concluded their 2024 season following a close overtime defeat to the McMaster University Marauders in the opening round of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoffs on Oct. 18. The loss not only ended the team’s playoff hopes, but also marked the final chapter for several senior…
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Women’s rugby loses against Western despite strong effort
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks women’s rugby team suffered a tough 44-7 loss in their home opener against the Western University Mustangs on Sunday, Sep. 8 at home in Knight-Newbrough Field, University Stadium. Despite strong efforts, Laurier couldn’t hold off Western’s powerful offense, entering halftime down 29-0. The defeat extends Laurier’s losing streak to…
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Golden Hawks suffer brutal loss against Lions
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In a closely contested pre-season matchup, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawk Men’s Hockey team fell 1-0 to the York University Lions on Sept. 18 at a home game located in the Sun Life Financial Arena. The game’s lone goal came from York’s no. 19 Forward Brock McLeod, a fourth-year human resource management major, who found…
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Laurier stuns Western to become best team in the country
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In an historic upset, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks men’s football team defeated the Western University Mustangs 43-28 on Sept. 14. This marks the first time Laurier has bested Western since 2006, ending the Mustangs’ three-game winning streak and propelling the Golden Hawks from fourth to first in the OUA standings. The win also…
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Balancing bureaucracy for company success
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Organizational behaviour (OB) studies how individuals, groups and organizations interact to influence workplace outcomes. At its core, OB emphasizes that employee satisfaction and engagement are key drivers of success. Yet, a debate persists: Is a top-down, bureaucratic structure with advanced technology sufficient for success or is employee empowerment essential? Sustainability traditionally refers to improving efficiency for long-term…
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Laurier women’s basketball prepares for upcoming 2024-25 season
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s basketball team is eagerly preparing for the 2024-25 season with a renewed sense of ambition and determination. After ending the 2023 regular season with an overall record of 13-9, the Golden Hawks are looking forward to building on their successes and addressing their challenges. Dylann Mazzuchin, a fourth- year health-science student…
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Discover the latest at Laurier’s Athletics Complex
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This year, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Athletic Complex stands as a vibrant cornerstone of student life, offering an array of facilities and programming designed to elevate your fitness journey and foster community spirit. Situated at the intersection of King Street North and University Avenue West on the Waterloo campus, the Laurier Athletic Complex provides a hub…
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A season of growth and determination for Laurier men’s soccer
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The Wilfrid Laurier University men’s soccer team, under the experienced guidance of coach Mario Halapir, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth after making the playoffs last season. For context, the men’s soccer program underwent a reset four years ago that forced the team to invest heavily into player recruit- ment, with the hopes of bringing…
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The return of the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games
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Wilfrid Laurier University was a partner of the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games and hosted swimming and basketball events at the university’s Athletic Complex from May 23 to 26. The Waterloo Regional Police organized the event, welcoming over 1,000 athletes from across Ontario. These competitors showcased their prowess in five sports: basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics,…
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