Athletic Complex
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Representation at the Oscars: The bar is on the floor
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It’s been almost a century since the Oscars began. On Mar. 13, they hosted their 95th annual award ceremony, and nobody has been able to shut up about it since. In some regard, this is rightfully so. The film Everything Everywhere All at Once picked up seven awards that night, with three of them won…
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Taking a Cyclefit class at the Athletic Complex
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Group exercise is an amazing way to stay in shape while being motivated by your peers. Laurier offers a unique variety of group exercise classes that cater to different workout types and intensities. I have recently attended three Cylefit classes that are offered at the athletic complex, and I’m definitely planning to return in the…
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Diversity in “The Rings of Power” shouldn’t be controversial
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Prime Video’s new series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has sent many fans into a racist backlash frenzy over the series’ casting of several Black characters. While the show’s diverse representation has indeed made headlines and fired up new interest in JRR Tolkien’s universe of noble quests, evil powers and magical…
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Fall 2022 athletic complex services
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Active Golden Hawks can find many ways to stay active at Laurier’s on-campus Athletic Complex this upcoming year. At no additional cost to their OneCard, both part-time and full-time students have access to the Fitness Center and lane swim. Further, students can reserve a squash court, studio or multi-purpose room within the Athletic Complex. In…
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Decolonization in Education
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Colonialism is embedded in the policies, practices and systems (including educational institutions) of Canada. Providing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training at institutions may be a stepping stone to decolonization and inclusion at university. “It provides a strong foundation to have important discussions and think about the needs of equity deserving groups, particularly how the…
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Athletic Complex reopens as Waterloo enters red “control” zone
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As of Feb. 22, the Region of Waterloo moved into the red “control” zone, allowing the department of athletics and recreation to reopen the Athletic Complex and swimming pool to Golden Hawks. This past Monday, the Athletic Complex has reopened its doors to the Laurier community with shortened hours and time slot reservations to accommodate…
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Fitness Centre reopens as Laurier’s Athletic department begins their phased return
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Wilfrid Laurier’s Department of Athletics and Recreation began the first phase of it’s staggered return to work this past week with the fitness centre re-opening to the public. Laurier students will notice many changes upon arriving to work out at the fitness centre. The department has used the past several months to carefully discuss and…
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Barrington Walker hired as new senior advisor of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Barrington Walker as their new senior advisor: equity, diversity and inclusion to develop a strategy to enhance the existing diversity and support and continue to build at Laurier. Walker will start his appointment in January of 2020, as he is currently an associate professor at Queen’s University. He will become…
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What does the AC offer students?
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Laurier’s athletic complex is a space available for all students to use as included in their fees is access to the gym space. While many students may find lifting free weights intimidating, or the gym busy at times, Laurier offers many programs to help students find their place in a healthy, active community. Through intramurals,…
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New YMCA at Brantford campus enhances students’ athletic experience
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Wilfrid Laurier University students on the Brantford campus have experienced an athletic and recreational experience closer to that of a Waterloo student this past year as a result of the newly opened YMCA. The Laurier Brantford YMCA officially opened its doors on Sept. 14, 2018. The facility, which was brought to fruition through a partnership…
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