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Laurier Students’ Union Election 2026-2027
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Record Support Marks New Leadership Across Laurier’s Student Community On Jan. 26, 2026, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union released the results of its annual Students’ Union election. During the election, undergraduate students were invited to vote for a peer to serve as Students’ Union president & CEO for the 2026–27 academic year. With a voter count…
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Laurier Musical Theatre Stuns with a Darkly Brilliant Heathers
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A powerhouse student production delivering standout vocals, sharp comedy and unforgettable performances. On Jan. 23, Laurier’s Musical Theatre (LMT) group presented a stellar rendition of Heathers, the musical. Heathers is a black comedy musical that satirizes the experience of the average American teen; it is a thrilling, dark and hilarious production. A major highlight of the show was the incredible vocal…
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Paying Tribute to Shannon Lee
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The melodies of HouseCat returned to Maxwell’s Concerts and Events on Jan. 23, 2026, to recognise the professional legacy of Shannon Lee, a local musician and Laurier alum. Lee was a musician, songwriter, sound technician, and alumnus of the Wilfrid Laurier University Integrated Musical Arts program. According to the Laurier website, she was a local…
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Family Day on Campus: More Than Just a Day Off
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For many Laurier students, Family Day arrives as a pause in the middle of an already demanding semester. It’s a long weekend marked by mixed reactions: relief, indifference, gratitude or even stress. Some students head home to familiar routines and home-cooked meals, while others stay on campus, catching up on assignments, working shifts, or simply trying to…
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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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New Year, New Semester: Tips for Student Success
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The New Year is always such an exciting time, as it brings new beginnings and experiences to look forward to. Especially for students, the beginning of a new semester presents an opportunity for a fresh academic start, allowing many to rebrand academically and become an “academic weapon”. However, often when we enter a new semester, we have grand ambitions and start new habits in the beginning, but as the semester continues, motivation can fade and following through with those habits that were initially set can become a struggle. In this article, I will discuss ways to maintain…
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Laurier, Faculty Association Enter Conciliation as Contract Faculty Negotiations Continue
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Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Negotiations Move to Conciliation: What’s at Stake for Contract Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and what the future holds for these associations On Dec. 8, 2025, Wilfrid Laurier University and the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) filed for joint conciliation, and a conciliator has been appointed to help guide discussions. Following the conciliation, the…
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The Magic of Community: Finding Joy Beyond Family Traditions
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What makes the holiday season feel magical? The festive atmosphere? Time with family? A big Christmas meal? For many children, December is full of excitement and anticipation. For adults, though, that sense of wonder often fades, replaced by everyday stress. Growing older can be difficult, and one of the hardest parts is losing the feeling…
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Presence Over Perfection: A Holiday Message
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December has always been a month of contrasts. It arrives quietly, on the heels of a long semester, yet brings with it some of the busiest, most emotionally charged weeks of the year. The days grow shorter and colder just as our responsibilities intensify. We move between late-night study sessions and holiday gatherings, between feelings…
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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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