Captain America
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Alternatives to the traditional model of sport
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I spend too much time on YouTube—way too much time. The feeling may be familiar to some; you’re just scrolling through videos, clicking on any that look remotely interesting. It was this way I discovered several small sports leagues that post the majority of their content on YouTube. During these boring times, these sport leagues…
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Laurier gold team set to compete
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks’ mixed varsity golf team had an eventful weekend at both the Western Invitational and the Brock Invitational, with the men’s team scoring a third place win at Western and then a second place finish at Brock. The women’s side finished fifth in the Western tournament and improved to a fourth…
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Laurier men’s golf team finishes in top 10 at 2019 Canadian University/College Golf Championship
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Last week, from May 28-31, at the 2019 Canadian University/College Golf Championship, hosted by the Fanshawe College Falcons at the FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, Ontario, the Laurier Golden Hawk’s men’s team finished in the top 10, for the third year in a row. The FireRock GC featured an 18-hole, 72-par course, in which 20…
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Comparing Marvel and DC superheros
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A superhero has been defined by major media as someone with extraordinary abilities who ensures the protection of others, sometimes by putting themselves in harm’s way. The superheroes that have been a part of so many childhoods, however, do more than that. The superheroes we see in the major companies, DC and Marvel, provide an…
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Eric Flockhart is Laurier’s golf superstar
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It would be an understatement to say that Eric Flockhart has been on fire this season. After winning a remarkable three consecutive gold medals, Flockhart was recognized as the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Peak Performer on October 12, 2016. “I started playing golf from pretty much the time that I could walk,” Flockhart said. Golf…
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New Captain America is not a hero
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On May 25, Marvel released their first issue of Captain America: Steve Rogers, a series that is meant to return Steve Rogers to his original vigour since the breakdown of the super serum which made him Captain America. However, the shocking ending of the issue has left fans in an uproar. While Captain America may…
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Disappointing nationals finish for Laurier golf
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The men’s and women’s Golden Hawk golf teams took their talents to the national stage this year. The tournament took place in Parkville, British Columbia in the second week of June. Leading the Laurier team was golfer, Eric Flockhart, who finished 21st in the nation. “We did have a good time and a reasonable showing…
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