Emilia Curcic
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Laurier students participate in illegal street gatherings resulting in vandalism
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Groups of Wilfrid Laurier University students participated in unsanctioned street gatherings on Ezra Avenue in Waterloo this weekend, resulting in vandalism to campus and city property. Sept. 4-6 were move-in days for students living in residence and marked the beginning of Orientation Week activities to welcome new students to the Waterloo campus. Video footage of…
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Men’s hockey coach Greg Puhalski on Laurier’s return to the ice and his time with the Stanley Cup
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“Everybody’s got high anticipation. We are really excited to get going,” Men’s hockey coach Greg Puhalski said. Coaches across the Ontario University Athletics conference will have to adjust to a unique season this year as their teams prepare to take the ice for the first time in over 20 months. “It’ll be an adjustment. It’s…
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Ryerson is changing the name of their university — Laurier should too
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After years of pushback from Indigenous activists, students, community members and faculty at Ryerson University (or “X University”), the university’s board of directors have officially voted to change the school’s name. There are a number of reasons that I think it’s time for Wilfrid Laurier University to do the same. The call to action was…
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Starting quarterback Connor Carusello is optimistic about the upcoming season
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Nearly 23 months and over 700 days since the last time the Golden Hawks football team saw the field, veteran quarterback, Connor Carusello is “pumped” for the regular season to begin. “I’m pumped, man. It’s actually crazy the [number] of emotions I’ve been through,” Carusello said. I’m pumped, man. It’s actually crazy the [number] of…
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Laurier joins several other OUA schools, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for student-athletes
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s department of athletics and recreation announced late last week that all student-athletes who wish to compete in Golden Hawk sports will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes based on the recommendation by Ontario University Athletics and endorsements from both regional health departments, Brant County as well as the…
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Laurier varsity teams are “excited” as they prepare for a return to sports in the fall
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Following the OUA’s announcement in late June, university sports will finally return to Ontario this fall. After nearly 500 days without competition, the Laurier Golden Hawks will return to the field for the first time since March 2020, as the men’s football team hosts the York Lions on Sept. 18. Student-athletes across both of Laurier’s…
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Laurier offers new on-campus amenities for the Fall semester
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It’s no secret that COVID-19 robbed many students of traditional university experiences. Thankfully, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus will offer a range of in-person services this semester, in accordance with public health guidelines. In addition to Orientation Week and some in-person classes, here are three of the amenities to look out for. New Outdoor Gathering…
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Laurier Food Justice Garden Project promotes food landscaping and food justice on campus
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The Laurier Food Justice Garden is a project that aims to transform campus landscaping from decorative planters to useful community-based landscaping. The founder, Veda Hingert-McDonald, is a founding member of Climate Justice Laurier where they wanted to incorporate social and racial justice into the climate activism aspect of their group. “Something that came to mind…
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Laurier after two confirmed cases
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Two confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been declared by Waterloo Region Public Health in employees at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus. The cases were reported on Aug. 15 and Aug. 18. The individuals are currently self-isolating and are being monitored by public health. “The university is taking direction about the management of this outbreak from…
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Deborah Maclatchy appointed for a second term as Laurier president and vice-chancellor
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Deborah MacLatchy began her first term as the president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University in 2017. She was recently appointed for a second term from July 2022 to June 2027 by the university’s board of directors. Throughout her first term, MacLatchy made notable accomplishments for Laurier and is committed to following through with future…
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