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Laurier mourns the loss of R. John Kominar
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Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of R. John Kominar, retired professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Kominar began instructing at Laurier in 1969 and retired in 2006. A funeral was held on Sept. 23 at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home. Condolences to the family can be sent on the home’s website…
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Orientation week roundup 2023
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Organized by Laurier’s Students’ Union, orientation week 2023 saw a multitude of fun events, shows and experiences for new students on Wilfrid Laurier’s Waterloo campus. When asked about the takeaways of orientation week for first-year students, Jason Verhoeve, Director of Student Experience at Laurier, said: “First is that we help to prepare them further for their…
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Soaring into the season: Golden Hawks women’s soccer shows promising start
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On Sept 1., The Golden Hawks women’s soccer team took the field for their season opener against the York University Lions. The opening match was significant for the team, as it marked the first game on their newly renovated home turf at Alumni Field, and the excitement in the air was apparent. The Golden Hawks…
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Golden Hawks take down Carleton Ravens in Home Opener
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The Laurier Golden Hawks football team remains perfect so far this season after defeating the Carleton Ravens 20-15 in their Home Opener. The Hawks entered the game after a gritty one-point win over the Queen’s Gaels in week one of the OUA season. Laurier’s defence started hot and finished hotter, limiting the Ravens to only…
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Golden Hawks Football Achieve #6 National Ranking After Dominant Week 1 Performance
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After an inspiring performance in Week 1, the Golden Hawks football team has made a roaring comeback in the national rankings, securing 6th place in a triumphant Week 1 performance. This achievement serves as their highest ranking since 2018, a testament to the team’s perseverance and commitment. The Golden Hawks had a strong start to the…
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Golden Hawks take on #8 ranked TMU Bold
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Sullivan Sparks opened the scoring, Christian Propp stopped 36 shots and Chayse Herrfort tallied the eventual game-winner 4:34 into the final frame en route to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks knocking off the #8 ranked TMU Bold for the second time in seven days by a score of 4-3. “When you can get two points…
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Laurier Women’s Basketball Fall to Guelph in Tough Match
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The Laurier women’s basketball team hosted the Guelph Gryphons in their second and final meeting of the regular season. The Hawks entered the game with three losses and a single win after defeating the Toronto Varsity Blues, while Guelph was off to a perfect start in the season with two wins. Both teams faced off…
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Golden Hawks Fall to Mustangs in OUA Semifinals
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The Laurier men’s football team travelled to London on Saturday to take on the defendingYates Cup champions, the Western Mustangs. Despite being in the month of November, thetemperature pushed 21 degrees Celsius. The weather would end up being a key factor in thegame where both teams would have to minimize mistakes playing into the strong…
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Consent Awareness Week at Laurier
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Many institutions across Canada, Wilfrid Laurier University included, have adopted the third week in September as Consent Awareness Week. The gender based violence prevention initiative, Courage To Act, defines Consent Awareness Week as a time for conversation. “This week is a significant opportunity to reflect, champion, and celebrate consent as a cornerstone of all relationships,…
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Laurier Helps Ukraine: an inspiring story of student advocacy
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Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault, war and violence. Sofiya Bezruchko is a second-year psychology and criminology student at Wilfrid Laurier University. She was born in Ukraine and immigrated to Canada when she was 10 years old. When Russia invaded Ukraine this past February, Ukrainian students like Bezruchko felt the impact personally. “We now…
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