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OUA 2022 football schedule
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With eight games scheduled for the OUA season – football has made a triumphant return to Laurier. The season kicks off on Sept. 3rd at 7pm, with the Golden Hawks facing off against the Western Mustangs in the first home opener. From there, the Hawks will go to Varsity Stadium to play the Varsity Blues…
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Coach Faulds’ 2022 football outlook
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It’s that time of the year again when we all move back to school and catch up with our roommates, friends, and colleagues about how our summers were. Maybe you’re moving into a new house or apartment off campus. Or maybe you’re starting out here at Laurier living in residence. Whether you’re a first-year student…
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Orientation Week events kick off new school year
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Orientation Week, a Laurier tradition, is returning to campuses this fall. Commonly referred toas O-Week, this time serves as an introduction period for first-year students – allowing them to familiarize themselves with the campus, their peers and the Laurier community. Taking place from Sept. 5 to Sept. 10, this year’s O-Week aims to integrate new…
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Propp records second consecutive shutout as men’s hockey continue perfect start to 2022
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Coach Greg Puhalski and his men’s hockey team continue to fire on all cylinders, recording their fourth straight win last Thursday in a commanding 4-0 victory over the defending Queen Cup Champion Guelph Gryphons. With the regular season ending in just under two weeks, Laurier has recovered from a 2-5 start and have their sights…
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Storied Women’s Curling program defeats Waterloo to win their 10th provincial championship
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The Golden Hawks Women’s Curling team is back on top of Ontario after heading into Kitchener this past weekend and defeating the Waterloo Warriors in a tightly contested final to win the 2022 OUA Championship. Laurier put forth an impressive performance at the Westmount Golf and Country club, having lost just once over seven games…
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Sow and Taylor lead Golden Hawks to sixth straight victory after sweeping the Mustangs
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The Laurier Golden Hawks men’s basketball team continued their impressive start to the 2022 season, sweeping the rival Western Mustangs in two games this past week. Spearheaded by dominant performances from the backcourt duo of Romello Taylor and Ali Sow, the Golden Hawks won their sixth straight game on Saturday to improve their record to…
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Coach Faulds and Carusello optimistic about the future despite early playoff exit
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“Apart from one team out of 27, no one is truly happy. Everybody wants to win their last football game of the year and play in the Vanier Cup, but at the end of the day, only one team gets to do that,” Head Coach Michael Faulds said. The Golden Hawks football team saw their…
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Women’s basketball season preview with Coach Paul Falco
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After sitting down a few weeks ago with basketball guard, Cassidy Hirtle, it was obvious to see the amount of excitement and positive energy that is currently happening within the Laurier women’s basketball program. As a basketball fan, I always want to hear from the players, coaches, and everyone else who plays a role in…
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Golden Hawks host Gryphons in first playoff game at University Stadium in over four years
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The Laurier Golden Hawks men’s football team will prepare for their first playoff matchup since 2017 after ending their two-year post-season drought last weekend against Waterloo. While the Warriors were able to defeat Laurier 36-8 last weekend, Laurier played well enough near the end of the season and turned their season around with crucial victories…
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Golden Hawk great, Nakas Onyeka reflects on his time at Laurier and his Hall of Fame induction
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“Grateful, surprised, shocked.” Those were the three adjectives, Laurier alumni, All-Canadian linebacker, CFL veteran and now Golden Hawk Hall of famer, Nakas Onyeka used to describe his induction into the 2021 Hall of Fame class. “To be completely honest, I was shocked, it felt like a blessing,” said Onyeka. “Obviously from a football aspect I…
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