homecoming
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Laurier stays golden in homecoming win
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Over 4,000 fans turned University Stadium into a sea of purple and gold as the Laurier football team hosted the McMaster Marauders in the annual Homecoming football game. Expectations were high for the Hawks as they looked to maintain their perfect record against the struggling Marauders. “I told the guys all week, ‘Don’t look at…
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Golden Hawks prepare for epic homecoming
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As Sept. 23 approaches, Laurier is buzzing with excitement for the Homecoming football game. The matchup between the Laurier Golden Hawks and the McMaster Marauders begins at 1:00 p.m. at University Stadium. The event promises a great day of fierce rivalry and intense competition. In the 2022 season, the Hawks displayed strengths and areas for…
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Laurier plans safety precautions for homecoming
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On Saturday, Sept. 24, Wilfrid Laurier University students attempting to celebrate homecoming weekend with day-drinking and partying in the streets, were restricted by law enforcement. With COVID-19 hindering the festivities of homecoming weekend for the past two years, this year’s Homecoming was in full-swing, and included a football game, welcoming back alumni, and a concert…
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Warriors defeat Golden Hawks 36-12 in the Battle of Waterloo’s return
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In a highly anticipated week two matchup between two of the top eight teams in the country, the Laurier Golden Hawks got behind early and were never able to spark a comeback, as they were defeated 36-12 by the Waterloo Warriors on Saturday. Laurier and the Golden Hawks football team hosted their annual homecoming matchup…
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Laurier to battle Waterloo in homecoming matchup featuring two top ten teams in the country
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Eighteen months removed from their last matchup; the battle of Waterloo will resume this weekend as the Golden Hawks football team will look to start their season 2-0 against their city rivals. The Battle of Waterloo is held between the Golden Hawks and Warriors each year across all of their varsity sports teams. Since March…
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Waterloo Regional police will be enforcing a noise provision bylaw this homecoming weekend
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The Waterloo City Council has announced that they will be implementing a noise provision bylaw for this Homecoming weekend from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26. The bylaw has been set to address unsanctioned partying and noise. The standard noise provision bylaw prohibits persistent noise at all times, and prohibits yelling, shouting, and loud voices from…
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A recap of Homecoming 2020
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With no fall sports, this year’s Homecoming looked a little different than previous years. The Wilfrid Laurier University department of athletics and recreation presented the weekend virtually offering multiple events that brought the spirit of Laurier to life. This year’s homecoming was a great success given the many adjustments made due to the pandemic. Normally…
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Golden Hawks honour seven impressive inductees into hall of fame
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Over this past homecoming weekend, Wilfrid Laurier University celebrated and honoured seven new members to the Golden Hawk Hall of Fame. The 2020 induction class featured five dominant athletes, an inspiring coach and a remarkable team. The seven were recognized virtually by the Golden Hawks Hall of Fame for their outstanding contributions to Laurier athletics…
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Golden Hawks football team blows away Queen’s Gaels with 52-16 victory
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s football team got back to their winning ways this afternoon with a homecoming blowout victory over the Queen’s Gaels, 52-16. The team got off to an 8-point lead with Connor Carusello sending Romy Simpson a touchdown pass with Nathan Mesher adding a rouge point, but Queen’s would cut the…
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Laurier Homecoming showcases school spirit and new safety measures
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Laurier’s annual homecoming weekend took place from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29, a weekend created for alumni to come back and celebrate their alma mater but has now also included many current students celebrating their decision to come to Laurier and sport the purple and gold. Many other schools also had their homecomings…
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