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High school a joke compared to university
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Being in my first year of university here at Wilfrid Laurier University, I’ve found so far that the academics are very challenging. It’s not that I’m completely oblivious to the fact that we’re supposed to be having a hard time, but I feel as though it could have been a little easier for me —…
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Women’s soccer shocked
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A disappointing weekend for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s soccer team brought an abrupt end to their flawless record. The purple and gold came up short on both Saturday against the Waterloo Warriors (1-0) and Sunday against the Windsor Lancers by a score of 2-1, despite well-fought battles and numerous scoring opportunities. “[The Waterloo]…
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On the brink
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks hope that this latest hiccup will be their last. It has to be. After a 25-6 loss to the visiting McMaster Marauders (6-1) at Alumni Field in front of 1,006 on Saturday, the Hawks (3-4) have destiny riding on their next and final game of the season in Guelph this…
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Leading a powerhouse
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As recently as five years ago, Wilfrid Laurier’s men’s basketball team was hardly competitive and usually lost games more than they won. Fast-forward to today and two of the biggest building blocks in totally changing the culture of the program are back for one last go at their ultimate goal, an Ontario University Athletics (OUA)…
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Fastpitch has championship hopes
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This past weekend promised good action for Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s fastpitch team, but it didn’t promise good weather. The squad fought an ongoing rainstorm and capitalized on two of three games, defeating the Windsor Lancers in both meetings, 10-4 and 16-1. The lone loss came against the Western Mustangs on Sunday afternoon in a…
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Playoff dreams dwindle
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s men’s soccer team needed a win to secure their place in the playoffs on Sunday against Windsor. But goalkeeper Martyn Hooker let the ball slip through his fingers and the team may have just simultaneously let their season slip away. The Windsor Lancers exploited a listless Laurier backline and got two goals…
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In review: Moneyball
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I’m going to go ahead and say it. I think Brad Pitt has finally done it. Honestly, I believe that his performance in Moneyball warrants him his first Oscar of his lengthy career. Pitt’s career was kick-started in 1991 with Thelma & Louise and since then, it seems as if a shroud of superficiality has…
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Hands & Teeth to release debut
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Hands & Teeth, a Toronto-based five-piece band, has been making waves in the local music scene as of late, generating buzz with their engaging stage performances and upbeat, yet resonant pop sound. Enjoy Your Lifestyle, the debut EP of Hands & Teeth, was released in Oct. 2010. The self-produced EP was mixed by Laurence Currie…
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How to make the most of your Halloween weekend
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Halloween is that time of year that perfectly blends the haunting chills of the night with the pure pleasure of dressing up. Since childhood we grew up with the notion that if you wore a costume, you would end the night with garbage bags full of delicious treats. Without a doubt, our idea of “fun”…
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Republicans put ideology ahead of women’s health
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On Oct. 13, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 358, a bill known as the Protect Life Act. The bill is intended to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, specifically the rules relating to abortion services coverage. On the day of the vote, almost every single Republican representative supported it, with…
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