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What the Hawks need to be successful successful in the playoffs
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It would be extremely difficult to describe the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball team’s season in one word. There have been times when the team has shone — like their five-game win streak early in the second semester — and there have been times when the team has slumped — like the five game losing…
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Nicole Morrison is on the path to make Laurier history
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Following a 65-48 loss to Western on Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Hawks were looking to rebound against the Guelph Gryphons with a chance to improve their ranking. If there was any additional motivation this team needed, it also happened to be Senior’s Day, a day where Laurier honoured seniors Nicole Morrison, Lauren Jamieson, Melissa Pare,…
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Struggles continue for Laurier as Hawks lose 4th straight game
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The Wilfrid Laurier University men’s hockey team had their losing streak extended to four games on Saturday, Jan. 27, falling to the Guelph Gryphons by a score of 5-3. Just over a week after Guelph’s 5-0 Frosty Mug victory against the Golden Hawks, Laurier was looking for redemption on home ice. The Gryphons struck first,…
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Losing streak continues for Hawks as they lose to the Warriors
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The Wilfrid Laurier men’s basketball program is in the midst of a four-game slide and this culminated in an 85-74 defeat coming at the hands of rival Waterloo, on the Golden Hawks’ home court. But, if one takes a closer look at the men’s varsity basketball team, they will see a squad rife with talent,…
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Golden Hawks suffer back to back defeats in Toronto
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On a two game road-trip to Toronto, the Wilfrid Laurier men’s basketball team faced off against the University of Toronto on Friday night and Ryerson University on Saturday night. The Golden Hawks returned home having lost both games, but head coach Justin Serresse sounded more like a coach on a mission than one guiding a…
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Laurier rugby wins first playoff game in modern team history
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It was a historic day for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s rugby team on Saturday, Oct.28, as they recorded the first playoff win in modern team history. The Golden Hawks overcame the Western Mustangs by a final score of 36-12 and advanced to the OUA semifinals. Both teams came into the playoff contest with a regular season…
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Golden Hawks face off against each other in OUA all-star game
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The time of the year has come where the season has wrapped up and school is over with. This marks the arrival of the tenth annual Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women’s Basketball All-Star game. The game is made up of the OUA’s biggest stars, from the past season, with 10 university teams being represented to…
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Men’s football stays busy during the offseason
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The expectations will be at an all time high for the Laurier men’s football team next season. Anything less than a playoff appearance will be considered a failure for the defending OUA champions. With key players like Kwaku Boateng, Nakas Onyeka and Jalen Price potentially moving on to the CFL, things will only get harder…
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Laurier’s not so secret weapon, Emily Woodhouse, had a strong first year with the purple and gold
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For a women’s hockey program that has experienced so much success in the past thirteen years, a season such as this past one seems uncharacteristic. Since head coach Rick Osborne first stepped behind the Laurier bench in 2003, the team has won an astounding nine OUA titles, including a stretch of seven in a row…
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Laurier’s Intramural program among the elite in the OUA
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Intramurals play a huge role in shaping the student body at Laurier. They give students who aren’t part of varsity sports a chance to get involved in athletics. The variety of sports offered gives everybody a chance to choose whichever sport pleases them. The inclusivity is what makes intramurals so special and at Laurier, the…
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