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Hawks find first breakthrough of 2012
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It was just a matter of time until they found a way to break free. And by defeating the York Lions 24-20 in a nail-biting finish, the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s football team escaped a dreadful 0-3 start to their season. “When we had to get it done, the kids got it done,” head coach…
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‘Club step’ duo command Beta
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Last Thursday night, Adventure Club played a high-energy set to an amped up crowd at Waterloo’s Beta nightclub. The duo, consisting of Leighton James and Christian Srigley, took the stage at 1 a.m., when the crowd was perceptibly anxious. Having been drawn to the venue by the headliners, rather than opening acts DJ Doobie and…
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The Cord partners with CTV
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The Cord has started a partnership with CTV Kitchener, which will give our staff an opportunity to report for the local news. To kick things off, we are producing a four-part series on the controversial student neighbourhood, Northdale, located minutes from Wilfrid Laurier University. Click here to watch Editor-in-Chief Justin Fauteux report for CTV. The…
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Hawks come from behind for first win of season
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In a must-win game, the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s football team finally said goodbye to their baggage. After giving up a 17-6 lead with five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Hawks brought out backup quarterback Steven Fantham for one last attempt to tie — or even win — an ever-important game against the…
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Fife takes Kitchener-Waterloo
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Months of political pandering, door-to-door campaigning and heated debating culminated in a historic NDP victory for the Kitchener-Waterloo riding last week. The win ended a 22-year PC stronghold and simultaneously snatched away the possibility of a Liberal majority in the province. Catherine Fife has now assumed the responsibilities of Kitchener-Waterloo MPP, taking over for Progressive…
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New dining hall draws criticism
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While the official opening of Wilfrid Laurier University’s new dining hall has shown a large improvement with the quality of food being served, as well a large expansion on the number of food stations, it has left many upper-year students both upset and angry with the renovations, specifically with the new rules put in place…
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Keeping it all in control
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Every year, throngs of first years come to Wilfrid Laurier University and are quickly bombarded with high-spirited icebreakers, new friends and crazy events. Orientation Week is a time for students to meet one another and get used to Laurier’s campus. However, with any event of this size, there are sure to be problems mixed in…
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My Roommates are driving me crazy
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I lucked out with my roommates. I had the opportunity to live with four fabulous individuals who were not only my best friends, but my family. We cared for each other, spent the most time with each other and had a strong bond. However with all relationships there’s one thing that is bound to come…
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Hawks fall to Queen’s; start season 0-2
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There’s no worse way to start a season. The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks entered University Stadium Saturday night under the lights with a crowd of first years and eager students, only to lose what subtle momentum they had to a powerful Queen’s Gaels squad. As time winded down, the Gaels quieted the entire stadium, stealing…
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NDP claim K-W for the first time in Ontario’s history
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In a historic turn of events, NDP candidate Catherine Fife was elected as the new MPP for Kitchener-Waterloo with approximately 40 per cent of the vote, which was, as of Thursday night, about 18,500 votes. The NDP have never won in this riding on the provincial level. Elizabeth Witmer was the Progressive Conservative MPP for…
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