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Odell Beckham Jr. and the shaming of kink culture
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The story first broke on an episode of Thots Next Door—a podcast, based on the YouTube thumbnail, I assumed is excruciating. But to give them credit, any program that’s tagline slogan is “we’re horny” sung in unison, rightfully garners low expectations. During the podcast, Instagram model Slim Danger — don’t worry, I’ve never heard of…
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Achaempong the first of three Golden Hawks selected in 2020 CFL Draft
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The Golden Hawks men’s football program has reason to celebrate again as they have sent three more of their players to the professional league. Defensive Lineman, Sam Achaempong was selected in the second round and was the first of three Laurier players chosen in the 2020 Canadian Football League (CFL) Draft. Fellow defensive teammates, linebacker,…
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Coach Faulds talks new additions and transition to a remote offseason
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In what has been an abnormal offseason for a variety of factors, Coach Faulds has remained busy as he shuffles around his coaching staff and solidifies their commitments for the 2020 recruiting class. After a second consecutive season of finishing 4-4 and missing out on the playoffs in the final game of the season, Coach…
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Football team names new offensive coordinator
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks’ football team has a new addition to their coaching roster with the hiring of Todd Galloway as the new offensive coordinator and student-athlete development. “We had a very good candidate pool for the offensive coordinator position here at Laurier, so we went through an interview process and coming out of…
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“Disappointing” loss for Laurier men’s football season
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The Wilfrid Laurier University men’s football team had their season come to an end early Friday afternoon following a 22-10 defeat against the Carleton Ravens. In what was Laurier’s annual “School Day” game, the Golden Hawks had great support with over 4,200 people cheering them on, many of which were elementary school kids. Despite both…
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Laurier men’s football team wins against the Waterloo Warriors in nail-biting finish, 53-50
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s football team won a three-overtime thriller against the Waterloo Warriors on Thursday, Oct. 10 securing a 53-50 win at Warrior Field, not only giving Laurier another point in the Battle of Waterloo race but gaining revenge from their 34-32 loss in 2018, the first loss to Waterloo in 16…
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Golden Hawks defeat Gaels at Homecoming game, 52-16
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s football team got back to their winning ways Saturday 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…
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Hawk’s are 2-2 after second loss of the season against McMaster
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Drop one game late to a rival? Fine. Two games in a row? Now that’s a different story. Following a loss to the Waterloo Warriors after being outscored 17-3 in the fourth quarter, the Laurier Golden Hawks had another game slip through their fingers to McMaster in a sloppy 21-20 loss in Hamilton. Starting out smooth,…
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Golden Hawks keep perfect record on the road
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The men’s football team at Wilfrid Laurier University defeated the Queen’s Gaels 40-17 this weekend, advancing their record to 3-0. This comes after a close win at home against the Carleton Ravens, securing the Hawks’ eighth straight win against OUA opponents. Golden Hawks Robbie Smith and Nathan Mesher set team records, while running back Levondre…
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Golden Hawks clinch tight lead over Ravens
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The men’s football team at Wilfrid Laurier University defeated the Carleton Ravens 38-35 yesterday, securing their second win of the season. This win comes hot off of last week’s shutout victory against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. “… ultimately I am happy we got the win against a quality opponent,” Head coach, Michael…
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