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Laurier Undefeated 4-2 Versus York Lions
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Melancon’s two-goal night and Malboeuf’s wall-like performance lift young Golden Hawks past York In a game that balanced grit and precision, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks defeated the York Lions 4–2 at the Sun Life Financial Arena on Oct. 9, continuing their strong start to the OUA West season. The win improved Laurier’s record to…
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Leçons du “Seigneur des Anneaux” pendant le confinement du COVID-19
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Traduit en français par Chelsea Zamfirescu, Julia Baverstock et Filip Cabrilo. Il est indéniable que la santé mentale des gens a souffert à cause du COVID-19. Il est facile d’avoir peur, ou d’être en colère, face à ce qui se passe dans le monde depuis quelques années. La peur de la mort a été le…
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Lessons from “The Lord of the Rings” during COVID-19 lockdowns
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It’s undeniable that people’s mental health has suffered as a result of COVID-19. It’s easy to get scared, or angry, about what’s been going on in the world for the past several years. The fear of death has been the focal point for some folks, while others have been resentful about their lack of social…
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‘After the Pandemic’ conference series, run by Laurier’s International Centre for Economic Analysis, starts Friday
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Laurier’s International Centre for Economic Analysis (ICEA) is hosting a series of conferences on the topic of life after the COVID-19 pandemic. The first of these will be this Friday, Oct. 29. ICEA is a non-profit organization meant to bring together researchers to share ideas with each other. “It’s dedicated to developing links between people…
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Laurier varsity teams are “excited” as they prepare for a return to sports in the fall
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Following the OUA’s announcement in late June, university sports will finally return to Ontario this fall. After nearly 500 days without competition, the Laurier Golden Hawks will return to the field for the first time since March 2020, as the men’s football team hosts the York Lions on Sept. 18. Student-athletes across both of Laurier’s…
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Jamie Howieson departs Laurier Athletics after decade of sharing Golden Hawk sports stories
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After 10 years serving as communications coordinator with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Department of Athletics and Recreation, Jamie Howieson is embarking on a new journey. While leaving a profound impact on Laurier and its athletic community, Howieson will pursue an opportunity with the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Heat and their athletic department. “It was not…
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UPDATED: Maxime Bernier among hundreds at anti-lockdown protest in Waterloo on Sunday
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Waterloo Town Square saw hundreds of anti-lockdown protestors gather on the afternoon of June 6 to condemn face mask-wearing, COVID-19 health protocols instilled by the government and local business closures. The provincial stay-at-home order for Ontario is no longer in effect; however, public gatherings consisting of over five people are still prohibited. Anti-lockdown rallies have…
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Les cours à distance : un défi supplémentaire pour les cours de langue?
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Français English Comme beaucoup d’autres universités en Ontario, l’Université Wilfrid Laurier continue d’offrir des cours à distance depuis le 13 mars 2020, à cause de la pandémie. Sans doute, cette situation a affecté les étudiants. Mais comment les professeurs font-ils face à leurs nouvelles conditions de travail ? Dans le département de Langues et…
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Our most meaningful takeaways from a year of remote learning
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The most notable thing I’ve taken away from our first full year of online learning is the importance of accountability and connections. Now that we’re predominantly working alone, it’s so easy to fall straight into these little isolating habits—cameras off, mics muted, late assignments—and when there’s no one there to prompt you to get your…
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Burnout has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Burnout is enough of a problem in a regular year, but amidst the COVID-19 pandemic—where workloads have increased and social interactions are few and far between—many may find that the burden is becoming increasingly difficult to handle. Balancing school, work, extracurriculars and maintaining social connection can lead university students to feel fatigued, emotionally or mentally…
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