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Twitter when all is permitted
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Since Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, his decision to turn the platform into a haven for free speech has been a topic of great controversy. Musk stated that the “new Twitter policy is freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.” This means that tweets, although they may express unpopular or extreme opinions, will be…
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Laurier joins several other OUA schools, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for student-athletes
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s department of athletics and recreation announced late last week that all student-athletes who wish to compete in Golden Hawk sports will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes based on the recommendation by Ontario University Athletics and endorsements from both regional health departments, Brant County as well as the…
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The psychological effects of stopped play on student-athletes
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Student-athletes are coming up on almost one year of stopped university-level sports. They are now adjusting to life without the intense physical demand of their sport and the close-knit community they have formed with their teammates. As we approach the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that everyone has had to…
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Gina Carano fired from Disney due to controversial social media post
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Don’t look twice, it’s true: Gina Carano has officially been “cancelled.” After doing some digging into Carano’s social media presence, this is not the first time the actress has exposed herself to public criticism over heinous posts. Known best for her roles as Cara Dune in Disney’s The Mandalorian and Angel Dust in Deadpool, Carano…
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USPORTS Academic All-Canadians honoured this month
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This month, USPORTS announced that 4908 student-athletes across Canada would be honoured as Academic All-Canadians for the 2019-20 sport season. The Academic All-Canadian honour is a distinction awarded to student athletes who achieve a graded average of 80 per cent or higher while playing on one of their university’s USPORTS varsity teams. Of the 4908…
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A Laurier record, 127 student-athletes earn academic honours for the 2019-20 year
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The Laurier Department of Athletics and Recreation recognized a record-breaking number of student-athletes earning academic honours this past year. 127 student-athletes who are a part of Golden Hawks varsity teams on both the Waterloo and Brantford campus were honoured both by their leagues and their school for their work in the classroom. This number is…
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What the cancellation of OUA sports programming means for Laurier Athletics
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On June 8, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships. The cancellation, which was made based on provincial public health regulations, will be in place until Dec. 31. 2020. “It’s for the health and safety for our student athletes, our coaches, all our staff — including the student…
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Record number of student-athletes rewarded for academic achievements
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This Fall, U Sports Canada announced its 2018-2019 Academic All-Canadians list, a distinction awarded to student athletes who achieve a graded average of 80 per cent or higher while playing on one of their university’s varsity teams. In late November, Laurier Athletics hosted the first ever annual reception, honouring the 82 Laurier student-athletes who were…
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Editor’s Note: sexualizing young artists isn’t acceptable
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Billie Eilish is 17 years-old. She is also a chart-topping singer and performer who has become exceptionally popular in a relatively short amount of time. Her age is not only noteworthy in relation to her talent and growing success over the past few years, but it’s also important to acknowledge for the men who make…
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Harvard admission offer rescinded because of tweets
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On Monday June 17, it was reported that Harvard had rescinded the offer of admission of a boy named Kyle Kashuv. Kashuv is a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, and the ivy league school retracted their offer of admission after becoming aware of his alleged racist behaviour that had occurred before…
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