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Women’s hockey Jaden Head on graduation and her time as a Golden Hawk
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With graduation just around the corner, women’s hockey assistant captain Jaden Head can’t help but reminisce about her five years at Laurier while preparing for her future in the police force. Head, an Orono, Ontario native, is in the fifth and final year of her sociology degree at Laurier. She has also been a staple…
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Brianna Iannazzo on graduating and her time at Laurier
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Brianna Iannazzo, star student-athlete and a soon-to-be graduate, has had an outstanding career at Laurier, receiving multiple awards for both her academic accomplishments and athletic success. The Thornhill, Ontario native is in her fifth and final year at Wilfrid Laurier University, making her one of the many pandemic graduates. Despite missing out on her final…
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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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Student-athletes have an impressive academic year
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Student-athletes may not have been able to compete on the field due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has not stopped them from achieving competitive grade point averages and thriving academically. The Fall 2020 semester marked an impressive achievement for student-athletes. The 523 Golden Hawk student-athletes were able to raise their combined average GPA one…
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Athletic Complex reopens as Waterloo enters red “control” zone
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As of Feb. 22, the Region of Waterloo moved into the red “control” zone, allowing the department of athletics and recreation to reopen the Athletic Complex and swimming pool to Golden Hawks. This past Monday, the Athletic Complex has reopened its doors to the Laurier community with shortened hours and time slot reservations to accommodate…
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Laurier eSports tournament set to begin in March
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Laurier will be hosting an eSports camp over the March break in connection with the Waterloo Region Sport Hosting Office. ESports will also be returning online this winter term, being held on select Saturdays throughout February and March. The cancelation of all sports for the 2020/21 season by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has left the…
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Megan Smith to compete at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
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Megan Smith will be traveling to Calgary, Alberta with Team Krysta Burns to compete in the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts later this February, where she will represent Northern Ontario. From the young age of four, Megan Smith discovered her passion for curling and has been participating in the sport ever since. Smith is a…
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How to turn your everyday items into gym equipment
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If you are an avid gym-goer or just want to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, fret not, because your everyday items can be used to transform your home into a gym. The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded creativity in all aspects of life to maintain normalcy, given the strict safety restrictions. Staying active requires people…
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Surviving second semester and the second wave of COVID-19
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After a well-deserved extended break, Golden Hawks returned to their virtual classrooms on Monday amongst stricter lockdown policies throughout Ontario. This term will pose the Laurier community with new challenges as it battles computer burnout from virtual schooling and harsher weather. Three weeks off from the normal routines of school was much needed but may…
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Balancing mental health during final exams with activity
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As the cold weather settles in and the final exam period just around the corner, stress and overexertion are at a high on the Wilfrid Laurier campuses. Manage these stressful times with small activities to recharge and boost your mood. Each final exam period leaves Laurier students with higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression…
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