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We all know the Golden Hawks and the purple and gold.

But over the years, the face of sports at Laurier has changed dramatically. The school’s athletic teams have gone from being part of a Lutheran seminary, to being known as the Mules, to one of the most respected university athletic programs in the nation. Despite all the changes, something has remained constant. Whether it was Waterloo College, Waterloo Lutheran University or Wilfrid Laurier Unive

rsity, this institution has always been “the little school that could.”

Nobody around the country had ever heard of Waterloo Lutheran University or Waterloo College until Tuffy started playing the big teams,” was how Nichols described the role athletics has played in the development of the university. Both in the athletic world and outside of it, the success of this school’s sports teams has raised its profile. From the time it was known as Waterloo College to the ’05 Vanier Cup win, athletics has given the university publicity it wouldn’t have been able to get any other way.

“We had a lot to do with putting the university on the map,” said Smith. “Look at it today, if you look at TV time, [the football team is] on for two or three hours, for a few games a year, you can’t purchase that amount of advertising.”

Whether it’s giving the school publicity or giving the students something to cheer for, athletics has been integral in the development of Laurier. The evolution of such a strong athletic program has given a constant to a school that has experienced so much change. And the result has become an athletic tradition that is among the best in Canada. Justin Fauteux, The Cord Weekly (originally published January 7, 2011)

06/17/2026

Cote-Azore in the Alps! 🏔️🇨🇭

Recent Laurier Football graduate DB Maliek Cote-Azore has signed with The League Europe's Alpine Rams.

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The Laurier Football team had an absolute blast spending time with the Lighthouse Program at Jacob Hespeler yesterday! T...
06/03/2026

The Laurier Football team had an absolute blast spending time with the Lighthouse Program at Jacob Hespeler yesterday! Thanks for having us and for an incredible day filled with smiles, energy, and great memories.

Each June, Pride Month recognizes the experiences and history of Two-Spirit, le***an, gay, bisexual, trans, q***r, quest...
06/02/2026

Each June, Pride Month recognizes the experiences and history of Two-Spirit, le***an, gay, bisexual, trans, q***r, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) communities and celebrates their positive impacts around the world.

This is a time to educate ourselves and show support! Learn more about events, research, and community resources by visiting https://www.wlu.ca/features/pride-month/index.html

05/14/2026
A Happy Birthday goes out to Laurier Legend, Coach Gary Jeffries who turns 80 today. Happy Birthday Young Fella! 🎉 🎈 🎂
05/13/2026

A Happy Birthday goes out to Laurier Legend, Coach Gary Jeffries who turns 80 today. Happy Birthday Young Fella! 🎉 🎈 🎂

05/04/2026

Bringing the BOOM 💥

Laurier Football linebacker Isaiah Obiorah has been added to Team West for the 2026 U SPORTS Canada East-West Bowl!

04/29/2026

🏈 Laurier Football's five selections in Tuesday night's 2026 CFL Canadian Draft marked the program's largest draft class in 39 years!

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04/29/2026

Walsh is heading West! ⬅️

Laurier Football offensive lineman Spencer Walsh has been selected by the Edmonton Elks Football Club with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft.

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