Trevor Dinham

Supporting the Lancers the ‘Wright’ way

By: Trevor Dinham The heart of a Lancer athlete lies beneath the shield on their chest, while the soul of Lancer programs is found in the stands, watching proudly. I visited William (Bill) and Jean Wright at their home in a charming Windsor suburb, just a ten-minute drive from the University campus.  The mature neighborhood is full of large trees that throw shade during hot summers and put you to work raking in the fall.  This is where they raised their three daughters, twins Lindsay and Jacqueline, and youngest Kelly.  An active couple, they are always attending events throughout the

By |Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024, 11:15AM|Sports|

University Sport Schedules Prioritize Student Athletes Over Ticket Sales

By Trevor Dinham The University of Windsor Lancers football team faced a crushing defeat in the quarterfinals, but the true sting came not just from the loss but from the dismal turnout of fans. While the Lancers had consistently drawn impressive crowds throughout the regular season, that game was a glaring exception. It was another example of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) scheduling a game time that prioritized the convenience of the visiting team’s athletes over a far more marketable time for the home crowd. “Playing at 3:00 pm was not ideal for us,” noted Home Events Coordinator Elisa Mitton. “We

By |Mon, Nov 18th, 2024, 4:32PM|News, Sports|
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