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Moving Lancers Hockey Closer to Campus is a Win for All
By: Sam Moors Photo Credit: @windsorwhky Windsor – Imagine walking from class to your university’s hockey rink, where the energy of the game is just a few steps away. For students, athletes, and fans alike, a hockey arena situated near campus isn’t just a convenience—it’s a game-changer. The University of Windsor Lancers Men and Women’s hockey teams make their home the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex, a City of Windsor-owned facility located more than 5 kilometres south of campus. Moving home ice closer to campus is a conversation that has been danced around and needs to be taken seriously.
Through the Goalposts: Simon Grande’s Journey, a Typical Tale of an Athletes Challenges, Sacrifices, and Perserverance
By: Agatha Godlewski Behind every athlete's glory lies a journey often untold—one of sacrifice, relentless setbacks, and resilience. For Grande, the journey is not just about victory; it's about surviving the struggle. Grande enters the room with a practiced ease that masks his discomfort. His steps are steady, his posture confident, but the telltale signs of strain peek through— hoarse voice, frequent sniffling, and a deep cough interrupting him every few minutes. He clutches a large Tim Hortons iced coffee, his lifeline on this particular day. The walls of the yellow, grungy room do little to brighten the atmosphere, but
Let’s Do More to Support Our Women’s Varsity Teams
By: Naz Buhagiar We’ve seen the headlines in the past about women’s sports not being supported the same as men’s athletic endeavours. How are we doing on campus? Can we do more? There is some imbalance in fan attendance between Lancer women’s and men’s varsity athletics. According to Ontario University Athletics (OUA) attendance records, men’s teams at our University consistently draw larger crowds than women’s teams, underscoring a persistent trend. However, there is an exception, as women’s soccer has had a marginal lead over the men’s team in attendance over the past decade. Men’s teams continue to lead in other
More Cultural Supports Needed for Indigenous Student-Athletes
By: Jacob Genereux Indigenous student-athletes are clearly underserved and there needs to be a call to action for more substantial support systems. In 2024, you’d think there would be sufficient awareness and support for Indigenous student-athletes. It’s been a longstanding issue and situation inherited by Stephanie White, who stepped into the director of athletics role in spring 2022. “Our department does not have a specific framework to support our Indigenous student-athletes,” White concedes. She also acknowledged these matters are firmly on her to-do list. There needs to be an environment where Indigenous people can be comfortable connecting with their cultural
Before We Make a Splash: Why Windsor Isn’t Ready to Dive into a Swim Team
By: Taijon Eccleston-Graham Despite housing one of U Sports’ premier athletic facilities, including a state-of-the-art gym and a 25-metre pool, the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre is without a varsity swim team—perhaps for the best. Opening its doors on July 4, 2022, the Toldo Lancer Centre is the result of a $73M investment, featuring numerous amenities, including a newly installed eight-lane, 25-metre pool and aquatic centre. Even with these additions, a varsity swim team doesn’t appear to likely to join the athletics roster anytime soon. Let’s start with the facility. The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships use a 50-metre
The University of Windsor Student Alliance
The University of Windsor Student Alliance (UWSA) are gearing up to host their second concert, “Coming Home Music Festival," on October 26th, starring the rapper Swae Lee. “It's going to be big; it's going to be fun and honestly, it's going to get people really excited to come back home to Windsor,” says UWSA president Ghallia Hashem. The UWSA is responsible for student events and many student support services, like the Peer Support Center, food Pantry, Pride Center, Afrofest, Woman Center, etc... Menura de Silva an undergraduate student in the Communication, Media and Film program says, “looking back at
UWindsor’s Special Constable Service Focused on Promoting Community
The University's Campus Community Police has been rebranded as the Special Constable Service, with the goal of supporting students, and creating community. The name change comes alongside the appointment of Michael Akpata , the superintendent of the Special Constable Service in November 2023. Akpata is a proud UWindsor alum and an active Windsor community member. “I've had the privilege of being on this campus since 1986, and I've watched it grow and there is a community on this campus,” says Akpata. Akpata spent 21 years with the Windsor Police and later transitioned into roles with IBM, BlackBerry, Mutal Link, and
UWindsor Students Hope for More Empowering Women’s Events After NetworkHER
The University of Windsor’s EPICentre hosted NetworkHER: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs to celebrate female leaders in Canada and the US for International Women's Day. The event held in collaboration with the Embassy and Consulates of the United States, sought to celebrate students and community members.
Breaking Barriers: The Inspirational Journey of Windsor’s Female Entrepreneurs
As International Women's Day approaches, local female entrepreneurs Femi Soluade and Heaven Cooper share their experiences of overcoming systemic barriers in entrepreneurship, hoping to inspire other female founders in the Windsor community.
Unveiling The Daily Hustle: What It’s Like to Be a Student Journalist at The Lance
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a student journalist? What is it like to work at a newspaper? How do student journalists at The Lance balance completing their coursework and writing stories? This story provides an inside look into the lives of The Lance journalists: Aminah Khan, Montse Pineda, and Hansika Khokhar.