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Tough Early Schedule is a Good Test for Hungry Lancers
by: Jacob Genereux The Lancers women’s basketball team isn’t just looking for wins this season; they’re looking to find a pathway to get back to the mountaintop and reclaim the glory of the recent past. Players like Teighan Stoukas are well aware of the team goals and understand the way forward will be demanding. That’s the price of getting a coveted championship hat proudly worn by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) winners. “Obviously, we aspire to win a national championship, but an OUA title is one that we are more focused on going forward,” says Stoukas. “We are able to consistently
University Players Seizes Operation: UWindsor Budget Cuts Affect Student’s Experiential Learning
University of Windsor Dramatic Art students were blindsided by the announcement that the university would cease operations of University Players (UP), an arm of the Dramatic Arts department. UWindsor President Robert Gordan sent an email on June 18 to the campus community, attributing the cuts to the university’s budget realignment plans. “The University of Windsor is restructuring two campus service areas as part of a multi-year strategy to balance its base budget.” The University Players was one of two service areas cut, along with the EPICentre; 10 positions were cut. Rachel Pitre, an undergraduate student in the Drama and
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.
The Lance is Now Hiring Student Journalists
Job Title Journalist Type Paid Contract (approx. 8 months) Department News Team Location 401 Sunset, Windsor, ON Reports To News Director Remote? In-person & remote Compensation $100 per story Travel Required? Travel within Windsor-Essex Region Date Posted August 10, 2023 Apply By August 25, 2023 All applicants must apply by sending their resume, cover letter, and a sample of their journalism work (mandatory) with the subject line “Journalist Application – The Lance” by email to editor@thelance.ca. Reporting to the News Director, The Lance Journalist is responsible for the composition of news stories that are objective, balanced, pertinent, and without bias
The Lance is Hiring Student Journalists
The Lance is hiring two new journalists. It is an in-person and remote contract position for approximately 4-months. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2023. All applicants must apply by sending their resume, cover letter and a sample of their work (if applicable) with the subject line “Journalist Application – The Lance” to editor@thelance.ca. Reporting to the News Director, The Lance Journalist is responsible for the composition of news stories that are objective, balanced, pertinent and without bias to students at the University of Windsor and the wider community. This includes covering on-campus events, elections, administration meetings, sporting events,
UWindsor Encourages Students to Mask Up
The University of Windsor is reminding students that ‘strict compliance to mask policy is required.’ In an email recently sent out to the UWindsor community, the university is encouraging mask wearing indoors, even if proper physical distancing is being maintained. The message comes following a provincial rise in COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. Healthcare systems have been overwhelmed by this triple threat, and hospitals throughout the province are past full capacity. The university writes that ‘the cooperation of our campus community towards keeping each other healthy will also serve to minimize the burden on our healthcare system. Dr. Kieran Moore,
Feelings of Fraudulence? How Imposter Phenomenon Might be Affecting You
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just pretending to be as intelligent as your peers and fear that one day you’ll be exposed as a fraud, you might be experiencing what is called Imposter Phenomenon (IP). What is Imposter Phenomenon? According to Very Well Mind, Imposter Phenomenon, also known as Imposter Syndrome, is the internal struggle of believing that you are not as smart and capable as those around you think you are. IP may manifest itself in different ways, it is commonly related to feelings of self-doubt. For example, you might be hesitant to participate in a class discussion out