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Accessibility awareness day was celebrated for the fourth year last week.
One of Windsor’s own will be appearing on the TV show, Dragon’s Den.
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UWindsor Celebrates Islamic Population CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ Last week the University of Windsor held its annual Islam Awareness Week to educate and entertain the population of UWindsor. The Muslim Student Association of the university held multiple events including an open mic night, guest speakers, hijab day and much more. The week not only promoted the lifestyles of those from Islam but also shared the experiences of many and what it’s like being a Canadian Muslim. President of the university’s MSA, Hassan Shahzad, said this is their biggest event of the year. “We’re able to share with people who we are and what we do,” said Shahzad. “We were accepted with open arms throughout the week and I heard of no negativity from anyone. It’s really encouraging how accepting everyone is at the University of Windsor and how we get to show our acceptance through that.” Shahsad said he was able to learn a lot himself, especially through the guest speaker they had come to the University.
A large group of the body of the University of Windsor gathers for Jumuah March 11. [Photo by//Caleb Workman] “Stop and Smell the Roses: Islam in our Busy Lives” was the lecture given to those who came out to listen to Sheikh Navaid Aziz March 10. “We all need to find the time to have spirituality in our lives,” said Aziz. “We need to focus on our relationship with God.”
Shahsad said this was very relevant to the university because of how busy post-secondary lives can be. “It’s hard to make a connection sometimes with our Creator but it’s something we need,” said Shahsad. “The lecture really stood out to a lot and Urwa Jutt, speaker for the first session
of Jumuah, which is Friday prayer held at the University of Windsor, spoke encouraging words to those who came out to pray, and said she hoped it made an impact to people, even outside of their faith. Jutt implored those present to take an active stance in the upcoming elections
at the university and to vote for someone who would see their side and help them grow. Throughout the entire event Shahsad said he hopes people in the faith took something away from the week as well as those who aren’t involved with the faith.
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Local Entrepreneur Celebrates Debut On Dragon’s Den CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ A local to the Windsor and Essex County area recently had his product featured on Dragon’s Den and although the Den didn’t respond how he would have liked, he’s very proud of his experience and his product. Robert Wonham, owner of SynerPet QR Codes and ID Tags, had his viewing party at the Walkerville Tavern back home March 9, although he is now living in Toronto. He said he wanted to bring it home to be able to celebrate with his friends and family. “It’s nice to have an intimate party with people who brought you up and supported you early,” said Wonham. “I’m so grateful for the people who have inspired me and people who taught me to be the person I am today.” SynerPet’s website also allows users to create profiles for their pets, like a Facebook account, and post and update through it to let others know about their dog. Wonham said the physical product is very inexpensive and accessible to those who want it as well. “We have thousands and thousands of members and we’re ever growing, even before the Dragon’s Dane episode aired,” said Wonham. “We have over 9,000 tags out to people and it’s a growing number, especially in Toronto. We’re hoping to reach new areas after the episode airs.”
Robert (right) and his father David Wonham stand outside of the Walkerville Tavern where they celebrated the airing of Robert’s appearance on Dragon’s Den. [Photo by//Caleb Workman] Father of Wonham and biggest investor into his endeavour, David Wonham, said his son has always been a go-getter and very bright.
neurship,” said David. “I’m very proud of all he’s done and I know his newest project is going to take off because of his work ethic and his desire to succeed.”
“Ever since he was young he’s had so much drive and passion in entrepre-
David said it was an easy choice to support his son both financially and emo-
tionally. “When we found out Robert had gotten onto to the show I felt very proud because only a few actually get aired compared to how many are shot,” said David. “I have no doubt that his busi-
ness will take off beyond Toronto and that we’ll be hearing more about SynerPet soon.” Robert said the result of the episode doesn’t matter and he has confidence in his product to do well.
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Indigenous Roundtable Discussion Seeks Out Healing and Partnership HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________ Inside Vanier Hall’s Winclare Auditorium, the tables were elaborately set up in the form of a circle as a way to reflect Indigenous customs and traditions. The gesture was all the more appropriate as the room hosted a First Nations roundtable panel on the evening of Mar. 7. Presented by the Friends of Women’s Studies, the talk was in accordance with International Women’s Day as it featured the perspectives and experiences of five women with aboriginal roots, discussing a variety of issues affecting them today. “We want people to learn more about the issues facing indigenous women and children across this country, specifically in Windsor, and how to plug it in everyday in their professional lives, and to be accountable allies,” said moderator and Women and Gender Studies professor Cara Fabre. As Canada carries a checkered history with the national Indigenous community, the notion of truth and reconciliation is one regarded very passionately by the speakers who attended. Prior to the official panel period, the night was given a feather ceremony by panelist and Anishinaabe elder Mona Stonefish. Before delivering the ceremony however, Stonefish minced no words as she adamantly touched on the frustrations she faces when it comes to self-identification and assimilation into a Eurocentric culture. “I’m still fighting, I’m fighting every day
The tables in the Winclare Auditorium are formed in a circle during the First Nations roundtable discussion Mar. 7. [Photo by // Hani Yassine] in my life,” Stonefish said. “I’m sick and tired of people claiming that they know my story. Far from it.” A series of questions were presented to the panelists, who then decided whether or not to answer them. Among the questions involved disclosing what the dominant issues were facing aboriginal women today. Bkejwanong First Nation
member Beth Cook highlighted the ever-growing concerns with missing and murdered indigenous women, feeling it’s a forefront issue which still requires an immediate address. “This is our country, every single one of us, we’re all treated equal,” Cook said. “We really need to stand up and speak out against this.”
Panelist and First Nations UWindsor student Katie Baltzer speaks during the roundtable discussion Mar. 7. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
While a pivotal issue at hand, Métis UWindsor student and panelist Katie Baltzer also believes there are other issues to contend with such as wage parity gaps and scholarship funding. The panelists seemed to agree partnerships and alliances play a part in combating the predicaments set before them. But the notion, which was ultimately under-
lined between them, is no non-native individual must assume a full understanding of what the people have gone through under any circumstance, ultimately boiling the issue down to a matter of respect. “Don’t speak with us, be with us,” Baltzer said plainly.
Panelist and Anishinaabe elder Mona Stonefish speaks during the First Nations roundtable discussion Mar. 7. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
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Recital Delves in the Contrast of the Clarinet
HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________ On top of being the School of Creative Arts’ concert producer, Trevor Pittman also performs with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra as a clarinetist, truly making this recital music to the ears. “I’ve introduced a lot of performances as concert producer, but it’s wonderful to have another clarinet player come and grace the stage,” Pittman said prior to the recital. With the current SoCA Presents concert series entering the home stretch, the Assumption Hall Heritage Auditorium recently hosted clarinetist Jana Starling on the evening of Mar. 11. Currently involved with the Don Wright Faculty of Music within London’s Western University, Starling collaborated with acclaimed pianist Allison Benstead and Category V Winds for the recital, which aimed to highlight the distinct nuances, emitted from the clarinet. Still relatively new to this part of the province, the recital, as well as the master class, which preceded it, served as a way to network with other musicians in the area. “I’ve never lived in this area before, and so my goal was to meet as many clarinet teachers as I can in the area, meet the students and get a sense of the southern part of Ontario,” Starling said. The program was divided in two halves, which were deeply contrasting in tone and color. With Benstead at the piano, Starling began the recital with “Bright Angel,” a contemporary classical piece arranged by Roshanne Etezady. With a five-movement structure, Starling said it’s a piece, which “showcases both in-
Jana Starling and Category V Winds take a bow following the end of the recital Mar. 11. [Photo by // Hani Yassine] struments” as they frequently alternate between primary and secondary positions. The sharp playing of the piano allowed for a mysterious aura to encompass the arrangement while the clarinet slithered around the structure. It was a largely ominous first half, which was traded in for something a bit more cheerful in the second.
Consisting of Windsor Symphony Orchestra musicians, Category V Winds took the stage with Starling as they worked through David Maslanka’s “Quintet For Winds No. 2.” On top of it being on the lighter side, Starling noted how the movements are highly varied all while keeping the clarinet as its centerpiece. The instrument was accompanied with a flute, oboe, horn
Clarinetist and special guest Jana Starling speaks to the audience during her recital with Category V Winds at the Assumption Hall Heritage Auditorium Mar. 11. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
and bassoon during this portion. Predictable, but fun, Starling described it as “ethereal and simple,” correlating it to movie music. The program ultimately was designed around and for the clarinet. As a performer and teacher on the continental stage, Starling is drawn by the simple and technical instrument due to its range, color and generally dynamic ten-
dencies as it circulates around pitches high, low, and degrees in between. “Some people think of it as a very chocolaty, kind of warm sound,” Starling said. “The lower registry is very dark and very thick, and upper stuff can be very bright and strident.”
Clarinetist Jana Starling and Category V Winds begin to perform during a recital at the Assumption Hall Heritgae Auditorium Mar. 11. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
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University of Windsor Hosts Philosophy Conference CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ Philosophy students from around North America came to the University of Windsor to present and discuss different ideas and papers written by the students. The two-day event featured both undergraduate and graduate students respectively March 11 and 12. The purpose of the event was to help students with their ideas and papers and present them to a crowd and gain feedback and perspective from people from different levels of philosophy and different schools. Organizers of the event, Curtis Hyra and Blake Scott, both graduate students at the University of Windsor for philosophy, said the event also helps with public speaking. “Most people who pursue philosophy end up speaking in front of crowds and presenting their ideas in public formats at lectures,” said Hyra. “Whether you end up writing a book or only a paper, it will be talked about and people will expect you to back up your beliefs.” Scott said he’s been helping organize the event for years and students should really take advantage of the opportunity. “So many people go through philosophy and don’t gain much from it,” said Scott. “Events like this open up opportunity because people get to see who you are and the confidence behind your beliefs. This is something huge you can put under your belt as experience and
Faith McFadden, undergraduate student from Duquesne in Pittsburg, shares her prepared paper on her philosophical ideals March 11. [Photo by//Caleb Workman] people will look at it wherever you go.” The event was the 10th annual for the undergraduates and 12th annual for the graduates, and both Scott and Hyra said they are happy with the numbers this year.
was grateful for the opportunity to come
something I love.”
Vido. “I read something that said people
out and discuss her paper in a very aca-
Another participant in the event from the graduate side of things, Christian Vido from the University of Windsor, said philosophy is something everyone has the capacity to do.
are hiring a lot of philosophers because
“People in philosophy shouldn’t look at it like a dead end opportunity,” said
should give it a look at in some form or
you’re coming from, this program has something to offer someone.”
for everyone and anyone can take away something from this course, even if it’s just how to shop on eBay properly.
demic way. “It’s something that looks very official and nice on paper, especially since I just got done applying for my undergrad,”
Undergraduate student from Duquesne in Pittsburg, Faith McFadden, said she
said McFadden. “It’s also my first time to
riences of what the course had been teaching them about – auctioning.
them how a lot of things work with auctions. Some students couldn’t attend because they are from Arizona and other places but everyone has a roll and contributes to the event.”
Canada, so it’s been a nice trip out to do
of their ability to critically think and adapt to situations.” Vido said philosophy teaches you how to think, not what to think and everyone another.
Liberal Arts Program Holds Auction to Raise Money for New Scholarship
CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ A new online program at the University of Windsor had its students meet in person and gather for the first time for the first ever student run auction. Available at the auction were things such as a random jar of coins and casino chips, baked goods, sponsored items and a coffee date with president of the university, Alan Wildeman. The event gave the students the hands on expe-
Tim Brunet, coordinator of the liberal arts and professional studies program and teacher for the course about auctions, said throughout the course of the program they learn about different types of auctions with a strong focus on eBay. “A lot of these students are meeting for the very first time and have had to organize and put together a successful auction online,” said Brunet. “It teaches
Brunet said this is a program anyone can take away from. He said you learn the different types of people who bid, how the process of an auction works and all the background works. “All the people enrolled are from very different parts of liberal arts and beyond,” said Brunet. “No matter where
Student in the program, Jocelyn Reaume, said this is the first course she’s taken through the University of Windsor and she’s enjoyed it completely. “There has honestly been nothing painful throughout the program,” said Reaume. “The program just runs so smoothly and the course is very organized so we learn very linear and very effectively.” She said this program has something
“I’m surprised how much I’ve learned in this program I can actually use in daily life,” said Reaume. “It’s a lot of skills I’ve used in the past but wasn’t sure how to connect it to this. It’s a whole new world and there’s a lot of life skills you learn through it.” All proceeds from the event went towards raising money towards new liberal art scholarships.
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VABE Exhibit Merges the Artistic With the Architectural HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________ The title was reflective of where they are and where they’re headed, balancing the practical designs with the drawn concepts hung up on the gallery walls. Onward and Upward was the title of the first year VABE exhibit at the Lebel building’s SoCA Gallery from Mar. 7 to 11. Standing for Visual Arts in a Built Environment, the six-year-old VABE program was an initiative fueled by the relationship between the University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy. Students who enroll in the four-year program contend with UWindsor’s creative arts education with the architecture program at Detroit Mercy, essentially culminating in a dual bachelor’s degree in what is technically half the time. With the programs intertwining with each other, it allows the architectural aspect to be amplified by the artistry and vice versa. “They’re sister disciplines in a way. You can’t articulate building design without the use of visual arts,” said acting program coordinator Jason Grossi. “This program brings back the foundational elements that architecture always had,
and focuses on architecture through the visual arts.”
The weeklong exhibition encompassed the closing and opening of a new chapter for 11 first year students. From drawings to paintings, from sculptures to concepts and floor models, the bodies of work were on display for all to see. Suliaman Bangura is among the students who had their work displayed. The first year was a stepping-stone for him as he began to develop a skill set for crafting and sculpting. He plans to use the education from the VABE program to help rebuild his home country of Sierra Leone. Much of Bangura’s work itself was culturally enriched, citing a painting he made of an African woman’s silhouette as his proudest work he’s produced thus far. “To me it means a lot, because it’s showing the culture that I come from, and I chose to do the woman to show the heart of Africa,” Bangura said. With VABE being a combined program, it leads to a combined workload as well. According to Grossi, students are taking six courses a semester between the two institutions. First year student Erica Buffam said there’s a painstaking amount of planning and creating for each project, as they’re constantly tweaked before
An architectural model called “Contemplative Space” from artist Kylene Dupuis was one of many works on display during the first year VABE exhibit from Mar. 7 to 11 at the SoCA Gallery. [Photo by // Hani Yassine] they reach a finished state. Initially taken back by the intense workload, Buffam credits her stride to solid time management. “They say that to do well in this program, you have to put in 40 hours a week out of class,” Buffam said. “I see a lot of my friends in other programs just
doing things last minute. Here I can’t do that, I always have to plan and show.” Grossi said the traditional way of pursuing an architectural career involved the mastering of all visual arts disciplines in order to be even eligible. With the rise in technology, the requirements have changed over time. As a result,
the VABE program is a niche in the sense where there is no other school in the continent, which gives students the opportunity to properly merge art with architecture. “This is a very rare program,” Grossi said. “There is no program like it, and it’s right here in Windsor.”
New York Author Presents Food and Faith
CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________
Finding a connection between food and faith is something many may not think about but for one New York author and blogger, it’s one of her callings. Mary DeTurris Poust, writer of “Cravings: Exploring the Connection Between Food, Faith and Our Quest for Wholeness and Holiness,” came to Windsor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish March 7 to talk about her latest book and how to apply it in one’s life. The book touches on eating habits and disorders, self-image and relationships with God. “The book is really about our relation-
ship with food, how you use food and how you fill your life with it,” said De Turris Poust. “But it’s also about how you see yourself and how God sees you.” In her talk she said it’s not about what is in your pantry or what food you have available to you but what’s in your head and heart and how you view yourself. “Our self-image is usually determined by how we view ourselves physically,” said DeTurris Poust. “It then affects your habits, your health and every aspect of your relationships on the world and with God, even if you don’t notice it.” I would only be wonderfully made if – fill in the blank here. This is one thought De Turris Poust brought up in relation to a verse in the Bible – Psalm 139:14.
She said a lot of people view this scripture as if we are missing that blank, as if there is something God forgot when he created human but she said this is not the case.
you eat. She said keep it simple and just write what you eat and what you feel and said not to worry about the calories and the grams but focus on the reasons you eat at the time that you eat.
“We get so caught up in spinning our wheels to fix ourselves in this world,” said De Turris Poust. “God loves us unconditionally as we are. We have to remember He didn’t forget anything when we were created.”
“The real heart of the message is to love yourself for who you are and wherever you’re at,” said De Turris Poust.
De Turris Poust said this is not an excuse to not improve but to start from a place where you are good enough. Some of the tips De Turris Poust shared with the group was to hold focus on the tasks at hand, find some time for silence and pray whenever you think about praying and keep a food journal of what
De Turris Poust said social media is a major culprit on how people view themselves but there are companies like Dove out there who are trying to make a positive impact on how people view themselves and beauty isn’t what people see. Richard Corneil, principal and chief administrator of Assumption University, said he first only wanted to meet and talk to De Turris Poust personally
and for personal reasons but he said he was lucky enough to be able to have her come out to present. “Her book connected a lot of things that I’m personally interested in – food, ethical eating – and how they relate,” said Corneil. “Sometimes things can come in between our relationship with God and Mary made a lot of good points and suggestions as to how to get past these barriers or remove them.” Corneil said this is a part of the lecture series Assumption holds and the next one will be just as good. The next lecture will be April 5 at the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre at the University of Windsor with Helen Prejean, spiritual advisor of convicted murderer Patrick Sonnier in 1982.
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ACE Awards Recognize African and Caribbean Students of the University of Windsor CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ The Young African Union in partnership with and the University of Windsor hosted the first ever African Caribbean Excellence Gala where black students were recognized for their university accomplishments. The joint event recognized students for both their academic and extracurricular achievements. There were 18 awards given throughout the evening, which were meant to not only recognize but also inspire others. Ibukun Adekoya, president of the Young African Union, said inspiration was the key factor of the evening. “It’s very important to recognize these hard working students at the university,” said Adekoya. “But the big thing we want to accomplish tonight is to push other black students to want to do well in their university years as well. It’s not about the awards but about what the awards bring out.” Adekoya said this group is a visible minority on campus and can be often overlooked for recognition. “We feel like honing in and concentrating on this group of people will give the inspiration for other people who are black to do better as well,” said Adekoya. Last year both African and Caribbean groups had separate celebrations but they wanted to bring in more people and celebrate on a larger scale. Both groups attempt to grow and empower African and Caribean descent students on campus. Cindy Ike, award recipient of good ac-
Femi Lawson came from Toronto to host the awards night at the University of Windsor March 12. [Photo by//Caleb Workman] ademic standing, said she was honored to be recognized for her work in criminology and it was the last thing she had expected. “It’s good to be recognized but it’s all about what you do, not what you get,”
said Ike. “It’s good to see that all your hard work is rewarded though, especially as a university student.” Joaness Ahumibe, recipient of the outstanding academic award for first year, said words cannot describe how she felt
President of the UWSA, Jaydee Tarpeh, opened up the night as a special guest for the ACE Awards March 12. He encouraged everyone to take time and get to know one another as fellow African and Caribbean Canadians. [Photo by//Caleb Workman]
when she found out she had won the award. “I thought it was a mistake at first so I emailed back and asked if they had messed up,” said Ahumibe. “Honestly, I’m just happy and thankful to God for
this.” She said students should focus on studying in quiet areas and be patients with your studies. “Don’t ever give up,” said Ahumibe. “Just keep going, it’s worth it. Keep going.”
Panelist and Anishinaabe elder Mona Stonefish speaks during the First Nations roundtable discussion Mar. 7. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
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Poetry Slam Celebrates International Women’s Day HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________ Creative Writing student and featured poet Joan Gabriel usually isn’t much for topic poetry, but the importance of International Women’s Day is something not lost with her. “It’s more so a celebration of bringing acknowledgement into women’s achievements, and we have a really good spirit on campus in terms of getting women’s voices out there,” Gabriel said. Her voice, as well as the voices of several others were heard during the Poetry for Parity event on the evening of Mar. 8. With the day marking International Women’s Day, the CAW Centre commons set the stage for those wishing to
Hosts Victoria Pedri and Admira Konjic introduce a poet during Poetry for Parity Mar. 8 at the CAW Centre. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
radiate and share a sense of pride among the many students who attended. The
that’s the truth,” Pedri said. “It’s some-
there are still local advocates for violence
do not think we’re at parity, we are closer
event was co-hosted by Victoria Pedri
thing a lot of people don’t want to ad-
against women. Another aspect she
to it than in other countries,” Pedri said.
and Admira Konjic. Pedri said the event
mit and they don’t want to face, but it’s
wants people to keep in mind is the in-
“There are other girls around the world
was inspired by the interactive poetry
a reality.
ternational aspect of the annual day, as
who are not getting an education be-
there are other parts of the world where
cause they’re girls.”
show “Speak Like a Girl,” tying the title with this year’s pledge for wage parity.
Pedri highlighted the thematic importance of the day upon considering the
“I do hope we get a little better and clos-
infamous Return of Kings rally, which
er to parity, but we’re not there yet, and
almost occurred in the city, noting how
women are contending with having the most basic of human rights. “Here in North America, even though I
For Konjic, the day falls entirely within the realm of empowerment, hoping any female attending the event leaves feeling
just a little bit stronger. “Not just today, but every day is International Women’s Day,” Konjic said. “Women are empowered, women are worth it, a woman can do anything that you can do.”
Local Teen Action Group Brings in Talk About Domestic Violence
CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ Windsor’s Sandwich Teen Action Group hosted an event for its members and the community to talk about domestic violence. The event showed a Ted Talks where a guest speaker and survivor of domestic violence was watched over the internet. The talk touched on the trap of what people think love is, so they put up with whatever they have to, to be with the person.
said Leslie Morgan Steiner, guest speak-
tion.”
came out.
“We need to stand up and help survi-
Morgan Steiner shared she fell for “Cra-
Guest speaker and founder of Wind-
vors who are conditioned to their pre-
Steiner talked about the importance of
zy Love” which was also the title of the
sorites Against Sexual Violence, Jessica
education of domestic violence and also
talk. She said it’s a slow process for do-
Faught, also presented her story and
ten and ask relevant questions. It doesn’t
shared her story on how she became a
mestic violence and something done
goals live at the event.
matter who the person is, we have to
survivor.
between two people in a long-standing
er for the Ted Talks.
One in three women are stalked or
relationship.
“There’s no amount of anything that can
dicament,” said Faught. “We have to lis-
help those being abused.”
help you feel again when you’re a vic-
Faught said education is important but
abused in their lifetime and Morgan
She encouraged people to become more
tim,” said Faught. “You have to make the
action is imperative. She said we have
Steiner said she wants people to become
aware of what’s going on in a relation-
choice to live, come out of what you’re
more aware of this.
ship and that it’s okay to ask for help and
fighting alone and stand up and ad-
to not bash the perpetrator or bash the
step out of a broken relationship. She
vocate yourself and others in the same
also said it’s not the job of the person
position.”
“If you were to tell me this smart, funny and charming man that he would dictate what I did, I would laugh at you,”
who is hurt to fix the one abusing them.
Faught said we have chosen to make
victim but help everyone heal. The group also had the chance to talk amongst themselves and delve into further conversation.
said Morgan Steiner. “I didn’t know the
The gathering at the Sandwich Teen Ac-
change. She said we have to allow time
“I was a typical victim of domestic vio-
first step was telling me what to do and
tion Group building also had pictures, a
to do its work along with choosing to
To watch the full Ted Talks video, search
lence because I had no idea what it is,”
I didn’t know the second step was isola-
choir and refreshments for those who
want change.
“Crazy Love Leslie Morgan Steiner.”
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Teachers Learn to Teach in New Ways CALEBWORKMAN News Editor __________________________ The University of Windsor’s office of open learning held Open Education Week for teachers to learn about the online tools and resources they have available to them for their courses. The week featured live web seminars, workshops on different programs and different classes on how to make the online experience for students and themselves the best one possible. The hopes of the office of open learning is to get as many teachers comfortable with the tools they have at disposal to help grow the online availability to students for lectures, lessons, discussions and much more. One of the events, a Blackboard Collaborative information session, taught instructors how to use the program and utilize it to its fullest potential. Mark Lubrick, learning specialist in the office of open learning, said this whole week has been one exciting step into the future. “The university is taking a step into the online which is something I think it needs to do,” said Lubrick. “Everything is going online and if we don’t, we’ll start losing students, faculty and interest in the school as whole.” He said the session he was teaching was something they’ve been doing for a while but it’s something the faculty
needs to keep trying to keep learning. The most important thing to me is to have the faculty keep trying these programs and then they can unlock the full potential to these programs,” said Lubrick. To wrap up the week, the office of open learning held an open discussion meeting where anyone could come in and talk about anything related to open learning. The conversation ranged from a variety of concerns, things they like about what’s happening in the university and what they can grow upon. It also gave the office a chance to wind down from the long week and reflect on what they learned from it. Nick Baker, director of the office of open learning, led discussion for the wrap up and talked about what they’re going to do in preparation for the new incoming faculty this summer. “We want to get all instructors online and not only comfortable with online courses, but having them do well in making them,” said Baker. According to Baker, there are over 13,000 courses across Ontario available online, the University of Windsor only has a few but the number is rising and he said we’ll see a big rise in the next few years. “One thing we’ll be initiating is the COOL Certificate Program which is a course that will teach all the basics and advanced things of building and main-
Mark Lubrick, learning specialist for the office of open learning, teaches instructors the basics and the advanced tools for the online program Blackboard Collaborate. [Photo by//Caleb Workman] taining an online course,” said Baker. “We’ll also be offering an official certificate at the end for the faculty.” Baker said there are thousands of resources of available to students through the open office that they should start
looking out for. “These resources can save students thousands of dollars throughout their degree that instructors can tailor into their classes,” said Baker. “Whether it be eBook or anything else, the online as-
pect can help both instructors and their students.” Baker said the university is catching up to the big picture of open learning and growth is something we’ll see a lot of in the coming years.
New Album, Newer Sound
HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________
lending themselves to an ambient flavor, they also lend themselves to a free-flowing style.
It is technically a follow up to an EP released last year, but with The Basement Paintings aiming to avoid technicalities, it serves more as a creative reinvention.
“I think without vocals, it helps the ambience because it’s kind of meant to be. Spur of the moment,” Thompson said. “We like riffs where you feel like you’re about to conquer a challenge.”
“We kind of liked the direction we were going, but we wanted it to be more meaningful,” said drummer Calen Miller. “For me and what’s been going on in my life, without getting too pretentious, it’s kind of a spiritual evolution.” Undergoing a short tour across four provinces, The Basement Paintings had Phog Lounge included in their itinerary as they promoted and performed pieces from their latest album “Mystic” Mar. 9. The debut album of the Saskatoon-based band was one, which could classify them as post-metal with ambient tendencies. With “Mystic,” which was officially released Mar. 4, the post-metal roots are purposefully abandoned for something more atmospheric. The group is without a vocalist and intentionally so. Miller is at the drums with guitarists Paul Hillacre and Justin Thompson, and the final component lies in bass player Evan Knouse. By
The creative direction of the band is well illuminated in their latest work. The album art alone, which is a portrait of a woman dressed in glow in the dark make-up, provides an ambiguous, yet suitable implication of what to expect from the play list. The tracks in the album are structured to feel like a single piece which journeys across a wide variety of tones and flavors while keeping to the ambient mantra. The band credits the more thoughtful arrangements to patience and hashing out the melodic elements through a sense of trial and error. With a more confident direction, it lends a path to stronger chemistry. As a result, the landscape album is work the band considers being their most articulated on both a stylistic and conceptual standpoint. “I want people to listen and think of something they haven’t thought of,” Knouse said. “This is definitely the pinnacle of anything I’ve ever done.”
Guitarist Paul Hillacre performs during The Basement Paintings’ album release tour at Phog Lounge Mar. 9. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
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Accessibility Awareness Celebrates its Fourth Year
HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________
It’s an area which some people may take for granted, while others are set to deal with an unleveled playing field. “Accessibility” was the word being expanded to a wide degree during the fourth annual Accessibility Awareness Day Mar. 10. It was then where the Ambassador Auditorium was occupied throughout much of the morning and afternoon, with discussions touching upon physical and mental disabilities within a professional environment. With the idea of raising awareness a given, it also encouraged others to try and establish a genuine sense of equity, reminding us how everyone is human at the end of the day. “Through our variety of presentations, especially with Fiona’s, it’s really just encouraging people to go out there and create a fair and equitable environment and atmosphere for everyone,” said stu-
Roughly 60 people, students and faculty alike attended the keynote during Accessibility Awareness Day Mar. 10 at the Ambassador Auditorium. [Photo by // Hani Yassine]
dent coordinator Meghan Walton.
divided community.
Kicking off the day was the keynote
“We’re in a better position to achieve
from Fiona Crean, the first ombudsman
equity for ourselves if our advocating
of the city of Toronto who will soon reprise this position as a representative of Hydro One. Upon taking the podium, one of the key subjects Crean touched
for improvements are not limited to our own particular interests,” Crean said. The Ambassador Auditorium was di-
rooms, each led to a different subject,
at an early age was diagnosed with At-
me an excuse to fixate on something,
among which being “Disability in the
tention Deficit Disorder. An invisible
whether it was character or production,
Arts.” Upon contending with the issue
disability, Ouellete noted how he used
so I was able to shoehorn my difficulty
of accessibility, the discussion featured
to be deeply and independently fixated
into what became a positive for me,”
established artists who spoke about their
on a single subject or topic. While it’s
Ouellette said.
personal drawbacks and how they were
something, which could lead for a cause
able to employ their strengths in an ar-
for concern, Ouellette says he was able to channel it into a strong artistic contri-
Walton said the registration goal for this year stood at a solid hundred, which was
upon was the matter of flexibility, and
vided in thirds as breakout discussions
tistic environment.
how seeking professional benefits with-
were occurring in tandem with each
Martin Ouellette was one of the speak-
in a highly specific group can lead to a
other. By walking into one of three salon
ers, a stage actor and director who said
“I discovered theatre, which kind of gave
ward to the fifth year.
HANIYASSINE Arts Editor __________________________
tions and it struck me that those are the
The idea is to use the feedback to spark
is taking time every month to go to the
UWIndsor website, he feels between
very questions that we should be put-
improvements towards the campus it-
library, go to the CAW Centre, go to the
the overwhelming response and quali-
ting to our campus community,” Kneale
self. This week’s question was how one
International Student Centre and hang
ty of said responses, there’s a trend here
Provost Douglas Kneale said the idea
said.
defines student success. Kneale said
out for two hours with no agenda.”
which can be expanded.
The deadline for the first response is
“If we do this every month over the next
bution.
exceeded at 125. With the event continuously growing, she already looks for-
Provost Encourages Community to Engage in Monthly Questionnaire
came to him while he was conducting senior administrative searches. Upon helming the interview process for prospective deans, he found the core set of questions could also be employed into the campus itself.
As an extension to the monthly meet the provost sessions held across campus, Kneale decided to take it a step further by launching monthly online feedback questions Mar. 7. Open to any and all members of the university, Kneale pres-
within the first 24 hours of launch, there have been 80 responses. On top of being impressed by the thoughtfulness and creativity of the answers, he finds there’s a generally strong appreciation when it comes to the inquiring efforts.
Mar. 17. The feedback is structured in a loop where it discloses the question, which is followed by the response to the question, and finally the feedback
several months or years, we’ll amass a lot of really interesting feedback from students, staff and faculty,” Kneale said.
to the response. Kneale wished to ex-
All answers can be sent to vpacadem-
“Over the past weeks and months, while
ents a different question every month
“People were just appreciative of the ac-
press every syllable of every response
ic@uwindsor.ca. The question for April,
we’ve been undertaking these searches,
in where the top responder wins a free
cess,” Kneale said. “They appreciate that
is being read and considered. While he
while Kneale said he has it ready, could
here I am asking people all these ques-
hoodie.
a member of the senior administration
won’t be able to put every answer on the
not be disclosed at this time.
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Windsor Spitfires Gearing Up For OHL Playoff Push BRETTHEDGES Sports Editor __________________________ The Windsor Spitfires sit four points back of the Sarnia Sting in the OHL’s west division with three games remaining in their regular season schedule. After dropping a 5-1 decision to the Sting at the WFCU Centre Mar. 10, Windsor went on the road and earned a single point against the Owen Sound Attack but ultimately fell victim to the shootout in a 5-4 final at the Bayshore Community Centre Mar. 12. Against Sarnia, Mario Culina started in goal for the Spitfires and was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots. Firstround NHL draft pick Travis Konecny led the way offensively for the Sting, scoring once and adding two assists for three points. The Philadelphia Flyers’ draft pick now has 95 points this season and 19 points in 17 games against the Spitfires in his career. Pavel Zacha opened the scoring less than five minutes into the first when he entered the offensive zone and snapped a shot past Culina blocker side. Just a few minutes later, Sam Studnicka’s power play goal made it 2-0. Studnicka is a former Spitfire and said he never has a problem getting up for games against his old team. “It’s always exciting playing against your former team, I haven’t been here for three years now so it’s been a while but I am always up for this one,” said Studnicka. “We knew how big of a game this was with us being up one point and having a game in hand so it’s huge as the season is winding down like this.” Mikhail Sergachev registered Windsor’s lone goal of the evening after he hopped out of the penalty box and beat Sting goalie Charlie Graham to make it 2-1. However, a quick strike from Jeff King just 1:33 and a Konecny goal in the second increased the margin to three after the middle frame. Nikita Korostelev scored the lone third period goal, redirecting home a Konecny pass to round up a 5-1 victory. Spits forward Hayden McCool said Sergachev’s goal gave the Spitfires some life but when you give a goal back just a quick, it takes a lot to respond. With the season winding down, McCool said the team is still solidifying their roles ahead of the playoffs. “I think we have some guys scoring every game and that is their job and we have some other guys who are finding their role right now,” McCool said. “Everyone has a job. So as long as everyone does their job I think we’ll be fine.” Two nights later in Owen Sound, Petrus Palmu scored twice on the night and added a shootout marker to lead the Attack to a 5-4 shootout victory backstopped by net minder Daniel Dekoning, who made 36 saves in goal. The Attack drew first blood on captain Santino Centorame’s 14th goal of the year midway through the first period. Owen Sound would add another before
Windsor Spitfires captain Patrick Sanvido clears the front of the net in front of goaltender Mario Culina during OHL action at the WFCU Centre Mar. 10. Windsor has three games remaining in the OHL regular season: first against the Kitchener Rangers at the WFCU Centre Mar. 17 before closing out their schedule on the road against Saginaw Spirit 18. and Sarnia Sting Mar. 20. [Photo by // Kevin Jarrold] the end of the opening frame, as Kevin Hancock picked up his 12th of the year as the recipient of a three-way passing way. The Attack took a 2-0 lead in the second period but it was quickly cut in half as Spits leading scorer Christian Fischer beat Dekoning with a snapshot to make it a 2-1 game before Liam Dunda’s seventh goal of the year restored Owen Sound’s two goal lead. Just 32 seconds after Dunda made it 3-1, Logan Brown swatted the puck in to cut Owen Sound’s lead to just one goal once again. Windsor continued to press but the Attack were able to hold the Spitfires off and take that 3-2 lead to the final period. With 12:44 left in regulation a Patrick Sanvido point shot deflected by Gabriel Vilardi would find it’s way past Dekoning and into the Attack cage to make it a 3-3 game. Windsor then took a 4-3 lead with eight minutes left in the 3rd as Jalen Chatfield would pick up an unassisted tally after a cross-ice pass deflected off of an Attack skate and into the back of the net. With Dekoning pulled for the extra attacker, Palmu potted home his second of the evening with 1:10 left in the game to tie the game and force overtime. After neither team was able to end the game in the extra frame, a shootout would be needed to decide the winner. Kevin Hancock and Palmu would both find the back of the net for the Attack in the shootout while Dekoning was able to make saves on two of three Windsor attempts to give the home side a 5-4 win. Windsor has three regular season
Hayden McCool ties up a member of the Sarnia Sting during OHL action at the WFCU Centre Mar. 11. Windsor dropped a 5-1 decision to the Sting and currently sit four points behind Sarnia for top spot in the OHL West division standings. [Photo by // Kevin Jarrold] games remaining to catch the Sting in the OHL West division title race. First the Spits host the Kitchener Rangers at the WFCU Centre Mar. 17 with a 7:05
p.m. puck drop in a potential first-round OHL playoff matchup should Windsor finish second in the division and fifth in the western conference.
The Spits will conclude their schedule on the road against the Saginaw Spirit Mar. 18 before battling Sarnia once again to close out the season.
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Lancers Hockey Program Earns Five OUA All-Star Nods BRETTHEDGES Sports Editor __________________________ As the OUA hockey season officially comes to a close and the respective Queen’s and McCaw Cups are given to their 2016 playoff champions, both men and women’s Windsor Lancer programs were given praise to their individual excellence throughout the regular season. Overall, five Lancers were given an allOUA designation, highlighted by a trio of women’s players being selected as first-team all-stars and Justice Dundas of the Lancer men’s hockey team being the OUA west division rookie of the year. Along with freshman goaltender Blake Richard, Dundas was also named to the OUA west division all-rookie team. Deservedly so, Erinn Noseworthy, Krystin Lawrence and Natalie Barrette were all recognized by the league following their standout performances during
the 2015-16 women’s hockey season. Team captain Noseworthy was an integral part of a potent Lancers offence that finished second in the province with 2.79 goals per game. Noseworthy finished the regular season 30 points to finish second in OUA, tallying 13 goals and dishing out the second most assists in the province with 17. After making the all-rookie team a year ago, Lawrence won the OUA women’s scoring title with 31 points as a sophomore. A goal-scorer when needed and natural playmaker on the ice, Lawrence led the province in assists with 18. Across all four CIS conferences, Lawrence’s point total placed her fifth in the country. Barrette, who was an all-rookie selection in the 2012-13 season, finished second overall in scoring by a defenseman with 17 points while also finishing in the top 10 in assists by all position players with 14. A notable omission from the all-star was sniper Shawna Lesperance, who lit the lamp
19 times over the course of 24 games after transferring from the University of Maine this season. Lawrence said it just goes to show you how good Windsor’s program is and their potential for the future despite not qualifying for the OUA playoffs in 201516. “We see what we have accomplished and we believe that we can be even better next year,” said Lawrence. “The best part is the three of us and not to forget Shawna, and [Jillian] Rops are all going to be returning next year. With those four heading into their final year with the Lancers, everyone better be prepared for the hard work and the battle they will put in to make their last year an unforgettable one and to make something big happen. Lawrence believes if the Lancers can get their team’s mentality and work ethic at the top of their game they will be a very difficult team to beat but in order to do so their preparation for 2016-17 must
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begin now. “ Champions are born in the off season,” said Lawrence. “Erinn, Shawna and I led a lot of the second half and it’s tough to put so much pressure on three players, that’s why we need everyone come in after off season focused and not make next season into a battle for the final playoff spot.” For men’s squad, Dundas earned rookie of the year honors after he led the Lancers’ second best offence in the division with 14 goals and 29 points and is the third Lancer to earn the honor in program history. The former Oshawa General follows his Lancers teammate Dylan Denomme as the league recipient, who was named rookie of the year just one year ago. Dan Mahon originally won the award in his freshman season with the Lancers in 1986-87. After a career in the OHL, Richard backstopped the Lancers to the West’s third least goals against per game in his first season, finishing in the top five in
the OUA West Division in both goals against average (2.66) and save percentage (.921). “I felt I had a very solid year in the stats column which helped me, but to be noticed is a great feeling,” Richard said. “I feel it’s more a team award I don’t think I could have done what I did without my team and we look for big things next year with our 12 first year guys becoming second years.” Richard said despite their opening-round playoff loss to the Guelph Gryphons it is a really exciting time for the program, as 12 first year players will return the Windsor with an eye at making their presence felt in the OUA West. “We have a very bright future,” said Richard. “We’re still one goal away from who knows what kind of playoff run.” The CIS Final 8 men and women’s hockey tournaments can be viewed live this upcoming weekend on www.cissic.tv or on Sportsnet television.
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Bellemore Leads Lancers To Second Straight CIS Track and Field Championship BRETTHEDGES Sports Editor __________________________ If there was ever any doubt - you should have thought twice. With a dominating performance on the final day of the CIS track and field championship meet in Toronto, the Lancer men’s team won their second consecutive and 10th national team title. The Lancers were led by team captain Corey Bellemore, who was named CIS male performer of the championships after he captured two gold medals and one silver. After Windsor earned their national championship banner, interim head coach Brett Lumley was also named CIS men’s coach of the year. Despite leading the CIS polls from wire to wire during the season, Bellemore explained how battling over the course of three days was far more difficult than the final team standings projected. “This weekend was a testament to the quote Lummer and Dennis [Fairall] always said, ‘rankings don’t mean shit because anything can happen,’” Bellemore said. “We lost some points in areas we were supposed to do better but it didn’t matter because other guys stepped up and jumped way up in the rankings. This weekend a lot of things happened and overall we had a solid showing at CIS. It was great to win again and it’s even better doing it with such a close team.” On the opening day of competition, Windsor’s 4x800 meter relay team of Taylor McArthur, Joe Kagumba, Nick MacMackin and Bellemore captured the gold medal with a come-from-behind effort, crossing the finish line just 0.04 seconds ahead of the Victoria Vikes in a time of 7:30.80. Bellemore and fifth year senior Paul Janikowski each brought home a silver medal in their respective distance events. Bellemore placed second overall in the men’s 1,000 meters while Janikowski crossed the line
in a time of 8:14.90 in the men’s 3,000 meters to earn the medal. The Lancers claimed six bronze medals overall on day two, including two from senior jumps specialist Brendan Wilhelm. Wilhelm placed third overall in the men’s high jump with a height of 2.10 meters and in the men’s long jump with a leap of 7.10 meters. Multi-event specialist Milos Savic capped off day two with a bronze medal in the men’s heptathlon with 4,947 points to set a new Lancer team record. Heading into the final day six points behind the Guelph Gryphons, the Lancers pulled out some clutch performances in crucial races in order to leave the Toronto Track and Field Centre with a commanding win by over 13 points. Bellemore got things started by earning his third gold medal at CIS with a gutsy performance in the men’s 600 meters, pulling ahead of Toronto’s Sasha Smart in the home stretch to cross the finish line in 1:18.77, earning Windsor an invaluable 10 points and a lead they would not relinquish. “After the past few year it was nice to finally step up and perform well for the team,” said Bellemore. “I went into every race with a relaxed mentality and just wanted to truly enjoy this weekend. It really worked out and I’m excited for everyone on the team.” Distance runner Taylor McArthur battled the entire race and brought home Windsor’s third individual medal of the day with a bronze medal performance in the 1,500 meters in a time of 3:51.99. The Lancers then clinched the CIS men’s team championship after Eli Pawliw claimed a silver medal in the men’s shot put with a fifth round throw of 16.63 meters and teammate Brett Boersma placed fifth in the event with a throw of 15.88 meters. Unlike last season at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, the final race of the meet would not decide a champion - the party in Lancer corner had already begun.
The Windsor Lancer men’s track and field team are the CIS national champions for the second consecutive and tenth time overall. Corey Bellemore was named CIS male performer of the meet with three gold medals and one silver in the 1,000 metre. Interim head coach Brett Lumley was also named the CIS Men’s coach of the year after his team won the title by 13.5 points. [Photo by // Martin Bazyl] A fourth year senior, Savic was captain of Windsor’s national championship squad from a year ago and said winning a second championship for the program was truly special. “It feels so good to bring it home again,” Savic said. “Some people never get a chance and we capitalized on two. [We all wanted to keep up the] Lancers dynasty.” The women’s team finished with 32 total points and captured four bronze medals after sending only eight athletes to the CIS championships in just sixevents. First year thrower Jordana Badley-Costello brought home the Lancers first medal of the championship with a bronze medal performance in the women’s weight throw, heaving the 20 lb. implement 17.61 meters while team captain Jill Van Damme placed fifth with a season-best throw of 17.04 meters.
“As a captain I am so proud,” Van Damme said. “We had some great performances and everyone truly competed. We couldn’t be happier.” Three other Lancer women made their way onto the CIS podium with bronze medal performances including team captain Emily Omahen in the long jump (5.80 meters), Sarah Mitton in the shot put (14.83 meters) and Rachael Wolfs in the pole vault at 3.91 meters. Rounding out the meet was Windsor’s 4x200 and 4x400 meters relay teams featuring Omahen, Courtney Rivait, Tichina Jones and Stephanie Shaw who finished in eighth place overall in the 4x200 with their season-best run of 1:40.19 before racing again two hours later and earning a 10th place finish in the 4x400 in 3:54.05. The future is bright for both the men and women as the stables are stocked with young talent and a high percent-
age of seniors returning. The women will gain experience and will hope to see the maturation of young faces such as Jasmine Hurst, who narrowly missed out on qualifying for the CIS meet in the 60 meter hurdles as a rookie, and continued success from veterans such as Stefanie Smith to be successful next season. Smith was away from the CIS meet due to her international commitment with Athletics Canada at the FISU cross-country world championships in Italy Mar. 11, where she finished 32nd. “We’re definitely in building years right now but this year showed that we have top girls in most of the events,” Wolfs said. “I think next year we will have even more potential to rank higher because we didn’t have Stef Smith since she was at cross country worlds. She will be the big anchor to the team next year and it will be exciting to see what some of the girls will bring to the table.”
WESPY’s Re-name Track and Field Award To Honor Dennis Fairall
BRETTHEDGES Sports Editor __________________________
The Windsor-Essex Sports Persons of the Year Awards committee have announced their nominees for their 11th annual event but the biggest name in attendance on this day will not be receiving an award at the event later this month but rather be immortalized at it with a symbol of excellence in the sport of track and field. Each year the WESPY awards bring the sports community together, generating unity among all programs to salute and recognize the top performances of our athletes and teams. This year the committee has re-named their track and field award after longtime Windsor Lancer coaching legend Dennis Fairall.
“Words cannot begin to express how honored we are that you would consider renaming the WESPY Track and Field award, the Dennis Fairall Track and Field Award,” said Dennis and Janet Fairall in a joint-released statement. “To say thank you seems to small a way to show this appreciation. But please know that our thanks run deeply and are truly heart- felt.” Fairall’s legacy in Canadian track and field is widely known after 29 seasons as head coach of the Lancers track and cross country teams. Over the years, Fairall’s teams captured 25 CIS championships in addition to the 46 OUA titles across both sports. In addition to his University of Windsor coaching duties, Fairall has extensive international coaching experience, most notable with Team Canada at the Pan American
Junior Athletics Championships held in Windsor. Under his direction, Team Canada earned their highest medal count in the history of the event.
“Someone once said, ‘Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.’ For Dennis, these words could never have been truer,” the statement read. “Dennis has always loved all sports and the opportunities it brings to our young people. But track and field was where he found the greatest joy and involvement. To be recognized by both the University and now the community of Windsor for doing what he loves only validates that appreciation and commitment of sport in our communities. Please know that Dennis is humbled and overwhelmed by this outpouring of appreciation for his life’s passion.” Fairall took long-term medical leave
from UWindsor in Nov. 2010 but continues to coach former Lancer and current Canadian track star Melissa Bishop, who holds the national record in both the indoor and outdoor 800 meters run. Bishop won the WESPY’s female athlete of the year award in 2013 and it is no surprise that Fairall has coached five of the six nominees for both track and field awards. The female nominees for the Dennis Fairall award are currently middle distance standout Stefanie Smith, who a CIS bronze medal at the 2015 cross country championships and finished 32nd overall at the FISU world cross country championships in Italy, Mar. 11. The other two nominees are Lancer alumni Nicole Sassine and Noelle Montcalm of the University Of Windsor Athletics Club, who have both rep-
resented Canada on multiple occasions. The male nominees are Lancers thoroughbreds Alex Ullman and Corey Bellemore, who were two key pieces of Fairall’s final CIS track and field championship in 2015. Rounding out the nominees is Mitch Ubene from Tecumseh Vista Academy. WESPY Awards founder Domenic Papa said the goal of the awards is create and maintain a history that will make the past, present and future teams proud of their accomplishments. “This award reassures that the roots of [Dennis’] efforts will forever be recognized,” said Papa. The WESPY Awards are at the Caboto Club in Windsor, Mar. 28. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets is encouraged to visit www.thewespys.ca
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Lancer Men’s Hoops Finish Fourth in OUA
KIMELLIOT The Lance Contributor __________________________
The UWindsor men’s basketball team stubbornly settled on a 4th place finish in the OUA Final Four last weekend after 11 straight victories. The blue and gold Lancers displaced the maroon and grey McMaster Marauders in a quarterfinal grudge match to earn the program’s fourth straight post season trip to the Wilson Cup Final Four at the Mattamy Athletic Centre but ultimately came up short in a pair of games against two of the top three ranked teams in the country. First, the Lancers fell victim to the host and CIS top-ranked Ryerson Rams 96-77 downpour Mar. 11 before falling in a bronze medal shootout to the Ottawa Gee-Gees 90-77 the next night. Windsor interim head coach, Ryan Steer said was proud of the character and heart his players showed in both games. In both games I felt we fought hard and never gave in until the end.,” Steer said. “The experience of being in the Final Four was awesome for our young players. Not the outcome we planned on but our focus and effort we definitely there.” Windsor was one of the only teams to topple the mighty OUA Champion Rams during regular season and was intent on beating them again by taking a five-point lead early in the first quarter but Ryerson quickly came to life to lead 21-17 at the end of the frame. In the second the host team slowly but progressively continuing securing control of the contest as both teams scored their highest points per minute, with Ryerson barely coming out on top 49-42 at the half. Unfortunately, in the 3rd segment of play, Ryerson virtually doubled the output of the Lancer 23-13 to stretch their lead to 19 points and essentially put the game out of reach. With both teams scoring 22 the rest of the way, the Rams still lead by 19 at the final buzzer. The Windsor blue and gold rebounded comparably well with the Rams and outshot them beyond the arch as two key stats, but the 32 points of the Ryerson bench vastly outweighed the contribution of the Lancer reserves as decisive factor. Both teams enjoyed balanced attacks with the Lancers having 4 players in double figures and the Rams having 5 men score in double digits. Windsor freshman, and OUA Rookie of the Year, Isiah Osborne lead the Lancer effort offensively with 21 points. However, graduating senior Alex Campbell had a 15-point and 16 rebound double-double. Point guard Mike Rocca and Marko Kovac rounded out the scoring with 18 and 11 points respectively.
Jean-Victor Makuma led the scoring for Ryerson with 23 points. Emmanuel Diressa’s 18 points were match by Aaron Best along with 10 boards for a double double, Adika Peter McNeilly scored 16 points and Kadeem Green scored 12 along with collecting 12 rebounds for a double-double also.
While Ryerson moved on to beat the Carleton Ravens, 73-68, en route to claim the school’s first OUA Crown in it’s 30 year history - as did their women’s team against Ottawa, in Ottawa that night as well - while the Lancers squared off with the Ottawa Gee-Gees men’s team, who were sent packing by the cross-town rival Ravens for the first time this year, 82-74, in their semi-final the previous night. With the OUA bronze medal at stake and a second kick at the can to possibly earn a berth in the national Final 8 tourney next weekend, once again the youth Lancers came to compete and in fact were tied 19-19 after for the first 10 minute segment of play. With all but two points of the scoring coming from the beyond the arc as Campbell, Rocca and Osborne continued to fill the whole with treys.
Lancers rookie Isiah Osborne drives to the basket during OUA bronze medal game action against the Ottawa Gee-Gees at the Mattamy Athletic Centre Mar. 21. Osborne, the OUA men’s basketball rookie of the year, scored 20 points in the game but the Lancers ultimately fell 90-77. [Photo by // Khristel Stecher]
Rocca remain dialed in from distance as he tied the score at 36-36 with little remaining in the 2nd quarter. However, Ottawa rattled off two unanswered treys of their own before heading to the locker room at the half clutching a 3844 lead. Campell, Osborne and Rocca primarily continued to trade baskets off the dribble with Gee-Gees point guard Mike L’Africain (the OUA MVP), Caleb Agada and Matt Plunkett as the Lancers kept it closer up to end of the 3rd quarter. But in the final frame Ottawa slowly and steadily forced Windsor to fall short of the sustained and balanced scoring and defensive effort needed to topple the skillful Gee-Gees, who were ranked no.1 nationally for much of the season. The game would not end before Windsor’s rookie sensation Osborne took off in the air and planted a jam over top of Ottawa’s Agada (the OUA defensive Player of the Year), in the dying minutes of the game – perhaps to forward shadow a little of what is to come next year. Despite their efforts, Windsor fell 90-77 and finished their season with a respectable fourth place in the always-tough OUA. “We just didn’t execute down the stretch and it costs us, by having to many empty possessions,” Steer said. “Also our defensive intensity was there when we needed to come up with big stops. Both teams are very talented and well coached and were ready and up for the challenge.” When the dust settled in the end Campbell, the consummate team leader, finished the season as he started it, leading his team in scoring and defensive gems
The Lancer men’s basketball season came to an end this weekend following a 90-77 loss to the Ottawa GeeGees in the OUA bronze medal game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto Mar. 21. The Lancers lead scorer Alex Campbell finished with a game-high 24 points while OUA Rookie of the Year Isiah Osborne added 20 points. Point guard Mike Rocca finished with 17. [Photo by // Khristel Stecher] tallying 24 points, 5 defensive rebounds and 4 steals to wrap a great season and a very illustrious career. His understudy, Osborne also continued to play above his freshmen status, knocking down 20 points, while Rocca scored 17 and Tyler Persuade scored 11 points in a supportive effort. Agada, also had a strong game for Ottawa scoring 23 and hauling down 12 re-
bounds while Plunkett scored 16. Brody Maracle added 12 points and L’Africain had 11 points. For their efforts, the thirdranked Ottawa will earned the sole “at large” bid to represent the OUA along with no. 1 Ryerson and no. 2 Carleton in the national Final 8 tournament this weekend at the (Doug Mitchell) Thunderbirds Ice Centre, in Vancouver BC. “Ryerson, Ottawa are two very good
teams, that now have a chance to win a national championship,” Steer said. “But it also goes to show the rest of the country that we are that close to being on the same page as them. I thought that we competed very hard and left it all on the court and I’m very happy and proud to be a Lancer. We will be back next year and the future is bright for Lancer basketball ”
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Lancer Women’s Hoops Trade In CIS Bronze Baby For OUA Bronze Medal KIMELLIOT The Lance Contributor __________________________ The University of Windsor’s women’s basketball team ended their season with a win and earned the OUA Bronze medal but it was not enough to send them to the CIS Final 8 tournament. After a 79-62 loss to the eventual Critelli Cup champion Ryerson Rams in the semifinal, the Lancers followed up with a poised 68-58 victory over the McMaster Marauders to end the weekend. Overall, it was a bittersweet return to the Final Four, as 2 p.m. Mar. 13 rolled on, the CIS announced the Alberta Pandas - not the Lancers - would receive the at large berth to the CIS Final 8 tourney, ending their pursuit for a sixth straight national championship. In a stand alone season for the Lancers featuring only four veterans and eight rookies, head coach Chantal Vallee turned a supposed rebuilding season featuring a 15-5 regular season record, top spot in the OUA West division and two play-off victories, including one over third-ranked Carleton Ravens, to reach the provincial Critelli Cup tourney at UOttawa’s Montpetit Hall. “Although we don’t get to go on and compete in the CIS Final 8 ... I am very happy that we finished the tournament with a win and all that this team accomplished,” Vallee said. “Our vets are naturally disappointed, [but they] are also happy that we at least finished third in the province.” In the heartbreaking opening loss to Ryerson, the resilient Rams established from the outset of the game that destiny would be on their side as they raced out of the gates in transition to a 18-14 first quarter lead. Although the Lancers where able to force the Rams to set up in a half court offensive set, Ryerson’s interior passing off the bounce allowed them to extend the lead to an 41-30 advantage at the half. Both teams turned up the heat defensively to start third quarter and sustained it over the entire frame, resulting in Windsor only allowing 10 Rams points but allowing the lead to extend to 13 points. In the final frame both teams went on the offensive, but again Ryerson was able to out score Windsor 29-24 the rest of the way, with a 79-62 final score. Although undersized, Windsor matched the Rams with 40 points in the paint with 20 second chance points but
The Windsor Lancer women’s hockey team had three players selected as OUA All-Stars. From left, defencemen Natalie Barrette was the league’s second-highest scoring defender. Captain Erinn Noseworthy finished third in league scoring with 29 points while Krystin Lawrence won the overall scoring title with 31. [Photo // golancers.ca] only made 2-11 shots beyond the arc, where they usually earn their bread and butter. While Windsor limited Ryerson to only six fast break points for the entire contest, they only scored a single face break bucket themselves. Despite a respectable offensive and defensive performance in a dogged attempt to keep their hopes of a sixth consecutive national title alive, there was no doubt the loss of too many Windsor players to injury, including third year forward Andrea Kiss, prevented the Lancers from gaining an greater advantage on the boards and making defensive stops at a higher rate. Regardless of Windsor’s shortage of bigs and bench depth, a very determined Emily Prevost knocked home a game high 22 points and eight rebounds, with her front steadfast cohort Cheyanne Rogers banging home 16 points. Their counterparts Silvan Jez and Mariah Nine scored 20 and 18 respectively. While the Rams OUA West MVP Keneca Pingue-Giles was held to only six points, she picked apart the Lancer defense-dishing out a game high 13 assists. It was evident early in the bronze medal game between Windsor and McMas-
ter that despite the high degree of raw physical energy and emotion being unleashed, the Lancers and Marauders were two very skilled teams. Throughout the battle of attrition, the Lancers outscored the Marauders in every quarter and held a 28-24 half time advantage before claiming the win by a decisive 10 points in a game featuring three ties and five lead changes. Although the blue and gold lead by 12 to start the fourth quarter, the surging Marauders closed the gap in dramatic fashion to a single point, with only few minutes of play remaining in regulation time to give Windsor a good scare. However, Lancers leading scorer Rogers was not to be denied, as she drove hard to the basket from the free throw line extended, shedding a defender on the strong side, for a lay-up bucket. Roger then drained a pair of free throws on successive plays followed by two free throws made by rookie Kaylee Agnostopoulos and promptly capped off by a timely trey from Carly Steer to build the lead back up to 10 in the dying moments of the game. Four Lancers finished in double figures lead once again by Prevost with 19 points, along
with Roger, who had a 13 point and 12 rebound double-double. In the Lancer backcourt, Steer scored 12 points while Agnostopoulos finished with 10 points, five rebounds and five steals. For the Marauders, Danielle Boiago match Prevost’s game high 19 points, and Clare Kenny dropped 17 points. In a twist of fate, it’s ironic to say that due to the relatively new RPI rankings which is calculated during the regular season ousted the defending CIS champion Lancer women’s team, who tied the record of Laurentian University’s five straight national champions, and gave way to the University of Alberta in earning the “at-large” bid to the national tourney at UBC next weekend. Although both number seven Alberta and number 10 Windsor are bronze medal regional winners - Windsor had to beat number eight McMaster to earn the OUA consolation while Alberta only had to beat MacEwan to win the CWUAA consolation. “I was very proud of my team for bouncing back after Friday’s loss,” co-captain Prevost said. “It obviously wasn’t easy knowing we wouldn’t qualify for nationals, but we had to get pass that and
focus on a different goal, and to be able to finish the season with a win.” The CIS Final 8 tournament is to be played at the R. S. Currie Centre, Fredericton, NB. Sophomore Lancer guard Steer, who along with Prevost and Rogers was an offensive mainstay throughout the tourney admitted it was disappointing not be able to defend their title. “But we learned a lot this year and gain a lot of experience that we believe will lead us back to the national championships next year,” Steer said. “We know that we are capable of and we will be back better and stronger.” Lancer freshman guard Agnostopolous, a member of the OUA All Rookie team whose relentless style of play is reminiscent of Korissa Williams, was named the consolation final MVP, which bodes very well for the future of the Lancer program. Not to mention in addition winning the bronze medal this year, all four Lancer veterans are eligible to return next year, and their sensational rookie class are not rookies any longer. Look for the blue and gold to more realistically challenge for the Critelli Cup and Bronze Baby from start to finish again next year.
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Express Hold Off Orangeville A’s At The Buzzer To Stay Above .500 BRETTHEDGES Sports Editor __________________________ It took every last second of regulation but the Windsor Express finally outlasted the Orangeville A’s this past weekend in NBL Canada action at the WFCU Centre. After Windsor defended three consecutive inbound plays with less than six seconds remaining in regulation, a threepoint shot from Louis Munks at the buzzer was late on the release, negating what would have been a game-winning basket. Express head coach Bill Jones said he was happy for his team to pull out the win but they need to string more of them together to improve on their current 15-13 records. “We need to implement more discipline, an ability to execute on offense, have a mentality of refusing to lose at home,” Jones said. “We are good when we keep teams under 100 points and that has been our motto. We fell a little bit short of our goal today but we were able to pull out this nail-biter. We’ll take the win because a win is a win is a win.” Express veteran Chris Commons put up a game-high 31 points while point guard Tony Bennett added 19 points of his own. Kirk Williams Jr. came off the bench and scored 18 points and Brandon Robinson dropped 17 points to go along with five assists. Commons said it was a good victory over a tough A’s squad, but members of the Express are not satisfied with their effort. “We have a lot of work to do but it was extremely important for us,” Commons said. “At the end of the day it is a long season and team goals change. At the beginning of the season you want home court advantage but at this point we just need to get as many wins as we can against the teams who are under us and we have to be greedy. This isn’t a time to be generous.” The Express started the game with an early lead in the opening minutes before the A’s began to push back late in the quarter. Orangeville’s Dominic Cheek hit a jumper to tie the score with 33 seconds remaining in the opening frame as the Express and A’s took a 22-22 tie into the second. It was Orangeville’s turn to build up a nine-point lead over Windsor in the first four minutes before the Express pushed back to take a lead on a Robinson three-pointer with less than four minutes left. The A’s would go on an 11-1 run to close out the first half with a 48-41 lead. In the third quarter, both team swapped baskets and leads, which made for exciting basketball for over 1,500 fans in attendance. Express fan favorite Kirk Williams Jr. hit a three pointer in the last 15 seconds of the quarter to give the Express a 73-70 advantage going into the final quarter of the game. Orangeville took a quick lead to begin the fourth and maintained that lead until Commons, Windsor’s career leader in points scored and games played, completed an “And-1” three-point-play, with more than three minutes left. The last few minutes saw baskets exchanged between each team but Windsor maintained their edge. After Oran-
Windsor Express guard Sherron Collins is a former member of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats and NBA D-League’s Texas Legends. Collins won a NCAA division 1 championship as a member of the Kansas Jayhawks in 2008. [Photo by // Kevin Jarrold] geville had three opportunities to win the game on an inbounds play in the waning seconds but the Express defense held firm. On the final possession, DaQuan Brooks found Munks beyond the three-point line for a shot, which he knocked down - but unfortunately the ball did not leave his hand before the buzzer sounded. Game over. Express exhaled in relief - A’s fans groaned in agony. In the nineth contest between the two Central division foes, Windsor came out on top, 102-100. Cheek was the leading scorer among five A’s who figured in double-figures, knocking down six three’s on his way to 24 points. Bilal Benn added 17 points with a game-high 42 minutes of playing time. Orangeville drops to 8-17 while Windsor moved to 15-13. After losing three of the past four games including two straight losses to Orangeville, Windsor took control of the regular season series at 5-4 with their 102100 win Mar. 13. Headed towards their final 12 games before the NBL Canada playoffs begin in May, coach Jones said the Express needed to start getting back to grinding out victories - and it starts by rebounding the basketball. “We’re in a tough division with the league’s top team in London but then you’ve got Niagara and Orangeville coming after us every game,” Jones said. “We’ve got to understand that we have an opportunity to make history here so need some vested interest in going out
The Windsor Express defeated the Orangeville A’s 102-100 at the WFCU Centre Mar. 13. Kirk Williams Jr. came off the bench to score 18 points and grab 7 rebounds. [Photo by // Kevin Jarrold] and competing for the next 12 games
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