The Lance: School Year 1999-2000

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Inspired by Terry Fox and moti- "
vated by government cutbacks to
neurological research, University of
Windsor part time student Joannie
Cowie has travelled half way across
Canada in her attempt to become
the first women to cross the coun
try in a wheelchair.
Cowie, who has Guillian-Barre
Syndrome and has been in a wheel
chair since the age of six, rolled into
Windsor on August 2-6 for a much
needed five day break and chance
to catch up with family and friends.
On August 27, over fifty peo
Train 45 bids farewell ple gathered on campus to wel
come the Criminology and Sociol
to the Press Club
ogy student back home .
....p age 11 "The dedication, time and en
ergy put into something of this
magnitude is unbelievable and I just
want to let you know that all of the
students are behind you one hun
dred percent," UWSA Vice Presi
Sports
dent Internal Affairs Dale Boylan
told Cowie upon her arrival at the
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university.
Joannie Cowie, a part time student at the University of Windsor, is in the middle of her atterr,pt to become the
Cowie's Canada Cares Tour,
first women to wheel chair across Canada. On August 27 she was given a hero's welcome on Campus when
which began January 1 in Cape
here Canada Cares Tour rolled into Windsor.
Spear, Newfoundland, has raised
$10,000 to date. By the time she want to see them walk, I don't Cowie, whose highlight of the Cowie's spirits have also been
completes her journey Cowie want to see them sick anymore." trip so far has been meeting Terry lifted by the presence of her two
hopes to have raised $100,000 to Cowie first got the idea for a Fox's brother Darryl, has travelled sons, 9 year old Alex and 1 2 year
wards neufological research. cross Canada fundraising trip at the a remarkable 2,200 km to date, but old Brad, for large portions of her
Although her tour got off to a age of 12, and decided to set her knows she has a lot of road left to trek. Her upper body strength has
rough start in the east coast, includ dream in motion after witnessing cover. She plans to reach the Pa increased, and physically she feels
ing not having access to a vehicle, further cuts to neurological re cific Ocean by the end of Novem great. However, the reason for her
Cowie found plenty of ways to search. ber, and although she knows she Canada Cares Tour is always fresh
motivate herself to push harder. "When I started seeing pro might be a bit late, Cowie is confi in her mind.
"I want to walk. I want kids to grams and services for people with dent she will eventually reach h(q "People don't realize that I can
walk. 1 don't want to see anymore disabilities being fragmented a great destination. wheel my wheelchair across
Lancer football season
kids in wheelchairs," says Cowie, deal and when research dollars "I get up everyday and I still do Canada, but I can't get in and out
preview who has wheeled an average of 60 were cut off for neurological dis the same thing. I say a little prayer of a bathtub by myself," she says.
... page 9 kilometres a day. eases it really upset me and I said and hope everything goes okay that Donations to the Canada Cares
" I've been visiting hospitals 'I'm going to make a change."' day," she says. Tour can be made at the Bank of
Montreal, Account# 8091355
from the east coast to here and I
Student participation wanted at
Features
conference schools there is relatively little "I thought it would be signifi
discussionencouraged amongst the cant to build on this success and
students on what is actually going make sure that in the university stu
STEVE RAPTOS college students are at the fore on in these areas and how it re dents were seriously looking into
Special to the Lance front of this process of building an lates to Canada. the actual situation which is un
atmosphere of discussion and learn "We have made sure in formu folding internationally, of which
On October 1s tand 2nd the Uni ing at our university," Villamizar latir:ig the different themes that we Canada is a part," says Villamizar.
versity Of Windsor Student Alliance says. want to discuss all aspects of the "We have invited some very
will be hosting a Forum under the "The University of Windsor Stu issue, from economic factors, to knowledgeable speakers in order
title "CEO-POLITICS and GLOBAL dent Alliance has decided that we human rights, to environmental to provide some insight into Cana
CONFLICT". The forum is being or want to lead this work of building consequences, to the role of the da's role in the international
ganized in conjunction with the an academic atmosphere on cam media," he said. sphere, as well as some opinions
Windsor Peace Committee. pus and hopefully create some mo The initiative to organize the fo on where they think Canada
UWSA Vice Pre,sident of Univer mentum that will carry over into rum came out of the work of a should head in the 21 st century.
Welcome to the
sity Affairs Enver Villamizar says other projects this year and really newly formed local organization We are especially excited about
University of Windsor the event is going to be an exciting blaze a trail for student govern called the Windsor Peace Commit- the Saturday sessions in which the
chance for both university and high ment." tee . students are going to take over
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school students to exchange their Villamizar feels that a danger Over the summer, the commit and lead the discussion," he said.
ideas on the future of their country. ous situation is emerging in which tee organized a Peace Concert at The UWSA is inviting every
"We are really enthusiastic about Canada is participating in conflicts which hundreds of young people one to attend, and hopes that stu
the event. We are going all out to in different areas of the globe, and members of the community dents will participate.
make sure high school, university and while in the universities and high attended and participated.
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The Pub gets facelift for new school year
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KIMBERL) HOOK years major renovations are made. This newly spiced up hole will be Accessibiliy will be no problem The Pub has booked many
Staff Writer This summer the Pub went under used for different sports teams and when it comes to getting food and events for the fall semester, such
minor renovations, which include clubs. Also available in the hole drinks at the Pub. as the new solo singer Edwin I
Students returning to school this a new paint job, wooded areas will be a big screen television, a There is a brand new kitchen (former member of I Mother Earth,)
week will be greeted by $25,000 behind the service stations, and VCR and satellite television. With with a new and impressive menu. Toni the X-rated hypnotist, come
in changes to the University Pub, much more. The decore of the Pub the satellite television, the Pub will The kitchen will be open from 9:00 dians and other various acts.
whose ownership fell into the is now that of a bronze mesh. The have access to pay-per-views and a.m. until 2:00 a.m.. The menu Students looking to quench their
hands of the UWSA after an agree steel pillars and walls resemble a other special television events. will include breakfast, lunch and thirst will also be able to try the
ment reached this summer. bronze-like finish. There is also a On the CAW building there will dinner food choices. Pub's own brand of beer, lancer
According to Kyle McDonald, nice wood finish behind the bar and be the new Pub logo (a beer keg Lager.
UWSA VP of Finance and Opera service stations which give the Pu~ with the words The Pub on top of C
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The Lance, Tuesd-ay, September 7, 1999
Parking nightmare worsens
·U of R student
LANCE STAFF "Things are going to be a lot drive to school.
union faces With parking spots already a rar more chaotic this year," says Jim "Be patient, and come early the
ity around the University of Wind Foreman, Director of Campus Po first few weeks. There are enough
sor campus, things are going to get lice Services. spots for everyone, the question is
potential lawsuit worse before they get better. Even when all of the university where are the spots."
With the Canadian side of the lots are open, it is still hard to find Foreman also warns that al
Ambassador Bridge being painted, a parking spot after 10 a.m. on a though things will be hectic until
TARIQ HASSAN-GORDON other student paper on campus. portions of the university lots un weekday. work on the bridge is done, Cam
Canadian University Press "The clause is in the agreement der the bridge are temporarily Campus Police has a few words pus Police will still be enforcing the
to protect the paper," said Kim closed. of advice for students who plan to lots.
Infuriated over the cancellation Krett, the Carillon's summer edi
of a grant, the Student Activist tor. "The Carillon is a democrati
' newspaper is threatening to sue the cally run student newspaper that's
' University of Regina Student Un- accountable to the community."
1 ion. The student union's executive
• Virtual Reality Games
The case centres on a $5,000 then contacted their legal council
grant given to the left-wing paper, for a second opinion. • NTN Trivia Games
~ quarterly publication of the Di "Our lawyer agreed with the • Satellite Sports
rect Action Solidarity Network. Carillon, we made an improper • Dancing to Top 40
This past April, URSU's execu decision," said McEachern.
• 11 Upscale Billiard Tables
tive council voted to give the Ac URSU's executive then called
• 10 Pin Bowling
, tivist $5,000. an emergency meeting and
One of those voting was stopped payment on the cheque. • 15 Ft. T.V. Screen
Marjorie Brown, who also happens In response, Brown, citing vio • Steaks, Chicken, Ribs, Pasta
, to be the financial officer for the lation of the anti-oppression clause • New Tex Mex Menu
Student Activist. in Saskatchewan's non-profit incor
• Daily l.unch & Dinner Specials
Sean McEachern, current URSU poration act, gave the University of
• Fooze Ball Tables
president, said last year's executive Regina Students' Union a summer Billiards & Bo.wling Sports Pub
council, "voted at the very end of deadline to reinstate the funding. ""'Q" • Tons of T.V.s
their term to give the Student Ac McEachern still does not know 2960 C~c;t, ftd Your 15 Foot TV Screen Scatelllte
tivist the' money." if the Activist will sue them.
966-33SS Sports Heodqucarten (Footbcall,
Following the vote, the lawyer The paper, which was originally
WWF, WCW, Hockey, Boxing, etc)
for the Carillon, the official student started at the University of Guelph
newspaper of the University of by former International Socialists,
Regina, notified the incoming is not registered as a student group
URSU executive that they had vio at the University of Regina.
lated the autonomy agreement Krett believes the paper will try
between the student union and the to run a fall referendum to receive
Carillon. student fees in Regina.
The agreement states that the No one from the Student Ac
;students' union cannot fund any tivist returned repeated phone calls.
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Page 4
Stats Canada blames Ottawa and the
provinces for tuition fee hikes
Conlon. "While the fee hikes are
down a little bit this year, the re.
port makes a very compelling argu.
ment that the federal government
CHRIS BODNAR secondary students. fees for dentistry programs have of Students, has similar feelings.
must address the issue of federal
Canadian University Press Across Canada, tuition fees for more than quadrupled since 1995 "The report essentially confirms
transfer payments for post-second
undergraduate arts programs have and medicine fees have doubled our analysis that there is a direct
ary education."
A new report from Statistics increased by 125.9 per cent since or quadrupled, depending on the relation between the government
Government officials, who were
Canada has confirmed what many 1990, result ng in an average cost institution. cuts and the increase in tuition
still studying the report, were not
students already know-tuition fees of $3,658. The numbers don't surprise stu fees," said Conlon.
able to comment by press time.
across the country have skyrocketed Nova Scotia general arts stu dent leaders. The report did note British Co
in the last nine years. dents pay the highest tuition at just "The reality of this is that it will lumbia has frozen public university
The report blames the tuition over $4,100 a year. • continue until both levels of gov tuition fees for five years, and Que
tee increases on a reduction in edu Alberta arts students have seen ernment begin to work on putting bec has also kept fees low for resi
cation spending by Otlawa and the the greatest increases, with fees money back into the post-second dents of the province.
provinces. almost tripling in the last nine years. ary education system," said Jason In addition, the most recent tui
Government funding, including Meanwhile, medicine and den Abeig, national director of the Ca tion fee increases for the 1999-
both provincial and federal grants, tistry programs have been hit the nadian Alliance of Student Associa 2000 academic year are at a 7 per
now make up less than 58 per cent hardest of a I university programs. tions. "Tuition fees simply back-fill cent average across Canada, down
of Canadian universities' operating Medical fees have increased 32 per the hole left by the reduced gov from 11 per cent in each of the
revenue, down from 7 4 per cent cent to $7,377 this year alone, ernment funding." past two years.
in 1980. This has resulted in a dras while dentistry fees have increased Michael Conlon, national chair "The report shows a good
tic increase in tuition fees for post- 15 per cent to $5,699. In Ontario, person of the Canadian Federation news, bad news scenario," said
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NEW DEAN OF ENGINEERING
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ofWindsor . The University of Windsor has "I am extremely pleased that Dr. neering College's director of re
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announced the appointment of Dr. Reader has accepted this position," search and its head of Power and
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Graham Reader as Dean of Engineer says Vice-President, Academic, Neil Electrical Engineering; head of the
I· ing. Gold. "His combination of teaching, Stirling Engine Research Facility at
, Dr. Reader is a fonner naval com research and administrative ex the Royal Naval Marine Engineer
mander with over 30 years of indus pertise will make him a valuable ing College; and Bradford Univer
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•l Engineering at the University of various administrative and teaching coal mining and 15 years in the
Maior push in faculty hir Calgary. Dr. Reader expects to ar positions in the United Kingdom Royal Navy and he is a registered
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U. K. and Europe.
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Beginning immediately with cal Integrated Circuit Design. These
hiring for automotive engineering positions will support Windsor's MAJOR RENOVATIONS
and the environmental sciences. the NSERC/DaimlerChrylser Chair in
: University of Windsor will hire more Automotive Design and its NSERC/ ,,
, than I 00 new faculty over the next Ford Chair in Materials. Residence Services has been The total renovation cost is just new and improved exterior of
three years to sharpen the focus of Five new Windsor professors will very active this summer with sev under $500,000. Macdonald Hall as you tour through
the institution's academic programs. be hired for the Great Lakes Insti eral residence buildings undergoing Other renovation projects this the Quad area of campu~. Please be
''The University of Windsor is tute for Environmental Research. many renovations and improve summer including painting Phase I advised that as renovations are still
moving strategically to build on the The university is seeking special ments. Liz Leal, of Clark Hall on Sunset Avenue and ongoing, admittance to Macdonald
strengths that have developed be ists in Ecotoxicology, Environmen Assistant Department Head, Fa purchasing new mattresses for Cody Hall is limited to the contractors but
cause of our unique location and our tal Chemical Analysis, Environmen ci Ii ties has worked in conjunction and Tecumseh Halls. Residence you are welcome to tour the interior
partnerships with industries and tal Mineralogy, Conservation with Physical Plant and architect Service encourages all campus em of the building once it reopens on
community groups." says Univer Genetics and Environmental Mod Michele Di Maio to coordinate the ployees and students to view the September 5.
r sity of Windsor President Ross Paul. el I ing. project during the 6 month planning
"It is critically important that the Eight other new faculty will fill and construction phase.
University of Windsor recruit and positions ranging from Creative Macdonald Hall has been the Employment Opportunity
' retain the best new faculty in what Writing and Dramatic Art to Inor focus of the majority of the renova
is becoming a very competitive en ganic Chemistry, Sports Manage tions. Specifically, the complete in
vironment." ment, International Relations, Geo terior of the building was painted
The aggressive faculty hiring graphical Information Systems, including all bedrooms, lounges.
The Children's Rehabilitation Centre requires part-time
process is being driven by campus Accounting Information Systems bathrooms, hallways and study
wide academic planning. It is the and Nursmg. rooms. The ceilings in every lounge employees for the Special Services at Home Program.
university's largest hiring effort The 16 arc part of 88 new fac and study room were removed and
since its beginnings in the 1960s ulty positions to be allocated for replaced with new, acoustic ceilings. This program provides in-home services to children who have
and 70s, and will bolster the current hiring over the next three years. The Every window in Macdonald Hall a variety of special needs. Hours of work vary. Please
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Abdulwahab Ali I
News Editor
Asha Tomlin~on F. DE Jesus MENDOZA ments of the population being ship. your degree's value has decreased
Associate News Editor U Wire priced out of the market Even more disturbing than separa Essentially, college students are
Nneka Nnolm Moreover, education's tion by economic clas.s at universities paying more for degrees that are
Arts Editor
Mike WhaleY. Higher education is just another commodification means the exist is the paradox that has grown out of worth a lot less.
Features Editor
item for sale on the shelf in a capi ence of vast price differences sup education's rise as an industry. We've all seen the affect of th~
Kimberly Hook
Sports Editor talist market. posedly denoting the quality of the Universities are a business ven education devaluation over our life
NPhicokto C Ehdroitnoorp oulos This is a reality many of us never education product. ture. As is true for any business, time. Long gone are the days when
Zoe Wong had our eyes open to before we Universities, like food products, it's all a numbers game. In this case, you didn't need a degree to get a
Associate Photo Editor
Brenda Bush arrived on campus for the first time. come with different price tags. At enrollment figures are the magic job. Several years ago, it used to
Business Manager Maybe others of us have yet to re one end, you've got brand name number linked to the irdustry's be you needed a bachelor's de
AAId-Avezrhtaisr inKgh aRlfaenp resentative alize this. items (Ivy League schools). At the survival. gree, but now you need a master's
Gary Potvin I'm afraid like many aspects of other end are the generic store Every university wants to herd if you want to make a decent liv
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Vacant American mythology, education has brand items (community colleges). as many students to their campus ing.
Circulation fallen victim to our society's need Sure, you're told that if you as they can in pursuit of almighty It seems education is just one
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CUP Liaison to reduce every necessity and work really hard and get good enrollment dollars. more tool aimed at perpetuating
Vacant pleasure to dollars and cents. grades then you can have the brand Universities have had great suc class division antithetical to the prin
CCooonpterirb, utSotervse:E Rmampiae rsB, oCyacrolotts. DRaerfrreenn Don't believe education is just name macaroni and cheese. That's cess at enticing high school gradu cipals of equality for all in the pur
another commodity like food, the point of any good sales pitch - ates into seeking a college degree suit of life and liberty.
Editorial Policies clothing and shelter? Then just ob getting you to believe that you can through smoke and mirrors tactics How did this happen? Since
d1J CoTrhpe oLr.aitniocne ".i npudb plrisinhtesd 1 b0y,0 th00e Scotupd eesn et vMerey serve the tactics used to get you and must have a product such as aid packages and student when is the education system one
Tuesday of the fJII and winter >(>rtleSters Its of here. But once those 30 seconds on loans that make an education seem aimed at widening the divide of
fice, are loc,1ted on the basement of the CAW
Student Centre. Witness-the ad campaign of bill the television screen have passed affordable. society pitting each of us against
Unsigned eclitori.il, ,1re produ, eel by the
/.a11< <' editorial board, and m.iy r1<>t rellcct the be· boards, mailings, television ads, and reality sets in, you realize you The problem is with more col each other in a game of survival?
l1efs of all it, members. Opinions expressed in the web sites and high school campus can't have the brand name maca lege degree holders floating around
f..an<.l! are not nece!,5dnly those of the University
of Windsor or the Student Alliance Submis.s1ons recruitment sponsored by universi roni and cheese because you don't
are wekome and become the property of the
newspaper. Submissions must include contribu ties meant to sell you, your parents have the money to buy brand
tor, name and phone number and must be typed.
legibly handwritten, or on an IBM compatible and teachers on the virtues of col names.
floppy disk. The editor reserves the right to edit lege education. Let's not forget the What's true in the supermarket
fa< space and clarity. Mad
letters will be accepted until the Thur<;<lay scholarships, financial "aid" and free is magnified in the education mar as hell?
before publication and mu,t include the writers
n.ime, ma1or of ,tud} and phone number. Con t-shirts meant to entice the not so ket place.
tent, e 1998. Reproduction ,n ,my way is forbid easily convinced consumer. After all, what barrio or ghetto
den without the written pcrrnis,1on oft he editor
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The Lance acknowledges its privi Lance Columnist age when a criminal can kill his fam
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commercial and administrative
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position bv \1gorou~ly defending our today? .I wish we could go back to the caring jury that he had tempo
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Sports Editor: Nick Chronopoulos 253-3000 ext.3923 The Lance Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Head coach Mike Morencie
knows lhe game well enough to be
NICK (HRONOPOULOS able to prepare the team for what
Staff Writer the season has in store, and already
has his goals for the team in mind.
Great things are done when men "We went 1-6-1 last season,
and mountains meet; which is an improvement over 0-8
This is not done by jostling in two seasons ago, and this season's
the street. goal is to simply continue improv
William Blake, Gnomic Verses, I ing. We hope to hit the 3-5 mark
for this year," says Morencie.
To triumph personally and col Morencie also knows the quali
lectively is to truly live. Of course, ties the team must provide in or
only the presence of adversily can der to see results.
accommodate victory, redemption, "The team needs to play to our
and triumph. utmost potential to meet success
Welcome to Lancer Football this year, and for that to take place
'99. the players have to believe in them
In a season where more than a selves and put the troubled past
, few worthy challenges will present behind them. The Lancers sharpen their speed, running sprints in training camp. Zoe Wong/ The Lance
themselves, the key to success will "Team speed will be instrumen
be compensating in lacking areas tal, along with a positive outlook. For the most part, we have suffi level of team awareness. More than "Anything can happen in this
with relenlless effort and recogniz A key component to a sustained cient depth, but I've got eleven two-thirds of the team are first and sport where games are won and
ing each obstacle wilh a solution. playing level is having no injuries. linemen, total, to make it through second year players, with only two lost on the smallest of mistakes. For
the season, so an injury there will fifth year players, so obviously, the . this team to make the playoffs, we
especially hurt our efforts." fresh faces have got to come to need to play great football on every
_ In addition to the potential for terms with this level of play and play of every game and keep off
injuries, the Lancers will have to meet the challenge," Morencie the injury sheets. We have to capi
combat the relative inexperience says. talize on all of our chances."
they bring to the table, as Morencie In brutally honest fashion, and A thought that mirrors life, inci
noted. quite admirably, Morencie noted dentally. There are mountains to be
"We don't have many veterans that the Lancers are a longshot to met; we can rise to greatness-all
to lead this team, so the few that make the playoffs, but added an that we need is a little adversity.
remain will have to step up the optimistic spin on the battle ahead.
New Women's Soccer Coach
IAN HARRISON Mulvey's high school boys and Joining Mulvey as an assistant
Special To The Lance girls teams have won three county coach is Sue Andrykew, a former
championships, a Southwestern Lanc~r assistant and the current
Kevin Mulvey, a 21-yearveteran Ontario championship and one head coach of the F.C. Nationals
of youth soccer coaching in the Ontario "AA" title, while his girls under 17 girls team. Andrykew, who
Windsor area, is the new head club teams have enjoyed success attended Charleston Southern Uni
coach of the University of Windsor in a variety of competitions across versity on a soccer scholarship, re
Blue 42, set ... Executing the in-game plays. Zoe Wong, The Lance Lancers women's soccer team. North America, including a quarter mains an active player with the F.C.
Mulvey is a level three certified final appearance in the Ontario Nationals senior team.
coach and holds a "C" license from Cup.
Ready For Ree?
the Ontario Soccer Association. He
is currently the principal at Assump
DARREN COOPER soccer, women's soccer, co-ed 6- tion College School, following 11
Lance Reporter on-6 volleyball, co-ed 3-on-3 vol years as principal at St. Thomas of
leyball, co-ed basketball, and co Villanova Secondary, and is also
As the University prepares for ed Ultimate Frisbee. Students have head coach of the Windsor F.C.
.- its fall semester, the Campus Rec the option of registering as a team Nationals under 16 girls team. ·
reation Department is gearing up or individually for any of these in "I'm very much looking forward
• for another jam-packed year. tramural activities. The deadline for to the challenge," says Mulvey, a
With programs being offered in registration is Thursday, September native of England who moved to
· such areas as martial arts, yoga, 16, at 4:00 at the CAW Student Windsor in 1976.
dance, aromatherapy, reflexology, Centre. "I hope to encourage local high
rock climbing, scuba diving, For further information on any school graduates to stay at home \
kayaking, aerobics, aquafitness, of these activities or events, the and bring the Lancer program in
swimming lessons for infants, chil department will be running a booth, creased success."
dren, teenagers, and adults, cardio beginning Wednesday, September Dr. Joanne Maclean, Chair of
kick, First Aid/ C.P.R. courses, and 8, through Friday, September 17 Athletics, is happy to add a coach
r Aerobic Instructor and Personal Located in the CAW Student Cen of Mulvcy's calibre. !!!!! t
_ Trainer courses, the department tre, the booth will operate from ·10 "He's someone who's really
" hopes to provide lhe students with a.m. to 4 p.m. During these times, enthused about building a women's
the opportunity to meel new peo Activity Booklets outlining all of the soccer program," she says. "He has
ple, maintain their fitness levels, year's events can also be obtained. extensive coaching experience, a
< socialize with friends, and perhaps So, if you're looking for a way tremendous level of certification,
even diminish the dreaded "fresh to get involved on campus and are and his credentials as an educator
man 15". into sports and athletics, come and are just excellent. Our women's
Along with these favourites, check out what the recreation de program needs leadership and
Campus Ree. will also be holding partment has to offer. It may be Kevin's going to provide us with
... unce t-,le Photo
its regular intramural events, such just whal you need to jump !>lart that." The.Lancer woman's soccer team has a
as men's basketball, men's floor your university experience. new leadership for the '99 campaign.
• hockey, men's ice hockey, men's
The Lance, Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Page 10
Border City Wrestling Returns To Windsor
THE MOL,TH OF THE NORTH Denis. More details on those
Sporb Entertainment Columnist shows when available.
Finally, The Mouth comes back Ring Nuggets-In the upcoming
to The Lance!!!! weeks look for a couple of special
Yes, you peons it is I, your savior, editions of Ringside with features
shamelessly ripping off wrestler's on Dan Severn and Steve Lombardi
gimmicb and lines to bring you the aka The Brooklyn
best damn wrestling column in lhe Brawler. .. Reminder to all to catch
Canadian University Press. ECW on TNN Friday nights at 8pm
After a big summer of wrestling and Thursday nights at 11 pm on
news choosing the lead story for UHF channel 38 ... Chris Jericho is
the first Ringside was simple- the the man. Let the Y2J phenomenon
return of Windsor's own Border reign forever. .. Hardcore Holly is my
City Wrestling(BCW). After an early pick for most improved wres
early August show in Amherstburg tler of the year. .. Look for the re
they ran a show on the riverfront turn of The Boss and Big Willie as
as a part of Classicfest. the wrestling experts with a cou
The show featured BCW Tag ple of new additions. .. Does any
Team Champions Otis Apollo and one care about the Hummer angle
Irish Bobby Clancy who got the best in this, it's third incarnation? ... Love
of a department store's mascot the set of Smackdown ... Nice to see
before the .match and then went Chris Benoit getting the push he
on to successfully defend their ti so richly deserves. Now here's
tles against Larry Destiny and Rocco hoping they don't job him out to
Davinci. The BCW Television title Sid ... Curtis Hughes will be back in
was successfully defended by the WWF. The former body guard
Brooklyn Brawler after he beat to Jim Cornette and last seen as
Chris Valentino with a neckbreaker. HHH's bodyguard pre-Chyna will The BCW tag-team champs ... lrish Bobby Clancy and Otis Apollo M ke Wha ey/ The Lance
BCW North American Champion most likely be Shane McMahon's
Scott D'Amore also successfully bodyguard ... Raven's move to ECW
Write for The
defended his title against WCW's could be the biggest move of the
Johnny Swinger. year (my apologies to Chris Jericho) eos·
The other two big names on the after seeing the initial response Lance Sports
show were former NWA and Ulti from the TNN show Sept. 3 ... The
mate Fighting champion Dan Sev WCW Mayhem countdown is for Section 3000
ern, who beat Gaza Kalman with a the new video game. Pretty sad
dragon sleeper, and Jim "The An how they had to try and emulate
vil" Neidhart who downed the the WWF's Millenium
wrestler formerly known as Johnny countdown ... Lenny and Lodi are
K-9, Bruiser Bedlam, after a shot going down as my favorite angle of Call Nick
with a tennis racket. the year. Giving Le1111y the
BCW Commissioner Chuck Cruiserweight title was one of the
ext.3923
Vader promised that they were re few things WCW has done right
turning including a show at Dia lately. .. That's it for Ringside. Email
monds Roadhouse out in the east me with your thoughts, threats and
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ber here at the University at St. [email protected].
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