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Political apathy hinders turnout

By Natasha Marar
News Editor
October 3, 2007

Lowered voting levels among young adults have prompted Elections Ontario to increase awareness of the Oct. 10 election and referendum.

“I’m responsible for informing students…to increase voter turnout for the election,” explained Adam Buck, student liaison officer for Elections Ontario, who added, “This is a new position they created for this election.” >>

A portrait of a champ as a young man

By Ryan Rogers
Sports Editor
October 3, 2007

The University of Windsor came home from the WESPY Awards heavily decorated for their accomplishments from last season.

Eight Lancers were honoured at the third annual Windsor Essex County Sports Persons of the Year awards at the Caboto Club last Tuesday. >>

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Getting the scoop on becoming a journalist

By Melissa Ray
Arts Editor
October 3, 2007

When I first started university like many persons my age, I had big dreams of becoming a writer. At that time in my life my own definition of what writer meant was a little abstract, the thought of expressing ideas and uncovering, quote-unquote, truths was certainly becoming.

I remember attending my first editorial meeting at The Lance and being completely intimidated. Being around other writers made me question my own writing and my ability to construct an article that would actually be published. >>