Globe Report Card gives UWindsor C+ By Natasha Marar News Editor October 24, 2007 Despite receiving some favourable grades, the University of Windsor ranked poorly overall in the Globe and Mail’s annual University Report Card published last week.  Clayton Smith, vice-provost, students and registrar, believes the survey is not representative of a student’s actual university experience at Windsor. “To draw conclusions from a survey like this is particular difficult because it’s not a scientific survey…it’s not based on random samples,” said Smith, who added, “Although, it is a good snap shot.” >> | Top recruits staged to make a difference By Joe LaBine Lance Writer October 24, 2007 The University of Windsor held a press conference to introduce its four latest foreign athletes Iva Peklova, Frida Nevalainen, Johanna Wernersson, and Sasha Lazic to the public last Wednesday.  Eric Vandenbroucke, the Marketing Manager of the Department of Athletics and Recreational Services said, “Certainly, over the past number of years there’s a lot of excitement and interest in the Lancers and, I think, a lot of the hard work and great recruiting for our Lancers to have success….it’s not only critical to invest in local athletes at home, but it’s also critical to find the top recruits from across the province, the country and now internationally.” >>  | | Campus Kiss |
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CJAM drives for hard drives By Cristina Naccarato Lance Writer October 24, 2007 The annual CJAM pledge drive is in full effect, and this year CJAM is trying to outdo themselves by raising over $25,000. The CJAM team is working hard to reach their main goal, which this year is to upgrade their computer systems. They call it the “Drive for Hard Drives.”  The CJAM crew has been gathering pre-pledges from friends, family and other community members for the last little while. The hosts of The Infotainment Hour and Animal Airwaves have already raised more than $200 each. >> |