By-election garners more student interest By Scott McManus Lance Writer October 31, 2007 Despite running into a few minor glitches, the UWSA’s first on-line by-election was a success having received double the votes from previous ballot elections. 
The UWSA hopes this new system of voting will not only encourage a higher voter turnout, but will save time and money that can be used in other areas of the election. “It was a successful run through,” explained Justin Teeuwen, chief returning officer of the UWSA. “Now it’s up to council to approve it.” >> | Substance abuse campaign hopes to engage students
By Natasha Marar News Editor October 31, 2007 Don’t Be That Guy, Don’t Be That Girl, a community-collaborated program aimed at discouraging underage drinking and substance abuse, is stepping up efforts to promote itself to the entire student body.
According to Canadian Campus Survey 2004, 77 per cent of students use alcohol each month, and 51 per cent will use cannabis during their lifetime, making it the most commonly used illicit drug. >>
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| County transit a possibility for commuter students
By Matthew Burnett Lance Writer October 31, 2007 While Windsor celebrates the opening of its new, state-of-the-art bus terminal, residents of county municipalities are lobbying Transit Windsor to extend its transportation services to other locations in Essex County.
James Snyder, manager of strategic services for the Town of Lakeshore, claims that recent surveys done by his municipality indicate that its citizens are definitely attracted to the idea of bus services connecting Lakeshore to Windsor.
“Surveys show that 45 to 50 per cent of our population is really interested,” he said. “There is extreme interest in developing this on a regional level and on a local level.” >> |
