Lessons learned: the nuts and bolts of a faculty strike By Hannah Larking News Editor October 29, 2008 Three weeks have passed since UWindsor students went back to school—but many are still unsatisfied with the results of the strike. Now, enough time has passed and enough changes have been made for anyone to beg the question: did we do it right?
Students were out of the classroom for 17 days—resulting in several cases, with condensed syllabi, an extended semester, no fall break, and exams two days from Christmas.
Many students, faculty and staff members, learned lessons in that two and a half week period that they never thought they would have to learn—and a bit of retrospect might benefit this university and any other Canadian university in the event of another strike.
When a deal was struck between the Windsor University Faculty Association and the University of Windsor’s administration on Oct. 3, little time passed before a back-to-work protocol was agreed upon and implemented, and many students still wonder whether or not they got the short end of the straw. >> | Going green: six steps to eco-living By Zach Cranny
Lance Writer October 29, 2008 This week Eco-Living, a newsletter brought to you by the University of Windsor’s Green Corridor, offers opportunities for the average student to green up the spaces they work and live in without spending an arm and a leg.
 There are a tonne of easy ideas you can find by searching “college green tips” or “tips for a greener university” on the net. Here are the top six in terms of ease and impact. Buy second-hand
Save some money and lower the amount of new material produced. It’s a win-win.
Walk, bike: limit your use of a car
It’s easy to just jump in the car and bust over to the U but think about lowering your carbon footprint by walking or biking. Not only is it better for the environment, but you will feel better and even look better if you keep it up. If you do have to drive, try car-pooling with a friend.>>  | | Campus Kiss | | Choosing eco-friendly fish and seafood By Desiree Chevalier Lance Writer October 29, 2008 Fish and other seafood have been touted as one of the leanest and healthiest forms of protein for the omnivorous. However, the conscientious consumer may be shocked to find that not all seafood found in the supermarket is plentiful in the wild; many species commonly found in local supermarkets are declining rapidly or are caught using methods that result in huge amounts of waste (in the form of other water-bound creatures) or environmental destruction.
Many species that make it to your grocery store were caught in countries with fewer or more lax contaminant regulations.
For the vegans and vegetarians, this article will most likely encompass some of the reasons why you have chosen to leave meat out of your diet.
While most people know that sitting down to a bowl of shark-fin soup or some sort of whale dish is likely not the most environmentally-conscious thing to do, many make uninformed decisions when out at the supermarket or in a restaurant. Be advised that the list of the “eco-worst” fish includes far more than sharks; many can be found in massive piles at the local deli counter or sushi bar. >> |
