Consequences of steroid scandal far-reaching
By Josh Kolm
Sports Editor
July 13, 2010
The scandal began earlier this year when University of Waterloo receiver Nathan Zettler was found with performance-enhancing substances and charged with possession and trafficking. 
In response to this, the university had the entire team submit to drug testing.
On June 14, the results were made public at a press conference. While the failure of nine players came as a mild surprise, the decision to suspend the entire football team—including players who tested clean—was lambasted right away for being harsh and unfair.
Immediately after the announcement was made, Warrior football players began a public relations campaign to stir up support. Expressing frustration regarding the lack of logic behind the decision, team captains Patrick McGarry, Dustin Zender and quarterback Luke Balch began serving as spokesmen for their teammates. On June 17, four days after the suspension, the three players called a press conference of their own, with the rest of the Warriors standing at the back of the room. >>
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Track stars prove worth in international competition
By Josh Kolm
Sports
Editor
July 13, 2010
Members of the Lancer Track and Field team continue to impress at competition, despite being several months ahead of the first meet of the year. This past weekend, several runners traveled to Florida to compete at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-23 Track and Field Championships against some of the best athletes on the continent.
Anthony Berkis, in only his third race with the Lancers after his transfer from High Point University, reached the podium with a third-place finish in the 1500m race. The finish is especially satisfying since Berkis narrowly missed qualifying for the NACAC last year in the 3000m steeplechase.
Melissa Bishop placed fourth in a competitive field running the 800m. While her time was half a second short of cracking the top three, the personal best she set last month would have won her the race by the same margin.
Noelle Montcalm finished fourth in the 100m hurdles with a 13.25 time that put her in a photo finish for the podium. >>
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Windsor Spitfires' success means more than a championship
By Tanya Quaglia
Lance Writer
July 13, 2010
The Windsor Spitfires are back-to-back Memorial Cup Champions. What may seem like nothing more than an athletic accomplishment uplifted an entire city right when they needed it the most.  Through times of struggle, the Spitfires remained a beacon of hope and better times.
“No words can describe what the Spitfires mean to the city of Windsor. They are the pillar of the community,” explains Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis.
In the past, Windsor was the automotive capital of Canada and the perfect representation of a blue-collar town. However, with the decline of the automotive sector, Windsor became a city struggling to survive. Many people lost jobs, homes, and faith in better times.
When they weren’t on the ice preparing for their next game, many of the Spitfires players and coaches could be seen training at Lifestyle Family Fitness or volunteering around the community.
“On ice and off the Spitfires became a source of pride for the community and helped Windsor get through tough times. Because of the Spitfires, Windsor residents can hold their heads up high,” says Francis. >>
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