Journalism Awards Night Club has long way to go
By Shelbey Hernandez For the eighth annual Journalism Awards Night to happen, journalism students will have to make over $700 per month by April. Last year, JAN
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Fox and Fiddle: Great food, lost theme
By Sharon Ramirez I have been in the Fox & Fiddle restaurant twice now and both times I was impressed with the food. The first time I was able to get a soft drink, the potato boat appetizer, the
Grind My Gears: Road Edition
This is the first Grind My Gears podcast done I have done. It discusses the many issues I have when it comes to driving.
Grinds My Gears: Fashion Edition
This is the second Grind My Gears produced. It discusses the many fashion trends that do not make me happy.
Essex mayoral race ends as close one
By Shelbey Hernandez Ron McDermott has been announced as Mayor of Essex for a fourth term with two of his competitors not far behind. It was a flashback to the 2010 municipal election when McDermott beat Ron Rogers by
Halloween-themed walk-a-thon returns for a second year
By Shelbey Hernandez Associate Managing Editor, CP Editor and Entertainment Editor The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society will be hosting its second annual Halloween-themed walkathon. It will take place in Dieppe Gardens on Oct. 26. Registration will be at
Candidates fight for change in Windsor
By David Dyck The eight candidates running in Ward 10 presented their plans for the city’s infrastructure in a debate on Oct. 16. Dealing with the lack
Ron Rogers shows his true colours
The first physical feature that stands out would be his black-framed glasses. They are the studious, no-nonsense kind of glasses that many people wear, but only certain people can pull off. He is 60, although his black hair with only
Mudslinging: effective or ineffective?
It’s been more than two centuries since the Barber of Seville promoted dirty campaigning and 100 years since it morphed into mudslinging. But when candidates spend their time belittling their opponents, it begs the question: when they do throw dirt,
Bookfest Windsor returns for 13th year
By Shelbey Hernandez Bookfest Windsor will begin its thirteenth year with a four-day event starting next Friday, Oct. 23. The event is scheduled to take place at the Capitol Theatre. Thursday and Friday will be free, but tickets for Saturday
Social-media inspired debate proves to be success
By Shelbey Hernandez A social media inspired debate called Vote Now, Vote Then, saw over 250 attendees. The debate was held at The Foundry Pub on Oct. 15 and began at 7 p.m. The debate consisted of 10 of
Numbers drop in annual CIBC Run for the Cure
By Shelbey Hernandez Despite fewer participants and a lower total raised, organizers of the local 17th annual CIBC Run for the Cure are happy with the turnout. Last year,
AIDS walk event support drops in 26th year
By Shelbey Hernandez Associate Managing Editor, Entertainment Editor and Copy Editor The AIDS Committee of Windsor has hosted its 26th annual AIDS Walk which saw fewer supporters than in past years. The walk kicked off in Dieppe Gardens
Locals discuss how lack of education could hinder youth votership
By Shelbey Hernandez Windsor residents are discussing how education can determine the likelihood of younger generations to vote. For this year’s municipal election, there are 12 mayoral candidates. Even though there are more candidates running than in previous years,
Miss Universe Canada competition now accepting applications for Western Ontario
By Shelbey Hernandez Applications for the Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary competition are now being accepted. The applications have been available since Sept. 1 and will continue to be accepted until February or March of 2015. Pageant co-ordinator
Disability services advisor discusses ADHD in school setting
by Shelbey Hernandez The University of Windsor offers help to those who suffer from ADHD and other disabilities during exam time. Richard Hayes, disability advisor and student strategist in the University of Windsor Student Disability Services office, said exams can
Leaderless preservation group soldiers on
by Shelbey Hernandez The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario in Windsor is continuing to fight for the preservation of architecture in Windsor and Essex County following the death of their president, Pat Malicki. Malicki died Jan. 12 from injuries she
Architectural designs requested for Adventure Bay wall
by Shelbey Hernandez Windsor residents are looking to spruce up their view by creating an architectural design on the exterior west-facing wall of the adventure Bay Family Water Park. Residents living in the area of University Avenue West to the
Miss Universe Preliminary Competition begins
by Shelbey Hernandez Fifteen women from the Windsor and Essex County have made it through the Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition. According to Sonny Borrelli, the regional director and executive producer for the preliminary competition, this is the
Artist makes a statement at Art Speak Gallery
by Shelbey Hernandez A local artist is hoping her recent exhibit, Urgency for Metanoia, will make people more aware of the struggles women face with gender role stereotypes. Amy Thomson, 21, presented her art work at the Art Speak Gallery
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