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Obstacles, Opportunities in Maintaining Student Mental Health

Obstacles, Opportunities in Maintaining Student Mental Health

🕔14:37, 3.Nov 2022

Students at postsecondary schools have other challenges besides passing class.  “I’d say the biggest challenge to my mental health as a student is probably burnout,” said Hailee Wilson, who is currently studying to become a social worker at the University

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Follow-Up: Students In-Classes

Follow-Up: Students In-Classes

🕔12:55, 26.Feb 2021

Both public and Catholic high schools in Windsor-Essex returned to in-person learning on Feb. 8. While some students opted to remain in a virtual classroom, most students have chosen to be in-person for their classes.  Many students said they are happy to be back in classrooms including Reese Bellmore, a Grade 11 student at Essex District High School. However, Bellmore said she and her friends still face some challenges.  “I’m happy to be

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How to Make Extra Money as a Student

How to Make Extra Money as a Student

🕔11:38, 4.Dec 2020

As the end of the fall semester comes near, it only means one thing:  Christmas break. With everything that has been thrown at you this year, money may not have been one of them.  You may have struggled to find

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Tips to Survive Online Courses

🕔00:18, 16.Nov 2020

As the school year continues, students are becoming more accustomed to learning virtually.  However, it is still difficult to keep up with everything that is happening as the semester comes to a close. The following are a few basic tips

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The St. Clair College Public Relations Club Is Back

The St. Clair College Public Relations Club Is Back Updated

🕔13:36, 5.Nov 2020

If you’re a student attending any program at St. Clair College who’s interested in a career in event planning, graphic design, advertising or content creation, you might want to consider joining the St. Clair College Public Relations Club. So much

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Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students

Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students Updated

🕔09:27, 5.Nov 2020

Since the introduction of COVID-19, daily life has not been the same, particularly for workers and students. In order to adapt to the situation, many educational institutions have begun online classes and adapted their curriculum to better suit their new

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Schools re-open during COVID-19

Schools re-open during COVID-19

🕔15:27, 16.Oct 2020

Teachers are reuniting with students as schools reopen this fall.  The decision to hold indoor classes was based on meetings organized by the Ministry of Education in the summer. Suggestions were offered on how schools should be re-opened while ensuring the safety of the students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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School strikes raising concerns

School strikes raising concerns

🕔12:59, 14.Feb 2020

  Students, parents and teachers have rising concerns about the school strikes happening across Ontario.     Local schools saw several rounds of strikes in the elementary, secondary and French school boards in the first six weeks of 2020. According to the

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No school no stress

🕔12:30, 14.Feb 2020

As the semester hits midterms, stress can lead a person to make rash decisions while trying to balance, school, work, home life and a social life. Sometimes, students figure out their program is not for them.   Brittany Brosseau, 24,

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Suspension order clinic

Suspension order clinic

🕔13:50, 4.Feb 2020

  The Windsor Essex-County Health Unit has made it possible for families to update their children’s record and receive vaccinations if needed. The health unit is holding a series of clinics for parents and their children who received a suspension

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No oversized items on school buses

No oversized items on school buses

🕔12:16, 2.Dec 2019

Students relying on public school transportation might have to find a new way to transport oversized items.  If it does not fit into a backpack then elementary and secondary students will not be allowed to bring it on board-provided transportation.

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Goodfellows are Windsor’s real Santas

Goodfellows are Windsor’s real Santas

🕔16:34, 8.Nov 2019

  The Windsor Goodfellows are set to dole out about 3,300 Christmas boxes this year to make the season special for families in need. The Goodfellows organization was started in 1910 in Windsor by Thomas May to raise funding to

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Saints rejoice as St. Clair College plans for expansion

Saints rejoice as St. Clair College plans for expansion

🕔15:42, 8.Nov 2019

St. Clair College is set to commence construction for their Academic Tower to match the influx of new students.  The college has recorded 12,817 full-time students enrolled for fall 2019 and when part-time students are added to the mix, the

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Government fundings supports Windsor ESL school programs

Government fundings supports Windsor ESL school programs

🕔15:03, 8.Nov 2019

The government of Canada is working to support English as a Second Language for students in elementary schools who are coming from other countries. English language students bring a range of educational experiences and a variety of life situations to

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Taking a break – from school

Taking a break – from school

🕔15:39, 1.Mar 2019

A former student in Amherstburg wants students to know they can take a year off, if they want to. Samantha Gibb, 19, began the school year at St. Clair College in 2018, enrolled in the Human Resources Business Administration program.

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High school students say robotics team prepares them well for future education, careers

High school students say robotics team prepares them well for future education, careers

🕔13:53, 1.Mar 2019

By Hannah Davies With high school robotics competition season approaching, team members are reflecting on their progress throughout previous years and preparing new strategies to succeed further this year. Being involved with robotics in high school builds friendships and teamwork

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Nurses’ Perspective

Nurses’ Perspective

🕔11:39, 15.Feb 2019

Amherstburg nurses are expecting competitive change due to the opening of a new clinic. According to Brittany Lewis one of many nurses at the Home Health Care Clinic in Amherstburg, the new clinic being built could be an issue. “It’s

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St. Anne’s remembers

St. Anne’s remembers

🕔13:50, 9.Nov 2018

  By Hannah Davies   Students and staff at St. Anne Catholic High School are preparing to do their part in honoring Canada’s veterans this Remembrance Day. The living monument Remembrance Day tribute is a tradition at St. Anne’s where

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How to stay organized in school

How to stay organized in school

🕔11:25, 19.Oct 2018

By Joyce St. Antoine How do you stay organized in school? You could easily Google tips and tricks on learning habits to keep yourself organized, such as having a daily planner, using sticky notes, or colour coordinating with highlighters, but

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Old turns to new as more art comes downtown

Old turns to new as more art comes downtown

🕔16:03, 23.Mar 2018

By: Kristian Beaudoin Students of the school for creative arts program at the University of Windsor will now call the Windsor Armouries home. As of March 22, 2018, two ribbon cutting ceremonies introduced two newly renovated facilities. The first taking

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