Molly Vaillancourt

Looking back to go forward: The Lance student newspaper revived for a new generation

Past header images of the Lance student newspaper with the current Lance logo overtopThe Lance student newspaper has re-launched after several years of dormancy (LEDDY LIBRARY ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

When she applied for a job editing a student newspaper, Molly Vaillancourt had never heard of The Lance

“I’ve always wanted to be a writer,” she says. “Then the UWSA put out a posting saying they were hiring a lead editor for a paper." 

Vaillancourt, a bachelor of education student with a BA in linguistics, history and culture, had limited journalistic experience but was passionate about writing. 

Lancer Cheer prepares for national competition

Lancer Cheer team featuring Molly Vaillancourt.Lancers Cheer will compete nationally against Brock University and Wilfrid Laurier University. Left photo features story author and team member Molly Vaillancourt. (PHOTOS BY EDWIN TAM/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

By Molly Vaillancourt 

(Editor’s Note: The following story is a student submission from UWindsor student and aspiring journalist Molly Vaillancourt. The Office of Public Affairs and Communications (PAC), in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs welcomes student submissions. Have a story to tell? Email pac@uwindsor.ca)

For the first time in over a decade, the University of Windsor Lancers cheerleading team is returning to the national stage.