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Canadian universities’ requests for court orders and police enforcement to clear Palestine solidarity encampments raise questions about the legal status of encampments and the use of injunctions.
In winter 2023-24, the Great Lakes’ ice cover was near record lows, peaking at just 16%. Researchers explain how diminishing ice could have consequences for fisheries, and how species are evolving.
Unless and until student encampments become an unreasonably severe disruption to the enjoyment of university spaces, there is no argument supporting state intervention.
The rise of sports betting, fuelled by the proliferation of online platforms and the legalization of gambling in many areas, has brought new complexities to the world of sports.
U.S. regulators have opened an investigation to assess the outcomes of Tesla’s 2023 recall.
Human error may have contributed to the tragic accident in Baltimore harbour on March 26. Designing systems that reduce the potential for human error may help prevent future incidents.
Proposed U.S. legislation banning TikTok and the recently revealed Canadian national security review of the app reveals the insincerity and hypocrisy of politicians.
The success of ‘Oppenheimer’ at the Academy Awards presents an opportunity to think about critical criteria for viewing historical film — and what we are owed by historical filmmakers.
Until the justice system reckons with its systemic racism, pre-sentencing reports will fail to shift the way the courts see Black offenders.
Engaging in purposeful, meaningful and strategic conversations with children can directly support children’s language comprehension, an important component of reading.
The virality of Elmo’s X post showcases how fictional characters are turning into influencers.
Around the world, Muslim girls who wear hijabs are experiencing unique forms and heightened rates of gender and race-based violence.
Jewison had a trailblazing commitment to the development of film in Canada, seen both in his founding of the Canadian Film Centre and when he visited us at the Windsor International Film Festival.
Winter running has all the health benefits of aerobic exercise, as well as fresh air. However, be aware of the specific safety and injury-prevention concerns that come with cold weather.
Tesla’s recall of over two million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada is meant to address driver overreliance on the semi-autonomous Autopilot feature.
The Teaching About Gender-Based Violence Toolkit offers lesson plans and other teaching materials, and is designed to meet Grades 8-12 Ontario curriculum expectations.
Driven by social justice, he showed that all people are capable of both good and evil.
Hockey culture’s tendency to prefer attributes like mental toughness over emotional vulnerability can damage athletes when they’re confronted with traumatic events. This needs to change.
Migrants who cross the treacherous Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia often experience violence and abuse, extortion or detention by migration authorities.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology/Director of the Black Studies Institute, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, University of Windsor
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PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor, Human Systems Labs, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor. Cinema Arts, School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor
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Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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PhD Student, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Director and Professor, Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, University of Windsor
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Marketing Faculty, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
