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    • Arden Zwelling
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      Fourteen Things

      Busy week in sports, no? Definitely a whole lot to talk about. I won’t get to everything — how [...]

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      Banana Peanut Butter French Toast

      Welcome to the Gazette’s very first food blog! My name’s Grace, I’m a sports editor at the Gazette, and I [...]

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      “Think Rich, Look Poor”

      For this week’s blog, I want to bring to your attention a fashion show I attended this weekend. On Saturday, [...]

    • Arden Zwelling
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      Seven things…

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    • Ele says:
      Okay as much as I am not going to vote for this candidate, I actually think printing tickets for Mustang athletic games and distributing them would encourage students to GO to the games that are already free. And this coming from a person who has only been to football games during O-week as a frosh
      on Platform Analysis: Goldfarb
    • Mike Hayes says:
      Well Jon, as impressed as I am that you feel I could safely aim for Mila Kunis, I'm still afraid I have to disagree with you. Yes, you do have the option of using the coffee bar as a location to make sandwiches. Yes, there is the option of adapting your operation to fit the criteria
      on Editor mouths off on Meals for $3
    • Ursula Powell says:
      This is definitely something that the city of London needs considering how large the student population is. A policy like this really should have come into effect a long time ago. So many students come in and out of London each year, and we all need a good, safe and healthy place to live. Information
      on Landlords to pay up for City program March 1
    • Jessica says:
      Crystal, I'd like to address what you said. First of all, you are comparing Jen to yourself, someone who is legally deaf and blind. We both know that Jen does not have those symptoms. I have read her article in the Free Press and so I have a general idea of what she's
      on Respect working animals
    • Jon England says:
      Perhaps Jessica Biel is out of the question, but we would be happy to settle for Mila Kunis. What was proposed in the feasibility report was a foundation of a business. The great thing about a business solution to a problem is that it can change and adapt to a problem at a much faster pace
      on Editor mouths off on Meals for $3
    • Crystal says:
      Well,Jessica,I have a few things to say to you.... First of all,not all disabililites are visible,you can't tell by looking at a person what their disability is. We are NOT hypocrtical! We have dog guides for a reason! Our safety(being mine and the dog's) are paramount to those who aren't disabled. We are to automatically be given
      on Respect working animals
    • Joseph Frederick Robertson-Martin says:
      The actions of the mind arise from adequate ideas alone; the passions depend on inadequate ideas alone. (II/145: 74; Ethics, Spinoza)
      on Romance: A Virtual Reality

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    Over the hill

    Western’s faculty of law is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “There are annual lectures but we are putting them in as part of our 50th because there are very distinguished speakers coming this year, as there are in other years, but this year is particularly special in terms of the ... (more)

    Bus strike refunds

    Bus strike woes have ended in extra cash flow. The University Students’ Council began issuing bus pass refunds on Feb. 2. The refunds, meant as compensation for last semester’s bus strike, came as a surprise to some undergraduate students. “I had no idea I would be getting any money back but I ... (more)

    Donatey to hatey

    From Jan. 26 to Feb. 9, students at Western can participate in a campaign to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Have a Heart for Haiti was organized by a group of students belonging to student clubs and the University Students’ Council. Justin Arcaro, USC vice-president campus events, recalled the importance ... (more)

    Mice help with heart failure

    According to researchers, it’s the genetically modified mouse that really gets the cheese. Scientists at Western’s Robarts Research Institute, working in collaboration with researchers in Brazil, have used genetically-modified mice to help unveil a new mechanism contributing to heart failure. “Lots of people have studied the system that increases the heart rate ... (more)

    Look both ways

    In response to multiple jaywalking incidents, which led to several deaths on the streets of the Greater Toronto Area, the Toronto Police Service launched a pedestrian safety blitz initiative last week. Police have emphasized pedestrians must obey the law, but walkers and drivers alike must act defensively and appropriately to ensure ... (more)

    Smokers are jokers

    Harry Prapavessis, associate professor of kinesiology, has been named the Canadian Cancer Society’s researcher of the month. The professor is currently exploring the impact of exercise while quitting smoking and how quitting will help fight off cancer. In response to many women’s concerns about gaining weight when quitting smoking, Prapavessis designed a ... (more)

    Better than the rest

    The fifth Annual Western Award of Excellence nominees have been announced. Each year, these awards celebrate main campus staff who exemplify Western’s mandate of providing a well-rounded student experience at one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. “Anyone can nominate, including people from the public,” Scott May, campus communications consultant, said. Nominees represent the ... (more)

    Phishing isn’t phunny

    York University e-mail accounts have been targeted by a recent phishing scam, asking students to provide e-mail password information. “York is not alone,” said James McCloskey, central information security officer for Information Technology Services at Western. “Universities across the world are perceived as easy targets.” Students are encouraged not to respond to ... (more)

    Fish are friends

    The thought of fish for dinner may be unsettling for some, but according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish can slow down the aging process and help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Fish is also known to ... (more)

    Rock on … quietly

    Rock the Park needs to decrease the noise or increase its budget. City hall has stated Harris Park will be off-limits to the outdoor music festival known as Rock the Park. After receiving numerous noise complaints during the event in previous years, City officials have asked the festival to turn down ... (more)

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