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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)












