News

Driving law mired in ageism

Sometimes you’ve just got to put your foot down. Ageism, although undoubtedly bad, is tolerated throughout many segments of our society. Eighteen-year-olds can kill and be killed in war but…

Letters to the Editor

Stiffen school standards

To the editor: People always complain about not being able to find jobs after they graduate university. They say that the quality of our education is going down. The value…

Sports

Perfect Mustangs give Gryphons grief

If only the game was three innings — the Guelph Gryphons might have stood a chance. When Western’s women’s softball team took the field, they dominated. Both games of their…

News

Reception dead zones hit campus

Do your parents complain you don’t call home enough? Blame your reception. Western has a number of dead zones where coverage is marginally available and students have reported dropped calls…

News

Making the grade is hard for working students

A new poll shows students who hold a job on top of school face more academic struggles than their jobless peers. The same respondents also say more students are seeking…

News

Student battles Ontario drinking law

Students under 22 should think twice about having a glass of wine with dinner, unless Kevin Wiener gets his way. Wiener, a 20-year-old first-year honours business administration student, is in…

Sports

Dominant regatta first step to OUA title

When you start a new season as the defending Ontario University Athletics champions, it’s easy to rest on your laurels. But apparently rest is not an option for the ultra-motivated…

Arts & Life

illScarlett plays Jim Bobs

Bio Box: Members: Alex Norman Vocals, Guitar, Will Marr Guitar, Swav Pior Drums, Jonny Dee Bass, vocals Genre: Reggae/Rock Hometown: Mississauga Discography: 1Up (2009), All Day With It (2007), Clearly…

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Football

Mustangs awful but still better than Windsor

“We need to come out of the gate strong. If anyone is overconfident, they will get a wake up call real quick … we will need to be ready for…

Arts & Life

How to win a woman over by dancing

Want to impress a woman at Jacks?  It’s all in the left shoulder. At Northumbria University in Newcastle, U.K., researchers have discovered the secret to attracting women through dance moves….

Arts & Life

Alanna Gurr

While there has been no shortage of local acoustic-folk songstress Alanna Gurr around the live London circuit, this release marks her first official EP and debut on Oh! Records. Prominently…