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Forced to react: police officers explain “Use of Force” continuum

Think fast: if you were faced with a potentially violent individual, how would you react? For police officers, the split-second decision of how to respond to dangerous scenarios is based…

Arts & Life

Law Abiding Citizen is a bloody mess

1.5/5 Stars Law Abiding Citizen Directed by: F. Gary Gray Starring: Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler The jury is in on Law Abiding Citizen, and the verdict is a 4.4 out…

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Two Hours Traffic warm up Call the Office

There’s something special about Two Hours Traffic. Maybe it’s their down-to-earth Maritime sensibilities, evident in the way lead singer Liam Corcoran thanks the audience for nearly everything –– thanks for coming…

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Two Hours Traffic still humble despite success

Two Hours Traffic is a band stuck in limbo. The Charlottetown-based quartet was short-listed for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize for their album Little Jabs, but didn’t make the final…

Too cheap or not too cheap … that is the question.

I love shopping. I really do. So researching and writing an article on “cheap chic” fashion was a wonderfully fun experience, particularly since I had the opportunity to do some…

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How cheap turned chic

A few years ago, most Western students wouldn’t be caught dead saying their clothes came from a grocery store. Fast forward to yesterday afternoon when numerous students appeared visibly excited…

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Students angered by lines

Yesterday, David Balenti waited in the intramural sign-up line for over two hours, only to find out the sport he wanted was cancelled.

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H1N1: Are we ready?

With thousands of students returning to packed classrooms and the cramped quarters of residence, what happens if the H1N1 pandemic hits Western? “We really don’t know what to expect,” said…

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Scoring your perfect study haven

Finding the ideal study location is like trying on shoes — you have to find the perfect fit, or you’ll inevitably regret it. Thankfully, Western has lots of choices. Whether…

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How to cope with your roomate

Senior editor and rez staff member Lauren Pelley dishes out helpful hints in finding a peaceful coexistence with your new roomate.