All posts by Sumedha Arya
Charity not just an annual duty
When walking out of Costco today, I passed by a Salvation Army volunteer standing by the exit doors ringing a tiny bell, encouraging shoppers to deposit a few coins into his collection jar. I was amazed by how many shoppers ... Read More »
Western student discusses blood supply and demand
Two years ago, Western student Steven Gameiro underwent over 30 hours of cardiovascular surgery. Gameiro, a fourth-year student pursuing a double major in medical sciences and biology, was forced to withdraw from the 2010-11 school year because of an aortic ... Read More »
Fighting fear of cancer
Death. Leaving people behind. Not having the same life that you had in the first place. These are a few fears that Carisa McCarty states people with a cancer diagnosis may face. McCarty, a London resident, is the mother of ... Read More »
Gazette Tested: Apple cobbler cupcakes with pumpkin pie frosting
Apple cobbler and pumpkin pie may be a match made in heaven. And let’s face it—who doesn’t love cupcakes? Venture away from your typical chocolate and vanilla csweers and try your favourite pie flavours in cupcake form. Pumpkin pie ... Read More »
Gazette tested: Sour cream banana bread
Are you under the impression that bananas and sour cream don’t mix? This banana bread recipe proves otherwise. It takes the classic, sweet recipe and gives it a tangier flavour. The sour cream also makes the loaves softer—with each bite, ... Read More »
Faces of Western: Jamie Q
Western alumni Jamie Q completed a BFA from the Alberta College of Art & Design. After living in Montreal for six years, she came to Western to complete her master of fine arts. Western provided Q with opportunities to improve ... Read More »
Grilling vegetarianism
I usually don’t advertise to others that I am a vegetarian. It’s not because I’m not proud of being a vegetarian—it’s just because, after a while, it can get a little frustrating answering personal questions about my diet and religion, ... Read More »
After the knowledge of their buried life
Last Wednesday, King’s University College Students’ Council hosted Ben Nemtin and Duncan Penn from MTV’s reality series The Buried Life. The series focuses on four friends from Victoria, B.C. who travel across North America to complete a list of things ... Read More »
Toronto band Bravestation produces giant dreams
Toronto-based band Bravestation released their album Giants & Dreamers this past summer. Tonight, Bravestation is playing in London at Call the Office. Derek Wilson, the band’s guitarist took some time to talk to the Gazette about Bravestation’s origins, their album ... Read More »
Organic not always better
A recent study conducted at the Stanford University found that, in terms of vitamin content, organic food may not necessarily be better than conventional food. The only nutrient found to be higher in organic food was phosphorous. However, phosphorous deficiency ... Read More »
Hey Rosetta! calls out to Western
The Mustang Lounge isn’t exactly where you’d expect to see Hey Rosetta!, an alternative Canadian band from St. John’s, Newfoundland. However, the six-piece band—and all their instruments—fit onto the Mustang Lounge stage to perform for Western students this past Friday. ... Read More »
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