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Law school hustle
When Mike Lickver is holed up in the law library cramming for his next exam, he’s perusing the work of some of the world’s greatest legal minds and thinkers. John Locke. Immanuel Kant. Plato. But when it comes time to describe life in law school, he turns to a more modern philosopher. “My goal was [...]
Book Review – The 19th Wife
David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife intertwines historical fiction with a modern mystery, resulting in the compelling story of two individuals struggling to escape their past. Set in the 1800s, Ann Eliza Young grows up during the development of the church of the Latter-day Saints and becomes the 19th wife of the prophet and leader of [...]
Alex P. Keaton reopens doors
After a year and a half, the Alex P. Keaton is back from the dead. The beloved Talbot Street bar and music venue has relocated to Wellington after closing in March 2009. “We had challenges at the old location with respect to the model that we wanted to present to our faithful crowds,” says Marc [...]
Blueberry Crumble
It’s blueberry season, and we all know that means it’s time for some scrumptious blueberry crumble. This recipe is quick and easy with simple ingredients. Feel free to use variations in terms of quantity — if you keep the ratios, you can change the size of the crumble. Meaning, if you want less, use half [...]
Students need to know more about vitamin d
If you’re a university student in Canada, spend most of your time studying indoors, and are faithful to a diet of coffee and bagels, chances are you need more vitamin D. Vitamin D can be obtained from sun exposure, certain foods and supplements and has gained a reputation for being the latest cure-all. It’s known [...]
Unbreak the budget
Imagine what you could do with an extra $3,000 or $4,000. You could put the money towards a car, trip, or set it aside for a house fund. Or, you could let it disappear. In his first year at Camosun College in British Columbia, Spencer Cole tracked all of his purchases. After making a bagel [...]
iDosing: Getting high from a digital drug
What if getting high was as easy and legal as putting on your headphones? That may just be the case. iDosing claims to provide a music—induced high achieved by downloading an MP3 drug and simply listening. The resulting combination of binaural beats and auditory pulses are believed by some users to alter brainwave frequencies resulting [...]
Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla
This recipe is quick, easy, and foolproof! The only trick is to make sure you watch the quesadilla while it’s in the frying pan so that it doesn’t burn. This is a great meal to whip up if you have any leftover chicken sitting in your fridge. Keep in mind the ingredient measurements aren’t strict [...]
An Interview with Antony Hare
Gazette editorial cartoonist Anna Paliy recently spoke with freelance illustrator Antony Hare, whose work has appeared in publications like the New Yorker and the National Post. Hare discussed what it means to be an illustrator, the obstacles he’s faced in his career, and his time at Western. Where do you find your inspiration? Do you [...]
Guacamole
We’ve finally reached part four of our Mexican themed recipe series! By now we’ve made a tasty jicama cucumber snack, a refreshing watermelon chiller, and a delicious salsa fresca. All of these recipes are quick, easy and perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. If you feel like hosting a party this summer, I highly recommend [...]
