This cupcake is the fastest desert I have ever made. It should take you less than five minutes to make, and is the perfect spontaneous chocolate treat to satisfy any desert craving. If you’re having people over, the presentation is sure to impress your guests – they’ll never guess that you ... (more)
Soothing homemade lemon ginger tea Even though the sun is shining and spring is peaking around the corner, I’ve found my mood has been dampened by the onset of a head cold. I drink tea like it’s my job when I’m battling a sore throat or congestion, and I’ve found that ... (more)
Recently the Gazette closed comments for the first time on this story. The process of moderating comments is a difficult one. There's some precedence on what to do, but the industry is somewhat divided. We've modeled our comment policy from slate.com, nytimes.com, and instruction from our lawyer. That said, it's under ... (more)
1. Don’t be fooled by Gary Bettman’s posturing over the NHL’s involvement in the2014 winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia. The NHL will be there. 2. Bettman, a shrewd negotiator, is well aware of the fact the players want to be at that tournament. And with another session of collective bargaining ... (more)
I love coconut curry, and one night I didn’t have any chicken but had a major craving for some coconut goodness. Thankfully, I had some tofu so I decided to experiment with a vegetarian meal. It was really fast and easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Another good thing was ... (more)
Starting Roberto Luongo against the Germans Tuesday night and for the rest of the tournament is the easiest decision head coach Mike Babcock has had to make during these Olympic games. Martin Brodeur looked like an amateur playing against the United States Sunday night and was truly outclassed by his ... (more)
Busy week in sports, no? Definitely a whole lot to talk about. I won’t get to everything — how about them Raptors? — since most customers won’t make it through to the end of this if I do. Apparently the kids don’t have the attention spans for my, ... (more)
Welcome to the Gazette’s very first food blog! My name’s Grace, I’m a sports editor at the Gazette, and I love food. Student living is great, and admittedly one of my favourite things about university is the impromptu late night trips for takeout, but I refuse to settle for a regular ... (more)
For this week’s blog, I want to bring to your attention a fashion show I attended this weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 30, Western's Style Society organized a fashion show not only inspired by Andy Warhol captivating quote "Think Rich, Look Poor,” but also as a way of collecting money for ... (more)
For the first blog of the year I decided to do something different. I usually walk around campus looking for outfits that catch my eye. But with the weather conditions I am finding a lot more Uggs and pea coats than anything else. So I chose to highlight some people ... (more)














