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The OUA Optimism Rankings
Until those foolish Las Vegas odds makers finally come to their senses and start determining odds for Canadian Interuniversity Sport, we’ll really have no way of handicapping upcoming seasons. But coming into the 2010 OUA football season, one thing is clear — this year’s competition is truly a crapshoot. Five of the ten…. errr nine [...]
Executive Council Meeting August
Hey folks, this is Managing Editor Mike Hayes reporting live from the Executive Council Meeting of the University Students’ Council. No need to refresh this page, as it will be updating automatically throughout the meeting. Hope you enjoy!
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 [...]
Executive Council Meeting
Unlike normal University Students’ Council meetings, this one features the intrepid group of executives, formerly known as board members. I’ll be live blogging as they discuss what are sure to be very, very important things. The live blog will refresh itself below, no need to reload the page. Feel free to comment or follow me [...]
Western’s carbon footprint
How green is Western? Staffers from the Physical Plant Department will present their findings about Western’s greenhouse gas emissions on Thursday morning. We will be live blogging the presentation here at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 11. Check this page for instant updates. Powerpoint Presentation: GHG – General Public VF – Rev
Murphy’s Raw
Ever taken the five-hour Via Rail trip from Toronto to Montreal? It’s not exactly an invigorating experience. Some pass the time testing the arm rest’s structural integrity. Some plot revenge on the seat-reclining oaf ahead of them. Some just sleep. Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Rob Murphy gets all xenophobic on the internet. The story goes [...]
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 [...]
…And we’re back
Alright. After a brief summer hiatus I’m starting up this blog business again ahead of the school year and what I think will be a really, really exciting volume for this paper. All kinds of craziness and excitement in store. A couple notes today — one from the pros and two from close to home. [...]
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 [...]
NXNE 2010: Some good, some not so good
If you’ve ever been to a music festival like NXNE — one with hundreds of bands in action — then you know it’s difficult to catch all the worthwhile performances. During my short stay in downtown Toronto last weekend, I was able to see some good and not-so-good sets. Here’s my rundown of each band [...]
