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O-Week Advertising A-OK
During Orientation Week, the University Students’ Council rents the entire campus from Western. This lets them decide who comes and goes. On the VIP list are frosh, sophs, students, staff, and one other party: advertisers. Anyone who can’t foot the sponsorship bill is denied access to promote themselves, including clubs and sports teams. Like any sponsorship, [...]
3D – An extra dimension of stupidity
In real life—one of my favourite places to spend time—I have the option of closing one eye or donning a stylish pirate eye-patch if I’d like to eliminate a dimension from my experiences. Lately in the cinematic world, however, it seems difficult to escape the phenomenon of 3D. As much as I appreciate my ability [...]
Arrogant Athletes Require Reality Check
On July 8, 2010, the Earth stood still for an hour. The powers–that–be decided sports fans should be watching ESPN’s special program, “The Decision” – the moment when LeBron James’ would choose which basketball team he would grace with his presence for the upcoming season. At least, I think that’s what LeBron’s massive ego was [...]
Cashier complains about cranky customers
Cashiers have feelings too! Look, I get it. After an exhausting and stressful day at work, waiting in a long line at the grocery store is the last place you want to be. Believe me, if I had my way I would be on a beach somewhere in Southern California—instead, I am the cashier who [...]
Can’t buy back losses from Used Book Store
Earlier this month the University Students’ Council announced the Used Book Store will cease operations and the bookstore at Western will assume responsibility for all used book sales. As of June, Western will take over the UBS space and operations. What effect, if any, will the disappearance of this USC-run operation have on students? While [...]
Sumo stifling a PC fail
The Alma Mater Society at Queen’s University planned a fundraising event where students would dress in sumo suits and compete. The event was intended to raise donations for a food bank, but was cancelled after several student complaints. Political correctness is a tool to control inappropriate messages from offending certain groups. It’s often used to [...]
Thanks … PSYCH!
Sometimes it’s easier to criticize than compliment. After a year of editorials discussing the follies and fallacies of many on campus, the Gazette is ending its year on a positive. Thank you to all the following, and to the many more who will remain unmentioned. It’s been a great year folks! Readers: Thanks for picking [...]
The last letter-to-the-editor of the year — and it’s a nice one
Re: “Gazette Spoof Issue” April 1, 2010 To the editor: I just want to say thank you to the Gazette. The April Fool’s Issue was incredibly entertaining, and recent issues have been incredibly relevant. The April 6th issue was especially interesting. There was intelligent discussion of the Queen’s Alma Mater Society apology letter, and I [...]
Finally some love for the Spoof Issue
Re: “Gazette Spoof Issue” April 1, 2010 To the editor: The redesigned Gazette was a breath of fresh air. Journalism is all about balance [and] our society is obsessed with being politically correct. We also constantly worry if we are going to offend someone. Chances are there will always be a story, picture or whatever [...]
Board reports don’t make the grade
Re: “2009-2010 board report cards,” March 30, 2010 To the editor: I’d just like to take the time to voice my opinions about the Gazette’s 2009-2010 University Students’ Council board report card. It was announced that Emily Rowe, Justin Arcaro and Will Bortolin received grades that are more or less accepted as fail when compared [...]
