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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 [...]
Study sets new salty goals
Angelina Jolie fans aren’t the only ones talking about salt this summer. After more than two years of research and debate, a new study recommends Canadians cut their salt intake by a third over the next six years. “This is something everyone should be aware of,” explained Katherine Gray-Donald, a professor at McGill University and a [...]
Bike co-op, ride-share rolls into Western
There’s a new fleet in town. Come September, more than a dozen purple bicycles are set to hit Western concrete. The aptly named Purple Bikes, an offshoot of EnviroWestern, had a modest launch earlier this year and is set to expand operations this fall. By offering both a bicycle co-op and a ride-share program, Purple [...]
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 [...]
Salsa Fresca
For part three of our Mexican themed recipe series, we’re making homemade salsa (see part one here and part two here). With fresh ingredients, salsa has the perfect combination of spicy and refreshing tastes. Paired with some chips or added to a wrap, salsa is a great, healthy snack. The ingredients aren’t necessarily things you always [...]
It’s a sport too: The ultimate defense
There’s nothing like a throwing around a Frisbee on a nice summer day at the park. Isn’t that what makes the activity of “ultimate Frisbee,” or just simply “ultimate,” so alluring? “People are stuck in the idea of a dog on a beach when they hear ‘Frisbee,’” Mark Lloyd, ultimate player and next year’s co-captain [...]
Brescia too bold?
Brescia University College launched nine new recruitment videos last month emphasizing the advantages of attending an all-women’s university, while trying to erase their reputation as a cloistered, anti-male environment. Three videos address whether men go to Brescia. “I saw the advertisements a few weeks ago and I was disturbed by a few things in particular,” [...]
Lights burning all night at WSRC
Western’s $35.7 million recreation centre is one of the most cutting-edge facilities on campus. It’s also the brightest. Several students and faculty at Western have noticed that virtually all of the lights at the WSRC are left on overnight, even though the facility closes at 12:00 a.m. during the school year. This raises questions about [...]
Taking a Chance on Bieber
There’s only room for one teen heartthrob in this world — sorry Greyson, but we were there first. In case you’re unaware, Greyson Chance invaded the pop scene after his amazing rendition of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi received over 20 million hits on YouTube — 16 of which have come thanks to me. Since then, Greyson [...]
Jays fans overreacting again
Sometimes in life — and I know this can be hard to believe — there are things that are bigger than baseball. Believe it or not, a meeting of the leaders of the 20 most economically powerful nations in the world trumps a mid-season baseball series. Whether Roy Halladay is pitching or not. That’s why [...]
