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Student support line set to launch next fall
The University Students’ Council is developing a new support service for students in need. At Wednesday night’s USC meeting, Marissa Joffre, vice-president campus issues, announced she would be adding a peer support phone line to the campus issues portfolio. The ... Read More »
Senators to be reimbursed for campaigns
The University Students’ Council has announced they will reimburse student senators up to $75 for their election campaign expenses this year. While the USC has reimbursed council and presidential candidates for over a decade, student senator candidates have never received ... Read More »
Students get support for grade appeals
You were expecting an 80 on an assignment and ended up with a 70. It’s an all too familiar situation for many university students, with reactions ranging from mild disappointment to utter devastation. A failed test or assignment can deliver ... Read More »
Meet the presidential candidates
Adam Fearnall Why did you decide to run for president? I decided to run for president for the opportunity to bring the USC down from the third floor of the UCC to where students actually are. What is your biggest ... Read More »
USC in View: Video killed the presidential campaign
The USC presidential candidates’ videos launched last night at 12:01 a.m. and have since wracked up several thousand views (err, well, most of them). A large chunk of the view counts are likely from the Gazette editorial board who watched, ... Read More »
USC looks into fee to clean up fields
Students are being asked to foot the bill to clean up the slip ‘n’ slide which the rugby fields turn into every fall. Andrew Forgione, president of the University Students’ Council, approached Campus Recreation about the mess and the potential ... Read More »
London’s official plan up for review
Is there something you would like to see changed about London? Is there a particular issue or concern you feel has gone unaddressed? Now may be your chance to get your voice heard—the City of London has begun its review ... Read More »
Affiliate councils reach agreement
Affiliate college students can now officially pencil some extra money into their budgets next year. The University Students’ Council recently passed a motion to change the student fee structure, which had been imposing an undue financial burden on affiliate students. ... Read More »
Ed’s Garage mixes humour and philosphy
The Grand Theatre is currently showing Ed’s Garage, a comedy set in the rural town of Port Petunia. Ed, played by Rod Beattie, is an old multitasking farmer. He also acts as a mechanic, counsellor and even part-time policeman on ... Read More »
Taxis target limousines in new bylaw
London’s public safety committee struck down a proposal that would have banned limousines from stopping for hailing pedestrians while considering changes to the taxi and limo bylaw on Tuesday. As the bylaw stands now, limos and cabs alike can be ... Read More »
Western unveils new branding
Much like when Facebook changes, people can’t stop talking about Western’s new branding, which launched yesterday morning. The $200,000 initiative has been in the works for over a year, according to Keith Marnoch, director of media relations for Western, and ... Read More »
Drop current policy and add more days
If it hasn’t happened to you, it’s happened to someone you know. You begin the semester bursting with excitement. You awoke early on your course sign-up day and managed to get into all your first choices. But just as the ... Read More »
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