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EVENTS CALENDAR Fri, Mar. 12 • Women making change conference When: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Where: Brescia University College, rooms 135 and 136 What: The conference features papers by students and community members on women making changes collectively, locally and globally covering a range of topics including the history of the women’s movement in London as well as a variety of other women’s organizations. • Campus cleanup When: 12:30 p.m. Where: Saugeen-Maitland Hall main doors What: Help clean up litter from Western’s campus and keep our university environmentally-friendly. • Film Series When: 4:30 p.m. Where: Pride Library, main floor of D.B. Weldon Library What: All welcome to enjoy an award-winning film series by direc-

tor Nancy Nicol entitled Politics of the Heart. Admission is free. • The 2010 UWO Film Festival When: 7 p.m. Where: Museum London What: Students are invited to celebrate the talent of aspiring student filmmakers at this festival presented by the Western Undergraduate Film Society. • Jason Collett When: 9 p.m. Where: Call the Office What: Jason Collett, Zeus and Bahamas present the Bonfire Ball tour for spring 2010. Tickets are $15.

What: The Western Chorale will be joined by the University of Toronto Chorale. Sat, Mar. 13 • March Break Open House When: 9 a.m. Where: All over campus What: Western is opening their campus to prospective students so they can talk to professors and learn about the opportunities available to them at Western.

• Secret Admirer Opening When: 7 - 9 p.m. Where: Forest City Gallery What: An art exhibition and sale, featuring works by various artists. The exhibit will run until Mar. 26.

• First Nations event When: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Bus leaves from Alumni Hall What: The Student Development Centre at Western’s International and Exchange Student Centre and the Oneida Nations of the Thames are pleased to invite you to attend this event to learn more about the original people of North America.

• Musical Performance When: 8 p.m. Where: Paul Davenport Theatre

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USC passes 2010/11 budget unanimously tvWestern.ca cut from student fee without protest By Stuart A. Thompson Gazette Staff

Sacha Kumar couldn’t believe what happened at the council meeting Wednesday night. “I was shocked. I really was shocked,” the vice-president finance for the University Students’ Council recalled. Kumar stood at the podium inside council chambers on Mar. 10 to present the 2010/11 budget. He gave a brief introduction, answered a few questions, and passed two amendments.

Then, without any fuss, the budget was approved. “I was surprised that it went through so quickly and so unanimously,” he said. The swift budget approval was a change from previous years, where councillors aired grievances late into the night. Last year’s VP finance, Matt Kington, faced lengthy debate and criticism from council when he presented the budget in 2009. “I remember Kington just slugging it out with people about his projections. There were things in

there that people were just hammering him on,” Kumar recalled. “It was a two or three hour debate.” Kumar said he spent hours preparing for a tough question period and created a package of information to have on hand just in case. But he never needed it. The difference this year came from hosting three budget information sessions with councillors prior to the meeting, each lasting an hour and a half. Councillors had a chance to learn more about the budget and criticize Kumar’s projections without the cumber-

McGill follows Ivey’s lead By Monica Blaylock Gazette Staff

It turns out Ivey is not the only school for rich kids. The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University has followed Ivey’s lead and increased its tuition nearly sixfold by switching from a government-funded to a self-funded tuition structure. The change to a self-funded tuition structure means Desautels will rely on an increase in student tuition fees, alumni donations and sponsors to fund their program. The change will provide the school with additional funds to revamp their MBA program. “The current cost to run the program is $22,000 per person per year, of which students are only paying $4,675. Even with government funding, the current tuition structure is forcing McGill to subsidize over $10,000 per student each year,” Ron Duerksen, director of marketing and communications at Desautels, said. “Our new tuition fee will be set at $29,500 per year. This will allow

for improvements throughout the program while retaining a lower cost than other top-rated business schools in the country,” Duerksen continued. MBA tuition fees at Western’s Richard Ivey School of Business are $64,000 and fees for the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management sit at $67,000. The increase in tuition fees raises the issue of affordability for talented students who may not be able to come up with the funds. However, Niki da Silva, MBA admissions and recruiting co-ordinator, said self-funded tuition structures are irrelevant when considering an applicant pool. “Typically, half of Ivey MBA students receive scholarship funding, ranging from $5,000 to half-tuition. A small number of full tuition awards are also available. All domestic candidates may also apply for OSAP, and for line-ofcredit programs at all the major Canadian banks, so funding is accessible to all students interested in pursuing the MBA.” The increase in tuition fees has

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theGazette • FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

thegazette Volume 103, issue 89 An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one. CHARLES HORTON COOLEY

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Don’t Judge a Film by Video games as digital art its Book Creative ambiance of genre deserves respect, appreciation Film adaptations of books are hardly new — in fact most movies these days are based on a novel or creative work in some shape or form. Recent big-name flick Avatar drew on themes we’ve seen before in movies like Pocahontas, and best picture Oscar nominee Precious was based on a novel. Movies that are adapted from books, though, often have higher expectations from audiences who want to see accuracy rather than cinematic artistry on screen. Film adaptations are often harshly judged for not staying true to the book’s storyline, or for being pure blockbuster cash-grabs, rather than true artistic projects. However, it’s important to keep in mind books don’t always translate perfectly into the Hollywood movie formula, and they shouldn’t be judged for failing to be exact replications. Films based on books are highly anticipated, if for no other reason than to see if the adaptation remains true to the novel. Although diehard book fans often criticize blockbusters like Harry Potter and Twilight for straying from the original plot, there have been many successful and artistically recognized movies inspired by books, like classics The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind. It’s unfair to expect a film to be an exact interpretation of the book it’s based on, purely for the reason that written works have fewer restraints and greater artistic liberties than allowed for by the Hollywood film structure. It’s not always feasible to condense a book into an hour-anda-half of film, or to create the commonly accepted climaxdenouement plot. However, successful film adaptations can generate, or re-generate, interest in a novel that has been forgotten or never reached its full potential. Push by Sapphire has become a bestseller since it was turned into the Oscarnominated film Precious, and superhero blockbusters movies like Batman and Iron Man instantly revive interest and sales for the original comics. The best book-based films use the book as a jumping off point, rather than as a script that must be adhered to word-for-word. Movies like Fight Club and Where The Wild Things Are that take the characters and basic plot into consideration, but aren’t constrained by the exact sequence of events, succeed artistically because they don’t try to just replicate the book visually. Television may be an alternative avenue to explore for ensuring accuracy when adapting books, because the medium provides a longer time frame to allow for character and plot development. Ultimately an adaptation’s artistic merit comes down to the director’s vision and the quality of the screenplay — not how closely the film sticks to its written counterpart. We need to judge films as films, and not as films based on books. —The Gazette editorial board

Editorials appearing under the ‘opinions’ heading are decided upon by a majority of the editorial board and are written by a member of the editorial board but are not necessarily the expressed opinion of each editorial board member. All other opinions are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USC, The Gazette, its editors or staff. Letters: Must include the contributor’s name, identification (ie. History II, Dean of Arts) and be submitted to gazette.opinions@uwo.ca. Letters judged by the Editor-In-Chief to be libelous or derogatory will not be published. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters and submissions and makes no guarantees that a letter will be published. All articles, letters, photographs, graphics, illustrations and cartoons published in The Gazette, both in the newspaper and online versions, are the property of The Gazette. By submitting any such material to The Gazette for publication, you grant to The Gazette a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to publish such material in perpetuity in any media, including but not limited to, The Gazette‘s hard copy and online archives. • Please recycle this newspaper •

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Something has been bugging me lately. Maybe it’s the geek who resides deep in the sub-cockles of my soul, but I feel there’s an important artistic medium not getting the respect it deserves in society. I speak, begrudgingly, of video games. Long considered the absolute zenith of nerdiness — an assumption born out of numerous cultural stereotypes — the video game has come a long way even in the last decade to be at a point where I feel it should easily be held up to the same critical level as film. Part of this comes down to a change within the industry; video games are no longer developed by a few people writing code inside a small computer lab. Major releases carry budgets in the millions of dollars with a veritable army of staff coding, writing and play-testing — a system very similar to the Hollywood process. This industry change has almost meant a change in perceptions of what constitutes a video game. No longer is it acceptable for a game to not have a story or plot, and voice acting has been given added importance. The fact Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart have both provided voice acting for games in the last few years speaks volumes for the strides made in the creative process. Video games also interact with the player in a unique way, which has no doubt helped spur the creative advancements in the past few years. For instance, conveying an emotional message in a video game is a difficult task — though when an emotional connection is successfully established between gamer and character, it often carries a more substantial impact than in a film. Consider this scene: a helicopter has

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been caught in a nuclear explosion. Following the fade to white after the bomb goes off, we see through the soldier’s own eyes the destruction wrought as he crawls from the wreckage of his aircraft. As ash particles fall slowly from the sky, the sound of his heartbeat becomes audible before finally stopping as he succumbs to the effects of radiation poisoning. Was that a scene from the latest Spielberg flick? No — it came from a video game published several years ago. But the powerful message the scene conveys is just as effective as those horrible opening scenes of D-Day during Saving Private Ryan. Admittedly, if there is one major complaint to be made about video games, it is the large number of shooter games. While games like Fallout 3 draw the audience in with fantastic scenery and a compelling backstory, fighting takes up a considerable portion of the player’s time. Even role-playing games like Mass Effect, which contain hours of dialogue, are heavily dependent on violent encounters to move the plot along. Part of this makes sense — similar to

how a book without conflict is a boring read, a game without any sense of action is merely a slightly more interactive movie. But I have faith developers will continue to test this boundary as technology improves and look to innovative game styles like the PS3’s Hard Rain as a benchmark for where games can progress without having to be reliant on violence. While it is unlikely societal perceptions towards games are going to change overnight, I believe it is a certain eventuality. Part of this is thanks to shifting demographics — the average gamer in America is now about 35 years old. Thanks can also be given to the video game industry for choosing to imitate Hollywood in their product development cycle — larger budgets for games also mean the ability to hire writers, big name voice actors, even virtual directors for cinematic parts of the game. With new technology changing how creative works are put together, the future is sure to bring exciting possibilities for video games to grow into a role as another medium to express “art.”

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Ten and I, holding onto a thread from the sky, Watching, as heedless people’s lives go by, My tongue tied, eyes closed, ears shut, Waiting on one to pull the rope back up, but... They see us from down there, They mock, laugh, stare Saying they will help us climb down, To live life, to drink, smoke, lie, deceive... chase after the crown I dissent, As ten descend, Alone against the world, I let urges pass, forgo temptations, I rather regret never trying sinful wishes, than wishing to undo those actions So never doubting, I grasp tighter on to the rope, Embracing the path taken, as this path is my only hope. –– Kazi Shams

There’s a broken body begging for salvation Underneath the spot light tonight. Consequence of untrue urges, temptation Character with more conviction than truth. The shows goes on, red curtain closed, No one is watching. But it must go on, Keep a still face, a fragile body posed. Not a person can see the charade below. With confident posture and blushed cheeks Eyes locked, cold, an untold story unfolds With blue rain melting a voice that speaks Of inner emotions etched too deep. The audience that watched beauty on stage Doesn’t come to watch the show tonight The actress falls weak, an inner plague. No one to watch her confession, Listen. –– Jessica O’Regan

Little Drummer Boy purple hair & v-neck tee, blue bandana & tattoo sleeves, fiery paint on custom snare: Little Drummer Boy. cigarette & torn-up jeans, mirrored glasses, wooden beads, retro Converse 60s sneaks: Little Drummer Boy. holepunched ears & pointy height, bought those bands (they came with spikes), sleeps all day, goes out at night: Little Drummer Boy. staggers in a drunken haze, hasn’t been at home for days, mother says ‘it’s just a phase’: Little Drummer Boy. open-road traverser (bum), worn-out pack & hitchhiker’s thumb, marches to his own damn drum, except he’s missing a stick: pa rum pum pum pum pfdtum fllrrum hhghlum um umumumumum ummmm Little Drummer Boy. –– Nathan TeBokkel

Proof of God

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A man in a funny hat Asked me in a foreign tongue “Tell me if there’s proof of God, For no argument yet to me has won My sympathy, tis rare a thing, So offer me your time, And bare me reason to believe The God that Governs you is also mine.”

Give me rotary-dial telephones and money in good faith loaned

Said I, “ It’s a winding logic, I could make many twists of speech However, make no argument That your skeptical could beseech “So instead my far-way-tided friend I’ll make no judge on what you say it true, For the laws of God that Govern me Make me no better man than you. “I’ll only say for God there’s proof On this very place we stand The ground, the whole word-ripened land With such a planet, deep in space In cosmos holds its oder, So refined and well-designed Locks our universe’s mortar So God, Dear friend, acts as the glue To bind space to sky and sky to ground, If you want proof of God my Friend? Good Sir, just look around.” –– Kierston Drier

Give me five bucks an hour, cheap whiskey sours and a woman’s heart earned for the price of a flower Give me tow ropes, low-risk dope and a stamp and envelope Give me a monkey wrench, sweat stench and summer days with Johnny Bench Give me records, newspapers, the milkman and tailor Learning in school about Vlad the Impaler Give me Orr on skates, nervous prom dates and big block V-8s A place where people more composedly wait Though it’s a cardinal sin to show up late Give me the time when a fiver gave a night’s fun, leaving change and though it seems I’m resistant to change Doesn’t it seem sad, if not strange that true work is compromised, true socialisation estranged We’ll continue to accept the quotidian, accept less for more Discount airfare to go see the shore When sticking to your word seems like a chore All this Makes nostalgia impossible to ignore –– Robb Haynes

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The art of cooking Grace Davis If you avoid paint, crayons or graphics like the plague because you just don’t think you’re capable of mastering those arts, you can develop your artistic side by capturing some creativity in the kitchen. By following some simple principles and letting your imagination flow, it’s possible to present food beautifully. Cooking at home doesn’t have to feel like a chore — it can be an experience. Eating is both a necessity and an enjoyable activity, so why not put in a little effort and make it look as good as it tastes?

Garnish Garnish is a fantastic way to easily add visual appeal to a meal, but there are a couple of rules to follow. Most importantly, garnishes should always be edible. If a flower looks delightful but it can’t be eaten, look for something else. Also, only use relevant or complementary ingredients or flavours. Just because parsley is a great garnish doesn’t mean that it should be used to top vanilla ice cream. It’s also wise to invest in a zester. It’s a great tool for adding flavours like chocolate, lemon and orange in a visually interesting way. When using a zester, it should be pressed against the fruit and drawn across its peel. The rims of the tool cut the zest into ribbons, which can be sprinkled on top of food. In general, fresh herbs are a beautiful and easy way to add visual interest, fragrance and mouth-watering flavour. When making spinach dip, I like to add a sprig of fresh parsley or cilantro to add a new and interesting texture.

Portion Sizes Laying out a plate can be related to the design of a magazine page. In a good magazine layout, there should always be a focal point. On a plate, this is the main item — this is the centre of attention and is larger than the other items.

Just like a magazine page, there should also be a sufficient amount of white space — empty space — on the outer edges of the plate to make items stand out. At the same time, too much white space makes the product look empty and uninteresting. Keep in mind that people can always go back for seconds, so it’s not necessary to overcrowd a plate in the initial serving. Ratatouille can be difficult to present because there isn’t a natural focal point in the veggie medley. A sprig of parsley creates a focal point, and using a plain white plate with extra space around the edges adds white space.

Drizzle and Sprinkle Sprinkle herbs, vegetables, breadcrumbs, powdered sugar or cocoa, chopped nuts, fruit rind or chocolate shavings to add interest to a dull presentation or to hide imperfections. When plating ice cream, it looks awesome to drizzle chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce on a plain white plate before doing anything else. Another option is sprinkling cocoa powder on white dishes or icing sugar on a coloured plate. Make sure that everything that is seen is supposed to be there — if a glob of ice cream is on the wrong part of the dish, it should be wiped off.

Numbers and Shapes Odd numbers are more appealing to the eye, so avoid using an even amount of items. When plating appetizers, I often use several small plates and stick to three items. Another tip is to plan for a variety of shapes and forms. Picture this: a plate with brussel sprouts, cherry tomatoes, meatballs and round potatoes. Even if these flavours were complimentary, the presentation would look extremely strange. Mashed potatoes and asparagus would be better choices. It’s also smart to manipulate the shape of vegetables by cutting them up. Carrots can be diced, cut into rounds, or sticks, which can be used to contrast the shape of the main item. When using bread for dip, I like to chop the bread into the opposite shape of the bowl to form contrast.

Colour Colour is one of the most exciting parts of food presentation. There are a wide assortment to choose from — the deep purple in eggplant, vibrant red of tomatoes, the goldenness of cheddar cheese, refreshing pink in grapefruit and the dark green in leafy spinach. Just like a painter’s palette, food has an endless amount of options for combining different colours to create a masterpiece. Trifle is one of the most beautiful desserts when it comes to colour. Chocolate trifles can be a little trickier because of the dark browns, but using whipped cream and strawberries is an excellent way to add a splash of colour. Choosing specific dishes is an effective way to make colour pop. Clear glass bowls and glasses are perfect when making foods with layers like trifle, ice cream sundaes, or specialty drinks. Student budgets don’t leave much wiggle room, but it’s totally possible to create beautiful food with a small amount of money. The most important thing to realize is whipping something up in the kitchen can be an enjoyable experience rather than simply an unconscious process to satisfy your hunger pangs. To see the recipes for the pictures shown as well as multiple others and video instructions, visit the Cooking With Grace blog at www.westerngazette.ca.

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theGazette • FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

Take a break and unleash your creative side Plenty of places in London allow dabbling in the arts where you can test your artistic skills and refine your talents.

By Meagan Kashty Gazette Staff

Art Classes Take a chance and get in touch with your inner artist. In the midst of exams and essays, many students find little time for artistic endeavours. However, while it may seem daunting to seek out an outlet for your creativity, finding a venue to draw, paint, sculpt or play can be beneficial to both your mind and soul. For students looking to find their inner Picasso or Rembrandt, you need not look further than the streets of London. Below are a few opportunities

Located on Aldersbrook Road, ArtVenture Art Studio offers drawing, painting and clay sculpting classes. ArtVenture is especially suited to individuals who crave freedom of direction, allowing artists to work alone during Open Studio time. This is particularly advantageous for students looking to develop a portfolio with the help of instructor feedback. ArtVenture Art Studio also takes submissions from local artists to showcase in its gallery space. Other art studios in London: Forest City Gallery, the Arts Project, IMAGINE

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Writing Consultation Penn Kemp, the Canada Council writer-in-residence at Western, holds weekly office hours for any writer from the university or the London community looking for feedback or consultation. Kemp requests works be submitted at least one week prior to your appointment, and accepts works of poetry, fiction, creative, non-fiction and drama. Other writing opportunities: look around campus for publications that offer student submissions — you’ll be surprised to discover the number of avenues open to students.

Photography Shutterbug — Western’s photography club — is a good opportunity for budding photographers looking to learn their way around a lens. The club welcomes students from a range of backgrounds, providing opportunities for even the most experienced to learn from their peers.

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Reading into films With every year bringing at least a dozen adaptations of other creative works, the list of adaptations can be pretty daunting. To help, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put together a handy little list to show you some adaptations and whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worth your time. The Blade Series: Only the most Cheetosencrusted of comic book nerds will likely remember this trilogy of films actually sprang from a little known series in the 70s. While this series hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a faithful adaptation by any means (the original Blade never had any of the superpowers his film counterpart did) it is still highly entertaining â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wesley Snipes and Kris Kristofferson seem to be unable to help themselves from chewing up the scenery. Anything by Stephen King: It seems odd the best adaptations of the master-of-horrorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works have actually been the ones devoid of horror elements. The Shawshank Redemption, and Stand By Me both provide compelling interpretations of Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bastardize the original. Compare this to The Shining, which King has said changed his work so much it should be considered a work wholly independent from his novel. The Golden Compass: This film makes it on the list as an example of exactly what to avoid with an adaptation. Different from the book, yet still trying to tie itself close to it, this Chris Weitz-directed atrocity smacks of a film made by a committee with no knowledge of the book. The Ones You Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Know About: So maybe you know that Jaws and A Clockwork Orange were originally books. But how about Mrs. Doubtfire? There are a lot of movies which became so successful people forgot they used to be books. See also Road to Perdition, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, One Flew Over the Cuckooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest, even Shrek. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget the multitude of Philip K. Dick works that later became movies: Blade Runner, Total Recall, The Minority Report, Screamers, Paycheck, Next, and A Scanner Darkly.

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According to most recent evidence and adjusting for inflation, the Hollywood classic Gone With the Wind has grossed approximately $1.5 billion over the years. That fact alone should tell you everything you need to know about Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history of adapting literary works. In many respects, the decision to lift characters and plots from the pages is a natural one for directors and screenwriters. Increasing costs have meant films now cost tens of millions of dollars to make, and being able to show a proposed film already has a large fan base can mean the difference between getting a movie approved. Consider the Harry Potter series: the books alone have sold over 400 million copies in 67 different languages worldwide. Thus it should come as no surprise the film series has grossed over $5.4 billion globally. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a cycle that feeds into itself: because the books are popular, they are approved for bigger and bigger budgets, which results in a more faithful adaptation, which translates into more popularity. If one were to look at the top-10 movies over the last decade, there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a year where there havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been at least two adaptations making the cut. But for every batch of successful

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So you want to get published? By Jaclyn Haggarty Gazette Staff

You’ve spent months or perhaps years drafting and rewriting what you consider a work of literary genius. But after all the blood, sweat and tears that went into your piece, you’re left asking yourself the age-old question: “How the heck do I get published?” “You have to develop strategies for getting published,” explains Penn Kemp, a local poet, playwright, novelist and the English department’s writer-in-residence at Western. “If you want to be a professional you have to work at it constantly, with as much diligence as you would any other job.”

Although competition is stiff in the literary world, it doesn’t mean hopeful writers should put their pens down just yet. There are many tips and tricks professional writers use to help them get ahead.

Get involved “Networking is huge,” Melanie Chambers, who teaches a class in writing for publication, assures. “You can be the best writer in the world, but if you don’t know how to market and sell yourself, then you won’t be successful.” Kemp insists getting involved with local writing groups is the best first step a young writer can make. “Get to know as many writers as possible, start up your own zine

with like-minded people,” Kemp says. “Think of yourself as an apprentice [and] you have to have a long apprenticeship. Any kind of mentoring is fabulous — you never know what opportunities will present.”

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everyone would do it,” Green assures. Few writers start off earning enough to make a living and often times writers have to seek other employment to support their craft. “It can be very tough to make money as a full-time writer early in your career,” Mark Kearney, who also teaches writing for publication, adds. “Be open to writing on just about anything. The key is getting your foot in the door.” “It’s not easy to get published, and there are so many reasons why a work might not be accepted. Some literary journals will send you a note explaining why they’ve decided not to publish you — most will not. If you continue to send good, polished work, editors will come to know your name and eventually find a spot for your piece,” Claudia Manley, who teaches in the writing, rhetoric and professional communication program at Western, insists. “If you get rejected once, try again [and] keep trying.”

Look online The World Wide Web creates vast opportunities for those starting out. Many websites, magazines and corporations hire writers to update and contribute to their website. “Many new writers can break into a magazine’s web content first and then work their way up to print” Chambers adds. The Internet has not only changed the way writers get published, but it has also changed way writers get noticed. “I would tell new writers to start a blog, create a Facebook page, anything to promote yourself and get your work out there,” Kemp adds.

— there is always room for improvement. On top of taking advantage of the numerous professional writing classes Western has to offer, young writers are advised to read as much possible on their chosen field and subscribe to any magazine they are hoping to write for. “Get and read traditional industry standard guides, such as the latest edition of The Canadian Writer’s Market or How to be Your Own Literary Agent.These can prevent you from heading down dozens of blind alleys,” Terence Green, a writing, rhetoric and professional communication professor at Western, instructs. “They can also teach you manuscript preparation and professional expectations and protocol. Too many would-be writers never do enough preparatory research into the field they propose to enter, handicapping themselves unnecessarily.”

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4 BEDROOM, PRIME locations and condition, close to campus and downtown, on LTC bus routes. Don’t wait - these units go fast! Rides available to view. Refer a friend for $100. Call now, 519-495-7903. 4 BEDROOM, VERY close to campus and only $334 a person a month. Open concept. Free parking, grass cutting, snow removal and full time property management. This unit will rent quickly. Call Zach for a tour 5198540505. Zachs@londonproperty.ca 4&5 BDRM. homes and townhomes, Live in the awesome red brick ones next year. So close to campus. Super sized rooms, all appliances, parking, prewired for internet. Many to choose from. Call Jon 519-852-7993. 4-6 BDRM HOUSES and town homes for rent. Units are modern, clean and close to campus. Get everything you could ask for, with 5 appliances, free parking, spacious bedrooms and common rooms and full time maintenance. Bedrooms are network for internet. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505. 5 AND 4 Bedroom houses and apartments right on major bus route. Great locations. Huge rooms and closets. All new appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call John at 519-859-5563 anytime. 5 BDRM HOME. A/C, 3 bathrooms, all appliances, laundry, hardwood floors, 10 car driveway, backyard. Masonville area, grass cutting/snow removal included. $415+. Groups preferred. May 1st. Mike 519-6397445, mkalopsis1@yahoo.ca. 5 BDRMS. LIVE steps from campus in a 5 bedroom apartment or townhouse. Live in style in a modern building, all built within the last few years. Huge kitchens come with tons of cupboards and counter space, and centre island eating areas. Spacious bedrooms and huge closets. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505 and view one of these units before they are gone! 5 BED FULL house in great location steps from campus. This house has two full washrooms and large bedrooms. Laundry machines, dishwasher, massive backyard, garage, large driveway, and much more. Only $354pp. Call John at (519) 859-5563 any time or email johnm@londonproperty.ca 5 BEDROOM HOUSES and townhouses for rent on all sides of campus. All places have free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Units are rented on a first come first serve basis. Call Zach at 519-854-0505, zachs@londonproperty.ca

5 BEDROOM, 3-FLOOR townhouse in all-student area near UWO. $385 plus utilities or $435 includes all utilities. Large common room, 3 bathrooms, laundry, fully renovated, clean and comfortable. 5 minute bus ride to campus, near shopping and downtown. Can be fully furnished. Call Joseph at Summit Properties 519-671-2671. 5 BEDROOM, PRIME locations and condition, downtown and near UWO, on LTC bus routes. See us first! Rides available to view. Refer a Friend Program. Call Dustin 519-495-7903. 6 AND 7 BEDROOM adjacent campus. The awesome red brick homes and townhomes. Really large room sizes. All appliances, fully networked for internet, parking included. For more info or showing call Jon anytime 519-852-7993. 6 BD HOME Richmond and Oxford area downtown. Six very large bedrooms and closets, newly renovated, hardwood, large kitchen, nice front porch, parking, all appliances. For info/tour, please call Jon 519-852-7993.

6 BEDROOM, PRIME locations and top condition, downtown and close to campus, on LTC bus routes. See us first! Rides available to view. Refer a friend for $100. Call 519-495-7903. 6, 7 BDRM houses downtown and near campus. Huge houses with lots of common area and spacious bedrooms. Places include new appliances, free parking, and full time property management. Great prices. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505. zachs@londonproperty.ca 7 BDRM. #1 Redbrick rentals. Newly built red bricks in all the best student areas around campus and downtown! Dishwasher, washer/dryer include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 or email jmiles@telus.blackberry.net. 7 BEDROOM HOUSE for only $400 a bedroom a month. This huge house has 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 4 washrooms and a huge backyard! Steps from the front gates. Call Zach at 5198540505. Zachs@londonproperty.ca 7 BEDROOM STUDENT renters. Stop throwing your parents’ money away on rent. Western Students put thousands of dollars each year into the pockets of landlords. You and your parents can save on these expenses by getting you access to investment properties. Call 519-495-7903. 8 BEDROOM, PRIME locations and condition, downtown and near UWO, on LTC bus routes. These large properties go fast so call Dustin 519-495-7903.

6 BD HOUSE well kept, $385/bedroom, utilities included. On bus route, close to amenities, large bedrooms, parking available, short walk to downtown. 519-8596259, ask for Lukas.

BEAUTIFUL 5BD/4BH TOWNHOUSE steps to UWO. 4 available, 2 w/ensuites. Reno Jan 2010 w/hardwood & new appliances. All-inclusive $575-$675/room or best offer. Bi-weekly cleaning, util, cable, net, phone. www.andysgreenhomes.com 519-488-6973

6 BD. HOME, 2 blocks from UWO main gates on Bernard St., close to King’s. Large bedrooms and closets, 2 full baths, parking, all appliances. $450+. Call Jon 519-852-7993 anytime.

BRAND NEW 5 bedroom house. $420/bedroom all-inclusive. Large bedrooms. Parking available, on bus route, close to amenities, walk to downtown. 519-859-6259, ask for Lukas.

6 BDRM. #1 Redbrick rentals. Newly built red bricks in all the best student areas around campus and downtown! Dishwasher, washer/dryer include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 or email jmiles@telus.blackberry.net.

CHEAPSIDE AND ADELAIDE area, close to shopping, bus at door. Two bedroom, two bathroom house. Nice yard, parking. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and A/C. $750+utilities. Call Patty or Charlie 519-472-6711.

6 BED HOUSE in incredible location near front gates on Richmond. Only $354pp including heat! Large rooms, two full washrooms, laundry, free parking, dishwasher, sun room and more. Call John at (519) 8595563 anytime or email johnm@londonproperty.ca 6 BEDROOM BOTH sides of campus, and some downtown. These are the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, all appliances, sprawling room sizes. exactly what you thought off campus was going to be like. Ready to be seen. Call Jon anytime 519-852-7993.

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NO. 1 STUDENT Housing in London. 2-7 bdrms. Popular redbrick apartments and townhouses, plus houses in various student locations. Come with 5 appliances, huge rooms and closets and are networked for internet. Call now! These rent on a first come first serve basis. Zach 519-854-0505 NO.1 ALL BEST locations in student housing. 2-7 bedroom units in the best students areas around campus and downtown. Houses/apartments and townhouses available. All in great shape and include dishwasher and washer/dryer. Call John anytime at (519) 859-5563 or email jmiles@telus.blackberry.net for more info.

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