gazette-March-16-2010 by The Campus Network

A&E

OPINIONS

BROOKLYN’S FINEST

PARALYMPIC GAMES

All-star cast can’t save cop flick … p.8

Athletes deserving of TV time … p.4

WESTERNGAZETTE.CA

GAZETTE READER SURVEY

thegazette ... playing again since 1906

www.westerngazette.ca

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

WESTERN’S DAILY STUDENT NEWSPAPER • EST.1906 • VOLUME 103, ISSUE 90

New USC board elected

STUDENT WINS BIG

A breakdown of how your VPs are picked By Shreya Tekriwal Gazette Staff

Last weekend, members of the University Students’ Council elected four members of the board of directors for 2010-11.

at the first meeting of the new assembly [...] Each election takes several hours of intense questioning of each candidate by the members of the Assembly,” Nick Shorten, deputy returning officer for MSU said.

The Process: Vice-presidents of the USC are voted in during the second part of the USC’s Annual General Meeting. According to Scott Courtice, public affairs officer for the USC, the incoming and the outgoing councils get together to elect the vice-presidents. “This is the point where last year’s council and this year’s council both exist as one [...] for the sole purpose of electing the vice-presidents. The rationale [is] that the incoming council that has to work with the vice-presidents next year should have a say in who they are, but the outgoing council has experience working with vice-presidents this year, [and] has a different perspective,” Courtice said. A similar procedure to that of the USC is also used by McMaster Students Union. “They are elected by the new Student Representative Assembly

The rationale [is] that the incoming council that has to work with the vice-presidents next year should have a say in who they are, but the outgoing council has experience working with vice-presidents this year, [and] has a different perspective. — Scott Courtice, public affairs officer for the USC

However, the student government at Queen’s University, known as the Alma Mater Society, uses a slate system when electing their

vice-presidents. “Presidents and vice-presidents are elected on a slate [...] Before executive elections, there is a nomination period where the candidate teams collect 675 signatures [...] from the student body to nominate the slate for the election,” Lucas Anderson, commissioner of internal affairs for AMS, said. Courtice added there are advantages and disadvantages to both election procedures. “[With the process used by the USC], the council can determine and see the temperament of the incoming president and what they want to accomplish and can vote for candidates that are a good fit with that president’s vision and [...] fit personalities together,” Courtice said. He also mentioned students, on the other hand, may perceive this method to be less democratic. “This system is designed so the Assembly can determine the right person for the job,” Shorten explained. He added the system is also criticized as one which empowers inexperience. “Not many people at this age PLEASE SEE NEW P2

Photo Illustration by Laura Barclay/Gazette

10,000 REASONS TO SMILE. Health sciences student Keltie Brigham is all smiles after rolling up a $10,000 prize in Tim Hortons’ Roll up the Rim contest. Brigham bought the winning cup in the Natural Sciences building. For the full story, see p.3.

End of tvWestern not the end of campus video By Stuart A. Thompson Gazette Staff

After 20 years on the air, tvWestern.ca will be turned off after a unanimous vote on Mar. 10. The University Students’ Council agreed to extinguish the station when they passed the budget, ending its student fee collection. No councillors or members of tvWestern.ca lodged a protest. The station has aired campusrelated programs made by students since 1993. In recent years, the station has been criticized for lack of student involvement and interest. In 2008, a USC survey reported 83 per cent of students never watched the videos. “We were hearing from the majority of students that either they

didn’t know what tvWestern was, or they never watched it, or they had no interest in watching it,” Sacha Kumar, USC vice-president finance, said. “As far as relevance to students, it was scoring very low in our opinion.” This year, the station offered some more popular programming, such as the talk show Big Purple Couch and the movie review program We Eat Films. But the USC argued this success was owed to passionate volunteers more than paid staff members. More than 80 per cent of tvWestern.ca’s $90,000 budget went to salaries. Current creative director Patrick Barfoot said he approached tvWestern.ca last year with a “rampage” of passion and a desire to overhaul the station. He tried to get a new web-

1991 TV Western’s predecessor is founded to create an Orientation Week video

1994 Begins airing on closed-circuit television inside the UCC

1993 Begins creating its own programming

1991

1993

1994

site online, but several designs were shot down by management. He also helped start some of the station’s most successful programs, like We Eat Films. But it seems these efforts were too late. “It’s a bit of a disappointment and a tragedy because I’ve worked so hard to make it better,” he said. “But there are things within the system that were flawed, and I knew it, and I was fighting against it.” While the station relies on about 70 volunteers to create programming, paid staffers run the station on a full-time basis. Among them is production director Kim Chatterley, who has worked at the station for more than 10 years. She said tvWestern.ca faced a number of challenges over the

November 24th, 2004 New CNN-style format announced for the UCC, promising to bring thousands in advertising

2004

years, none more detrimental than funding. The station’s equipment is several years old and much of it is broken. While they own several tripods, none work. The station bought a new camera earlier this year, but their other cameras are all damaged in some way. “We weren’t putting any money into the equipment. To get really volunteering, you had to be relentless, you had to keep going,” Barfoot said. Chatterley said tvWestern.ca’s purpose traditionally focused on volunteers instead of its audience. “More recently, we’ve certainly had more reception to what we’ve been putting up,” she said of a growing audience for tvWestern.ca programming on YouTube. “But in the past, definitely, more emphasis

September 12th, 2006 tvWestern.ca is created after moving online. A show with Rogers Television begins 2005 USC survey reports 90 per cent of students do not use TV Western

2005

January 25th, 2006 The USC investigates shutting down tvWestern

was on the opportunities and the training.” Taylor Whittamore is one student who benefited from the station’s training sessions. The media, theory and production student entered Western with an interest in television but little experience. “They began the training at square one — how to turn on a camera, basic interview skills, what not to wear on camera,” she said. Andrew Beach, Huron University College councillor, said keeping students like Whittamore involved was a concern when considering ending the station. “I think tvWestern did a poor job on the end of the rest of the student body. I know that the volunteers

2008 USC poll results 2008 show 83 per cent never watch tvWestern.ca 2010 Council approves ending the $3.55 student fee

January 27, 2006 Council votes to keep the $1.95 student fee

2006

PLEASE SEE END P3

2008

2010 Lindsay Arnold/Gazette

P2 ➤

news

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

New VPs all sunshine and rainbows CONTINUED FROM P1

The Positions:

Ely Regier VP Finance

Similar to the USC president, those assuming positions as VPs will be working on a full-time basis for the USC. These individuals either take a year off their academic commitments or spend a year on the board upon graduation. “[I am] responsible for USC media, publications, elections, media relations, internal and external promotions, alumni relations and the Info Team,” Carolyn Hawthorn, current communications officer for the USC, explained. The communications officer is hired by the incoming president on the advice of the outgoing communications officer. “I want to make sure that every single initiative of all of the other vice-presidents are being commu-

Justin Mackie VP Student Events

Meaghan Coker VP University Affairs

Scott Kerr VP Campus Issues

“This system is designed so the Assembly can determine the right person for the job.” — Nick Shorten, deputy returning officer for McMaster Students Union

nicated to every single student at Western [...] Internally, I want to make sure all the different commissioners, co-ordinators, council executive as well as staff […] knows what each other is doing and there is really that cohesion there,” Nicole Fassina, incoming communications officer, said. Justin Arcaro, current VP student events, focuses on developing USC programs that build community and offer positive learning experiences for students, including managing orientation week programs and the clubs community. “I am excited to empower the different commissioners and coordinators within the portfolio — just because there’s so much to do and I am only one person. So really [looking forward to] working with them and focusing on being a team,” Justin Mackie, VP-elect for student events, said. “Events will be had, Western.” As VP university affairs, Dan Moulton is the chief advocate for students on all internal and external student priorities and is responsible for managing the relationship between the university administration and the USC. Meaghan Coker, VP-elect for university affairs, mentioned her priority will involve being a chief advocate for students on campus and off-campus: “Putting students first [...] and by recognizing that we have a lot of potential on campus for other students to also be advocates and to support them in their capacity to do that.” According to current VP campus issues Will Bortolin, the role of his position involves working with commissioners to address the social, cultural and societal issues that may limit the educational experience and quality of life of undergraduates at Western. “The key for us I think is to push outwards and engage the every day student, who is walking to class and not necessarily looking to get involved or get educated on the issues [...] We want the entire campus to be safe, welcoming and inclusive of students of every time,” Scott Kerr, VP-elect for campus issues, said. According to Sacha Kumar, current VP finance, his portfolio is responsible for managing the current budget and also creating the budget for the upcoming year. “[VP] finance is held accountable to every projected target in the budget, so it is imperative that [the individual] becomes an active participant in decision-making in each portfolio,” Kumar added. “I truly believe, because Vision to Lead clearly outlines that the only reason that we are here is for students, we have to get back to asking them what they want,” Ely Rygier, VP-elect for finance, commented on his focus for the upcoming year.

The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words and words using an apostrophe give you clues to locating vowels. Solution is by trial and error. © 2002 by Kings Features Syndicate, Inc.

We Offer Student Discounts Who’s Taking You to the Airport? 519-673-6804 or 1-800-265-4948 Book On-line: www.robertq.com Airbus Serving Toronto and Detroit Airports

3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Sunny High 12ºC Low 0ºC

Sunny High 13ºC Low 1ºC

Sunny High 13ºC Low 3ºC

091023

Nicole Fassina Communications Officer

really even have the experience […] to run an organization as large as [MSU],” Shorten added. “Changes could definitely be made but I think this problem is more associated with student politics than the system itself.” According to Ross Gibbons, political science professor at Western, both processes used by the USC and AMS can be viewed as democratic: “Both processes can make claims to being ‘democratic.’ USC council members are democratically elected as representatives so anything they do carries some legitimacy. On the other hand an election-at-large is clearly and more directly democratic.”

news ➤ P3

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

Gazette Staff

In an act sure to evoke jealousy among thousands of Western students gunning for the win, Keltie Brigham has snagged a $10,000 prize for drinking coffee. Brigham, a second-year health sciences student, is Western’s first big winner for Tim Hortons’ 2010 Roll Up the Rim to Win campaign. Last Wednesday, she was studying on the quiet floor of D.B. Weldon Library when she “rolled up the rim” and won the prize. “At first I was like, ‘Seriously, is this a joke?’ Even my mom didn’t believe me when I called and told her,” Brigham said. She and a friend were heading to Weldon and decided they

would buy nine coffees over the course of their studying, in hopes they would be guaranteed a win. The plan worked and Brigham was the delighted winner of a free coffee and $10,000. Unfortunately, her friend was left empty handed. The winning cup was a medium double-double bought from the Tim Hortons in the Natural Sciences Centre. Brigham has until May 30 to send in her cup, claim the cash and answer a skilltesting question. “I plan on having someone sitting near me with a calculator just in case,” she joked. Brigham is planning on using most of the money to pay for tuition, and is also planning to take a couple of her friends on a trip to somewhere warm.

End of “stagnant” service not surprising CONTINUED FROM P1

and the staff that are working there — they love it,” Beach said. “But I’m not sure that this translated to the majority of the student body.” Beach added the USC is always trying to balance a service’s benefit to some students against the cost to several, especially with services like PrideWestern and Enviro Western, which are funded by all undergraduates, regardless of who uses them. “Those are places we don’t mind sinking a little bit of money, as long as it is well spent,” Beach argued. “I think that was the concern of the executive this year with tvWestern. That the money wasn’t being well spent.” Following the USC’s initial recommendation to end the station, Barfoot and some tvWestern.ca volunteers began a campaign to keep the station alive. But by the time the budget approval meeting came around last week, Barfoot declined to give a presentation. “Honestly, when I talked with [USC president] Emily [Rowe], that’s when I felt their heart was in the right place. When I talked to the rest of the board, [of directors] it was so convoluted and so political. It was like, ‘Honestly do you even care what we do?’” The lack of protest from tvWestern.ca is a stark contrast from 2006,

when the USC presented a motion to end the student fee supporting the station. At council, tvWestern.ca protested, giving a presentation about how the station could improve. The USC decided to give them another chance. Five years later, many councillors agree the station has grown complacent. “A lot of councillors I talked to said they weren’t really surprised by this because everyone knows it has become very stagnant,” Kumar argued, adding without high viewership, the USC couldn’t justify investing in the station to make it stronger. While tvWestern.ca will be gone at the end of this fiscal year, videos will continue. The Gazette will collect an extra $0.50 per student to expand video and new media programming. The USC also plans to expand the media commissioner role to receive an honorarium and more responsibility. Barfoot hopes his work this year will not be in vain and that some programming, like We Eat Films and the Big Purple Couch, will continue under the USC’s guidance. “In my opinion, some good could possibly come out of this. The only thing we can do is wait and hopefully develop plans to not only do what we’re doing now, but also expand.”

V E G A N R E STA U R A N T

The Gazette is now seeking editors for its creative team. Positions are available in the following positions:

Web developers & designers Graphic designers Editorial Cartoonists Photojournalists Video Producers To apply, come to the Gazette office (Room 263 in the University Community Centre) and fill out an application.

For more information visit westerngazette.ca/creative

local, organic and fair-trade ingredients

100127

By Laura Barclay

Health sci student wins $10,000

(Exp. 05/31/10)

NOW OPEN Sunday for brunch!

with purchase of any two entrees!

646 Richmond St. 519-850-8688 Licensed

www.vegoutrestaurant.com

puzzle solution from page 10

➤

opinions

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

thegazette Volume 103, issue 90 “It’s not the votes that count. It’s who counts the votes.” —JOSEPH STALIN

Ryan Hendrick

Carly Conway

Jaela Bernstien

Editor-In-Chief

Deputy Editor

Managing Editor

Editor - gazette.editor@uwo.ca Deputy - gazette.deputy.editor@uwo.ca Managing - gazette.managing.editor@uwo.ca website at www.westerngazette.ca University Community Centre Rm. 263 The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, CANADA. N6A 3K7 Editorial Offices: (519) 661-3580 Advertising Dept.: (519) 661-3579 The Gazette is owned and published by the University Students’ Council.

The Grass isn’t Greener Western’s University Students’ Council met on Mar. 13 to elect next year’s vice-presidents of campus issues, finance, student events and university affairs. Other students’ councils, such as the Queen’s Alma Mater Society, open these elections to the general student population. This has raised questions about the legitimacy of the election process. Currently, members of the USC are the only ones entitled to vote for VP candidates. This process could be seen as undemocratic since most students have little say and councillors don’t always take their constituents’ opinions into account. An alternative could be adopting Queen’s University’s slate-style voting process — a methodology compelling presidential and vice-presidential candidates to run for positions on one ticket, as a group, to be voted on by the student body. While popularity will always play a factor in elections, such a system will likely force candidates to schmooze and find a circle of friends they can run with rather than running on their principles and ideas. Furthermore, based on the general lack of knowledge typically seen regarding presidential platforms, it’s unlikely the student body at Western is well informed as to what the VP portfolios entail. Thus, by giving the general student population an opportunity to vote for these candidates, there is the possibility they may make an illinformed vote. Perhaps media outlets like the Gazette could be doing a better job at informing students about such positions. Telling students why they should care and how these elections affect them personally may help erode student apathy. That said, it is impossible to completely eliminate such sentiments in practice. There are other ways to access information about the election process and each of the candidates. For one, candidates should continue to reach out through avenues like websites, which allow interested students to read up on their platforms. Furthermore, members of the USC could possibly make better use of their vote — while they are better aware of the strengths and weaknesses of a particular candidate because of their experience with them in council meetings, it is also a councillor’s responsibility to reach out to their constituents and vice-versa. A possible benefit of the USC’s method of electing VPs may be in its low-key and selective nature — perhaps this means more qualified people will run for the positions as votes in their favour will ideally be determined less by popularity and more on merit. While it’s always tempting to peek over the fence, there is no reason for Western to move towards a slatevoting process as it may exacerbate the problem of illinformed voting by an apathetic student body and enhance the place of status.

Paralympic games deserve attention Despite disabilities, competition still features athletes warranting TV coverage

Stone-Walled Cheryl Stone News Editor

This week I will be cheering for Lauren Woolstencroft. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of her — she’s a downhill skier who won gold and silver medals at the Turin Winter Games — she’s also a Paralympian. Last Friday marked the opening ceremony of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, which will run from Mar. 12 until Mar. 21. The Canadian Paralympic team comprises 55 athletes, who will be competing in four of the five sports at the Games. As usual, the Paralympic Winter Games will be held at the same venues as the Olympics. In other words, these gifted Canadian athletes will be competing at home, in Vancouver. Then why are they only receiving 57 hours of TV coverage? Paralympic sports are divided both by gender and by type of physical disability, with the goal of levelling the playing field for all competitors. This means while there are five

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 •

and her left arm below the elbow. She now races downhill at electrifying speeds. Too many people in our society would meet her and label her as “disabled.” The Paralympics give an opportunity for people who do not have experiences with disability to see how these obstacles are overcome. This is not to say having a disability in our society means nothing; accessibility is a huge issue both on and off Western’s campus. However, disability does not mean unable, it means a different type of able — an able which could simply need a different set of tools. Tools on campus might mean more ramps and more electric doors, and on the slopes it might mean prosthetic limbs or specialized equipment. While I may be able to watch Woolstencroft’s next winning run on YouTube or on a network dedicated to airing Paralympic sports, the point is the same audience who spent weeks in front of the TV for the Olympics may never see her or her teammates’ athletic ability. While 57 hours may cover highlight reels, there won’t be enough time to cover what really matters — the athletic ability of the competitors, and the stories of how they made it to the Olympics.

“The importance of [the Food for Thought campaign] is to draw attention to the fact that [the Ontario Student Assistance Program] isn’t doing enough to help students.”

—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.

sports at the games, there will be 64 separate events. However, CTV and their affiliates have decided to broadcast 27 hours of English content and 30 hours of French content during the nine-day event. While this is a record for Canadian coverage of the Paralympics, it will mostly be spent on highlights — not the events themselves. To make matters worse, the games are mostly being covered on CTV’s other networks, or will only be accessible online. This is a stark contrast to the nearly 24 hour, sevenday-a-week coverage the Olympics received. Coverage for these games needs to step up. This team is made up of athletes who train as hard as Olympians, and are skilled at their sports. These athletes bring home medals and work to support their goals. Many of these athletes are close to setting world records in their sports. The reason the Paralympics deserve more than a measly 57 hours of coverage is not because the games are on home soil, but because these are great athletes and because society has an opportunity to learn what “disability” really means. Going back to Woolstencroft, she was born missing both legs below the knee

—Dan Moulton, President of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance and University Students’ Council’s VP-University Affairs in regards to students living on $7.50 for food per day as budgeted by OSAP

Need a shoulder to cry on? Send us your woes: gazette.opinions@uwo.ca

Section Editors 2009-2010 News Meagan Kashty Abid-Aziz Ladhani Cheryl Stone Shreya Tekriwal Stuart Thompson Arts & Entertainment Nicole Gibillini Maddie Leznoff Lauren Pelley Sports Daniel Da Silva Grace Davis Arden Zwelling

Senior Mike Hayes Lauren Pelley Opinions Jaclyn Haggarty Photography Laura Barclay Brett Higgs Corey Stanford Graphics Ali Chiu Jesse Tahirali Web Stuart Thompson

e-mail

Gazette Staff 2009-2010

News - gazette.news@uwo.ca Sports - gazette.sports@uwo.ca A&E - gazette.entertainment@uwo.ca Opinions - gazette.opinions@uwo.ca Seniors - gazette.senior@gmail.com

Elana Abramovitch, Ryan Abreu, Fadesola Adedayo, Teresa Arnone, Lindsay Arnold, David Arromba, Katherine Atkinson, Alli Aziz, Christian Campbell, Adam Crozier, Gloria Dickie, Justin Duckett, Amani Elrofaie, Angela Easby, Mark Filipowich, Allie Fonarev, Amber Garratt, Jennifer Gautier, Ricki-Lee Gerbrandt, James Hall, Katie Hetherman, Elton Hobson, Eliot Hong, Alan Hudes, Elena

Gazette Composing Ian Greaves, Manager Maja Anjoli-Bilić, Cheryl Forster Gazette Advertising Mark Ritchie, Karen Savino, Diana Watson

Iosef, Elysia Knight, Aras Kolya, Jay LaRochelle, Evan Lewis, Colin Lim, Jared Lindzon, Pat Martini, Kaitlyn McGrath, Paula Meng, Lauren Moore, Ora Morison, Anna Paliy, Maciej Pawlak, Jonathan Pinkus, Aaron Pinto, Jaymin Proulx, Kaleigh Rogers, Cali Travis, Drew Whitson

P5 TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

ArtsEntertainment

Drew Whitson/Gazette

REAL MEN WEAR PLAID. Formerly Collett’s backing musicians, Zeus stepped into the spotlight at Call the Office at the third show of The Bonfire Ball tour on Friday.

Collett and company rock out Canadian style The Bonfire Ball tour lit up the Call the Office stage Friday

CONCERT REVIEW

Performance: Openers: Crowd: By Patrick Martini Gazette Staff

There was little time between Friday night’s sets at Call the Office. The third show of The Bonfire Ball tour had two packed sets showcasing singer-songwriter Jason Collett’s new album Rat A Tat Tat as well as the up-and-coming talents Zeus and Bahamas. Collett, who is no stranger to Call the Office, has grown to become a respected musician on the Toronto music scene over the past 15 years. His melancholic lyrics give way to an overt patriotism that is neither contrived nor corny. The crowd, thin around the stage area at first, was taken by surprise when Collett took the stage around 10:30 to tune up. When he began to play and address the audience in his rhythmic drawl, fans hurried towards the front of the stage for a better view. Collett began by welcoming the audience to The Bonfire Ball and introducing Zeus, his backing band, and Bahamas, the performance title for musician Afie Jurvanen. The show meshed the similar yet distinctive sounds of each act. While the night featured songs from each musician and group, the stage was filled with all the musi-

Set List: Worth the $$$:

cians for most of the show. During a few Zeus songs, Collett stood towards the back and played guitar or tambourine. Collett performed a few solo acoustic tracks, with most coming from his 2008 release Here’s to Being Here –– largely a sing-along, feel good album. Zeus performed a number of songs on their own too, showcasing some newer songs off their latest album Say Yes. Zeus, without question, played music that riled up the crowd. They tapped into every classic rock chord progression and perform their songs with impeccable timing. Collett’s songs were, as usual, exemplary of his showmanship. The entire setup of The Bonfire Ball created an atmosphere appropriate for the music. Red lanterns hung from the ceiling above a cluttered stage and gave the set a travelling minstrel feel, which is part of Collett’s ambience. Collett’s set began with “My Daddy Was A Rock’n’Roller” and then moved through songs off his new album. Performances of “High Summer” and “Winnipeg Winds” were outstanding, and Collett’s shout outs to Pierre Berton and “making love in canoes” spoke to his love of Canadian culture. This was followed by an inquiry as to whether

Collett’s shout outs to Pierre Berton and “making love in canoes” spoke to his love of Canadian culture. This was followed with an inquiry as to whether Prime Minister Stephen Harper could make love in a canoe Prime Minister Stephen Harper could make love in a canoe — the general consensus seemed to be no. The standout performance was undoubtedly Bahamas. His songs — recorded in Northern Ontario in 2008 — are sombre love ballads that are as catchy as they are self-reflective. He also had a stage presence that was unrivalled throughout the night. Capping off the night was an oddball-dancing encore, as the bass player from Zeus played guitar while Jurvanen played drums for a cover of R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix).” The crowd, elated, continued dancing to Al Green covers and a sing-along version of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” The funky spirit of all three acts met in their tributes to these soul classics. Persistent shouts of encouragement coming from the crowd proved to be a testament to the quality of the performance given by Collett and his companions at The Bonfire Ball.

Drew Whitson/Gazette

NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S SWEATER VEST. Jason Collett takes centre stage during The Bonfire Ball tour.

➤

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

Make St.Patty's Day as

The biggest St Patrick’s Day Parade? Savannah, Georgia, boasts the unofficial largest attendance with 750,000 in 2006. The New York parade has become the largest Saint Patrick's Day parade in the world. In a typical year, 150,000 marchers participate in it, and 2 million spectators line the streets.

Safe as It Is Fun

t. Patrick's Day is a holiday synonymous with good music, appetizing food and adult beverages. Another, and far less enjoyable, thing people find synonymous with Patty's Day is the liklihood of celebrations going too far, often with celebrants drinking to excess and possibly leading to some potentially fatal side effects. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that St. Patrick's Day is one of the deadliest holidays in terms of drunk-driving fatalities. In 2009, the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety reported more than 120 arrests for DUI in the weekend before St. Patrick's Day, when many bars host their parties for the holiday when it falls on a weekday, as it did in 2009. Law enforcement officials reported that the average blood alcohol content (BAC) of those arrested was .142, or nearly twice the legal limit. What's more, more than 25 percent of those arrested were charged with extreme DUI, meaning the suspects had an alcohol content of .15 or above. Those figures illustrate the scary approach many revelers take with respect to St. Patrick's Day. Rather than enjoying themselves responsibly, many revelers drink to extreme excess, putting themselves and others in serious danger as a result. For those hoping to celebrate the holiday safely this year, consider the following tips. • Utilize the designated driver. Utilizing a designated driver is arguably the safest means to ensuring a safe St. Patrick's Day. Even if you do not plan on drinking much, it's

good to keep in mind local law enforcement agencies routinely set up DUI task forces on Patty's Day and in the days preceding it. While you might think you're not breaking the law driving after a drink or two, even a little alcohol could be impairing your driving ability, and you never truly know your BAC. The best way to stay safe and avoid arrest is to have at least one person agree to abstain from alcohol. Oftentimes, it can be difficult to find a willing designated driver on St.

Patrick's Day. After all, it's a day of celebration and everyone wants to participate. If no one is willing, don't drive to your destination. Instead, call a cab from home and leave your own vehicles at home. This will make it impossible for you or any of your friends to drive home. • Don't forget to eat, and don't be ashamed to overindulge in food. Food and drink are big parts of a Patty's Day celebration, and indulging in the food can ensure you don't drink too much or that the alcohol you do drink doesn't produce the negative effect it would on an empty stomach. If you're really in the spirit of celebrating the holiday, start off with an Irish breakfast in the morning, complete with Irish sausages, Irish bacon, black pudding, potatoes and eggs, among

To really test your abilities, try solving this maze after you've been out celebrating St. Patrick's Day! (for solution see page 8)

other things. An Irish breakfast will fill you up, keeping you from drinking too much, especially if you plan on heading to an afternoon parade. Another traditional meal that most establishments serve is corned beef and cabbage, a filling dish in its own right that will also limit the amount of alcohol your stomach can hold. • Avoid drinking games and hard liquor. Drinking games have grown in popularity, particularly among younger drinkers. Unfortunately, the nature of drinking games often requires players to drink substantial amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. But many celebrants are already in a good mood on St. Patrick's Day, so you shouldn't need something extra like a drinking game to help you enjoy the day more. It's also a good idea to avoid hard liquor on St. Patrick's Day. One shot of hard liquor is equivalent to 12 ounces of beer. So while a shot's stature might make it seem less harmful, it's packing a considerable punch that should be avoided for those hoping to drink responsibly. • Drink water throughout the celebration. Come the end of the night, it's common for those who have been drinking to have a glass or two of water. However, drinking water throughout the whole night can help keep revelers hydrated and can be a good means to drinking more responsibly. Rather than continually drinking alcohol throughout the night, alternate between an alcoholic beverage and a glass of water instead. This will save you money and help you avoid drinking to excess.

St. Patrick’s Day Year After Year Some people cannot get enough of St. Patrick’s Day revelry, parades, food, and fun. For those who want to plan their celebrations in advance, and count down the days until the next Paddy’s Day party, here are the days of the week the holiday falls upon for the next several years. Thursday, March 17, 2011 Saturday, March 17, 2012 Sunday, March 17, 2013 Monday, March 17, 2014

advertisement ➤ P7

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

St. Patrick's Day Quiz 2 41

Every March individuals tap into their inner Irish and celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Myth and fact have melded over the years with respect to St. Patrick, and many people aren't quite sure what to believe about this beloved holiday. Test your St. Patrick's Day knowledge with this quiz. 1. St. Patrick was Irish. BLARNEY: St. Patrick was born in what today would be called Britain. He was kidnapped by Irish brigands and brought to Ireland at age 16. He later escaped to Gaul (France) and returned to his homeland. Because no one in the 5th century was known as British, Patrick can be more accurately called a Celtic Briton, son of a low-level Roman official. 2. Patrick wasn't the first Christian missionary to visit Ireland. FACT: There were other missionaries to visit the Emerald Isle, but none were as successful as Patrick. One of the best known was Palladius. In fact, some of the accomplishments attributed to Patrick may have actually been the result of Palladius' work. 3. St. Patrick drove snakes into the Irish Sea. BLARNEY: Snakes have never been native to Ireland, and Patrick did not drive any off the land. This may have been a metaphor for druidic religions, which began to disappear as Christianity spread on the island. 4. The Christian concept of the Trinity being taught with a shamrock cannot be accurately credited to St. Patrick. FACT: There is no mention of using a three-leaf shamrock to teach the concept of the trinity in Patrick's writings. Some have suggested the idea derives from an earlier Celtic tradition of using the shamrock as a metaphor representing a "trust in your soul," "belief in your heart" and "faith in your mind." Who Christianized the idea is not certain.

5. Green was always a lucky color with the Irish. BLARNEY: Irish folklore states that green was the favorite color of the Good People (Irish fairies). The fairies would steal people, especially children, who wore too much green. Hence the color was long thought to be unlucky.

MED 2 toppings on each Pizzas 2 FREE dipping sauces

$ ONLY$

19 519-438-9999

CALL

6. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is an Irish tradition. BLARNEY: Actually, it's an American tradition. The Irish used to commemorate St. Patrick in a solemn religious remembrance. The original St. Patrick's Day Parade may be traced to a party in New York City, which Irishman John Marshall held at his home. Guests walked together to the house, thus forming an unofficial parade.

Delivery hours from 11am daily

3-169 Wharncliffe Rd. S

7. Drinking Guinness, the popular Irish stout, could be good for the heart. FACT: According to research by the American Heart Association, Guinness may be as effective as daily aspirin in reducing the blood clots that cause heart attacks. The benefit comes from antioxidants, which the researchers say reduce cholesterol deposits on arterial walls. Therefore, raise a glass and say, "Slainte!"

F F O % 7 1 Luck

e l Sa

9. Luck of the Irish refers to the abundance of luck long enjoyed by the Irish. BLARNEY: It refers to the luck many Irish descendants had during the gold and silver rush in America during the 19th century. However, it can also be interpreted as a condescending remark refering to the Irish only finding gold due to luck, not brains.

250th anniversary. And when speaking of New York City, one can't help but mention the city's renowned and thriving nightlife, making it a perfect place for Paddy's Day revelers to let loose and enjoy themselves in celebration of Saint Patrick. • TOKYO, JAPAN: The Tokyo St. Patrick's Day Parade is the biggest Irish event in Japan. A tradition since 1992, the Tokyo Paddy's Day Parade typically features 2,000 participants, with several thousand more spectators on hand. Past participants in the parade have even included former Irish Deputy Prime Minsiter Mary Harney. • BOSTON: Another city synoymous with St. Patrick's Day thanks to its large Irish and Irish-American population, Boston has hosted a wildly popular Paddy's Day parade for more than 100 years. Featuring dozens of bands from Ireland and across North America, the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade does not always take place on St. Patrick's Day. So those traveling to the city for the festivities should look into this important detail when planning a trip.

rish

eI of th

Some Restrictions Apply

One of the more popular holidays across the globe each year is St. Patrick's Day. Whether you're of Irish heritage or not, the festive attitude associated with Paddy's Day is fun for all. The following cities are some of the more popular haunts for Paddy's Day revelry. But even if you can't make it to any of these locales for the big day, you can still find somewhere close to home that celebrates this most festive of holidays. Perhaps one of the fine establishments featured on these pages? • SAN FRANCISCO: While it's typical for Americans to associate the Northeast part of the country, in particular New York City and Boston, with Paddy's Day, SanFrancisco will host its 158th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2010. The accompanying St. Patrick's Day celebration feature a host of musical acts influenced by traditional Irish music. • NEW YORK CITY: Perhaps no St. Patrick's Day parade is more widely known than the 42-block stroll uptown along Manhattan's famed Fifth Avenue. Featuring approximately 150,000 marchers, the New York Saint Patrick's Day Parade is quickly approaching its

100316

666 Wonderland Rd N 519.471.9625

8. Leprechauns are cute, mischevious elves in Irish folklore. BLARNEY: Actually, they were disgruntled, nasty and brutish elves in the employ of Irish fairies as cobblers.

Popular places on ST. PADDY'S DAY

99 99

H 17 MARC

StagShop.com

WE DON’T NEED TO TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS ON

MARCH 17TH BUT WE WILL ANYWAY....

LOTS ‘O GREEN BEER

(VATS AND VATS OF OUR FINEST ALE HAS BEEN DYED GREEN JUST FOR YOU)

LOTS ‘O IRISH DANCERS

(FROM THE LANCASTER SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING TO BE PRECISE)

LOTS ‘O LIVE MUSIC (BANDS START AT 4PM)

LOTS ‘O TIME TO GET SILLY (CEEPS DOORS OPEN AT 11AM - AND YOU’D BE BEST ADVISED TO GET HERE EARLY)

www.ceeps.com join us on

: The Ceeps

➤

arts&entertainment

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

ON DISC

IN THEATRES

Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Presents: The West Coast Blueprint Priority Records Hip-hop phenomenon Snoop Dogg kicks off his newly appointed position as creative chairman for the Priority Records label with the release of Snoop Dogg Presents: The West Coast Blueprint. As a seasoned rap veteran, Snoop revisits old school hip-hop as a tribute to the originators of the West Coast rap movement. The album is a far cry from a greatest hits compilation. Rather, it is a hand-picked collection of Snoop Dogg’s favourites. The purpose of the album is clearly expressed in Low Profile’s classic “Pay Ya Dues.” The West Coast Blueprint pays its dues to the pioneers of the West Coast hip-hop scene by incorporating revolutionary rap artists and groups such as N.W.A, Eazy-E and Mack 10. Classic hits such as “Eazy-Duz-It” by Eazy-E and Rappin’ 4-Tay’s “Playaz Club” are pleasantly accompanied by the equally classic, yet less recognizable tracks such as Kid Frost’s “La Raza” and “You Can’t Play With My Yo-Yo” by female rapper Yo-Yo featuring Ice Cube. Snoop Dogg ends on a high note, paying homage to Ice Cube and the West Coast with his debut remake of “Check Yo Self” featuring The Hustle Boyz. Proving nostalgia is never out of fashion in the music world, Snoop Dogg Presents: The West Coast Blueprint provides a brief yet authentic history lesson valuable for all rap lovers. —Jessica Park

Gazette File Photo

HE’S STILL GOT IT. At age 60, Richard Gere still has what it takes for a starring role in a violent cop drama— and still has women of all ages drooling over him.

Brooklyn’s Finest rough around the edges By Jessica Park Gazette Writer

Brooklyn’s Finest Starring: Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke and Richard Gere Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Antoine Fuqua, director of the award-winning Training Day, brings audiences another cop drama. However, unlike his brilliant 2001 hit, Fuqua’s Brooklyn’s Finest is simply that — fine. The film follows three police officers as they struggle with per-

BE YOUR OWN BOSS!

LSAT MCAT GMAT GRE

Take charge of your future with Summer Company, an Ontario government program for full time students aged 15 to 29. It provides hands-on business training and mentoring and awards of up to $3000 to help start your summer business.

Preparation Seminars • Complete 30-Hour Seminars • Convenient Weekend Schedule • Proven Test-Taking Strategies • Experienced Course Instructors • Comprehensive Study Materials • Simulated Practice Exams • Limited Class Size

Apply early, space is limited.

• Free Repeat Policy • Personal Tutoring Available

Get your application on-line at

• Thousands of Satisfied Students

www.sbcentre.ca (click on Youth)

OXFORD SEMINARS

ext 230 for more information

~ Work for the best boss in the world this summer - YOU! ~

100309

Call : 519-659-2882

sonal and professional anguish from working on the force in Brooklyn. The three become connected when their paths accidentally cross in a climactic encounter. Having lost all hope in humanity after serving 22 disheartening years on the force, Eddie (Gere) is seven days away from retirement. He is introduced to the audience attempting to commit suicide. When the attempt proves unsuccessful, Eddie concedes to trying to get through his last week as a cop without any problems. Problems are all Sal (Hawke) seems to have in his life. As an overworked and underpaid cop who falls victim to the merciless SWAT lifestyle, Sal’s family life suffers as a result of his professional woes. Stressed to the breaking point from family and financial troubles, Sal slowly transforms into his own worst enemy. And to top off the trio we have Tango (Cheadle) — a street-smart undercover cop. Tango is chained

1-800-269-6719 416-924-3240 www.oxfordseminars.ca

Maze solution from page 6

to his undercover persona but wants nothing more than to pursue a mundane career working behind a desk. Ultimately, Tango is forced to choose between his two loyalties – his friend Caz (Snipes), who saved his life, or his belief in the law. Like most crooked-cop movies the film reveals the sleazy side of the law, complete with drugs, sex and bloody violence. The movie follows a familiar cycle, but unlike in Training Day, Fuqua fails to find an equal balance of intensity. The audience becomes so desensitized from Fuqua’s extreme shock-tactics that when the climax finally rolls around, the audience is unaffected. The film is somewhat saved by the talented cast. Gere, Hawke and Cheadle are able to use their acting expertise to give each character multiple dimensions, and all three lead actors give memorable performances. Unfortunately, their performances are not enough to make up for the overall execution of the film. Due to the excessive use of vulgarity and overbearing music, any potential the story has to impact the viewer on a deeper level is ultimately ineffective. The plot is lost in an arbitrary bloodbath. The most tragic part of the film is its ending – – but viewers unfortunately have to sit through the rest of its crookedcop clichés first. Cop and mob movie lovers will be left feeling unmoved by Fuqua’s emotionless yet intense film. As a whole, however, the movie lives up to being a decent guilty pleasure for anyone in the mood for immorally stimulating entertainment.

arts&entertainment â&#x17E;¤ P9

theGazette â&#x20AC;˘ TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

Fashion meets philanthropy at Eden show 7th annual Infusion fashion show supports young adult cancer survivors Gazette co-op student, Anna Paliy, shot a few questions at an executive volunteer of the fashion show, Vanessa Jordan. Anna: How do you hope the show may affect or impact the London community? Vanessa: [We hope it will] awaken peer support [and] inspire awareness for youth, which is a very underestimated demographic in the context of cancer affliction, and often ignored â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unlike children and the elderly, which are emphasized in society. Cancer in youth is common and widespread, and must be treated as such. Anna: Why a fashion show? How is it relevant to the cause? Vanessa: London is a very artsy community, and a fashion show is a way to present the cause in a manner which [is] relevant to the young population of the city. It is a way to arouse interest in spectators while still keeping things focused on the cause which is exhibited. Anna: What inspired the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edenâ&#x20AC;?? Vanessa: Modern society is very much focused on environmental awareness, which is what inspired the name of this event â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Edenâ&#x20AC;? is a symbolic representation of nature, heaven and angels. These are all elements which, in an allegorical way, are tied in with the cause we are promoting.

Models strutted their stuff at the Eden Charity Fashion Show, presented by Infusion and Ecopower Inc., Mar. 11 at the London Music Hall. The classy event, which featured the stylings of many young local designers, aimed to raise support for young adult cancer survivors. Full coverage of the show from Gazette writer Anna Paliy will be found online at westerngazette.ca.

Photos by Anna Paliy

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anna Paliy

678'< ('8&$7,21 ,1 $8675$/,$ +DYH \RX FRQVLGHUHG FRPSOHWLQJ \RXU 7HDFKHU (GXFDWLRQ TXDOLILFDWLRQ LQ $XVWUDOLD"

2YHU &DQDGLDQ WHDFKHU HGXFDWLRQ VWXGHQWV KDYH JUDGXDWHG IURP *ULIILWK ,Q *ULIILWK ZDV WKH QXPEHU RQH $XVWUDOLDQ HGXFDWLRQ GHVWLQDWLRQ IRU &DQDGLDQ VWXGHQWV &DPSXVHV ORFDWHG RQ WKH *ROG &RDVW DQG %ULVEDQH WKH FDSLWDO RI 4XHHQVODQG &RPPHQFHPHQW GDWHV IRU 3ULPDU\ -XQLRU SURJUDPV -XO\ DQG -DQXDU\ &RPPHQFHPHQW GDWH IRU 6HFRQGDU\ SURJUDPV -DQXDU\

,1)250$7,21 6(66,21 'DWH 9HQXH 3UHVHQWHU (PDLO

)857+(5 ,1)250$7,21

0DUFK SP SP

.20 &RQVXOWDQWV

8QLYHUVLW\ RI :HVWHUQ 2QWDULR 8&& %XLOGLQJ 5RRP 'U $OODQ (GZDUGV *ULIILWK 8QLYHUVLW\ )DFXOW\ RI (GXFDWLRQ D HGZDUGV#JULIILWK HGX DX

5HGPRQG 'ULYH 8QLW +DPLOWRQ 21 / : . 7HO 7ROO )UHH 25 7HO (PDLO LQIR#NRPFRQVXOWDQWV FRP :HE ZZZ NRPFRQVXOWDQWV FRP

ZZZ JULIILWK HGX DX PDVWHURIWHDFKLQJ 25 ZZZ JULIILWK HGX DX JUDGXDWH GLSORPD HGXFDWLRQ

&5,&26 (

P10

➤

sports

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

Mustangs trio eager for CFL draft CONTINUED FROM P12

added. “After a few questions you get past that awkward nervous stage and you just get into it.” Elliott also received considerable attention for his role on special teams where he serves as a long snapper. Guelph kicker Rob Maver — who is the seventh ranked prospect by the CFL’s Amateur Scouting Bureau — was in London last week to help Elliott work on his long snapping and prepare for the evaluation camp. For Elliott, working with Maver was invaluable. “We worked a lot together. It helped me feel really comfortable with him standing behind me for the e-camp snaps,” Elliott said. “I think [training with Maver] worked out in my favour. I ended up doing really well.” Elliott was the only long snapper at the camp, which gave him the dubious pleasure of going through on-field drills by himself Sunday morning in front of about 60-70 scouts. “It was a little crazy with so many scouts looking at you. It was kind of nerve wracking,” Elliott said.

“But once you get that aspect out of your head you calm down and just go with the flow.” After Saturday’s highly scrutinized fitness testing, the live drills on Sunday at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre gave the players a chance to show what they can do on the field. Although the players were not wearing full padding, no one was letting up in order to impress the scouts from the CFL’s eight teams. “We only had half pads but everyone was still going pedal to the metal because you have every single scout looking at you,” Elliott said. “You don’t even have time to think about what you just did. Everyone’s moving so fast, you’re hopping back in right after your last rep.” Elliott went through the paces with the other linebackers at the camp in one-on-one pursuit drills with the running backs and coverage drills with the wide receivers. That meant going up against some of the country’s most highly touted offensive threats like Bishop’s wide receiver Steven Turner and Laurier running back Mike Montoya. Greaves and Buttrill took part in live pass rushes against some top

linemen from both Canada and the U.S., including Washington St.’s Eppele who is ranked 11th on the CFL Amateur Scouting Bureau’s list of top prospects. “The competition level was pretty high, there [were] a lot of talented guys there,” Greaves said. “I think I did pretty well compared to the rest of the them. I feel like I was one of the best defensive linemen there in terms of pass rushing and drills.” “It was good to learn how I compared to the other players at my position in the country,” Buttrill added. “Going against a new set of guys was a little different. It’s fun to try to figure them out but it’s hard to win when you’re going against those top guys.” The only thing left to do for the Mustangs trio is to wait. CFL teams aren’t allowed to communicate with the possible draftees in any way between the evaluation camp and draft day, in order to avoid tampering and to ensure a level playing field. “Hopefully on draft day I’ll hear my name called,” Elliott said. “It’s going to be a long month and a half, that’s for sure.”

Laura Barclay/Gazette

HOW’D I GET MY SWEET JUKES? FIVE YEARS JAZZ, FOUR YEARS TAP, BABY. Western linebacker Conor Elliott is one of three Mustangs who attended the CFL’s annual evaluation camp this past weekend in Toronto. The second-year social science major racked up 44.5 tackles and four interceptions in eight games with the Mustangs last season. He was also named to the 2009 OUA East-West bowl.

Gazette Marketplace Housing

Housing

$425/ROOM ALL-INCLUSIVE 4 bedroom house! Steps away from the #2 bus line (10 min. from UWO), walking distance to downtown and shopping, on-site laundry and parking. Call/email Tim 905-751-6404, tspaldi@uwo.ca.

1 MONTH FREE rental! 1 bedroom $395+: 1061 Talbot. Share w/4 students (girls), excellent condition, laundry, parking, 3 min. from campus. Already at bridge in front of Elgin/Medsyd. From May 1st. rleung55@uwo.ca, 416-299-3818. 1&3 BEDROOMS, 795 Richmond Street, 2&3 bedrooms at 255 Sydenham Street, 3 bedrooms at 375 Wharncliffe North. Close to campus, parking & laundry on site. Available May 1st. Call 519-852-2674. 1,2,3,4,5,6 APARTMENTS, HOMES and townhomes for rent. The large new red brick buildings adjacent to campus and downtown. Really large bedrooms and closets, all appliances, high speed networking, well maintained. Many to choose from, All price ranges. Call Jon any time 519-852-7993.

1,2,3,4,5,6 BEDROOM LUXURY homes and apartments available downtown. Situated right in the heart of the action. Call to view, these don’t last. Best locations in London, rides available. Refer a friend for $100. Call 519-645-7368 or Jamie 519-860-5777. 2 BDRM APTS. All Victorian, some Richmond/Huron, bright, attractive, renovated, quiet, gas fireplaces, oak floors, appliances, large bay windows, eat-in kitchens, walk-in closets, offices, parking, laundry, utilities included. May 1st $369 & up/bdrm. 519-679-8323. 2 BDRM BASEMENT apartment, very large, bright, clean and quiet. Good for studying. 3 minute walk to campus, private entrance, washer/dryer, AC, parking, tv/cable, utilities included. Available May 1st. 519-4348164. 2 BDRM 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. 2 BED NEWLY renovated unit at amazing price. Only $400pp plus electric. Located right on the edge of downtown. Stainless steel appliances, free parking, laundry and fenced in yard. Call John at (519) 8595563 any time or email johnm@londonproperty.ca 2 BED TOWNHOUSE- absolutely new! Large bedrooms with open-concept living space! Parking, laundry. $450+ per person. Call Sam 519-319-9057 for viewing and questions. 2 BEDROOM AT 229 Riverside Drive, available Feb. 1st/May 1st, $850 inclusive, 2 bedrooms at 337 Wharncliffe North, available May 1st. Both locations close to campus, parking, laundry on-site, hardwood floors, ceramics, controlled entry. 519-852-2674. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with hardwood floors throughout. This house has a massive living room and kitchen, and 2 good size bedrooms. Also has a lawn and 2 decks. All 5 appliances and free parking. Close to campus and steps to groceries. Call Zach at 5198540505. Zachs@londonproperty.ca 2 BEDROOM, PRIME locations and top condition, close to campus and downtown, on LTC bus routes. Hassle-free living. See us first! Refer a friend for $100. Rides available to view. Call us today at 519-495-7903. 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE, $660 plus $80 utility package that includes heat, hydro, water, internet, home phone, long distance. Free uncovered parking, newer building, on-site management, close to Western and bus routes, steps from Richmond St. For more information please call 519.858.2525 or go to www.varsitycommons.ca. 2 ROOMMATES WANTED to share a 6 bedroom house with 4 girls going into 3rd year. 2.5 bathrooms, washer/dryer, 2 kitchens, 10 min. walk from campus. Females preferred. Call 226-678-0799.

2+3 BDRM LOCATED 369 Hollywood Cres., hardwood floors, laundry, all appliances, all-inclusive, available May 1st. 2 bdrm located 54 Gunn Street: laundry, parking, all-inclusive available May 1st. 226-268-3549. 2, 3 BDRM ADJACENT to campus. Newly built, supersized rooms, all appliances, very clean, parking, networked for internet. Call Jon 519-852-7993. 2,3,4 BEDROOMS available at Varsity Commons, London’s best student community for fall 2009. Enjoy great amenities such as our cardio centre, movie theatre, and game room. Free uncovered parking, on-site management. For more information please call 519.858.2525 or go to www.varsitycommons.ca. 2,3,4 BEDROOMS available at Varsity Commons located at 75 Ann St. just steps from Richmond Row. Enjoy great amenities such as our cardio centre, 24 hour laundry facility and game room. On-site management. For more information please call 519.858.2525 or go to www.varsitycommons.ca. 3 AND 4 bedroom apartments and townhomes. These are the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, very spacious, and so close to campus. All appliances, very clean and well maintained. For more information or showing please call Jon anytime 519-852-7993 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSES and apartments. These units are just steps from campus at the corner of Sarnia and Western road, right next to Perth and Essex residence. These units all have spacious bedrooms and common areas. All come with free parking, maintenance and full-time property management. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505. 3 BED BEAUTIFUL full house in heart of downtown on John St. Steps from the bars, stores and restaurants. Garage, laundry machines, dishwasher, spare room are some of the many features included. Call now as this one will go fast. (519) 859-5563 or email johnm@londonproperty.ca 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent. Live on Richmond, near the gates, just south of Masonville or right downtown. With a variety of options for you, we can meet any student’s needs. Most units are newly built and come with all 5 appliances. Call Zach at 519-8540505 anytime to view. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 602 Middlewoods Cres. Hardwood floors, 2 full bathrooms, 6 appliances, A/C, free parking and more. Near UWO, mall, and bus stops. $425/room inclusive, flexible leases. Call Sama 519520-7510 or email srahimia@uwo.ca. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE 5 appliances, new windows, doors, very clean, sliding doors, well-maintained, bus route, parking, ceramic floors Wharncliffe/Oxford area. May and August availability. $400 inclusive 519-701-0958 3 BEDROOM UNITS. 468 Castlegrove. Newly renovated, great new appliances, spacious rooms! Walk or direct bus to classes, laundry. Great neighbourhood, close amenities, great value at $450/room! Call: Pat 519-870-9941

3 BR IDEAL location for UWO and Fanshawe. 2 locations with great bus service. Close to entertainment, shopping and campus. Very spacious. Only $425 inclusive. Andy Scott has all details. 519-657-7000 or 519-282-2873.

1 & 2 person apartments and rooms on Western road. Walk/bus to campus. Perfect for quiet, non-smoking students with no pets. $375-$800 monthly includes utilities, coinless-laundry and free parking. 519-673-1843. 1 BDRM APTS. All Victorian, some Richmond/Huron area, bright, attractive,quiet, renovated, some with gas fireplaces, oak floors, high ceilings, eat-in kitchens, appliances, large bay windows, parking, laundry, utilities included. May 1st. $499-$639. 519-679-8323.

HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Solving time is typically from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on your skill and experience. The Gazette publishes Sudoku puzzles with varying degrees of difficulty.

Frosh, Soph, Senior, Grad Student

Today’s difficulty level: FROSH For solution, turn to page 3

For Solution, tips and computer program at: www.sudoku.com

1st 2 MONTHS!

4 BDRM APARTMENT in house at corner of John and Talbot downtown. Brand new with stainless steel appliances, large bedrooms and deck. Reduced summer rent or first month free! www.icprop.com Call 519643-6014, rentals@icprop.com. 4 BDRM BRAND new red brick townhouses, apartments and single homes for rent. Most feature 5 brand new appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked for high speed internet! Located in great student areas. Act fast- these won’t last. For more information call Zach at 519-854-0505. 4 BDRM HOME with gigantic deck, behind the Ceeps, beautiful floors, modern kitchen, great room sizes. Surrounded by student homes, great area with a great atmosphere. Steps from Richmond row. Refer a friend for $100. Call Dustin 519-495-7903. 4 BDRM HOMES around the university in various locations. Well maintained, many newly renovated with new kitchens and bathrooms. These are some of the best student rentals available. Call to view, rides available. Refer a friend for $100. Call 519-495-7903 4 BDRM TOWNHOUSES near all amenities. These 4 bedroom townhouses are 3 floors and 2 washrooms for 4 people! Bedrooms are spacious, bright and have huge closets. Free parking and property management. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505. zachs@londonproperty.ca 4 BED TOWN house, absolutely new! This town house has an open concept living space with 2 full bathrooms, private deck, washer & dryer, and parking! Available immediately or May 1st. $375 a room and utilities. For viewing and questions, please call 519319-9057, Samuel. 4 BEDROOM 3-FLOOR townhouse. Very clean and newly renovated. $375 plus utilities or $435 inclusive. Large common room, 3 bathrooms, laundry. 5 minute bus to campus, near shopping and downtown. Can be fully furnished. Call Joseph at Summit Properties 519671-2671.

UWO GATES & DOWNTOWN

*selected units

NO set-up, deposit, or ADMIN fee

519-473-7867

100302

www.canstor.com

- Free Rides - Refer A Friend Program -

100127

Serving UWO for over 25 years Accepts Western One Meal Card

3,4 BEDROOM apartments available at Varsity Commons, London’s best Student Community. Enjoy great amenities such as our cardio centre, movie theatre and fun events. From $485 inclusive per room. For more information please call 519.858.2525 or go to www.varsitycommons.ca.

Prime Rentals!

1/2 O FF

5 Minutes from Campus 556 Wonderland Rd., North Between Riverside and Oxford

3&4 BDRM. APARTMENTS and townhomes. These are the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, very spacious, and so close to campus. All appliances, very clean and well maintained. For more information or showing please call Jon anytime 519-852-7993.

sports ➤ P11

theGazette • TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

CANADIAN INTERUNIVESITY SPORT TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

MEN’S RESULTS FINAL TEAM STANDINGS Guelph Gryphons – 86 pts Windsor Lancers – 85 Western Mustangs – 76 Saskatchewan Huskies – 58 York Lions — 48

WOMEN’S RESULTS FINAL TEAM STANDINGS Windsor Lancers – 114 pts Toronto Varsity Blues – 73 Western Mustangs – 63 Guelph Gryphons – 59 Saskatchewan Huskies — 56

MUSTANG MEDALLISTS Gold 4x400m relay – Brandon McCartney, Jason Kerr, Rob Gooch, Scott Leitch (3:18.17) 600m – Scott Leitch (1:19.55) Silver 3000m – Kyle O’Neill (8:16.42) Long Jump – Andrew Judge (7.18m) 4x200m relay – Jason Kerr, Elias Granillo, Brandon McCartney, Dan Goddard (1:27.86) Triple Jump – Andrew Judge (15.01m) Bronze 60m – Jason Kerr (6.76) 300m – Jason Kerr (34.51) 60m hurdles – Matt Brisson (8.09)

MUSTANG MEDALLISTS Gold Pentathlon – Jen Cotten (3,947 points) Long Jump – Jen Cotten (5.96m) Silver 60m Hurdles – Jen Cotten (8.55) Triple Jump – Alicia Smith (12.35m) Bronze 4x400m relay – Jen Perrault, Lisa Grieve, Jen Ricks, Jen Cotten (3:48.48) 4x200m relay – Brenna Thomson, Lisa Grieve, Jen Cotten, Cassandra McCaig (1:41.33) Triple Jump – Mila Simulik (12.17m)

Laura Barclay/Gazette

Four issues, thousands of readers, for $29.40 (based on 30 words) Call 519-661-3579 or email adoffice@uwo.ca Housing

Housing

For Sale

4 BEDROOM HOUSE Stained glass windows, 6 appliances, large rooms. Sitting, dining, and living rooms, 3 full baths, well-maintained, bus route, parking. $425450/room (utilities included). Lovely home. Pat 519701-0958.

5 BEDROOM HOUSE $540/room all-inclusive! LCD TV in each room. 2 full bath, marble tile, open-concept kitchen. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, Wi-Fi included, parking for four cars, A/C. Call Omar: 519-615-4444, officemajesty@rogers.com.

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.

XBOX CONTROLLER? NEED a coffee maker? A deep fryer? Flatscreen tv? Ipod dock? Get these and hundreds of other things for as little as 1 penny! Go to www.hitmenliquidators.com for amazing deals.

4 BEDROOM LOFT Apartment, downtown, steps to Richmond Row and all the Action! This one is luxurious, 5 appliances, open concept Call Dustin 519-495-7903

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

6 BEDROOM MODERN town house, by the Richmond Gates. This redbrick house has a lawn and parking lot. Call Zach anytime 5198540505. Zachs@londonproperty.ca

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.

4 BEDROOM REDBRICK townhomes on Oxford. 10 minute walk to campus, right on major bus route to campus and downtown. Great location. Three floors, two full washrooms! Huge rooms and closets. All new appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call John at 519-859-5563 with questions or to book a tour or email jmiles@telus.blackberry.net. 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 BD HOUSE $495/room all-inclusive! LCD TV in each room, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Wi-Fi included, parking, A/C. Why fight over bills with your roommates in old houses? Call Omar: 519-615-4444, officemajesty@rogers.com. 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 BDRM HOUSE $495/room all-inclusive! LCD TV in each room, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Wi-Fi included, parking, A/C. Ceramic tiles, 10 min. walk to campus. Call Omar: 519-615-4444, officemajesty@rogers.com. 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 HOUSE $495/room all-inclusive! LCD TV in each room, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Wi-Fi included, parking, A/C. Newly renovated Victorian house right across St. Joseph’s Hospital. Call Omar: 519615-4444, officemajesty@rogers.com. 5 BEDROOM HOUSE $529/room all-inclusive! LCD TV in each room. Private patio for 15+ people! Washer/dryer, dishwasher, Wi-Fi included, parking, A/C. Beautiful hardwood/cerarmic floors. Call Omar: 519615-4444, officemajesty@rogers.com.

5 BEDROOM Town Home living at Varsity Mills. Amenities include: on-site laundry and air conditioning. From $495 per room plus $85 utility package (including long distance in Canada). All students. 1 Beaufort St., easy walk to class and bus routes, roommate matching services available. For more information, please call 519.858.2525 or go to www.varsitymills.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 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. 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. 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. 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 OLD Victorian home downtown behind the Ceeps. Newly renovated, new appliances, hardwood floors, 3 bathrooms, great porch to hang out on, big rooms and huge common area. Refer a friend for $100. Call Dustin 519-495-7903 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. BRAND NEW 5 bedroom house. $420/bedroom allinclusive. Large bedrooms. Parking available, on bus route, close to amenities, walk to downtown. 519-8596259, ask for Lukas. 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.

NO.1 AMAZING HOMES outside the gates. These homes are in great student areas, very well maintained and spacious. All types of configurations, please call and get to see a few options instead of just one home. Refer a friend for $100. Call 519-495-7903. NO.1 HOMES AND condos, quiet areas, great newly renovated homes in high end areas. These are definitely not your typical student homes. Be the envy of all your friends. Refer a friend for $100 Call 519-645-7368 or Dustin 519-495-7903. NO.1 LOCATIONS downtown. Luxury homes behind the Ceeps. Different types of apartments and homes. These go very fast! Come check them out now and save yourself the hassle of house hunting. Refer a friend for $100. Call 519-495-7903

Miscellaneous SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION? Participants needed for research at UWO examining brain and cognitive processes underlying depression. Involves questionnaires, interview, and MRI. If interested please contact Steve: 519-685-8500 x36565; email sgreenin@uwo.ca

Upcoming Events DO YOU WANT to get off antidepressants? Join Bethany Butzer, Ph.D. for a 3-hour presentation covering a 5-step method to get off antidepressants for good. Email antidepressants.antidote@gmail.com for more information.

Services BOYS AND GIRLS Club requires University tutors for the M.A.P. Educational Program. By volunteering, you will see and make a difference to these students’ lives and future. chood@bgclondon.ca, 519-4349115,ext. 235. WESTERN TO BROCK fast! London to St. Catharines 2.5 hours! $39pp. $69pp R/T Fridays and Sundays. Do the shuffle! Limited Seating. Reservations required. www.niagarashuffle.com. Comfy new shuttle vans. Professional Drivers. WRITING AND EDITING professionals available to help you craft your assignments into perfect form. For help today call 1-888-345-8295 or email us at customessay@bellnet.ca. Visit our website: www.customessay.com.

Employment 20 POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Will train. Must enjoy working with the public and have a desire to learn and earn above average income. Email resume to jobs@securityconcepts.ca, 519-868-3079. GYMWORLD GYMNASTICS IS looking for coaches. Flexible hours - weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends available. Excellent pay. Call (519) 474-4960 for more information. www.gymworld.ca. UNEMPLOYED? GOOD ATTITUDE and work ethic? Now hiring: Full-time customer service and sales. Training provided. Call for interview 519-645-6662.

take a tour

today

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

exclusive rental.ca ck-up Free pi off pand dro

CALL

GREAT LOCATIONS PRIME RENTALS

519 933-9331

varsitycommons.ca v arsitycommons.ca

varsitymills.ca v arsitymills.ca

75 7 5 Ann Ann St St | 519.858.2525 5 1 9 . 8 5 8 . 2 52 5

1 Beaufort Beaufort St St | 519.858.2525 5 1 9 . 8 5 8 . 2 52 5

P12 TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

Anderson named first-team All-Canadian The Mustangs all-time leading scorer Amanda Anderson has finished her Mustangs basketball career as a firstteam All Canadian member. The Mustangs’ guard ended her five-year career as the second all-time leading scorer in Ontario University Athletics history. After this year, Anderson hopes to play professional basketball overseas.

Sports

MUSTANGS AT CFI E-CAMP

Mustangs have high hopes for CFL

John Surla - jsurla33 #33 Western Football - Linebacker What’s a goon to a goblin? 9:26 p.m. Jan 25th via Echofon Chillen with my man DT watchin entourage re runs, Soooo cool. Ps what’s this London sports dinner about? Do i need a London citizenship ha 9:24 p.m. Jan. 12 via Echofon

Shamawd Chambers ShamawdChambers #17 Laurier Football - Receiver

Laura Barclay/Gazette

Buttrill, Elliott and Greaves impress scouts, coaches at evaluation camp By Arden Zwelling Gazette Staff

Western Mustangs defensive lineman Chris Greaves is not a small man. At sixfoot-six, 282 lbs, the Mississauga native tends to stand out in line at the Ceeps. But even Greaves was blown away this weekend when he saw Washington State offensive lineman Joe Eppele at the Canadian Football League’s annual evaluation camp in Toronto. “That guy is a monster — an absolute monster,” Greaves said of the six-footeight, 306-pounder. “The guy is 300 lbs and he has abs. I didn’t even know that was possible.” Greaves was one of three Mustangs who were measured up against Eppele and the nation’s other highest ranked football players at the CFL’s annual combine, spanning two days of drills, inter-

views and fitness tests before representatives from the CFL’s eight teams. Joining Greaves were Mustangs linebacker Conor Elliott and offensive lineman Josh Buttrill, who will hope to hear their names called on CFL draft day May 2. “It was a pretty stacked camp in terms of talent,” Greaves said. “It was good to get a gauge of what they expect from you and what you have to bring to the table. It gives you a good idea of where you need to be.” One of the toughest events of the weekend was the team interviews, where the players’ psyches were put to the test. Each team could have an individual session with any player they wanted and no discussion topic was off limits. “I heard about one guy who was told by the head coach before the interview even began that he was undersized, so you have to be ready for anything,” Buttrill said. “You have to roll with the punch-

es. You know they’re going to try to throw you off guard and try to get you to stumble so you just have to stay loose and comfortable.” Elliott spoke to the Edmonton Eskimos, Hamilton Tiger Cats and Montreal Alouettes. Greaves had interviews with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions, while Buttrill had sit-downs with the Lions and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “It was intense. Basically you walk into a room — there’s a circle of six or seven chairs for the scouts and your chair opposite to them. They stick this video camera right in your face and these guys just sit there and drill you with question after question after question,” Elliott said. “They were asking questions about anything you can think of,” Greaves PLEASE SEE MUSTANGS P10

How you gonna let a dog pee and poo and not move my shoes!!!!!!!!!!!! 10:56 a.m. Mar. 4 via Echofon Just finished at moxie. One it was proper two I’m done getting 6oz steaks when you can get 14!!!!! it was live I must say 7:52 p.m. Dec. 19, 2009 via Echofon

Steven Turner – StevieSwag_24 #88 Bishops Football – Wide Receiver @J_block_32 dogg I’m showin u outside is well warm.. Hot joke I seen a g fall flat on her ass in forks lol haha 2:09 p.m. Jan. 25 via UberTwitter in reply to J_block_32 my life is like a movie.. follow me and u will see 11:28 a.m. Aug. 31, 2009 via web

Shawn Gore – Gore2 #2 Bishops Football - Receiver Im not focused, i just had a steak pita minus the pita, eatin it out ot the pita wrapper 9:10 p.m. Jan. 29 via txt Yah, enjoy the next year or 2, its like 15degrees outside in quebec in jan. Worlds reachin its end... 2:09 p.m. Jan. 25 via txt

Scott Valberg - hugeberg #82 Queen’s Football – Receiver Signed with a certain ti-cats team yesterday... it will be official soon as long as purolator doesn’t lose the package. 9:27 a.m. Dec. 23, 2009 via web

#65 JOSH BUTTRILL Offensive Line Social Science III Barrie, ON 6-6, 282 lbs

#24 CONOR ELLIOT Linebacker Social Science II London, ON 6-0, 194 lbs

#99 CHRIS GREAVES Defensive Line History IV Mississauga, ON 6-6, 282 lbs

Bench press – 16 reps 40-yard dash – 5.60 seconds Vertical jump – 27.5 inches Broad jump – 7 feet, 4.5 inches Shuttle – 4.97 seconds

Bench press – 12 reps 40-yard dash – 4.81 seconds Vertical jump – 29 inches Broad jump – 9 feet, 1 inch Shuttle – 4.50 seconds

Bench press – 19 reps 40-yard dash – 5.22 seconds Vertical jump – 35 inches Broad jump – 9 feet, 1 inch Shuttle – 4.85 seconds

Vince Luciani – Vince_Luciani #31 Laurier Football – Fullback Applied for the bachelorette...why not? 6:09 p.m. Mar. 2 via web Jake married a hybrid animal on the bachelor tonight. #animalrights. #areyouserious #why 10:01 p.m. Mar. 1 via UberTwitter