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Your guide to a smooth start at Western JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE

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On a June morning that seemed like any other, Mack Read awoke to find her leg bleeding.

It appeared something had bit her while she slept in her student rental house on Talbot Street. A few days earlier, Mack and her roommates had discovered a bat living in their home. Now, Mack laughs as she tells me about the incident, but the bat bite was no joke back then.

Following a trip to the emergency room, Mack had to get rabies shots, and it took three weeks for Mack and her roommates to finally get the bat to go on its way.

That’s the story behind Mack’s soph name Batgirl. After three years of sophing, she’s now leading O-Week as the orientation coordinator — more commonly known as the OCO. A psychology student at Brescia University College, Mack had a burning desire to be a soph from her very first day on campus. She was a Brescia soph for two years before getting promoted to head soph.

“It makes me quite nostalgic to think about leaving the sophing program. This will be my fifth O-Week which I can’t believe,” Mack says. “But at the same time I think, I hope, I’ll be ready to move on and try something new.”

For Mack, being a soph and coordinating orientation isn’t just about a single week, it’s about building a strong foundation for the year. Acknowledging how lucky she was, Mack credits her smooth transition from high school to university to the sophs who encouraged her to get involved and connected her to many of the people she now calls friends.

Two people who Mack now considers good friends are Marisa Cho, the academic orientation coordinator and Leslie Ruggeri, the residence orientation coordinator.

Having worked together since October 2016, the three have spent countless hours together planning for the 2017 O-Week.

When I first reached out to get in touch with Mack, she replied with something unexpected — she asked if Marisa and Leslie could also be interviewed.

“The three of us work so closely together, it would feel funny for me to be in the spotlight without giving them recognition where it is due,” Mack says.

Although details are under wraps for the time being, Mack says she hopes the 2017 O-Week will have an event that every incoming student can identify with.

“We’ll have a lot of diverse programming, and hopefully something for every single student,” Mack says. “Whether that’s through faculty day, through residence or through a night concert, my hope is that students can find their niche throughout O-Week.”

One big change incoming frosh can look forward to during O-Week is Orientation Serves Day’s pilot run, which is replacing Shine Day. For years, the day focused entirely on Shinerama, a charity that raises money for cystic fibrosis research, but this year students will work with a variety of charities in the London community.

“I think it will be the start of a really great relationship between students and the city, that’s probably what I’m most excited about,” Mack says.

With Mack’s ability to overcome even a bat bite, she should have no problem living up to students’ high expectations for this year’s O-Week.

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We’re Western University’s student media organization, and we hope this is only the first of many times you’ll hear from us during your undergraduate career. We’ve been around since 1906, and throughout the school year we work hard to cover what’s happening on campus, in the city and beyond — if it matters to students, then we’re all over it. We also do our best to hold

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Lessons from first year NICHOLAS SOKIĆ CULTURE EDITOR @NICKATGAZETTE

AARON MALLET GAZETTE FLAG SWAG. Medway-Sydenham sophs hoist their residence flag on University College hill, O-Week 2016.

The low down on O-Week

6. Some serious heart-to-hearts O-Week events generally become some of the most talked about firstyear experiences and bring people close together in a short period of time. While events like the big concert have yet to be confirmed, certain events have become annual traditions anticipated by both sophs and incoming students. Among these are the Shinerama charity day, One Love rally and Can I Kiss You? presentation. Be prepared for some serious bonding as you spread school spirit downtown and fundraise. Then don’t be surprised if you get a little emotional as you listen to personal testimonials, spoken word poetry and celebrity performances

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3. Befriend a soph It won’t be hard to do. It’s your faculty and residence sophs’ job to be there for you, even if it’s 4 a.m.

— really, they don’t sleep. Expect sophs to become a major resource for all things social and academic.

Not only will they be able to keep you updated on events happening throughout the week, but they’re a

5. Just go with it Yes, O-Week has a lot of inspirational speakers. Yes, you’re going to be expected to participate in ice-breakers with your floor. It’s all a bit like summer camp (there will even be campfires and s’mores).

You might feel uncomfortable and embarrassed at times but honestly, you’ll stand out more if you don’t participate in the chanting and cheering and campy atmosphere that is O-week.

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2. FOMO O-Week packs a lot into a short amount of time, making the fear of missing out nearly unavoidable. O-Week also makes a point of having a variety of events that appeal to all kinds of people and interests. In one night there could be a concert on University College hill, a coffeehouse and movies with a sundae bar in the residence lounge. What if you want to do it all?

What if your floormates are going to the concert but your faculty is at the coffeehouse? Chances are, you’ll be able to try a bit of everything before the week is up, so try not to stress too much. Plus, the off-campus and residence staff host similar events all year. Being able to minimize FOMO will enable you to succeed in your academics all year long.

7. Stay “dry” Western’s O-Week is dry, meaning that no alcohol is permitted at any O-Week events. Even sophs who are of legal drinking age sign a contract to remain sober during the week. At the end of the day, some students will follow the rules and some won’t.

Just remember to stay safe and be aware of first impressions.

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1. What is O-Week really?

Unlike some universities, Western’s Orientation Week is less about embarrassing first years and more about helping you meet new people, bond with your floormates and get familiarized with the campus. From spirit rallies, concerts and residence bonding nights to motivational speakers and hypnotists, be prepared to miss out on a lot of sleep.

4. Socializing Maybe you know a bunch of friends from high school going to Western.

Maybe you and your roommate hit it off right away and cling to one another like a safety blanket. While there’s nothing wrong with finding comfort in a familiar face, many would likely agree that O-Week is the time to branch out. When else throughout the year will you be able to randomly introduce yourself to a stranger and exchange numbers? I mean, Western students are a friendly bunch, but you may get a funny look. During O-Week though, everyone’s in the same boat: slightly terrified, thrown into a new environment and wondering what the deal is with the weird soph names. O-Week is a prime chance to put yourself out there and meet some great new people. Why not take advantage of it?

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Western’s O-Week is kind of a big deal. Whether it’s being woken up by your sophs at 7 a.m. after staying up all night at a free concert or having a paint fight in residence, O-Week’s a momentous occasion you won’t ever forget.

The week may seem like a big question mark, so here’s a list of things we think you need to know.

We like you (or at least, we think we will) and we want your first week at Western to live up to its hype.

great resource for getting past class notes and helping with exam prep as well.

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The best and also scariest part about starting university is that no one knows who you are, and that means you can be anyone you want to be.

No one knows about your embarrassing elementary school days or your quirks, hang-ups and hobbies. Starting first year, the possibilities were endless if not expansive.

Western is a big, confusing place, and the academic abbreviations and slang don’t exactly make it easy for a new student to get around. Turns out I needn’t have worried. During O-Week and beyond, any question you could possibly have can be answered by people like sophs and professors.

Questions like: what’s the difference between UC and UCC? How do you drop classes? Where do you go if you lose your student card?

My biggest takeaway was that if you don’t know something, don’t be afraid to ask. It may not seem like it needs to be said, but it did for me.

I was never sheltered as a kid, but university opens up your world to other people in a way that other institutions don’t. I bonded with new friends over what was different and our similar experiences getting used to life at Western. My classes were certainly an adjustment from their sizes to the sharp increase in difficulty, but I learned to enjoy the challenge. I discovered all the places to eat on campus and all the little-known study areas. Campus went from being an imposing and mystifying place to a warm and welcoming one. Soon enough, all of my anxieties seemed to be a distant memory, and my new life started.

Unfortunately, the bliss of my fresh start didn’t last that long.

Three weeks into the school year I came down with an infection. After spending six hours in the university hospital waiting room, I decided to return to Toronto for a weekend to recuperate. Shortly after, I got a call from my parents telling me they had to put my dog down due to tumours in her lungs. I had no idea I would have to say goodbye to my best friend of ten years for the last time, and I was left with the cruelty of that one-two punch.

If anything, I realized after that the safety net of home was well and truly gone. While it wasn’t the first time I had experienced the death of someone close, it was the first time I was mature enough to understand it. In the days that followed, Western had lost its lustre, classes became a chore and I struggled to regain that sense of freedom I had relished earlier.

Luckily, my friends helped me get back to a good place simply by being available. Even without the support of home, I wasn’t as alone as I thought. It didn’t seem like much at the time, but without realizing it, I had created that support system that everyone talks about when you come to university: the web of friends and other people that we all rely on to get by.

It certainly took some time, but after a while I was able to appreciate my opportunities at Western once more.

To anyone reading this: during your four years here, there will be some brutal days where you wonder how you’re going to get through it all. But eventually you will, and then when you’re like me, going into your last year, you’ll look back on those first few months as some of the best. If that sounds a little heavy-handed, it’s because the truth sometimes is.

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Your VIP tour of club Weldon

JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE

SHANNON MARKS WESTERN TV ASSISTANT COORDINATOR @UWOGAZETTE Around campus there have been murmurs of Club Weldon, and one day you stumble upon this huge cement, prison-esque building.

People are running in and out its doors, and you see a never-ending room of wooden tables. Now that you’re newly acquainted with the library, there’s a crucial obstacle to face: which floor do you go to?

So first years, here’s your VIP introduction to Western’s very own Club Weldon.

Ground floor: map and data centre periodicals and newspapers and microfilm centre Noise level: divided into silent-and quiet-study zones Food and beverages: only lidded drinks allowed except in the map and data centre — no food or drinks there.

The ground floor is where you will most likely be heading for all your research needs. It holds the periodicals, microfilms, atlases and aerial photo collections. It’s a pretty great floor with an open concept and three rooms with completely different feels.

The periodicals section has windows that provide constant natural light into the basement of the library, but the limited amount of outlets makes one wonder about the popularity of this floor. While the tables with outlets are great, if you do not get there at 9 a.m. in the morning, you’re pretty much out of luck.

First floor: government publications reference Noise level: divided into quiet-study and conversation-friendly zones Food and beverages: You can eat and drink at Argo Tea Cafe, otherwise only lidded drinks are allowed This floor offers a lot. The front features tons of computers if you like using two screens and has the help desk if you need a librarian to help you find any books or resources.

The front of the library features tables against the window behind the printers. These are usually pretty noisy as people are walking in and out. To the left, there’s the writing centre where you can pop in for some essay writing help.

At the back of the first floor is a bright white room classified as a quiet-study zone. But be aware, it’s difficult to find a table with an outlet.

Second floor: stacks Noise level: mostly a conversation-friendly zone

Food and beverages: only lidded drinks Floor two is a great place to book a study room. This is the talking floor of Weldon where many large groups go to study and catch up on notes .

Be aware, there are extremely comfortable seats in the round booths on this floor, which may make you want to fall asleep. Overall advice: stick to the second floor when it is not midterm, essay or exam season.

Third floor: stacks Noise level: quiet-study zone Food and beverages: only lidded drinks The third floor is a mix of noise and quiet. The entire floor is labeled the quiet study floor, which is right in-between conversation-friendly and silent. The third floor is a great place to check out during your hectic, day-before exam studying when it’s almost impossible to find a spot anywhere.

Fourth floor: stacks Noise level: silent study zone Food and beverage: only lidded drinks The residue of tears, sweat and caffeine stains spread across the fourth floor’s cubicles make one miss brighter, summer days, but don’t fret. There are multiple inspirational sticky notes around the cubicles and bathroom stalls that encourage yo u to keep your head up! One day I found a note: “You’re almost there, you can do it!” in a fourth-four cubicle, and I really needed it.

The fourth floor offers both studying styles — tables and cubicles, so you’re able to discover which studying style works best for you.

Fifth Floor: stacks Noise level: silent-study zone Food and beverage: only lidded drinks The higher you go, the quieter you go, and the fifth floor is as high as you can get in Club Weldon.

This floor is best to be saved for when you are alone and need to finish a chapter quick between classes. This way, there’s no one there to distract you, and it can be just you and your textbook. This floor is not recommended for long studying nights as it can become eerie.

Good luck Mustangs and welcome to Weldon. You’re going to love it.

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Western jargon: terms to know RITA RAHMATI MANAGING EDITOR OF CONTENT @RITARAHMATI UCC, USC, SSC and SSSC. Western University sure does love its acronyms. It can take months, maybe even all of first year to memorize Western’s jargon, so we’ve compiled a list of essential terms to learn.

UCC This popular acronym stands for the University Community Centre, and it’s one of the most bustling buildings on campus. The UCC’s main atrium hosts different events throughout the year, such as clubs week, as well as different vendors.

Also within the UCC is the Mustang Lounge which is a study spot most days and a venue for concerts and speakers sometimes. There are also restaurants and eateries including the Spoke, the Wave, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Subway and Centre Spot.

USC The University Students’ Council is Western’s student government: a non-profit corporation that advocates on behalf of undergraduates and provides services for them. It’s headed by a student executive which includes an annually elected president and vice-president. The USC

plans a host of events throughout the year, starting with O-Week. It provides dozens of services for students including a late night shuttle, the Mustang Express, and the student health plan. The USC’s funded through an ancillary fee paid by each student, so it’s worth your while to know where your money is going.

SOPHS Sophs are upper-year students you’ll meet the moment you move into residence. There are hundreds of sophs who each mentor around 20 to 30 students — their frosh — each year. They’ll guide you through O-Week and be a resource throughout the academic year.

LAMP The Leadership and Mentorship Program matches first-year students with an upper-year mentor. LAMP mentors help you with academic queries throughout the year, just remember to sign up for one online.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND STUDENT CENTRAL The registrar’s office handles a myriad of academic needs. The office is located right next to the UCC and produces everything from the Western ONECard (your student ID) to the academic calendar. The Office of the Registrar also administers

Student Central, the office that processes tuition fees, helps with course registration and provides official transcripts.

STUDENT CENTRE This website’s an essential resource for Western students. Course registration, final grades, transcripts, tuition statements and more are all provided through this website.

OWL/SAKAI Another extremely important website is OWL. For every course you’re enrolled in, your professor will likely set up an OWL page that contains the syllabus (course outline), lectures, exam prep, assignment submissions, online quizzes and forums. Check OWL frequently to stay on top of your school work, and if you hear your prof say “Sakai,” they’re referring to the OWL system’s former name.

LTC The London Transit Commission is London’s central bus system. It can be difficult for students from different cities to operate, so make sure to check out their website and download their app for route information.

A few years ago, Google Maps added LTC’s bus routes to its database, so when in doubt just Google an address to find transit directions.

Striking the right balance with course selections Multiple choice

Essay course

Required course

Bird course

JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE

KAROLINA JALOWSKA NEWS EDITOR @UWOGAZETTE It’s that time of year again Western.

Course registration is just around the corner, and it’s a good idea that you plan early so you can be ready when your course registration starts.

With so many different types of courses to choose from, putting together your schedule can start to feel like a project you don’t know how to start. Fortunately, with some research and careful planning, you can master course selections like a pro.

ESSAY VS. NON-ESSAY COURSES It’s good to get a mix of essay and non-essay courses in your schedule.

Having too many essay courses can be overwhelming because you will feel like you’re writing nonstop, and you can run into writers block.

Also, some essay courses require three to four essays to be completed per course. If each course requires that many, you’ll constantly be scrambling to get your next essay completed.

On the other hand, having too many non-essay courses can be

difficult too, especially if you’re not good at multiple choice or memorization. Most non-essay courses are exam based and are usually in the form of multiple choice.

Essay and non-essay courses each have their pros and cons but getting a nice mix into your schedule can be beneficial — even if you’re not the strongest writer or great at “choosing the best answer.”

FULL VS. HALF-YEAR COURSES Balancing full-year and half-year courses is also important. Fullyear courses are good if you are really interested in the class you’ve enrolled in or if you need more time in between projects and essays. Also, if you’re lucky, sometimes there’s no midterm.

On the flip side, full-year courses can be tiresome if you become uninterested in the class because you’re stuck in it until the end of the school year. Also, these courses can have a lot more material to study for during final exams because it’s content from a whole year. It can be hard to remember what you learned in September when you write your final exam in April.

One benefit of half-year courses is that they aren’t as large of a commitment. On the flip side, assignments or tests will likely be assigned with less time in between. Although some majors are inflexible, if you’re able to take an elective try mixing up your schedule by taking a course you normally wouldn’t. What you find interesting might surprise you.

BIRD COURSES Whether or not you think they exist, some courses are arguably easier in some ways than others, and it doesn’t hurt to take a course you feel confident you’ll do well in.

However, one disadvantage of bird courses is that they can be tedious and boring. It might be hard to sit through lectures and complete assignments if you’re not genuinely interested in what you’re learning.

Another con of taking a bird course is that the course you thought was going to be a breeze can actually be a lot more difficult than you thought.

Be careful when assuming a class is a bird course. Try searching course syllabuses online to get a general idea of what the class might be like.

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The ins and outs of OSAP Everything you need to know VIVIAN CHENG CULTURE EDITOR @UWOGAZETTE With university tuition costs rising, most students can’t drum up the cash up front. Luckily, the Ontario government has OSAP to help you pay for your education. The OSAP program can be confusing, so here’s a breakdown of what it is and how it works.

WHAT IS OSAP? The acronym OSAP stands for the Ontario Student Assistance Program. It’s a financial assistance program provided by the federal and provincial governments that supplies loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships to post-secondary students. You will likely be required to repay your OSAP loans.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE FOR OSAP? There are many factors that determine your OSAP eligibility. First, to be eligible for OSAP, you must be an Ontario resident who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person. But even if you fulfill the first requirement, your family’s income, financial resources, academic progress and so on may deem you ineligible. Check ontario.ca and apply for OSAP in advance to avoid any surprises.

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL YOU GET FROM OSAP? The amount of money you receive depends on many factors, mainly your financial resources. You can plug your information into the aid estimator before you apply for OSAP to gauge how much funding you’ll receive for the school year.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR OSAP? The deadline to apply for OSAP for the 2017–2018 year is 60 days before the end of your study

period for full-time students.

The application typically takes six to eight weeks to process; however, the sooner you complete the paperwork, the sooner you’ll receive your funding and this can ensure that you have money when classes begin.

You will need to apply for OSAP every year. The application is usually available in May for the upcoming academic year.

WHEN DOES OSAP COME IN? You’ll get an OSAP estimate in July or early August. When you log back into your OSAP application at that time, there should be a date for when your OSAP is released. OSAP comes in seven to 10 business days from when it is released. Don’t forget to check your OSAP status regularly on the OSAP website or on Western’s online student centre. Some students receive all OSAP payments in September, whereas others receive them in two instalments with the second in January.

HOW DO I REPAY OSAP? After you graduate, there will be a six-month grace period where you don’t collect interest on your loans. After that, you’ll be required to pay back your loans. You can use OSAP’s repayment calculator to see how much you owe and what you’ll need to pay back. During the six-month grace period, you’ll receive a package from the National Student Loans Service Centre that provides details about your payment.

You can get repayment assistance based on the size of your debt, family income and family size. For more information, you can check out the Ontario government’s Pay Back OSAP page.

Lastly, if you still find OSAP baffling, you can book an appointment at Western Student Services for financial aid counselling.

JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST. Joseph Turnbull in the Social Science Centre, the building he had his first Western math class on June 16, 2017.

Western’s highest rated profs SABRINA FRACASSI NEWS EDITOR @SABFRACASSI

With over 200 first-year courses available at Western, it can be hard to know which classes to take and which to avoid.

RateMyProfessors.com, a student-driven review site for university teachers, will soon become your best friend. The website is organized by school and faculty, and students reflect on their experience with a specific professor in order to let other students know what to expect.

Students evaluate professors on a 5.0 scale based on criteria such as level of difficulty, helpfulness and general personality. The Gazette’s selection process for this list was based on professors’ overall scores and their number of ratings. Anyone with less than 30 ratings was not considered, and professors with more reviews were ranked higher on this list.

Theodore Osborne

10. 4.8 (32 ratings)

EXPERTISE: economics (King’s

University College) LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 1.9 REVIEW: Exceptional professor.

Understands economics incredibly well and is passionate about the field. Makes tough concepts relatable to the real world which makes it easier to understand, for me at least. I would go out of my way to take another course taught

by Professor Osborne!

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Tony Vernon

4.8 (38 ratings)

EXPERTISE: psychology LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.2 REVIEW: I hate math [and] have

never in my life gotten above a 65

per cent in math. Yet, in Vernon’s class I have an 80 per cent average!

He explains things so clearly and is so helpful. He has weekly assignments that are very time consuming but are excellent and prepare you for the exams. I definitely recommend taking his class.

engineering

4.8 (45 ratings) EXPERTISE: physiology and pharmacology LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.6 REVIEW: Great professor. Very thorough at explaining and demonstrating hard concepts. Very respectable.

EXPERTISE: English and writing

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Tom Stavraky

Laura Melnyk Gribble

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.2 REVIEW: He is a caring professor

who understands how difficult the course can be and is always available for help. He is also very reasonable and wants to help you pass.

David Bentley

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4.8 (70 ratings)

studies LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.7 REVIEW: Dr. Bentley is the only pro-

fessor I had this year who took the time to learn each one of his students’ names. He is extremely caring and is the best lecturer I ever had (he would often get applause).

Stephen Hicock

4.8 (57 ratings) EXPERTISE: psychology (King’s) LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.4 REVIEW: Best professor I have had in three years at school. The content is fascinating, and she explains concepts very well. Melnyk is an engaging professor and uses stories to help you understand concepts.

Lecture material is a combination of concise notes, videos, graphs and class participation exercises. You feel like you are actually learning in her class.

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4.8 (66 ratings) EXPERTISE: history (King’s) LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.7 REVIEW: By far my favourite professor. Made lectures interesting and the information easy to follow. No curve balls on the tests and provided tons of examples for the various papers we did. He truly cares about his students and wants you to succeed as long as you show you care.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 1.9 REVIEW: I have never seen a better

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Robert Ventresca

Quazi Rahman 4.8 (67 ratings)

EXPERTISE: electrical and computer

4.9 (36 ratings)

EXPERTISE: geography LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 1.6 REVIEW: Professor Hicock is hon-

estly one of the friendliest and best professors I have worked with. I am not very “science-smart” but his lectures are easy to understand. He makes it sound very easy and simplifies complicated things.

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David Meredith 4.9 (37 ratings)

EXPERTISE: mathematics and sta-

tistics (King’s)

math teacher in my life. Even if you don’t love math or find it difficult, don’t worry at all. Meredith has got your back!

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Joseph Turnbull 5.0 (82 ratings)

EXPERTISE: mathematics and sta-

tistics (King’s) LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.6 REVIEW: Hands down the best math

professor ever. If you are willing to put in the effort you will pass.

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WHICH REZ IS MEANT FOR Y START HERE DO YOU LIKE TO GET WILD?

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OKAY FAIR, BUT YOUR VOCAB STILL INCLUDES WORDS LIKE LIT, TURNT AND HYPE, RIGHT?

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SAUGEEN-MAITLAND HALL

ARE THERE STILL GOING TO BE DAYS YOU CRAWL TO CLASS HUNGOVER?

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Ah, the Zoo. It helped spark Western’s party school reputation, leading the university to nab a spot on Playboy Magazine’s list of top ten party schools in North America. Saugeen is the place of legends — most notably, ahem, the Saugeen stripper.

In recent years, M Saugeen-Maitlan over 600 studen included everyth yes, the occasion

But these days the Zoo is no longer reminiscent of Animal House.

Crack downs on Saugeen rez parties mean its hallowed halls are much quieter today — although with approximately 1,200 students, quiet is still a dull roar.

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TIMS FOR THE WIN

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Located on the outskirts of campus, Essex Hall isn’t known for its keggers, but it is known for one very attractive feature: it’s right next to the gym.

MORE OF A LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES OR FALAFEL-LOVING GUY OR GAL?

This is the rez for the devoted gym rats. The location guarantees you’ll have time to hit the gym before class, after class and between class. #Gainz.

For everyone else, your marathon study sessions likely won’t be interrupted. Peace and quiet has its perks.

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Ontario Hall. This is Western’s most expensive first-year residence, and it has the amenities to prove it. So please, don your white bathrobe and make your way to the dining hall for steamed lobster and foie gras. Just kidding, you’ll have to settle for dishes like braised lamb shank and cous cous pilaf — don’t forget to lift your pinky.

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PERTH HALL Also on the muted side, Perth is perfect for students who value easy access to late-night food options. In fact, it’s a breezy 91 metres from London’s favourite greasy Middle Eastern joint, Barakat Restauarant. If that’s not your cup of tea then you’re a three minute walk from a 24-hour Subway, 7-Eleven and a Pizza Hut. Go ahead, embrace those munchies.

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D YOU TURN YOUR DORM TO A SLIP ‘N’ SLIDE ARENA? YES

Although the cafeteria provides coffee and tea, it‘s only open during certain hours of the day. You may find yourself in need of a cup of joe when you’re working on an assignment late at night, and your own personal coffee maker will be your saviour.

FLIP FLOPS AND SLIPPERS

AY-SYDENHAM HALL

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has the best location out of any of Western’s minute walk to the Natural Science Centre. oasts the biggest bedrooms on campus. Perfect ike to hit snooze more than they hit the books.

LY BECAUSE YOU’RE WORRIED T RUINING YOUR #GAINZ?

Pack an old pair of flip-flops and slippers for your dorm. Especially useful in traditional residences, where the communal washrooms’ floors can be messy and are not the most pleasant surfaces to place your bare feet on. Slippers can also be worn around your residence, so you can be comfortable while lounging with your floormates.

EARPLUGS If you’re one of those people who work best when it’s quiet, invest in a good pair of earplugs for your next study session. Your dorm or the library may not always be as quiet as you would like them to be. You can turn any place on campus into your own quiet study nook.

DECK OF CARDS One of the perks of living in residence is that it’s easy to invite friends to hang out in your dorm.

With a deck of cards, it’s even easier to pass the time by playing a card game or showing off your amateur magic tricks.

POPCORN An easy and healthy snack to make, microwave popcorn won’t take up much space in your room until you’ve popped it. It’s also the best complement to impromptu movie nights.

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FORMAL OUTFIT

DS LIKE YOU DON’T EVEN AT YOU LIKE! HOW ABOUT A HAS A BIT OF EVERYTHING?

If you get involved at Western, chances are your organization’s events will include a formal ball or a fancy dinner, so having an appropriate ensemble for the occasion is essential. You never know when you’ll need to wear a bow tie or a little black dress.

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■■AMY O’KRUK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

If you’re one of those people who couldn’t put less effort into their costumes, consider buying a simple shirt from Queen’s University. You can wear it to costume parties or on Halloween as the resident douchebag. A word of advice: just don’t wear it out on any other day.

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Balancing academics and athletics CHARLIE O’CONNOR CLARKE SPORTS EDITOR @CHARLIEJCLARKE

Entering university is a tough transition for anyone. The workload increases, there’s a new campus to get used to and many students are living on their own for the first time.

Add to that a heavy commitment to a varsity team, and you’ve got a recipe for one hell of a difficult first year.

Depending on the sport, many of Western University’s varsity teams come with daily responsibilities — such is the price of having one of the country’s top collegiate athletic programs. For some of the most high-profile Mustangs teams, it’s more than just practice. The commitment includes working out, video sessions and physio treatment.

How are athletes supposed to find time for academics? First years usually get absorbed by their sport before they even attend a class — most tryouts start at the end of August.

Recently, though, the university has caught on to this problem. Both Western Athletics and the Student Success Centre offer resources aimed at helping student-athletes be, well, students. Last year, around 50 upper-years participated in the Student-Athlete Academic Mentorship Program. Each of them paired with rookie athletes to help

smooth their transition to university.

The SAAMP program can certainly help freshmen with balancing their commitments. Seeking the advice from fellow athletes can go a long way to figuring out how best to adapt to a new lifestyle. Older students — even just teammates — can offer advice on how best to handle it all, whether it’s using the university’s official resources or just better time management strategies and study habits.

Likewise, the Mustangs Athlete Student Council is there to support varsity athletes, offering support to students through learning skills workshops around exam time, and encouraging freshmen to join the mentorship program. The council runs a number of social events throughout the year, like their annual dodgeball tournament, which can help new students feel more comfortable in the early stages of their university career.

Coaches, too, know how tough the first year can be. Most of them would tell you that academics are at least equally, if not more, important than sports, and they encourage their players to work hard in the classroom. Football coach Greg Marshall has repeatedly mentioned the value he places on recruiting well-rounded, academically-successful players.

In general, Western actually has a lot of programs to keep first year

JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE DON’T DROP THE BALL. Varsity basketball player Eric McDonald hits the library for a study session.

students on track. There’s the Writing Skills Centre, Psychological Services, and a ton of academic workshops that can help with figuring out how to adjust to the university life.

To survive first year as a varsity athlete, students need to know going in that it’s going to be difficult. If you’re coming to Western and joining a team, it’s important to know what

you can do if you’re struggling with the transition. Go to class, and be sure to ask for help when you need it — the university’s academic support resources are designed to be used.

Western has one of the most successful intercollegiate athletic programs in the country, and many athletes come here primarily for their sport. Still, they are students,

and keeping up to scratch in terms of academics is equally important. Having to stay on top of your course load while also trying to play a sport at a high level is a daunting new challenge for most students.

Thankfully, there are upper-years who have already been through it, and a whole host of university resources designed to help.

New athletic director brings ample experience to Western’s Sport and Recreation Services JORDAN MCGAVIN MANAGING EDITOR OF DESIGN @JMCGAVIN13

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Volker Nolte retires after a legendary career MIKE DEBOER SPORTS EDITOR @MIKEATGAZETTE

Volker Nolte’s career as the head coach of Western University’s rowing program can be summed up with one simple word: Winner.

As the architect of a program that captured 14 Ontario University Athletics men’s titles and five OUA women’s championships, along with four straight Canadian women’s championships and five men’s national titles, Volker Nolte fostered unparalleled and unprecedented success.

And after 24 years at the helm of the program, Nolte’s retirement announcement allows the Western community to reflect on a career of complete and utter dominance in the water.

Nolte’s decision to retire was influenced largely by the succession plan he put in place to leave the program in capable hands.

“I always said that I would retire when the time is right,” Nolte said.

“The time is indeed right for me to pass on the head coach’s duties to two young, talented individuals that

I had the pleasure seeing progress in our program.”

Those two young individuals are Matt Waddell and Dan Bechard, who will take the reigns of Nolte’s powerhouse program. Bechard has been on the coaching staff since 2006 while Waddell joined Nolte’s staff in 2010.

Spending the past two seasons as the lead women’s coach, Waddell established himself as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the nation. Throughaut his stint with Western so far, Waddell has helped the women’s team win five OUA and four Canadian titles, while also being named OUA Women’s Coach of the Year twice and the Canadian University Rowing Association’s Women’s Coach of the Year in 2015.

Bechard has a similarly strong resumé. He’s the only Canadian university coach to be named both the men’s and women’s Coach of the Year by the Canadian University Rowing Association in 2008 and 2010 respectively.

But while the future of the program looks like it’s set up for more success in the coming years, one of the true icons of the Canadian

university rowing community will exit the stage. And he is grateful for the opportunities given to him.

“I feel privileged to have been able to lead the Western rowing program for 24 years,” Nolte said.

“Many people helped me along the way: phenomenal student-athletes, dedicated assistant coaches, wonderful alumni, caring parents of our students and many other supporters made it possible to bring together a program that continued the exceptional tradition rowing has here at Western and in London.”

Along with his success at the university level, he has served on the staff of the Canadian national team at the International Rowing Federation World Championships and Olympics.

While Dan Bechard and Matt Waddell are poised to continue the championship culture of the Western rowing program, the man who built it is saying goodbye.

And it’s that championship culture, one of excellence, innovation and plain old hard work, will remain Volker Nolte’s legacy.

After four months of searching across Canada, Western University appointed Christine Stapleton to the role of director of Sport and Recreation Services.

Currently the director of athletics at the University of Calgary, Stapleton has had a long and successful history at both the university and national sport level. Just two years after graduating from Laurentian University, Stapleton became the head coach of the women’s basketball program at the University of Regina in 1993.

“I played varsity basketball at Laurentian University and was inspired by my coach there, the late Peter Ennis. He ignited something within me that has never dimmed.”

In her nine years as head coach she raked up a number of accolades including five coach of the year awards.

Stapleton helped guide the University of Regina’s women’s basketball team to three consecutive conference championships and a national championship.

In addition to the university realm, Stapleton has been involved with Basketball Canada and served as a national team head coach and a national development coach.

In 2009, Stapleton stepped off the court and into an office, taking on the role of associate director of athletics at the University of Waterloo. Throughout her six years at Waterloo, Stapleton came to appreciate the significance of

the student experience.

“From my time at Waterloo, what I think is very transferable and what I will bring to Western is a breadth and depth of opportunity for students,” said Stapleton.

“I’m really committed to enhancing the student experience through participation.”

Ready to take on the next step in her career, Stapleton became the director of athletics at the University of Calgary in 2015.

Stapleton enjoyed her time at Calgary stating, “There’s a real contagious spirit in Calgary. Even though the province is battling back from an incredible economic downturn, the pursuit of excellence and the commitment to support Dino athletes is unwavering.”

Just 18 months after taking on the position in Calgary, Stapleton’s ready to take on a greater scope of responsibilities as Western’s director of Sport and Recreation Services.

One notable benefit of Stapleton’s new position is returning to Southwestern Ontario. She grew up near Goderich, just an hour and half drive north of London and many of her friends and family still reside in the area.

“I’m very excited,” Stapleton said. “Year over year, Western is one of the top schools for student experiences, and I’m really looking forward to being a part of that delivery.”

Stapleton will fill the void that was left by Therese Quigley after she announced her resignation in December 2016. Stapleton’s tenure at Western will begin on July 3.

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Canada 150 HILL DU NEWS EDITOR @UWOGAZETTE Canada Day promises to be especially memorable this year at Western University.

To commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday, Western established a committee of 18 members to coordinate the myriad of events happening on campus this summer.

From public openings at the Cronyn Observatory to history projects, here are some things to look out for throughout the summer.

EVENTS McIntosh Gallery Along with Canada’s 150th celebration, the McIntosh Gallery also celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and is hosting two historical exhibitions until June 25.

“In the beginning, 1942” is a remake of McIntosh Gallery’s very first exhibit to honour Canada’s birthday, the McIntosh Gallery and the 100-year anniversary of Vimy Ridge. The exhibition showcases three pieces created by the iconic Canadian Group of Seven.

The second exhibit, “Behind the lines,” takes the audience away from the front lines and back home to Canada. This exhibit draws the audience into the lives of Canadians determined to make a difference in World War II from back home. The exhibition showcases different topics, like women entering the workforce and wartime industries.

Cronyn Observatory Ever wondered what outer space really looks like? Western’s Cronyn Observatory, known for its public nights, will be open to the public every Saturday from 8:30 to 10 p.m this summer.

Depending on the season, celestial objects such as the moon, Mars and other planets can be seen. This summer, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible.

If the sky is too cloudy, the observatory will give historical tours and presentations inside instead.

PROJECTS Science through the lens of the indigenous sky lore This project is managed by Robert Cockcroft, assistant professor in the department of physics and astronomy. The project looks to explore traditional stories about the night sky by First Nations people.

“The Indigenous sky lore that we currently discuss in the presentations are concerned with two main aspects: the cosmology (i.e., our ultimate origins as a people and a planet) and cycles in the motion of stars in the sky,” said Cockcroft in an email to the Gazette. “In particular, the latter looks at the Celestial Bear association of stars — also known as the Big Dipper or the Plough.”

Cockcroft hopes that by learning about sky lore, the audience will gain a new appreciation for both motions of the sky and First Nations people.

“At certain times of the year, the Bear appears to run along the horizon from our perspective in Southern Ontario, which can signal the start of the Indigenous hunting season,” said Cockcroft.

John A. Macdonald’s archives At the age of 12, Sir John A. Macdonald hand wrote math problems in a notebook that’s now held

by Library and Archives Canada.

“Sir John A Macdonald and elementary mathematics” will be overseen by David Bellhouse, professor emeritus in the department of statistical and actuarial sciences. The goal of the project is to analyze the contents of the notebook and find their significance.

Following the analysis, the notebook will be made electronically accessible to the public.

Western’s time capsule Western Engineering students will be designing a time capsule that will be kept in Weldon Library to be opened in 50 years. The capsule will hold notecards from members of the community looking to share their vision of the future.

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The party returns to London’s patios MARTIN ALLEN NEWS EDITOR @UWOGAZETTE A new city bylaw allows London bars and restaurants to have music on their patios after more than two decades of keeping the party inside.

Since city council passed a bylaw in July 1993, restaurant and tavern patios in London were prohibited from playing amplified music and providing entertainment involving speaker systems of any sort.

The legislation only applied to patios built after 1993, creating an inconsistency amongst Londoners’ favourite bars and restaurants.

Establishments like Molly Bloom’s, the Barking Frog and Toboggan — all of which were built after 1993 — now have a legal pathway for patio music and entertainment; and in the new framework, even older patios that were left alone need to follow the new rules.

Between its committee and council votes, the bylaw repeal met some resistance, largely from downtown residents who fear that the outdoor music and entertainment might affect their quality of life. But in a 2016 survey conducted by the London Music Office, 90 per cent of respondents were in favour of amplified outdoor music and entertainment.

“I would say council was unanimous; there was no opposition.”

PHIL SQUIRE WARD 6 COUNCILLOR

“Even the people who were not comfortable with the new bylaw did not make adamant arguments of ‘absolutely no music on patios,’”

said Phil Squire, Ward 6 city councillor. “And certainly, I would say council was unanimous; there was no opposition.”

All permits limit the volume to 70 decibels — about as loud as a vacuum — and have a curfew of midnight. But those are only the loudest and latest figures to be approved: depending on location, establishments may be held to quieter and earlier standards.

Adherence to the conditions above is left to the establishment itself with noise complaints to the city keeping them in check.

“If they abuse the privilege by having music too loud or too late, they’ll be at risk of not getting a permit next year. It’s really a good system in my opinion,” Squire said.

The changes are set to take affect this season, meaning permits will be applied for and approved by the start of first semester.

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World’s first 24-hour, vegan drive-thru comes to London

Panache Art Gallery June 3 to 23 This exhibition celebrates Canada 150 with a focus on the “Beauty of Canada and its Life.”

Sesquifest June 29 to July 3 This free festival features more than 50 musical acts, food trucks and a virtual reality dome that takes viewers on a journey throughout Canada in celebration of its 150th.

Sunfest July 6 to 9 This annual festival is one of the biggest summer events in London and features culture, art, food and music.

Mural Walk July 8 A Museum London event, Mural Walk has visitors walk throughout London’s downtown to view and learn about the city’s murals.

Twilight Tuesdays July 4 to Aug. 22 Tuesday night hikes and bonfires in Longwoods Conservation Area take place from July to August.

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Ribfest Aug. 3 to 7 London’s Ribfest features loads of food, rides and exhibits.

Forest City Beer Fest Aug. 13 This annual celebration of craft beer is free to attend and showcases over 20 brewers with food available as well.

Wortley Village Jazz and Blues Festival Aug. 20 This free music festival features four stages and nine local jazz and blues bands.

Boochapalooza Aug. 3 This event showcases small London businesses and features seasonal food and beverages, yoga and loads of discounts.

Covent Garden Market This indoor farmer’s market is essentially London’s St. Lawrence Market. It features some of the tastiest food and best locally-produced products in London.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village This pioneer village tells the stories of London and its neighbours from 1820 to 1920.

Museum London The museum features 5,000 Canadian works and 45,000 artifacts that reflect the history of London.

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JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE THIS IS JUST THE VEGINNING. James McInnes, owner of Globally Local, peers out of the world’s first vegan, drive-thru window on June 12, 2017.

JORDAN MCGAVIN MANAGING EDITOR OF DESIGN @JMCGAVIN13 Globally Local, the organic-produce delivery company turned vegan, fast-food restaurant is gearing up to open a second set of doors. The brand will launch the world’s first 24-hour, vegan drive-thru restaurant right here in London.

James McInnes and his wife, Lia McInnes, started Globally Local just over four years ago initially posting vegan recipes on Facebook. Eventually, the couple started preparing vegan meal kits for customers.

“Four and a half years ago, you wouldn’t see the word vegan anywhere,” James says. “It’s really changed a lot.”

A lot of the items on Globally Local’s menu are vegan spinoffs of menu items you can find at McDonalds. The most popular item on the menu, the Famous Burger, is their take on the Big Mac. Other popular items include the Chickun Burger — a vegan McChicken — and the Vegan Vopper — their take on Burger King’s Whopper. Globally Local will introduce a host of new menu items that coincides with the launch of their new drive-thru restaurant. Customers can expect to find ice cream dishes as well as new chicken and breakfast items. All vegan of course.

For James, his decision to go vegan was part of a personal effort to combat health issues.

“I had high blood pressure, and I was pretty young, so I was surprised that I had it,” James says. “I wasn’t eating bad food, I was just eating what normal people eat, and through that style I got pretty sick. I went vegan to try and help it, and all my medical conditions went away.”

That was four years ago, and since then veganism has gained momentum in London. While it may not yet be considered mainstream, London currently has over 20 restaurants that offer vegan-friendly options and that number continues to grow.

James believes it’s a paradigm shift. Trends come and go, but James doesn’t believe this is the case with veganism.

I think this is something that’s changing the world . . .

I think it’s something that’s here to stay.

JAMES MCINNES OWNER OF GLOBALLY LOCAL

“I think this is something that’s changing the world . . . I think it’s something that’s here to stay.”

But what James finds more important than people fully adopting a vegan diet is the fact that people are now more willing than ever to at least try a vegan meal.

Ninety per cent of Globally Local’s customers are non-vegans just looking to try something new.

“Most people, when they think vegan food, think of a salad or a wrap — your stereotypical vegan dishes. We’re trying to break those stereotypes,” James says.

James says Globally Local’s goal is to create a business model that will scale internationaly. He wants to create a new type of fast food industry that’s based around plantbased foods and local, high-quality ingredients.

The unveiling of their first brickand-mortar restaurant in downtown London in January was the first step to reaching that goal. Five months later, opening the world’s first 24-hour, vegan drive-thru window will mark the second step. The couple says they have plans to open at least two to three more stores this year, but to keep in line with their global vision, James has his eyes on the bigger picture.

James says the next challenge they want to overcome is breaking into the American fast food market.

James believes if they can perfect their model in London, they can attempt to establish Globally Local as an American fast food restaurant and move closer to becoming a global brand.

For now, though, James is focused on the present. The new location, located at the intersection of Cheapside Street and Highbury Avenue will open its 24-hour drivethru window on June 19.

The restaurant’s grand opening is expected to take place some time shortly after Canada Day.

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JORDAN MCGAVIN GAZETTE CON-GRAD-ULATIONS. Grads flock to University College Hill with family and friends for photo shoots after convocation on June 16, 2017.

MICHAEL CONLEY GAZETTE KAMRAN ANJUM, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Be more prepared. I think I came in here with a high-school mindset, and I wasn’t really prepared academically or socially, and you have to put yourself out there. You can’t be in a box; you have to explore, and just enjoy it. It goes by really quickly.

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MICHAEL CONLEY GAZETTE EMILY MONTANARO, BACHELOR OF ARTS Breathe. Take it one step at a time. And attend all your classes.

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TASSEL TEACHER UNIVERSITY WALKING MICHAEL CONLEY GAZETTE ALAN CHAN, BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES I would try to have a better balance between work, school and extracurriculars.

I spent time on work and school, and I kind of missed out on extracurriculars, and that’s a really important part of university.