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Doug left his home in Lambton County for the University of Ottawa, where he founded its Liberal club and graduated in 1978. He came back south to Western University for his LLB. For all three years, he stayed in Medway Hall and eventually become a residence don. He also volunteered at the legal clinic, which he now directs. Doug passed the bar exam in ’83 and joined a London law firm in 1988. In the same year, he became a political campaign manager, overseeing campaigns at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Fifteen years later he became a partner at the firm, Bitz, Szemenyei, Ferguson & MacKenzie, where he remained until 2001, when his wife died just seven weeks after a liver cancer diagnosis. “I was going through my own grieving process, and I realized I couldn’t be both a good dad and a good partner,” he said. He worked fewer hours to raise his then 15- and 11-yearold children.
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Doug said that joining Western’s Faculty of Law in 2003 was one of the best decisions he has made. In the years that followed, his politics reached the national level: while
While in his office three years later, he learned that a tumour, grown to seven centimeters, was afflicting his liver. Two months later, in March, it was 12 centimeters. A transplant was the only way out, and by September — six months later — chemotherapy had shrunk the tumour enough for him to be eligible. In November, he got another call: they had found a liver. For the surgery, he was put under, and would remain unconscious for five days, as the donated organ failed on the operating table. The doctors said they had never seen a liver fail by clotting on the table. Just as unlikely, was finding a replacement in the 24 hours they thought he had, which they didn’t. In his fifth day of comatose, all without a liver, his second wife had begun planning his funeral. A liver was donated and transplanted on that fifth day, waking him up. Doug said he’s done with politics. Every politician has an expiry date, and he’s reached his. He is still an awardwinning professor at Western, a scholar in Canadian law and a new grandfather. “Going through the death of my first wife, and through the transplant, makes you realize that life can be short and that you can’t wait until you retire. You should do what you can now.” ■■MARTIN ALLEN
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The federal politician, London lawyer and father’s career stretches from Jean Chrétien to Justin Trudeau. Three years ago, Doug became a chemotherapy patient — an event that interrupted the life that began on a farm decades earlier.
In an 18-month, 22,000-door-knocks campaign, he unsuccessfully vied for the party leadership in 2011. Throughout part of the campaign, he remained as a professor at Western.
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With cuffing season upon us, you may see couples holding hands, sharing hot chocolate or buying each other gifts. If you’re looking for love, you might swipe right to find “the one” on Tinder or Bumble. But imagine the difficulty of finding an eligible suitor in 1976. You would have had to physically interact with cuties at The Spoke, and we all know how daunting that can be. Which is why the University Students’ Council proposed to establish a dating service. With the winter blues descending on students in November, the USC decided to look into the dating service in order to raise student morale. Students would fill out an application, put it in a binder and then pick up another binder to pick a profile. But some councillors worried that one individual could tear out all the good profiles, thus ruining the fun for everyone.
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Board of Governors member criticizes lack of transparency SABRINA FRACASSI NEWS EDITOR @SABFRACASSI
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Western student Levi Hord named 2018 Rhodes Scholar SABRINA FRACASSI NEWS EDITOR @SABFRACASSI On Nov. 17, Levi Hord went to Toronto as a normal Western student and came back two days later as a 2018 Rhodes Scholar. Hord is a fourth-year Western University sexuality studies and scholar’s elective student in the school for advances studies in arts and humanities. Hord was offered the scholarship last week. The Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate award offered to 95 exceptional students from around the world each year. Recipients are offered tuition at Oxford University for two years and a $17,000 (roughly $28,000 Canadian) stipend for living expenses each year. Winning the scholarship is no small feat. The scholarship is considered one of the most prestigious
in the world. “I was stunned. I’m still kind of stunned,” Hord said. Hord’s research focuses on the use of gender-neutral language in transgender communities. Hord hopes to help break down the remaining social and intellectual barriers for individuals outside of the binary gender system. Preparing for the scholarship was an uphill battle. A 1,000-word essay, two-page CV and six letters of recommendation were required to even be considered. Hord also took part in numerous mock interviews to prepare for the fateful weekend in Toronto. Hord remembers being told that they would have to make a conscious effort to defend the theory because arts and humanities students are not often selected for the scholarship. During the interview,
Hord was surprised by how quickly the panel understood the value of Hord’s work. “That was extremely affirming for me that someone saw the worth in what I do and I didn’t have to fight that extra step,” Hord said. Hord has been receiving tons of emails from arts and humanities students. Most of them with the same story — they didn’t think they could even get past the interviews with their field of study. “It’s a validation of the work that we can do in the humanities,” Hord said. “The fact that it’s something that’s being recognized, especially in this political climate, tells us much more than anything else can.” The last time a Western student won the scholarship was in 2013. Over the years, Western has produced 23 Rhodes Scholars.
At Nov. 23’s Board of Governors meeting, a board member questioned the board’s transparency, drawing criticism from other members. Faculty-elected board member, Jane Toswell, broached concerns about an increase in in-camera deliberations over the last two years. Toswell cited a 2015 board report published in the aftermath of president Chakma’s double pay controversy. The report re-evaluated the board’s practices and provided recommendations to improve relations between the board, the university’s Senate and Western University’s campus-at-large. Toswell noted the board has lost touch with Senate and wider campus concerns. “The board’s internal changes have been good, but they have not been matched with greater transparency and communication with the campus,” Toswell said. “Our recent decision to appoint a full replacement for the provost and our failure to establish a presidential search committee in November have been deeply problematic for the campus.” Hanny Hassan, chair of the board, acknowledged some of these issues but said Toswell’s remarks were inappropriate. “I frankly don’t think that commentary was appropriate to be made in an open session,” Hassan said. Alumni Association board
member Jeremy Adams also agreed that the comments were better geared for a closed session and encouraged board members to remember the positive accomplishments the board has made over the past few years. On the other hand, Michael Lerner, a city-appointed board member, agreed with Toswell. He acknowledged that some of the issues Toswell brought up are not new and have been discussed in the past. “I think transparency is one of our most important responsibilities, and this is one way we can demonstrate to the university community, students, staff and faculty that we’re serious about it,” Lerner said. Following the discussion, the meeting moved into a closed session. After the meeting, the board sent out a campus-wide memo stating president Amit Chakma is leaving Western and will not seek a third term when his contract ends in June 2019.
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HILL DU NEWS EDITOR @HXDU638 The Western University community is grieving the death of 22-year-old Brandon Papp, an upper-year geological sciences student, who died Sunday, Nov. 19. A memorial service was held Friday, Nov. 24 at Westview Funeral Chapel with a visitation two hours prior to the service. Brandon’s family includes parents Shawn Papp and Barb Charron-Papp; brother, Ryan Papp; his grandmother Bernice and many aunts, uncles, cousins along with countless friends. Brandon was an avid athlete, playing a variety of sports including hockey, football and rugby. To many, Brandon was a kind and caring friend. Grant McGuire, fourth-year media, theory and production student, was Brandon’s roommate and knew him since first year when they lived on the same floor at Perth Hall. McGuire described Brandon as a multi-talented, creative guy with strong drawing and music skills. “Brandon was the kind of guy that would always put other people first,” McGuire said. “He just wanted everyone to be happy even if that meant sacrificing his own happiness sometimes.” McGuire added that Brandon was always supportive of his friends. When McGuire would write essays late into the night, he’d sometimes
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take a break to go get fast food. Brandon wouldn’t be hungry but he would go for the walk with McGuire just to keep him company. “He’s the kind of person that wanted to make sure you were in a good head space, and he was there to support you,” he said. McGuire also said Brandon had an incredible, subtle humour. Just a few weeks ago, Brandon brought home a wheelchair he found on the curb. The roommates fooled around, doing wheelies throughout the house for the next while. “Brandon would find something he knew we would all enjoy, and he would bring it home, so we could do it as a group.” McGuire said. Olivia Lemenchick, third-year nursing student, also spoke about how Brandon was someone she could always depend on. She
mentioned Brandon’s ability to light up the room with his big smile and goofy personality. “You made every single day one to remember, and I can’t thank you enough for being part of my life,” Lemenchick said, in a Facebook statement. Western lowered the flag on University College on Friday, Nov. 24 in Brandon’s memory. Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Brandon is asked to consider the Canadian Mental Health Association – Middlesex. For students in need of support, there are multiple campus resources available. You can visit the Wellness Education Centre or Peer Support Centre in the University Community Centre. Brandon is the second Western student to pass away this semester.
Western University’s president, Amit Chakma, will not seek a third term at Western after his contract ends in 2019. Chakma announced his decision at last week’s Board of Governors meeting. Chakma has been president of the university since 2009. A university-wide memo acknowledged some of his achievements throughout his tenure, such as quadrupling international enrollment since 2009, the appointment of more women in leadership positions and the adoption of Western’s first Indigenous Strategic Plan. Questions about Chakma’s contract renewal began at the Nov. 17 Senate meeting, with senators asking for clarification about the Senate’s role in Western’s search for its next president. “The questions at Senate last Friday were largely about ensuring that the process was being followed as well as simply trying to figure out where the process is at,” said Kim Clark, chair of the anthropology department and a faculty senator. “We had received no news about the state of the review and search process. Now that a search will be initiated, as part of the search, I would like to see a broader campus consultation about the role of the president.” Campus-wide consultation also happened in 2015 when a controversy involving Chakma made national headlines. Instead of taking
He was a thoughtful and intelligent leader. Although his tenure was not without some challenges, he leaves behind a very strong legacy MATT HELFAND FORMER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ COUNCIL PRESIDENT
a one-year administrative leave after his first term, Chakma accepted a cash payment in lieu, doubling his annual salary to a total of $924,000. As a result, Chakma’s salary was the fourth highest among public sector employees in Ontario in 2014. He returned $440,000 of his salary following the controversy. Responding to the crisis at the time, Chakma foreshadowed he would not renew his contract once it ended in 2019. In an April 2015 Senate speech, he said he would choose not to receive payment in lieu of administrative leave at the end of his second term. Instead, he said he planned to use the administrative leave to return to teaching and research as a professor of chemical engineering. “He was a thoughtful and intelligent leader. Although his tenure was not without some challenges, he leaves behind a very strong legacy,” said former University Students’ Council president and undergraduate student Board of Governors member Matt Helfand. “Western is a better school as a result of this president. I wish him the best in his future endeavours.”
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Going out is a choice — not an obligation A Nick in time
NICK SOKIC CULTURE EDITOR @NICKATGAZETTE It’s often said that when it comes to day-to-day living, one has to choose to sacrifice one of the three: work, social life or sleep. When it comes to student life, the choice is often interpreted as sacrificing sleep and work in favour of partying. This isn’t an after-school special where I tell you not to do drugs and drink responsibly. Anyone reading this is presumably a reasonable adult capable of making reasonable decisions. Going out and partying can be fun and good for stress relief because we’re social beings that require interaction to maintain a healthy mental state. I often hear my friends complain about a lack of time to do assignments and empty bank accounts, but these are the same friends who tell me about getting on Barking Frog’s guestlist and staying out until 3 a.m. At the end of the day though, it’s a choice. You’re not obligated to go to every dollar beers night at Jack’s just because your friends are begging you to go or because it’s that time of the week. Nights at the bar are not an inviolable concept integral to the university experience. It’s what you make it. I know a number of people that have never set foot in Ceeps yet maintain healthy relationships with their peers while balancing academia. It’s also just incredibly costly. Most students don’t exactly have a financial safety cushion that allows them to comfortably and excessively spend at the bar, but give or take a few exceptions, we do it anyway. Why? I’ve certainly done my fair share of partying, and there were many times where I failed to account for the morning after or ended up blowing wanton wads of cash on
overpriced drinks. Sometimes, when you’re right in the middle of it, it’s hard to recognize that you don’t actually have to go as hard as you possibly can as many nights as you can. In fact, if you want to take anything away from your 9:30 a.m. class, it’s definitely better not to. Media depiction of university living is often exaggerated for dramatic and comedic effect — see Blue Mountain State, Community or 21 and Over — and it can be tempting to want to binge on that lifestyle, especially when you’re living independently from authority figures that might tell you otherwise. While I don’t drink anymore and rarely hit up the bars, it was certainly difficult to resist the temptation early on when I was newly of legal drinking age and living just off of Richmond Row. But every time I went, no one forced me to buy drinks for the pre, to pay for the cover or line bypass, drinks for the bar or an Uber home. Part of it being like any other choice means that the consequences that can arise from an expensive night out are just like any other choices we make. I often hear students complaining about a lack of money for this or that. Yet these people that can’t afford, say, a movie ticket, are the same ones that spend $60 at Barking Frog in one night. If most of the space in your student budget is allocated to Richmond Row, then don’t complain about not being able to go out for dinner. If that’s how you want to spend your cash, then all the power to you. I, myself, am in no position to empirically judge all financial decisions. I only ask that we recognize the contradiction inherent in such statements, whether it be the lack of funds or lack of time that results from a disproportionate amount of nights out. This also means that your university years can take on any shape you want, whether that involves the stereotypical party scene or not. It’s a choice we all make, and the right one can save you a lot of headaches in the future.
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Post-strike compensation for students is good, but not great
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With college students back in school, Ontario has announced two major ways compensations for students. While it’s a good start, many students will be overlooked.
distribute compensation fairly among students who experienced financial loss because of the strike. At the very least, it’s something to consider for the next time college faculty go on strike.
Following the end of the five-week college strike, the province announced two offers of compensation to college students: a full tuition refund or $500. Students who do not wish to continue their semester will receive a full tuition refund while full-time students who wish to continue their semester can apply for up to $500 with proof of financial loss.
Proving financial need when applying for compensation might also pose problems. Students had no warning they’d need to hang on to proof of purchase for travel or accommodation, and they may not have it.
Overall, the two initiatives are good efforts to compensate students, but for some students continuing the semester, $500 isn’t enough. International students, for instance, might have been more affected financially than domestic students, as factors like exchange rates, plane tickets and tuition are different than those of domestic students. In addition, some international students might not have the choice to discontinue their semester because of their overseas studies, visas and other factors. The $500 cap could be more flexible, considering some students will need nothing while others will need more. Perhaps the $500 compensation proposal could benefit from an OSAP-style system: one that determines financial aid on an individual basis based on financial need. This system might be a better way to
On the other hand, the full tuition refund for students who wish to drop their semester is fair. Students who feel that they did not, and will not, get what they paid for should be able to get their money back. Notably, a class action lawsuit against Ontario colleges for students’ lost time and money is also ongoing. While it’s likely the lawsuit will be unsuccessful — a similar 2009 class action launched by York University students failed — it’s a good advocacy initiative. The class action draws attention to students’ voices. Colleges should be expected to compensate students for their financial loses during the longest strike in Ontario’s history, and their efforts are good, but there could be a more fair distribution of compensation for students who are continuing their semesters.
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We need to have more conversations surrounding mental health on campus When tragedy affects our campus, we mourn, we come together as a community and we support each other. Our campus is stronger together, but we can always do more to share the lessons that come out of tragedy. Mental health and illness have affected the vast majority of students on campus, and it is time that we start recognizing the ways we can make a difference in each other’s lives.
Recent tragedies on campus have taught us the importance of starting meaningful conversations with friends and roommates about our mental well-being. We do not have to pretend that starting these conversations is easy, but we do need to stop ignoring warning signs and start sharing our feelings with others. We need to become more educated on how mental illness can affect our friends and start asking a more meaningful, “how
are you?” after a long day of studying. We need to tell our friends that we are there for them through the fun and difficult times and remind them of that regularly. Every one of us can take it upon ourselves to learn more about Western University’s resources, programs being offered by local organizations and ways to get involved. As a supportive community, we have the power to take these important lessons from tragedies
and to create real change. Every Western student, in every year of study, in every faculty has the power to change a life by starting one meaningful conversation. Learn more about what the Canadian Mental Health Association does and the opportunities they offer in London. Explore Western’s Mental Health and Wellness Resource Guide online to learn more about resources Western offers.
Call this number if you need to talk right now: 1-866-925-5454. Visit open-arms.ca/resources to learn more about youth mental health in Canada right now and tips on having this meaningful conversation. • SCOTT WILSON THIRD-YEAR FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENT AND WESTERN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ COUNCIL ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
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Mustangs triumph a win for the ages By Mike DeBoer
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t’s quiet in the bowels of Tim Hortons Field. The final whistle has just blown, signalling the end of another Vanier Cup. The Western Mustangs have just defeated the Laval Rouge et Or 39–17. A long line of players walk through the hallway, heads bowed in defeat. Some of them cry. None of them smile. All of them look shell-shocked, as if what has just hit them came from their worst, most unimaginable nightmares. This is the feeling they have inflicted on so many for nearly two decades. It’s supposed to be them out there on that field, hoisting that trophy, singing their fight song. Instead, they leave the field after meeting a swarm of purple and white with a 22-year vendetta and an intensity so ferocious, no team in the country could stand in their wake. The Western Mustangs were so thoroughly dominant, so perfect in all aspects of the game of football, that it didn’t matter that they were facing the “Alabama of Canada.” It didn’t matter that the team they were going up against was 9–1 in Vanier Cup appearances. It didn’t matter that they hadn’t won a national title since 1994. What mattered was that they were unstoppable. Literally. Not even the flagship program for Canadian university football programs, the Laval Rouge et Or, could compete with them. All season long, this Mustangs team was questioned. And all season long, they responded in the most emphatic of fashions. They were asked whether they could overcome last November’s heartbreaking loss to Laurier in the Yates Cup. They responded with a 75–32 demolition of the Golden Hawks to claim their first Yates Cup since 2013. They were asked if they could really perform on the national stage, where, in recent memory, they often fell short. They responded with a record-breaking, jaw-dropping 81–3 win over Acadia on the Axemen’s home field in the Uteck Bowl. And then, finally, they were asked if they really had it in them to take this national title. So many didn’t believein them. So many refused to pay heed to their accomplishments. They responded with the game of the ages, on the grandest of stages. And here’s the thing: It didn’t surprise them in the slightest.
People doubted us, saying we don’t have any opposition; we don’t play strong teams. We showed today no one can play with us. JEAN-GABRIEL POULIN linebacker
“No, it didn’t,” says receiver Harry McMaster when asked if he was shocked at how his team performed in the biggest game of their lives. “We watched film, and we knew we could beat them. They’re obviously good. But we knew, if we played like we did today, we could win this game.” They could and they did. When they lost the Yates Cup to Laurier last season, linebacker Jean-Gabriel Poulin insisted, along with his teammates, that they wouldn’t lose a game ever again. In the moment, it was probably a figure of speech. But now, after a 12–0 season, Poulin might just have the gift of prophecy. “We knew it would be like this. In the locker room before the game, we knew,” Poulin says. “We’ve known for weeks. People doubted us, saying we don’t have any opposition; we don’t play strong teams. We showed today no one can play with us.” So many members of the team faced adversity throughout their careers. It was that adversity that built them into a powerhouse this season. They had the head coach, beset with difficulties and decorated with accolades, save for the greatest of them all. They had the starting quarterback who tried to make it big south of the border, only to return home to truly find himself and fulfill his potential. And they had the backup running back, who finally got his time in the sun and made the most of his opportunity. That quarterback, Chris Merchant, dreamt of this day ever since he transferred to Western University from the University at Buffalo. The successor of alltime greats like Michael Faulds and Will Finch was the one who finally took the program to new heights.
“This is a credit to our team and the hard work put in,” says Merchant. “I like playing under pressure, and playing on a big stage is the best thing in the world. Obviously, this is one of the most historic trophies in Canada. So growing up as a kid, watching it on TV and playing football since I was eight years old makes this a dream come true.” Merchant’s first drive — an eight-play 84-yard masterpiece that culminated in a 13-yard touchdown run for Merchant — set the tone for the rest of the game. The Mustangs offence wasn’t going to be intimidated. They had Merchant behind center, as calm and collected as he’d been all season. They had Cedric Joseph running the ball, pounding in two more touchdowns in what has been a historically great post-season. They had Alex Taylor back in the lineup, contributing in the way that only a high-end CFL draft pick can do. And they had an offensive coordinator in Steve Snyder, whose balanced play-calling left Laval’s defence reeling. On the defensive end, the Mustangs hit hard and they hit often, limiting Laval to only 277 yards of total offence. The list of defensive contributors went on and on. Fraser Sopik and Jessie McNair. Mackenzie Ferguson and Jean-Gabriel Poulin. If this wasn’t the greatest defensive unit to ever wear the purple and white, they’d be darn near close. In the end, they are too much to handle. So as the confetti rains down and the Mustangs sing that victory song, an elated Greg Marshall looks like a man on top of the world. “For me, it’s a special day,” says Marshall, after winning his first Vanier Cup as a head coach. “I’ve been working hard at this for a lot of years. I really think this is one of the best teams I’ve ever coached and certainly one of the best teams that’s played U Sports football. This is a dominant team. To win the way we won, going undefeated and doing what we did in the playoffs, I’m really proud of this team.” Maybe they are the greatest team in program history. Maybe this win will kick off a dynasty like Laval has had for so many years. But in that moment, as their fans storm the field and they lift their trophy, the Western Mustangs are the last team standing. Throughout August training camp, rainy days in September and cold November practices, this is what they expected themselves to be. Champions.
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To win the way we won, going undefeated and doing what we did in the playoffs, I’m really proud of this team. GREG MARSHAL head coach
LIAM MCINNIS GAZETTE Fraser Sopik, the winner of the 2017 Bruce Coulter Award.
LIAM MCINNIS GAZETTE Chris Merchant, the winner of the 2017 Ted Morris Memorial Trophy, the Vanier Cup’s most valuable player award.
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Football and cheerleading win national titles JORDAN MCGAVIN MANAGING EDITOR OF DESIGN @JMCGAVIN13
While the Vanier Cup was the most notable event of the weekend, a number of other Mustangs teams were in action as well, including the cheerleading teams who were, once again, crowned national champions. BASKETBALL (MEN’S) After dropping two games in a row, the men’s basketball team bounced back this past weekend with a pair of wins. The team travelled to Toronto on Friday and beat the York Lions 70–63. The following day the Mustangs were in Kingston, Ont. for a game against the Queen’s Gaels. An 18-point performance from Marko Kovac helped propel the Mustangs to a narrow 71–75 win. The Mustangs are now 5–4 this season and will play their final two games leading up to the winter break here at home.
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BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) The women’s basketball team split their road games this weekend. The Mustangs won 73–67 over York on Friday thanks to a dominant 29-point game by Mackenzie Puklicz. The win snapped a threegame losing streak, but the momentum didn’t carry the team very far since they dropped Saturday’s game against Queen’s 68–71. Now 4–5 on the season, the Mustangs will play their final two games before the winter break here at home. CHEERLEADING The women’s and co-ed cheerleading teams were in Brampton, Ont. over the weekend for the Power Cheerleading Athletics national championships. Both were crowned national champions. For the co-ed team, this is the 32nd (and 10th consecutive) national title in the program’s history. FOOTBALL The Mustangs defeated the Laval Rouge et Or 39–17 in the 53rd Vanier Cup on Saturday to become the national champions. The game pitted the U Sports top defensive team (Laval) against the top offensive team (Western). Ultimately, Western’s offence proved too much to contain as they accumulated 578 yards of total offence on 73 plays and limited Laval to just 277 yards on 57 plays. The national title is the Mustangs’ first since 1994. HOCKEY (MEN’S) The men’s hockey team was in Kingston this weekend to take on the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s. The Mustangs suffered a tough 4–5 overtime loss to RMC but managed to bounce back on Saturday night against Queen’s to come out with a 4–1 win. Queen’s outshot the Mustangs 40–25, but
the solid performance by netminder Brendan McGlynn and the hat trick by Trevor Warnaar helped clinch it for the Mustangs. The Mustangs play twice more at home this weekend before the season pauses for the winter break. HOCKEY (WOMEN’S) The women’s hockey team split their games this weekend. The team won 2–1 on Friday night against the Windsor Lancers but fell short on Saturday, losing 2–5 to the Guelph Gryphons. The team will travel to St. Catharines, Ont. on Saturday to take on the Brock Badgers in their final game before the hiatus for the winter break. WATER POLO Carleton University hosted the water polo Ontario University Athletics championships this past weekend, and of the six universities in attendance, Western placed fourth. The Mustangs, who entered the tournament with the fifth seed, opened the weekend with a 15–12 quarter-final victory over the McMaster Marauders. The Mustangs were unable to win their next game, losing their semifinal matchup against the top-seeded Toronto Varsity Blues by a score of 2–17. In the bronze medal game, the Mustangs fell to Queen’s, losing 3–8. However, Western’s Victor Brancus was named an OUA all-star. VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) The women’s volleyball team dominated this past weekend, winning both their home games. On Friday, the visiting Gaels — who entered the weekend second in the East Division with a 5–1 record — were no match for the Mustangs as they lost in three consecutive sets (25–9, 25–18, 25–20). On Saturday, the RMC Paladins were visiting, but they posed little threat to the Mustangs, losing in three consecutive sets as well (25–20, 25–11, 25–13). The team will ride a three-game win-streak into the winter break and hope to pick up where they left off when they return in the new year. VOLLEYBALL (MEN’S) The men’s volleyball team won both their home games this past weekend. On Saturday, the Mustangs defeated Queen’s in a hard-fought, five-set battle. After winning the first set, the Mustangs dropped the next two, putting them on the brink. But the Mustangs rallied, winning the fourth and fifth sets to clinch the game (25–19, 18–25, 22–25, 25–21, 15–13). On Saturday, the Mustangs needed only three sets to defeat RMC (25–16, 25–23, 25–22). The team will be back in the new year, riding a three-game winning streak. Not included: fencing, figure skating, swimming, ringette and wrestling.
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Emphasizing the T in STEM VIVIAN CHENG CULTURE EDITOR @VIVIANCHENG20
Choosing a science, technology, engineering or math major once meant finding a stable, fairly lucrative job at the end of one’s degree. Now, with the current job market trends, those with technology-related majors may find it easier than students with science-related majors to obtain a job in their respective fields. The STEM field encompasses a wide variety of jobs, such as physicists, data scientists, policy analysts, biologists and software engineers. Career counsellors Lauren Starr and Kyle Reid say that in recent years they’ve seen a high demand for technology-related jobs. Based on his experience helping students get co-ops and internships, Reid says, “Some of the largest growth has been seen in software and technology, advanced manufacturing and
A science student can do so much more than they think; they can do the same as a business student or an engineering student because they have problem solving skills that make them very versatile. LAUREN STARR CAREER COUNSELLOR
green energy.” Many media reports support his statement. A 2016 Ryerson University media release stated “Canada’s tech sector is a major driver of innovation and a dependable source of economic growth for the foreseeable future.” The release also mentioned the value of Canada’s tech sector has grown steadily. Starr advises students to learn coding skills to make them more competitive candidates for a job. Even on LinkedIn, some researchers identified computer skills as the ones in most demand. Some of these skills include cloud computing, data mining, statistical analysis and software development. Despite some jobs being more in demand than others, STEM jobs overall remain fairly lucrative. Statistics Canada states that the median income for the professional, scientific and technical services sector was $68,328 while the national average was $48,000 for 2017. However, Statistics Canada doesn’t differentiate between science and technology. Science and technology fields may need to be distinguished. One New York Times article reports that biochemistry ($46,406) and biotechnology ($48,442) were among the lowest paying majors in the United States, while computer science was one of the highest ($70,000).
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As these stats show, students enrolled in biology or medical sciences may have a harder time finding a job. “There’s lots of students in [biological or medical sciences] programs. Although there’s jobs out there for them, it’s definitely harder for them because they’ll have to be more creative when it comes to competing for jobs,” says Starr. For these students, there are science-related jobs in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, health and biotechnology industries. These jobs are separate from
tech-related jobs. However, Reid says measuring the number of STEM graduates working in a related field may not be the best indicator of success for graduates. “Many students may not choose to work in a ‘related field’ because of their own choice. The more appropriate indicator of success would be the number of graduates employed in jobs appropriate for their level of education,” says Reid. With the uncertain nature of job prospects, career planning can be stressful for many students. Starr encourages students to take
advantage of Western University’s career planning resources as early as possible and to gain real world job experience. Although employment prospects in certain fields have waned over the years, Starr notes that just because students have one type of degree doesn’t mean they have to stick to one type of job. “A science student can do so much more than they think; they can do the same as a business student or an engineering student because they have problem solving skills that make them very versatile,” says Starr.
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Silverstein is one of those bands that never fails to impress, and Saturday night was no exception, with the band delivering in-your-face, heavy, emo throwbacks. The Burlington quintet, known for solidifying the Canadian post-hardcore and screamo scene in the early 2000s, graced fans with their signature emo melodies and heavy breakdowns on the last show of their North American tour in London. The smell of beer was in the air, the sound of metal filled the room and warm purple lights encircled the hall as the post-hardcore veterans took the stage. The fire alarm was pulled during the first song of their set, “Retrograde,” which seemed to distract concertgoers. But the band didn’t skip a beat and continued to engross the room with their distinct sound. Lead vocalist Shane Told brought his talent to the forefront with his signature vocal range, which spans from melodic, clean vocals to raspy, hard-hitting screams and growls. His ability to seamlessly transition between singing and screaming was the highlight of the night.” The crowd of about 400 people were chanting “I’m not coming home tonight,” as the concert hall turned into a battleground for crowd surfers and those in the mosh pit during one of Silverstein’s older songs, “Vices.” “We’ve been coming here for a very long time. Whether it was the Embassy Hotel or Call the Office,” said Told. “London, you’ve always had our backs!” The concert hall got hot and sweaty as the band kept the energy high, playing through angry songs off their new album, Dead Reflection. Concertgoers enjoyed beers while headbanging to the beat of the drum during “The Afterglow,” “Lost Positives” and “Ghost.” “Silverstein’s a band I’ve known for over 10 years. This has to be the third or fourth time I’ve seen them, and it’s always a great show,” said Rachelle Mecca, fourth-year media and the public interest student. The band brought out the big guns, revisiting songs from their sophomore record “the Waterfront”, including a triumphant performance of “My Heroine”, the most energetic song of the night. “Listening to the old stuff is really great,” said Mecca. “Every time they play “My Heroine” at the end, it’s a great group feeling; everybody’s singing together.” The southern Ontario group’s charisma and positivity played a substantial role in keeping the audience on their feet. Throughout the set, the string section, consisting of Josh Bradford, Billy Hamilton and Paul Marc Rousseau, was headbanging, clapping with enthusiasm and running around the stage, interacting with dozens of crowd surfers. Silverstein surprised the audience by bringing out the rest of the bands on the tour, including Oakville pop-punk dudes Seaway, Toronto act Like Pacific and Philadelphia’s Cedar Green, all coming on stage and performing tipsy versions of the satirical 10-second “See Ya Bill.” “You think you’re a little fucked up. Maybe I’m a little fucked up,” said Told, who stumbled around the stage with a beer in his hand. Silverstein’s last stop in its North American tour was one giant party filled with some powerful music and an energetic crowd. The band’s old school songs still stand strong and align perfectly with their eclectic new sound, consisting of intricate chord timing and harmonious vocals.
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Panel spotlights LGBTQ+ health barriers GABRIELLE DROLET CONTRIBUTOR @UWOGAZETTE Though conversations about LGBTQ+ issues are common in the news and media, discussions about the problems surrounding the community’s access to healthcare are less comon. Last Thursday night, “Stories of Illness and Health” tried to change that by hosting a panel that advocated for healthcare at Wolf Performance Hall in the Central London Public Library. “Stories of Illness and Health” is a collaboration between the London Health Sciences Centre and Western University’s Public Humanities at Western and the Narrative Medicine Initiative. Together, the collaborators strive to explore healthcare through storytelling. Their most recent panel examined how storytelling can heighten our understanding of healthcare within the LGBTQ+ community. Moderated by Shannon Arntfield, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and director of the Narrative Medicine Initiative, the panel invited three members of the queer community to share their struggles with accessing healthcare. Mel Lucier, an advocate in the LGBTQ+ community, was the evening’s first panelist. She discussed the difficulty of having her medical problems misunderstood and diminished by healthcare professionals, namely focusing on her
recent gastric-bypass surgery. Beyond discussing her own struggles accessing compassionate healthcare professionals, Lucier emphasized how difficult it is for any marginalized community to get the care they need — especially transgender youth. “When a member of any marginalized community is forced to advocate for themselves and fight for a minimal standard of care, very many of them go untreated and they suffer in silence,” she told the audience. “In the trans community, and in any other marginalized community, we lose a lot of people to violence, selfhatred or suicide.” The next panelist, Terry Duncan, discussed the years of ongoing care that followed his HIV diagnosis. As a young, gay man living in London, he was diagnosed at a time when knowledge and treatment regarding HIV were limited, and the stigma surrounding the virus was high. Duncan highlighted that, throughout his struggle with HIV and its symptoms, the few compassionate and caring doctors he encountered made all the difference. “I had a social worker I could access when needed, who I really, truly think saved my life,” he said. “The support of that program literally kept me safe.” The final panelist was Jayce Carver, who works to make a women’s shelter in Windsor, Ont. more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. Though she currently
lives openly as a transwoman and an advocate, getting to this point wasn’t easy. Carver described her long and difficult struggle misgendered and with being unable to access her right to healthcare. Her story moved audience members to tears as she explained her former drug addiction, mental health issues and inability to access detox clinics due to her status as a transwoman. “I remember being scared to death. I went to detox because I wanted to get clean so bad, and I wanted to go back to my job, and I wanted my house and my husband back. It was the most horrifying five days of my life,” she said. “I just wanted to be treated like any other woman recovering from addiction, and they gave me what they thought was accommodation. Often times, people think accommodation is isolation. It’s not.” The speakers’ stories were followed by a discussion period that encouraged the audience to ask questions.
Through storytelling, the speakers ultimately taught the audience about the complicated relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and basic healthcare. The goal of the event was to make listeners conscious of the importance of kindness, compassion and understanding in medicine for everyone from all walks of life.
In the trans community, and in any other marginalized community, we lose a lot of people to violence, selfhatred or suicide. MEL LUCIER ADVOCATE FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
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