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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 27
High turnout in advance polls
>> ELECTION ISSUES 2014 • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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Taking the bus is a twice-daily event for many students — and so is complaining about London Transit Commission’s service. Having a full bus drive past you, among other things, is a reality many students and citizens have become all too familiar with. One of the main challenges the LTC faces is that it is notoriously underfunded in comparison to other municipal transit systems. As a result, quality of service has suffered in the process. With an operating budget of around $68 million, Larry Ducharme, general manager of the LTC, stated the fundamental problem with the LTC is that they have a 200,000-service hour deficit. The service of the LTC has yet to catch up with the demands placed upon it. This is especially evident during peak-hours, when many popular routes quickly fill to capacity. Bus drivers have little other options than to drive by passengers. With Western University welcoming its largest incoming freshman class this year, ridership is only going to grow from here, which means a greater strain on an already strained and underfunded system. It is worth noting that Western students pay exceptionally less for
access to the LTC. Because of LTC’s deal with the University Students’ Council, full-time students pay a fraction of the price for their annual passes, which are included in ancillary fees. That doesn’t mean service — and students — should suffer as a result. However, something has to give. That “something” as it stands, has been those who expect a prompt and reliable transit system. Jen Carter, vice-president external for the USC, stated that other municipal transit systems in Canadian cities comparable to London receive three times the amount of funding. “Ridership over the past several years has increased, but investment into the LTC has not followed,” Carter said. “All of these things have resulted in crowded buses and students left on the side of the road.” So where does the LTC go from here? Carter suggested that increasing the number of buses at peak times would be a start to addressing service and improve transit options for Western students. But at the end of the day, it all boils down to money. And evidently, the LTC doesn’t have enough of it to fund the growing demand. “We had a ridership growth to service hour growth of six-to-one, and you can’t get six out of one,” Ducharme said.
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WHAT WARD 6 CANDIDATES ARE SAYING “I think the LTC does the best it can with the existing funding. I support the Bus Rapid Transit plan.” Alasdair Beaton “Express bus lanes, for example along Richmond Street, have been talked about for years but never put in place because of the monetary cost. Yet there are non-monetary costs such as air quality, people’s time and quality of life. I believe it is past time to find the funding to develop a good public transit system.” Marie Blosh “The transit system needs a complete overhaul. Although the buses seem to work well for getting to/from downtown and to/from Western and Fanshawe, it does not work for the general public. London is designed on a grid pattern, and so we should have express cross-town busses with regional neighbourhood routes.” Mike Bloxam “Transit was so important in my last campaign… I want more buses, longer hours and expanded routes. I want it affordable to everyone so that it becomes less attractive to use our personal vehicles as much as we do.” Cynthia Etheridge “London needs a world-class transit system … I think we need to invest in rapid transit, provide more routes and smarter service to make the LTC a viable alternative to driving and an easy way for students to get out of the Western bubble and into the community.” • Amir Farahi
“Our transit system is outdated and inefficient. We need to look at a system overhaul and need to review current routes and ridership to determine where we need more support, etc. We also need to implement a rapid transit bus system and look at implementing a program to have high school students take the bus to school.” Phil Squire
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING “During peak hours, there should be more buses running. They tend to get really packed.” Shonagh Clark Business “I wish there would be more space (on the buses) since they’re always packed … more frequent buses.” Miral Malik Psychology “I like the LTC. I find the bus [ride] relaxing. They come often, so I’m never late.” Heather Somers MOS “Outside of the Western gates, it’s difficult to catch a bus. They’re usually already full.” Jessica Tomarchio Psychology “I think their priorities are set in the wrong routes. I’ll sit at the bus stop and I’ll see three number two’s backto-back go, but I’m sitting half an hour for my own bus … the majority of them are empty too.” Alex White Computer Science
Higher voter turnout was the highlight of the advance polls for London’s municipal elections last week. The advance polls were held at various locations around the city, including at the University Community Centre at Western. The voter turnout in the advance polls last week was 40.5 per cent higher when compared to the 2010 elections. “It is likely a combination of a number of factors that impacted the turnout,” Cathy Saunders, London city clerk, said. Saunders noted some of the likely reasons for the higher turnout were voters’ interest in the elections, increased number of advance polling locations and days, increased coverage by the media, increased communication by the City of London and good weather. Saunders said however that voter turnout at the UCC location was disappointing. Only 378 out of the total 16,180 votes were cast at the university. >> see POLLS pg.2
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ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
Alasdair Beaton has lived in London for 35 years and in Ward 6 for the last 11. A retired physiotherapist, he has a mathematics and a physiotherapy degree from Western University. Through active involvement in the community, Beaton states that he has gained significant safety improvement at a planned development, in addition to putting the St. George and Grosvenor area as a priority location for Heritage Conservation District designation. ABOUT THE PLATFORM
Courtesy of Alasdair Beaton
This is the sixth of seven profiles of the candidates for Ward 6, which encompasses the university and the surrounding student housing.
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Name: Alasdair Beaton Phone: 519-660-4675 E-mail: alasdair@alasdairbeaton.ca Twitter: @BeatonLondon Website: www.AlasdairBeaton.com
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Beaton’s platform rests on his belief in civic engagement, civil dialogue at city council and making London a safe and enjoyable city for everyone. In order to improve London, Beaton will support neighbourhoods through effective interaction between citizens and the municipal government and enforce existing by-laws. He will support businesses by creating a supportive environment, making it easier to start new businesses and encourage locally owned growth of businesses. Finally, he will revitalize public spaces, including making a pedestrian-friendly core with opportune parking. • Olivia Zollino
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“I would challenge the students to get out on the 27 [of October] to increase the turnout,” she said. According to Jen Carter, vice-president external for the University Students’ Council, even though more students at the university could have participated in the voting, it was still encouraging to see a steady stream of students all day at the poll station in the UCC. The USC in coordination with the Office of the Registrar and the university is running a campaign called Western Votes to encourage students to take part in this year’s municipal elections. This includes being able to print off an online form from the university as proof of residence, making it easy for students to verify their local address. Carter said a major challenge associated with getting students to vote was letting students know that they can vote even if they are not originally from London. “I am proud that the USC has worked to create an information campaign to target specific barriers to student voting and that we have made it easier than ever for students to be involved with this election,” she said. The city of London is attempting to make voting accessible to more people this year compared to previous elections. If voters haven’t received their voter notification cards they can still be added to the voters’ list when they visit their voting locations on the October 27 election day. According to Saunders, 39.9 per cent of the eligible voters in the city voted in the 2010 elections. Current trends at the advance polls are reason to hope for higher overall voter turnout this year.
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thegazette • Tuesday, October 21, 2014 ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
While most swans have an ugly duckling phase, it seems mayoral candidate Joe Swan skipped his awkward period. Raised in London and attending Western for political science and business, Swan has had a number of positions within the community including executive director of Orchestra London. In 1988, Swan was elected to London’s city council as Ward 2 councillor and has served in various roles for over 12 years. Having worked in politics for over a decade, Swan’s campaign is highlighting his experience – drawing attention to accomplishments that the candidate has made in that time. This includes acting as chair of the city’s economic prosperity committee, resulting in record-breaking residential construction in the downtown core as well as several areas across London. ABOUT THE PLATFORM
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This is the ninth of thirteen mayoral candidate profiles. Name: Joe Swan Phone: 519-432-7926 Facebook: www.facebook.com/SwanForMayor Twitter: @SwanForMayor Website: www.swanformayor.com
Swan’s platform, which has a focus on the economy, goes beyond just creating jobs. Yes, establishing an influx of meaningful employment is a priority for the candidate who hopes to continue cultivating business development in the city. But, according to Swan, it’s also about back-to-work training programs that better prepare workers for the kinds of jobs that will be coming into London. Without this kind of preparation, Londoners won’t be able to fully take advantage of opportunities presented to them. Economic development also encompasses green development, said Swan. By fostering a “green economy,” the city council can support local energy, sustainability, and new standards of environmental impact.
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Ain’t nothing but an elderly Elvis Blue Suede Shoes brings the ’50s to the Grand Theatre Jon Rom CONTRIBUTOR Blue Suede Shoes The Grand Theatre GGHFF Blue Suede Shoes is the brainchild of Chris McHarge and Colin Stewart. It’s a couple hours of Elvis hits, some of his misses and such a bare bones plot that it will make you wonder why they bothered. Roy LeBlanc portrays Elvis with gusto. Enough gusto that, judging by the amount he was sweating, the role needed a younger man to portray Elvis in his early years. That being said, by the end of the night the audience had received a fairly accurate portrayal. Mannerisms in speech, hand-movement and kneeling were all incorporated into LeBlanc’s act. What he did not borrow from the king was his “love for the audience” that Chris McHarge’s “Colonel” kept touting. Except for a couple of particular die-hard Elvis fans in the front row who demanded some glances, LeBlanc’s audience could have argued he was mad at them, as he opted to look out into the ether instead of giving them any lasting attention. What matters most is that he sounded the part. His voice, a little more on the baritone side than the source material, certainly captures what most minds think of
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ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING. Roy LeBlanc stars as Elvis in the Grand Theatre’s production Blue Suede Shoes. The show opened last Friday night and runs until November 1. From left to right: Dean Harris, John Kenny, Roy leBlanc, Kim Ladd and Ted Peacocle.
as “Elvis-y.” This makes the show watchable for its entire length to those Elvis addicts who came to hear (what felt like) his entire discography. For those not addicted, Chris McHarge’s portrayal of Elvis’ career-long manager “Colonel” Tom Parker is there to buffer out medleys and help you hold out for the songs you came to hear. McHarge’s “Colonel” is either visibly happy or chewing the scenery in despair throughout the entire
show. While that is perfect for setting a mood prior to a set of songs, it does not make for much characterization. The “Colonel,” or in this case, Major Exposition, walks you through a career filled with triumphs and troubles, but never explores anything deeper than what one could gather from Wikipedia. McHarge did make a point to interact with the audience however, perhaps to compensate for the apathy given off by the lead.
The costumes and set design are exceptional, as they work in tandem to transport the audience to key points in Elvis’ career. There are so many costume changes that one could not really fault LeBlanc for being somewhat out of breath. Quantity aside, it is the quality of Eileen Earnshaw-Borghesan’s many designs that is truly astounding. Douglas Paraschuk placed screens showing videos of Elvis about the stage. They gave the audience a way
to check LeBlanc’s accuracy in his portrayal, but more so to accentuate the accuracy of his wardrobe. Visually there is perfect balance, but performance-wise, this show relies too heavily on the jukebox and less on the charm of the characters portrayed. So how should one decide if it is worth their time? Play the greatest hits of Elvis and and if after two hours you are not bored, then it is time to go to the box office.
Western gets into motion Jennafer Freeman ARTS AND LIFE EDITOR @JennaAtGazette
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October may be a month associated with Thanksgiving feasts and Halloween candy, however that does not mean students should stop being healthy and active. MiddlesexLondon in Motion is a 31-day challenge designed to motivate the London community to become more active. Participants track the minutes they’re in motion and then at the end of the month they see how many minutes they have been able to accumulate. Some second-year Kinesiology students have had to opportunity to work on this campaign. As a part of a group project for Introduction to Sports Management, Lindy Mitchell and her group members are working to get students involved and active. Any kind of physical activity is acceptable, whether it’s walking to school or running on a treadmill. In order to track their minutes of physical activity, participants can download the free In Motion Challenge App and record their minutes with their mobile device. Another option is using a paper tracking tool and taking it to pick-up and drop-off locations listed on their website. “Last year there was over 2 million minutes accumulated and this year they’re expecting to be able to blow that right out of the park,”
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explains Mitchell. Mitchell believes that students will be interested in taking part in the challenge, seeing as many students already engage in physical activity on a regular basis. “Students work out all the time anyways,” she explains. “So they can always track their hours to track how much they are active and to contribute to the community being active as a whole.” As another incentive to participate in the challenge, there is a social media contest taking place for students and faculty. By tweeting a picture of themselves being physically active to @inmotion4life with #UWOInMotion, students will be
entered in a chance to win a Fitbit. As well, Mitchell and her group will be at the Mustangs football game on Saturday, Oct. 25 in order to reach out to students and spread the word about the campaign. The Western cheerleaders will also be engaging the crowd and bringing people down from the stands to get them in motion. Although much of October has already passed, this does not mean that students have missed the opportunity to participate. “It’s never too late to join the challenge,” Mitchell stresses. “It’s going on all of October and students can start at anytime.”
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The Hundred-Foot Journey, based on Richard C. Morais’ novel of the same name, is a simple drama with a dash of romance, comedy and tragedy sure to leave you satisfied — and probably hungry. The film follows the Kadam family as they try to find their place in a small French village after being forced to flee India. Against his children’s wishes, Papa Kadam (Om Puri) decides that the perfect spot for their new start is just across the road from Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin-rated restaurant owned by the stern Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren). Each being just as hardheaded as the other, tensions continue to rise between Papa and Madame Mallory in a need not only to succeed, but to see the other fail.
Meanwhile, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) works to bridge the culture gap by getting to know both French food and Madame Mallory’s souschef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon). It is hard to say who the star of this film is. Manish Dayal is the strongest contender in part because he narrates the film. Dayal’s character is the most skilled chef and, fittingly, his best acting comes from his reactions to food. It doesn’t matter if you have never even seen a sea urchin before, when Dayal smells one, you will believe it’s the food of the gods. Helen Mirren is the most notable name in the film and she does not disappoint. Although her character relies heavily on the stereotypical frigid female authority figure trope, there is enough growth and well-delivered lines to forgive the writers. Om Puri is given the same level of unimaginative writing as the passionate family man, but fortunately he is able to work well with Mirren and create a predictable,
but likeable, character. There is no escaping the importance of food in this film, whether as a metaphor, a plot device or just something to keep you watching. There are dozens of close-ups on food: chopping, slicing, boiling, bubbling and sizzling. Succulent meats, fresh fruits, and vibrant spices abound. The colours are beautiful and will call to your inner foodie. The Hundred-Foot Journey is a good film that brings ideas of family, tradition, friendship and culture together at the dinner table. Unfortunately, the plot is predictable. However, if you’re in a forgiving mood, then the small twists to this dramedy dish will leave you with a sweet taste. Just be sure to have some snacks at hand when you watch it. The Hundred-Foot Journey will be playing daily at the Hyland Cinema until Thursday, October 23. Showtimes can be found at hylandcinema.com.
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These cookies are the perfect snack for those craving a pumpkin inspired treat while studying for midterms – they’re more than a pumpkin spice latte and less than a pumpkin pie. Taylor Lasota • GAZETTE
• 5ml (1 tsp) baking soda
• 62.5 ml (1/4 cup) dark molasses (or maple syrup)
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground cinnamon
• 187.5 ml (3/4 cup) brown sugar
• 50 ml (1 tsp) pumpkin pie spice
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats
• 187.5 ml (3/4 cup) pumpkin puree
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• 500 ml (2 cups) all-purpose flour
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When it comes to the subject it’s best to understand that white people do not recognize public transit as a viable option until a subway line is built that runs directly from their house to their work.”
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To make sure candidates don’t miss the bus when it comes to municipal elections, those running for mayor are addressing issues with the London Transit Committee, or LTC, in their platforms. Concerns around public transportation are prevalent, especially in London. Compared to communities with a similar size and infrastructure, London’s transportation system is vastly underfunded. Additionally, the city’s large student demographic means that every year London gets an influx of residents who are guaranteed to need public modes of travel. With this in mind, is the current state of the LTC cutting it? Most students would say no. Late arrivals, overcrowded buses, rude drivers and confusing online schedules are often cited as reasons why the city council should take a serious look at how much funding the LTC gets. Overcrowded buses, especially, puts pressure on a number of Londoners. Students feel like frustrated cattle, shuffled into uncomfortable spaces on their way to and from class. Bus drivers feel underappreciated as they try to corral riders towards the back of the vehicle. London residents feel neglected as they’re often left behind in these waves of students. Such a collective dissatisfaction can often lead to a lack of transit etiquette, where giving up a seat becomes as rare as a smile. So in a transit system where nobody’s happy, what’s a potential mayor to do? After all, because problems with the LTC are largely a consequence of underfunding, it’s going to be a challenge to improve the services without dramatically charging the residents of London. Also, with students leaving for four summer months, it’s difficult to create a consistent schedule and service standard. Flexibility to accommodate for the slower periods is crucial. Starting that dialogue, however, is an important step – and not everything is an issue of finances. For instance, pushing bus times later into the evening, specifically on weekends, can also mean a safer London. Yes, students enjoying downtown bars would definitely appreciate the late night shuttles – but the rest of the city would also benefit from a safe and reliable way of getting around at night. Candidates should be aware of the problems with the LTC and realize the important role it plays in so many Londoners’ lives. There’s a reason we make a fuss about the bus and it’s time our city council realizes that. • Gazette Editorial Board
Bradley Metlin SPORTS EDITOR @BradAtGazette
I was watching The Simpsons recently and Helen Lovejoy was featured in the episode screeching her signature phrase — “won’t somebody please think of the children!?” It reminded me of my reaction to NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s recent announcement on an Ottawa playground that he wants to offer childcare for no more than $15 a day. Indeed, won’t somebody think of the children? Modelled after Quebec’s $7 a day plan that offers universal daycare, Mulcair’s initiative would see 370,000 spaces created by 2018-19. It seems like a fantastic idea to some, but this blatantly socialist plan tickles me the wrong way. The NDP plan would cost $1.9 billion a year and be implemented in addition to the current Conservative policy known as the Universal Child Care Benefit. The UCCB sends parents $100 a month for each child in their household under the age of six, which costs the government about $2.7 billion a year. First and foremost, the NDP plan is not an agent of change but rather an added subsidization. Not only that, but the cost of funding all these childcare spots has not been entirely thought through. Provinces will be expected to pay 40 per cent. It’s an effort to allow autonomy for provinces but I’m sure if you asked deficit-strapped provinces to pour nearly a billion dollars into a brand new program, they wouldn’t be too thrilled.
Election focus needs to expand to trustees To the editor: I am a Gazette alumnus who still checks out the online coverage available. I just watched the Ward 6 candidate segment posted Oct 17 by Iain Boekhoff. I applaud The Gazette for covering the municipal election in such depth, however was disappointed when the clip ended and encouraged students to get out and vote for mayor and council. The October 27 election also includes representatives for the local school boards. While this may not seem like something university students would care about, it is something they should care
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Even more troubling is the mere basis of providing universal daycare. Everyone will access healthcare in their lifetime. Everyone enrolls in the education system. Everyone would love to know if their house is on fire, the fire trucks will come. These are true universal services — childcare is not. My mom used to stay home and I have fond memories of her taking me to the local community centre where we would make arts and crafts for the day. She would volunteer at my older sister’s school and I would tag along, exploring the school and talking to some of the other parent volunteers. My story is not a fantasy of the pampered bourgeoisie either. Statistics Canada reports that 45 per cent of parents with preschoolers do not access any form of childcare. As a matter of fact, only about 33 per cent of parents use licensed daycare. The rest use family or nannies. While there is a clear need that exists, it is certainly not something that requires as universal a fix as the NDP proposes. Also, evidence points that those in the top income percentiles access the Quebec childcare service two times as much as those in the lower percentiles. When the line is open, the rich manage to get to the front. Thomas Mulcair and the NDP have suggested that their childcare program would help children (especially lower income children) but in reality, it would only help a very specific group. I have to applaud Mulcair for pushing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in a corner — I know where the NDP and Conservatives stand on childcare completely; the Liberals look weak in contrast. That said, I can conclude that the NDP probably thought about the children when drafting this policy — but not too hard because the gaps in their logic are glaring.
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factattack Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre’s record for all-time passing touchdowns on Sunday when he threw his 509th TD. He became the career leader in 56 fewer games than Favre.
Rundown >> The Mustangs women’s rugby team was defeated by the McMaster Marauders in the OUA semifinals on Saturday. Western will now play the Queen’s Gaels in the bronze medal match, while McMaster will play Guelph for the championship.
Mustangs squeeze out win against Rams Nathan Kanter SPORTS EDITOR @NathanAtGazette
The Mustangs men’s hockey team continued its strong play at home this season thanks to a 4–3 victory Thursday night over the Ryerson Rams. The win improved Western to 3–0–0 on the season and pushed their division rivals to 2–2–0. Special teams made the difference in this contest as the Mustangs went 3-for-5 on the powerplay and 4-for-4 on the penalty kill. “I thought it was an entertaining game,” Rams head coach Graham Wise said. “I thought it was exciting. I felt our team worked hard. I’d have to say they took advantage of their powerplays and executed well.” Western lost three of its top scorers from last season – a trio which scored nearly half of the teams powerplay goals in 2013–14, yet their powerplay was executing at 38 per cent over the first three games. Head coach Clarke Singer believes it’s simply a matter of sticking to the game plan. “They’re generally sticking to the structure that we’ve put in place,” Singer said of the team’s early success with a man up. “I think we’re having the most success in our simple plays.” Simplicity is something Mustangs captain Steve Reese also believes is working well. “We’ve got a bunch of new guys on the powerplay,” he said, “[but] we’re keeping it simple and getting pucks to the net. They’re seeming to go in now.” Reese contributed two powerplay goals on the night, including the game-winner late in the second period. With four points in his first three games, the captain is leading first and foremost with his play on the ice.
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Despite the strong start, he’s not quite satisfied with his play. “I think there’s a little more I can give,” he said. “Players are never happy with the performance they give, they always think they can do better. I’ve just got to keep putting the puck in the net .” All four of his points this year have come while a man up, which means although the powerplay unit is clicking, Western’s top line — made up of Reese and wingers Kyle De Coste and Stefan Salituro — have yet to score an even strength goal. Reese however, isn’t worried. “I think we’ve got some good chemistry,” he said. “We haven’t scored 5-on-5 yet but I think it’s coming. If you’re not getting chances it’s not good but we are.” Although Western came away with the win, coach Singer did acknowledge the team had a slow start.
“The first five minutes we were really flat, we weren’t physical and we were fortunate we got out of the first five or six minutes with the lead,” he said. “We were able to get back to our game a little bit the last 12 or 13 minutes, and Greg [Dodds] made some great saves again to keep it a one-goal lead.” Goaltending was another area that went through change this off-season and Dodds has answered the call with three straight wins to start the year. Veteran backstopper Josh Unice left last season, leaving the starter’s roll to Dodds and Marc Nother, and so far Dodds has shown he wants the job. He’s not only winning, but posting incredible stats as well, with a .942 save percentage and 1.67 goals-against-average. “He’s settled in pretty good in the number one spot here,” Reese said. “We’ve just got to keep helping him
out in games. He’s dong really well for us.” On Saturday afternoon the Mustangs travelled to Waterloo to take on the Warriors and came up short, losing their first game of the season by a score of 4–3. The Warriors knocked out the Mustangs in the second round of the playoffs two years ago, and they could be a considerable threat
to the Mustangs this year as they currently sit in second place in the West Division with a 4–1–0 record. Western hits the road this weekend for a two-game swing out east, beginning with a matchup against the University of Ontario Institute of Technology on Friday. Then they’ll take on Queen’s in Kingston on Saturday night.
ADVERTISING – MEDIA MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION EVENT MANAGEMENT FASHION MANAGEMENT & PROMOTIONS FINANCIAL PLANNING President of the Russian Tennis Federation and member of the International Olympic Committee, Shamil Tarpischev, made a grave error recently — he insulted the Williams sisters. Tarpischev thought it would be a good idea to label Serena and Venus — who we all know are women — as “the Williams brothers.” Wait what? He then continued to say, “It’s scary when you really look at them.” The decision for such a high ranking official in tennis to personally insult some of the best players in the sport is puzzling. Sure, he was on a talk show and asked to give his opinion but maybe he should have policed himself a little better. He is a member of the IOC who govern the Olympics where the Williams sisters
play. It just screams of inappropriate behaviour. What’s important to remember, though is that Tarpischev is right — the Williams sisters are scary. You’ll recall an incident at the 2009 U.S. Open in which Serena threatened to kill the lineswoman for a series of “bad calls.” As Serena pointed her racquet at her face, it’s probably fair to say there was a little bit of pee running down that lineswoman’s leg. Serena Williams is scary. Tarpischev has now been fined, suspended for a year and told to apologize. He’s labeled the sisters as some of the best people to ever play the game. He’s absolutely correct once again. His reversal doesn’t change what he said, however. Serena Williams has come out and
said she believes the comments were racist, sexist and bullying. The comments could be interpreted as racist or sexist but there is nothing concrete to suggest that. He was undoubtedly being a bully. That said, when did Serena Williams become an anti-bullying advocate? Last time I checked, aggressively threatening someone’s life would probably be classified as bullying. Two months ago, Serena Williams became one of five female players to ever be ranked number one for 200 weeks. This level of skill, of prowess should be respected — despite what you believe about her personally. Tarpischev, a prominent sports official decided to verbally smack the Williams sisters down…WTF? • Bradley Metlin
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Mustangs fall to Gryphons, blow lead Nathan Kanter SPORTS EDITOR @NathanAtGazette
The Western Mustangs football team will not have a bye in the first round of the Ontario University Athletics playoffs. Instead, thanks to losing to Guelph this past Saturday 49–46, they will have to play a quarter-final matchup in two weeks time, instead of having a week of rest. “It’s not good but it’s certainly not the end of the season,” said Mustangs head coach Greg Marshall. “We’re going to have to beat Guelph and [McMaster], whether we beat them here or we beat them on the road.” Both teams entered the game with an impressive 5–1 record, neither disappointed, combining for almost 1,000 yards in total offence. Guelph found profound success from throwing the ball, to the tune of 514 passing yards. “We did a good job of shutting down Guelph’s run game and we really thought that was the key,” Marshall said. “We didn’t do a very good job of controlling the pass [and] when we stopped them on drives, we took defensive penalties that extended their drives. We’ve just got to play more disciplined football.” Saturday’s loss – and the loss earlier in the season to McMaster – came on a last minute field goal. Unlike the McMaster game, this time Western held an eight-point lead heading into the final three minutes of the game. But Guelph was able to lead an 81-yard drive for a touchdown in less than two minutes, which included a twopoint conversion, to tie up the game at 46. The action was capped off when Guelph kicker Daniel Ferrario launched the game-winning field goal with two seconds left in the game. It was Ferraro’s 23rd field goal of the season, which – along with McMasters Marauders kicker Tyler Crapigna – is an OUA single season record. Marshall feels his players benefit a lot when the fourth quarter is close, even though the Mustangs
were on the wrong side of it. Often this season, the Mustangs starters haven’t needed to play in the fourth quarter because the lead was too big. “You get tested mentally and physically when you’re playing close games down the stretch,” said Marshall, “so I think being in those situations will help our players. If you’re gonna be good in the playoffs, there’s going to be at least a couple games where the outcome of the game will be decided in the last minute. There’s nothing we can do in practice to simulate what its really like and how much pressure is on in the last minute.” Guelph quarterback Jazz Lindsey was a headache for the Mustangs defence all day, throwing for a whopping 514 yards and four touchdown passes. His two favourite targets were A’dre Fraser and Alex Charette, both of whom set careers highs in receiving yards – Fraser with 210 yards and Charette with 188 yards. But Western’s offence also wasn’t too shabby, passing for 259 yards and rushing for another 198. Even so, Marshall knows the team can do much better. “I think there were some inconsistencies,” he said. “Part of our issue was for a big chunk of the game we didn’t have the ball. When we had the wind we didn’t get the possessions that we needed.” Western will host the Windsor Lancers to close out the regular season this Saturday at 1 p.m. A win would push them to 6–2 and guarantee home field for the quarter-finals. Their opponent will either be the Carleton Ravens, Laurier Golden Hawks or the Ottawa GeeGee’s, all of whom enter the final week with a 4–3 record. “We’ve got to take it one game at a time,” Marshall said. “Right now our focus is just on beating Windsor.” Receiver Calvin Johnson is dayto-day with a hamstring injury and defensive back Jesse McNair – who has missed the past three games – is also day-to-day. Both hope to be ready for Saturday.
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