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Western student dies in tragic accident Second-year Ivey student mourned after accidental fall from bridge Julian Uzielli Online Editor A Western student died this weekend in an accidental fall from the Canadian Pacific railway bridge near Oxford and Gunn streets.

According to the London Police Service, two men were walking along the bridge around 3:11 a.m.

Saturday when one fell through the wooden slats of the bridge over Gunn Street. Though police have not released the identity of either man, the Gazette has confirmed through multiple sources that the victim was Gareth Coombes, 23, a second-year HBA student at the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Neither the identity of the other man, nor the reason they were on the tracks, is known.

“This death is very tragic, but also could have been avoided,” police said in a media release. “Police would like to remind the public that walking on, or along, railway tracks can be very dangerous, and it is also an offence under the Trespass to Property Act.” Originally from Victoria, B.C., Coombes studied social science at the University of Victoria before transferring to Ivey in 2011. He was set to graduate this spring.

Coombes had a strong impact on his classmates at Ivey.

“Gareth Coombes was the best example of someone who enjoyed every second of his life,” Stuart Berger, one of Coombes’ class-

mates at Ivey, said. “He spent his last summer in Africa, touring the area, and spoke about how it was a life changing experience. He told me he would sit down and tell me about it sometime, but we unfortunately never got the chance.”

He was very down to earth and could be friends with everyone around him. We could all use more Gareths in our lives. He will be missed.

—Stuart Berger

Coombes’ classmate at Ivey

“He was a fantastic and energetic member of the HBA community, and will be greatly missed. He lived his life to the absolute fullest, challenging every possible limit,” Shalyn Orange, HBA association vice-president communications, said.

On Monday, another classmate, Adam Tulloch, tweeted, “Heavy hearts all around @IveyBusiness today, mourning the loss of our classmate and friend Gareth Coombes. #IveyFamily #Section7Family” >> see death pg.3

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TRAGIC TRAIL. The Canadian Pacific railway bridge at Oxford and Gunn streets, near where Ivey student Gareth Coombes fell to his death Saturday morning.

Nearly half of all students graduate debt-free Cam Smith News Editor The stereotype of the starving student riddled with debt from loans may be less accurate than most people think.

According to a report by Statistics Canada, between 40 and 50 per cent of students are actually able to graduate from post-secondary school without any debt.

However, despite this apparently positive statistic, many students are still forced to take loans to pay for their education.

“Rising tuition, amongst other costs, is absolutely making it more difficult for students to graduate debt free,” Alysha Li, vice-president university affairs, explained.

“We currently have the highest instance and magnitude of student

debt in over two decades, particularly for university students.”

An alternative to taking expensive loans is for students to seek employment, but this is not always a viable substitute.

“Since 1976, the rate of instudy employment has doubled,” Li said. “Unfortunately, summer employment is currently strained by sluggish growth in the labour market, while in-study employment has been shown to have an adverse impact on academic performance.”

Li also asserted that a government commitment to financial aid for students is required to help with the student debt burden.

“Government investments in non-repayable assistance have slowed the growth of average student debt considerably in On-

tario over the last decade,” she explained. “Continued investment in financial assistance, as well as a slowing in the rate of tuition increase is needed to prevent both the average incidence and amount of debt.”

Primarily, students who graduate without debt are able to do so through aid from their parents.

While this is not possible for many students, those who receive this help are well aware of its benefits.

“Fortunately for me, I was able to get the money through my parents,” Jeff Hendler, a fourth-year HBA student, explained. “They are able to pay for my schooling, as well as food, living and expenses.”

According to Hendler, his parents’ dedication to the quality of his post-secondary experience was the main factor behind their

decision to fund him.

“They’ve always been very heavy on education—they really want to give me as many opportunities as possible in terms of education,” Hendler said. “If it were down to my choice, and my money, I might have to go to a school that’s not as good and live in an area that’s not as good.”

Hendler is well aware of his good fortune. According to him, he intends to pay it forward to his children.

“If I’m able to [pay for my children’s university], then yes. It’s very valuable to teach your kids how to value money, but I don’t think it’s necessary to make them pay for themselves to teach them how to be frugal,” he concluded.

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49% of students use loans to help fund postsecondary expenses.

58% expect to graduate with upwards of $20,000 in debt.

21% expect to owe more than $40,000.

48% expect to pay off their student debt within five years after graduation.

Source: BMO Financial

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LOOKIN’ A LITTLE BLUE. Despite the recent NHL lockout, members of Leaf Fans at Western relentlessly sat at their Clubs Week booth yesterday, trying to recruit new members for the coming year.

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Name changes are all the rage The Support Services Centre, located in room 38 of the University Community Centre, has officially been renamed the Peer Support Centre.

According to Myuri Komaragiri, vice-president campus issues for the University Students’ Council, there were two main reasons for the change.

“There was a lot of confusion among students between Support Services Building, Western Ser-

vices Centre and Support Services Centre,” Komaragiri said. She explained the other reason for the change was to celebrate the fact that the service is peer-run, as all the support in the space is offered by students, for students.

Peer Support Centre is a space where students can go to be directed towards appropriate services found at Western, or within London.

“It’s not the case that resources are unavailable to students, it’s just that it’s difficult to find them as they are offered by so many of-

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“The motivation came from the feedback we heard from our customers,” Tony Ayala, vice-president finance for the University Students’ Council, said. “We constantly hear that they didn’t have enough time on their lunch break to have a sit down meal at the Wave, and we wanted to accommodate them in the best way we can.”

The menu includes items such as soup, salads, wraps and sandwiches. Ayala explained it was developed mainly with students in mind.

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fices,” Komaragiri said. “It’s a maze to go through all of them, [...] and it’s important for students to know what is available for them.”

The centre not only provides students with various resources, but also offers a community environment to talk about issues that may exist within and outside campus.

According to Komaragiri, the main focus of the Peer Support Centre is not only supporting the students, but giving them a space to celebrate what makes them unique.

The office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, and the phone line is soon to be available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting mid-October.

“A lot of administrative offices close so early, but our lives don’t just run from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.,” Komaragiri added. “Students should be able to be supported at other times as well if they need help.”

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JLC switches name, keeps same great taste

Students urged to consider trade work Aaron Zaltzman News Editor

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Jesica Hurst News Editor London’s downtown entertainment hub underwent a makeover early Monday morning when construction workers replaced the old John Labatt Centre sign with something new—a sign for Budweiser Gardens.

Although this is the first official evidence London residents have seen of Labatt’s new marketing strategy, the name Budweiser Gardens was chosen back in June.

“The naming rights deal with Labatt is up in October, so we’ve been negotiating with them for well over a year to keep their naming rights deal,” Brian Ohl, general manager for Budweiser Gardens, explained. “As part of this, they decided they wanted a new name for one of their brands.”

“It’s the same company that has the naming rights—they’re just using a different name and decided on Budweiser Gardens in line with what they do at the brewery in London,” Ohl added. “40 per cent of the volume of beer they produce

at the brewery is Budweiser beer.”

According to Ohl, Labatt purchased the rights to name the facility back in 2002. Because they will be spending millions of dollars to keep these naming rights, they wanted to promote a new brand as a marketing strategy.

“From a standpoint of name recognition throughout the entertainment industry, and from my point of view, this name change is going to make a bit of a difference,” he said. “Agents in California, Nashville or New York know the name Budweiser, whereas they may not have known who John Labatt was.”

Max Specht, a second-year media, information and technoculture student, thought the timing for the name change was a bit odd.

“When I first heard about the name change, I thought it had come a little out of left field,” Specht said. “With them celebrating their tenth anniversary, I thought it was strange that they would be looking to rebrand when they were building on a pretty sturdy foundation.”

However, Specht understands

why Labatt chose the name they did.

“I think that it is a valid point that a large portion of Budweiser is brewed here in London, because people assume it’s some American company moving in a laying claim on a landmark,” he said. “But when it comes down to it, it’s simply the name of a pretty renowned venue that people would love to have in their city. Shouldn’t we care more about the experience provided than a name?”

According to Ohl, this name change is the only part of the iconic downtown venue that will be altered.

“The quality of the entertainment is going to remain and I think that’s what brings people into the building,” he said. “Any time we have change, I think people are a little reluctant, but we’ve been getting a lot of positive comments today.”

“It’s going to be the same events, the same great entertainment and the Knights are still going to win championships,” he laughed. “It’s what goes on in the building that makes the difference to people.”

“He lived his life to the fullest” >> continued from pg.1

In an official statement, Helen Connell, Western’s associate vicepresident communications and public affairs, said students who were close to Coombes would be offered counselling through Western student services.

By all accounts, Coombes was an adventurer. He had posted pictures of wildlife and landscapes from all over the world on his Facebook profile, including scuba diving with sharks and exploring caves.

“He mentioned to me how the reason life goes by so fast is because we as humans adopt routine.

He said to me his goal in life was to always try something different and avoid repetition in order to maximize the amount of time in life,” Berger said. “He was always trying something new. He was very down to earth and could be friends with everyone around him. We could all use more Gareths in our lives. He will be missed.”

It may be time for students to rethink a bachelor’s degree and take another look at shop class, according to Levert Executive Worldwide. The Ontario recruitment firm, which specializes in finding executives for construction, industrial and management work, hosted a job fair in Bathurst, New Brunswick last year in which they encouraged young students to give more consideration to a career in trades work.

“I think that somewhere along the way we stopped encouraging trades. In high schools, they’ve changed classes—the schools have taken away some of the mechanics classes,” Colleen Fournier, executive recruitment manager for Levert, said. “So I think we’ve lost sight of the trades and how valuable they are to the economy.”

Fournier said the emphasis should be on encouraging students to pursue their strengths, which may not always be in the academic field.

“I think we push university because we feel that’s where the success is as far as career options, but I just want people to know that that’s not necessarily true.

There are a lot of very successful trades people who make more money than the average university graduate.”

“We’re encouraging students to follow what they’re best at, as opposed to pushing them in one direction or the other.”

Alysha Li, vice-president university affairs for the University Students’ Council, concurred with Fournier about the need for offering choice to high school students.

“I think it’s not a matter of over marketing [university],” Li said.

“Our job as educators at an academic institution is to advocate for access to education, and making sure students have the choice between going to university, college or a trade school.”

Fournier explained part of the problem is the perception of trades work as offering less opportunity for success, a view she

thinks needs to change. “If people are following what they’re good at and what their skill set is, there’s no reason why they can’t be making great income.”

Li said the USC was working to make sure young students start thinking about their choices early on in their academic career, citing Western’s annual Choose Your Own Adventure conference.

“We spend the day at Western and Fanshawe to educate students early that going to post-secondary doesn’t mean university,” Li said. “Next year we’re also looking at involving trade schools in this conference.”

We’re encouraging students to follow what they’re best at, as opposed to pushing them in one direction or the other.

—Colleen Fournier

Executive recruitment manager, Levert Executive Worldwide

“I think, for students, it’s about knowing your options and choosing the best one for yourself, and if trades is one of them we should definitely be promoting that.”

Fournier said the current market for trades work makes it an attractive option for students who are looking for solid financial success.“I think if you’re good at what you do, whatever it is, you should be making a substantial amount of money,” Fournier said. “Especially with the market—there is a shortage of trades people.”

“I think maybe in the industrial sector we have a shortage of really skilled workers, and we need to get the word out there that there’s a lot of opportunities out there.”

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tuesdaytweet @StephenAtHome: I don’t sweat the small stuff. My perspiration drops are the size of basketballs.

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Hey Rosetta! calls out to Western Sumedha Arya Arts & Life Editor

lot. We toured in Canada, then we toured in United States and in Germany and England. We toured in Australia, and this summer’s been [comprised of] a lot of music festivals all over the U.S., and some in Canada as well. It’s been amazing. Now, just recently, we’ve settled down a little bit. We’re doing another run in the U.S. and in Europe in November. Then, we’re done [touring] until we get a new record out.

The Mustang Lounge isn’t exactly where you’d expect to see Hey Rosetta!, an alternative Canadian band from St. John’s, Newfoundland.

However, the six-piece band—and all their instruments—fit onto the Mustang Lounge stage to perform for Western students this past Friday. Tim Baker, the band’s songwriter and vocalist, took some time off soundcheck to talk about Hey Rosetta! prior to the show.

GAZETTE: If there’s any musician you could meet, dead or alive, who would it be?

GAZETTE: Your music has been described as alternative, or indie rock. That’s a pretty broad description. How would you describe your own music?

TB: Oh, that dreaded question! I hesitate to classify. We never really established what we were going to sound like beforehand. I guess that’s unusual—I’ve learned that this is unusual. With most bands, it’s very clear what their sound is, or what they intend to do. Our

TB: I’d really like to meet and pick the brain of Paul Simon.

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whole project grew out of songs that we put together. Also, I really wanted to add cello to a rock band.

Aggressive rock doesn’t really apply to us—although we do get loud.

GAZETTE: How do you think you stand out amongst Canadian bands that play similar music?

of emotion.

TB: That’s kind of along the same lines. We never really intended to be really unique—we just want to do the songs justice, if we can. We want to take the songs and make them as moving as we can. I think we are pretty eclectic. The cello and violin add a whole other layer

GAZETTE: Your last album Seeds was released in 2011. What have you been working on since then?

TB: Well, the release of Seeds has been staggered around the world.

This means we’ve been touring a

GAZETTE: Why are you called “Hey Rosetta!,” and why is there an exclamation mark at the end?

TB: I felt it was exclamatory—like a calling out. It has nothing to do with a person named Rosetta. It’s a calling to the Rosetta stone—not the software.

Maiden voyage a success Hey Rosetta! plays Mustang Lounge’s first show of year Adam Betel Contributor Tim Baker, the frontman of Hey Rosetta!, described his band’s performance as a maiden voyage, as it was Mustang Lounge’s first show of the year. One hour prior to the performance, a line of eager students was already reaching the classrooms in the University Community Centre across from the lounge.

However, the wait was well worth it. Zeus, a Toronto-based indie rock group, opened the show for Hey Rosetta! Zeus had a unique sound that combined elements of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B and modern rock. At times, the opening band sounded like the Beatles.

Zeus played a 45-minute set.

Certain songs would pick up at certain points, and the band’s drummer was especially good at establishing the band’s rhythm.

Hey Rosetta! started their set with “Yer Spring.” It was a great choice to open with, and the live violinist did an amazing job complementing Tim Baker’s vocals.

Both the violinist and the cellist played egg shakers later in the song, creating a fun atmosphere while simultaneously entertaining the audience with their choice of instrument.

Next, Hey Rosetta! played “Young Glass.” The bassist was especially passionate about the song—like someone with noisecancelling headphones on the bus, grooving out.

The show’s backdrop also looked unbelievable. It resembled stars in the sky, with two large hands holding a piece of string.

Lighting effects made colours in the backdrop change throughout the show as well. The colours would reflect the mood of the song playing. Hey Rosetta!’s musical talent and the visual display made the performance go by incredibly fast.

For the grand finale, hundreds of red, yellow and orange- coloured maple leaves came shooting from the stage as the band played “Yer Fall.” It was the perfect end to an outstanding performance.

The music was great, the atmosphere was terrific, and, all in all, this show was the perfect maiden voyage for the Mustang Lounge.

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Compliance makes for uneasy audience “Pure Magic” —Whale Tooth“

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Brent Holmes Arts & Life Editor GGGGF Director: Craig Zobel Starring: Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker and Pat Healy Between 1961 and 1963, Stanley Milgram published research on an experiment where participants were ordered to administer electric shocks to victims—really just a voice recording. Unexpectedly, 65 per cent of the participants accepted these orders even when the perceived victims begged or became unresponsive.

Between 1994 and 2004, over 70 strip search prank call scams occurred in the United States—a man pretending to be a police officer ordered managers to conduct strip searches of female employees. The similarities are terrifying.

Craig Zobel’s Compliance, based on a true story, portrays one of these incidents, leading to people walking out of the movie.

This movie is brutal. This movie is horrifying. This movie isn’t gory or graphically explicit. This movie

shows the dark side of humanity— one that may make viewers feel ashamed to be human. This movie is one of the scariest psychological films, and it is incredible.

Sandra (Ann Dowd) is the manager of a fast food restaurant on a night from hell—food supplies are low because someone didn’t shut the freezer, it’s the busiest night of the week and there’s a secret inspector coming to examine food quality. In the middle of this, Officer Daniels (Pat Healy) contacts Sandra, and claims a young female employee, Becky (Dreama Walker) stole money from a woman’s purse.

Daniels orders Sandra to strip search Becky and the request escalates as the night goes on, getting much worse when he asks that male employees—even Sandra’s fiancée (Bill Camp)—to watch Becky.

Zobel’s film is hard hitting and smart—cutting between Becky’s detainment, and shots of fast food waste and barren suburban landscapes, subtly probing the audience. What if fast food is an act of compliance? What if the suburban sprawl is an order from an un-

known, but maleficent authority?

The viewer is forced to confront a reality where most people would likely do what Sandra does in this film.

Zobel masters the environment of a fast food restaurant—awkward interactions between teenage employees and middle-aged managers, greasy and disgusting waste products and harsh company colours contribute to a mise-enscène that is all too familiar.

Long, uninterrupted shots of people going about their work routine and lingering symbolic images of fast food waste exacerbate the situation. This is a 90-minute film that feels like it’s never going to end.

Every so often a film comes out that enrages people, that makes people leave the theatre out of disgust for what they are seeing and what it says about humanity. Compliance is one of those films—hard hitting, unrelenting and terrifying.

It is not meant to be entertaining. It is meant to be uncomfortable and hard to watch—that is why Compliance is a must-see film.

From their recently released first full-length album, Search Party, “Pure Magic” is a powerful display of Toronto indie rockers Whale Tooth’s dynamic sound. The song builds from a quiet guitar intro into a powerful chorus featuring interesting layers of guitar melodies.

Like many Whale Tooth songs, “Pure Magic” makes good use of Elise LeGrow’s jazzy vocals that complements the tone of the guitars and becomes more potent during the song’s bridge and ending.

“Pure Magic” is unique in that it creates a mysterious and distinctive sound that combines Whale Tooth’s pop sound with a mysterious and darker element.

— Brent Holmes “How Do You Know” —Field Mouse To say it’s easy getting lost in Rachel Browne’s vocals is an understatement.

Although she only makes up one quarter of Field Mouse, an indie-pop band from Brooklyn, New York, Browne takes the lead on their latest single “How Do You Know” by piecing her naturally breathy harmonies with simplistic lyrics.

By backing Browne’s vocals with layered tracks of rich synthesizers and mellow drums, the progression in the piece is enough to captivate anyone even remotely interested in easy listening and relatable love ballads.

— Jesica Hurst “Wagon Wheel” —Mumford & Sons I often feel puzzled by the lyrics of a country song, and this one is no exception. I believe it’s about a hitchhiker, but I don’t know for sure.

The song, originally written by Bob Dylan, but recorded by Old Crow Medicine Show has been around since 2004—and is possibly the band’s most recognizable song.

But the Mumford & Sons version slows down the tempo, and with the help of lead singer Marcus Mumford’s distinctive, raspy vocals, the band manages to inject soul into the track that is missing in the original. This version manages to balance the original’s rightful folk tones, while adding a modern rock twist.

Whether or not you can relate to the hitchhiker’s tale, it won’t stop you from enjoying this re-mastered classic.

—Kaitlyn McGrath

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Play of poetry, passion and politics Sara Mai Chitty Gazette Staff GGGGF In 2006, a performance of Rosa Laborde’s politically rich and lyrically written play Leo resonated with Shannon Charnock, leading her to direct the piece herself for audiences in London this past week, under SEE Productions at the ARTS Project. The script is charged with beautiful poetry and passion, contrasting with the subject of Chile’s political turmoil in the 1970s.

Leo (Kevin Milne) and his friends Rodrigo (Colin Anderson) and Isolda (Kalina Hada-Lemon) grow up in a barrio in Chile, burying their secrets, telling lies and sharing candy. The tumultuous triangle the three become is central to the story, as Chile elects socialist president Salvador Allende.

Rodrigo is a staunch and upright supporter of Allende. He clashes with poet Leo in politics, and in their secret love affair.

Meanwhile, Isolda is growing mad with the travesties of life. Being the daughter of an adulterer, she manifests her passion in a desire for both Leo and Rodrigo.

The audience’s seats brilliantly create the stage, in a crafted triangle, the meaning of which is revealed in the plot. The audience also partakes in some handshaking and they received the childish kisses of Leo, to much laugh-

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ter. Few props in the play and low lighting create an intimate space— the darkness closes in on everyone.

The passion and genuine performances of Milne, Hada-Lemon and Anderson take the audience to the fear and suffering of Chilean citizens in the 1970s.

Drawing on experiences from Chilean immigrants who lived during the time period portrayed in the play, Charnock finds powerful inspiration, creating a startlingly raw and captivating performance that resonates with viewers.

The philosophical edge to the script and severity of the suffering of these characters is offset by many jokes and puns. Despite what is happening around them, the characters experiment with sex, drugs, lust, politics and art for

the first time, escaping reality with each other in thought and in play.

Leo sees the good and the bad, and the things that cannot be helped. He both laments and encourages Rodrigo in his aspiring political ambition, criticizing the logic his friend uses to arrive at his justification to be good.

Unable to escape their dark world and their own love for each other, the drama comes to a tragic end bearing large philosophies on the audience as they depart.

Leo is a beautiful tale and was wonderfully represented by SEE Productions and the cast.

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Student debt still too high, despite stats With the amount everyone talks about the burden of their student debt, it comes as a shock that Statistics Canada found that almost half of students are able to graduate completely free of debt. Yet, realistically, these figures still clearly show how over half of students are inundated with debt—quite a high figure.

Some consolation can be taken that Canadian students face notably less debt than their American counterparts, thanks in part to government subsidies that permit lower tuition fees. For American students, tuition alone can exceed $20,000 annually, compared with the Canadian average fee for undergraduate tuition of $5,366.

Right now, the majority of student debt is accrued through loans like OSAP. Ideally, these loans wouldn’t be as necessary because of in-study employment opportunities. Unfortunately, with the poor economic climate, these opportunities aren’t always available to students who require them to supplement their loans.

Not only are jobs hard to come by, but also extremely frustrating for students who have to maintain busy academic schedules.

Many students turn to OSAP which provides better terms for students than conventional bank loans. However, OSAP’s policies exclude students whose parents have too substantial an income. While the reasoning behind this assumes parents will provide financial support to their child for post-secondary education, this is not always the case.

While there may be opportunities for bursaries and work study programs, these are few between for the majority of students, and are unavailable to international students who may face higher fees.

The moral of the story is that the student debt situation is very frustrating. While, according to Statistics Canada, many students are able to graduate without debt, this still leaves over half of students facing significant debt, or alternatively a sparse job market, that they have to squeeze into their busy schedules.

Ideally, the government will continue to provide financial subsidies to help aid students who don’t wish to graduate with crushing debt, and OSAP will loosen its exclusive qualifications that assume rich parents reduce financial need.

—The Gazette Editorial Board

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Dickie in a Box Yesterday morning, work crews took down the decade-old John Labatt Centre sign gracing the front entrance of the venue, and replaced it with the new moniker of Budweiser Gardens.

Londoners have hotly debated the name change for months, with reactions ranging from measured disinterest to fiery rage. Many citizens pondered the age-old question, “Would the JLC by any other name be just as popular?”

Quite frankly, it doesn’t matter whether the arena is known as the John Labatt Centre, or Budweiser Gardens—the overtones of corporate sponsorship are as strong as ever.

Instead, citizens should be asking whether or not we’re truly okay with corporations invading the minutiae of everyday life.

Back in the day, buildings and municipal landmarks used to be given names that didn’t promote a brand or corporation, believe it or not. The Rogers Centre was once known as the Skydome, and TD Waterhouse Stadium was formerly called J.W. Little Stadium.

Now, it seems we can’t walk down the street without seeing our city’s most notable buildings converted into marketing tools.

Proponents of corporate branding point to the millions of dollars businesses infuse to have their brand name plastered over the side of the building, and mentioned in succeeding promotional material.

However, when buildings are named after a notable individual in the community, or perhaps simply a rich individual with delusions of grandeur, significant financial contributions are often made anyway, erasing the need for the municipal government to seek financial support elsewhere.

Furthermore, there was a time when we could afford to erect buildings not accompanied by a brand name, raising the question of whether this is even a necessity.

But perhaps the bigger issue lies not with the naming of new buildings after a brand, but with replacing the vintage monikers of old with the likes of “Molson” or “RBC.” Doing so erases the history behind a building’s construction, and in essence takes the building out of time, condemning it to be known only by the brand in vogue.

Let’s face it, do you really want to visit the Molson Colosseum or BMO Eiffel Tower?

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When people think of advertising, they tend to envision something evil— something that attacks the subconscious and creates unnecessary desires.

This is why, when the John Labatt centre was renamed Budweiser Gardens, people were upset.

The idea that corporate sponsorship like this is unwanted is nothing beyond a slight appreciation for aesthetics. So what if the new sign looks tacky?

Changing the name of a building has little to no bearing on the actual function of the building, and is likely better for the structure in the long run.

Will plastering the name Budweiser on the side of the building really change what goes on inside? It’s not like there were non-Budweiser options available for patrons of the building before the name change. Putting it up on the wall is just a formality at this point.

By accepting corporate sponsorship on a building, the owners are granted extra funds and opportunities that might not present themselves otherwise. It would be silly to think that the corporation with their name emblazoned on a building has no connection to what goes on inside.

They want to be connected to a strong, popular product, and would likely have interest in providing the best customer experience. As a consumer, I would rather have the backing of a multi-million dollar company helping out my team than seeing the name of a person who was rich in the 1800s.

In this case, the change just signifies a shift in local power.

In the case of other buildings that were not named after a person—like the Skydome—the renaming of the building still does little to change the actual quality of the building. Is it really that important to cling to something as superficial as a name? Would it not be better to tap into every moneymaking resource available to create the best product possible?

People are extremely attached to something so unimportant as a name.

A name does not inherently mean anything, and a different one does not change what is being referred. To cling to an old name is akin to being trapped within romantic nostalgia, and is not only a waste of time, but a waste of mental anguish.

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thegazette • Tuesday, September 18, 2012

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factattack Milos Raonic’s victory on Sunday secured Canada’s place in the World Group in Davis Cup play. This marks the second straight year that Canada has clinched a spot in the prestigious group.

Rundown >> The Mustangs men’s and women’s tennis teams soundly defeated McMaster and Waterloo this past weekend › After the men and women beat both teams by scores of 5-2 and 6-1 respectively, the teams will look to extend their undefeated streaks with upcoming matches against Montreal, Toronto and York.

Mustangs fumble against Queen’s Western drops grudge match 18-11 against rivals Richard Raycraft Sports Editor It was a frustrating day on the football field for the Mustangs Saturday afternoon. Before a crowd of over 10,000 at Queens’ Richardson Stadium, they lost a hard-fought match to the Golden Gaels 1811. The loss puts the fifth-ranked Mustangs at a record of 2-1 early in the season. Queen’s remains undefeated at 3-0.

The Gaels, who have not allowed a running touchdown in two years spanning 12 regular season games, had little trouble shutting down Western’s run-oriented offence. Though the Mustangs held the lead twice throughout the contest, they could not hold on as they dropped a second consecutive match to Queen’s.

“I thought we could hold them on defence, and we did a pretty good job,” Greg Marshall, Mustangs head coach, said. “I was a little disappointed that we didn’t score more points—maybe we were a little too conservative.”

It was a gritty affair for both sides as touchdowns were scarce and openings were few. In the end, it was Queen’s who found a chink in the Mustang armour. Despite the loss, the Mustangs were able to give the defensively-solid Gaels their toughest challenge yet.

“The core of it is that we had great defence all day,” Pat Sheahan, Gaels coach, explained. “I would say we were fairly confident that we could take care of what needed to get done.”

The Mustangs made it no secret that their offence would come primarily from the ground. Led by standout running back Garret Sanvido, they managed 241 rushing

yards on 44 attempts.

It was a forgettable contest for Western quarterback Donnie Marshall, who completed seven passes in 19 attempts with three interceptions and no touchdowns. The loss also marks the second time in a row that Queen’s has prevented Western’s offence from scoring a touchdown.

A 36-yard field goal from kicker Lirim Hajrullahu on the Mustangs’ second drive of the game put them up 3-0. The Gaels were quick to respond, however, as quarterback Billy McPhee found receiver Giovanni Aprile to put them up 7-3.

We can’t dwell on the past, we have to move forward.

—Greg Marshall

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The match remained at a defensive stalemate until early in the third quarter, when Mustangs linebacker Pavel Kruba picked off a pass from McPhee, carrying the ball for 30 yards to score the Mustangs’ lone touchdown of the game. Hajrullahu kicked a rouge for the extra point on the following kick off, putting the Mustangs up 11-7.

Queen’s kicker Dillon Wamsley scored a field goal on the following Gaels drive to make it a one-point contest midway through the third quarter.

The Mustangs were unable to add any more points for the rest of the contest, however, and the Gaels made them pay. With just

Ali Zahid The Journal

SANVIDO DIDN’T FEEL LIKE PLAYING TWISTER. Mustangs running back Garret Sanvido powers to the left side towards his team high 124 rushing yards during Saturday’s loss to Queen’s. Sanvido and the Mustangs will look to rebound with a victory in Saturday’s game against the Windsor Lancers.

under nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Queen’s running back Ryan Granberg rushed 19 yards for a touchdown. A subsequent two-point conversion put the Gaels up 18-11.

A hungry and determined Mustangs team fought back desperately, including a late drive that brought them inside 25 yards of

the Gaels end zone. It was not to be, however, as a third down gamble fell inches short of a first down, guaranteeing a bitter defeat for the Mustangs.

“We’re most likely going to have to play [Queen’s] again in the playoffs, so it’s better to learn now where we’re at against them,” Marshall said. “We can’t dwell on the

past, we have to move forward.”

There will be no shortage of challenges for the Mustangs in the coming weeks. They take on the Windsor Lancers this Saturday at TD Waterhouse Stadium. The following Saturday will see them face off against the first-ranked McMaster Marauders on homecoming weekend.

Ali Zahid The Journal

HOW MANY GAELS DOES IT TAKE TO TACKLE A MUSTANG? Mustangs receiver Brian Marshall carries the ball towards Queen’s territory during their recent 18-11 loss to the sixth-ranked Queen’s Gaels. The loss was the first of the season for the Mustangs.

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thegazette • Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Mustangs’ offence extinct versus Dinos Wickenheiser scores in 3-0 win The Mustangs women’s hockey team opened up their exhibition season in front of a large crowd Sunday afternoon against the reigning Canadian Interuniversity Sport champions—the Calgary Dinos.

This was expected to be a test for the Mustangs, who reached the Ontario University Athletics finals last season before losing to the Laurier Golden Hawks. After falling behind early, the Mustangs could not climb back, and were defeated 3-0 by a strong Calgary team.

The Dinos are loaded with a ton of experience, having 17 players in their third year or above—however, most notable is three-time Olympic gold medalist, as well as third-year kinesiology student, Hayley Wickenheiser.

Wickenheiser, widely regarded as the greatest women’s hockey player, was a dominant force right from the start, winning the opening faceoff. From the onset, the Mustangs faced offensive pressure, with the Dinos managing to keep the puck in Western’s zone for the majority of the frame.

Wickenheiser capitalized on a sloppy turnover to put her team up by one, and not long after, Stephanie Ramsay took advantage of a Western penalty and extended her team’s lead to two.

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EXCUSE ME, COMING THROUGH. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser led the way for the Calgary Dinos in Sunday’s game. Wickenheiser scored the game-winning goal in the Dinos’ 3-0 victory.

I grew up watching her, so just to be on the ice with her is unreal.”

Along with Wickenheiser, both the Dinos head coach, Danielle Goyette, and assistant coach, Kelly Bechard, are Olympics gold medalists, as well as former teammates of Wickenheiser, and understand her influential role on women’s hockey.

“The young kids have a chance to see Hayley in different cities now, and it’s an honour for us,” Goyette said. “Hopefully, in the future, we’re going to see more and more national team players stay in Canada, and play here.”

And more players might, if they knew the reception they’d receive.

After the game, both teams signed autographs for fans—and Wicken-

heiser even gave some out to the Mustangs players.

While the team was more than happy admitting their fandom, Wickenheiser remained quite modest.

“I enjoy working with the girls and trying to bring their level up, and I think they help me out in a lot of areas as well,” she said.

Wickenheiser also talked about the increasing exposure of the women’s game. “I think we have got to move forward as a whole, like a special league for women, and maybe with the lockout right now there’s a little more focus on women’s hockey, which is great.”

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Both the men’s and women’s rugby teams were in action this weekend, although that’s where the similarities stop.

The women were able to bounce back from their loss last weekend to defeat—in shutout fashion, no less—the Brock Badgers 35-0. The win gives the Mustangs a winning record of 2-1 and keeps them level with Waterloo to sit in second place in the Ontario University Athletic West standings.

The offence took off for the Mustangs in the second half as Western scored four of their five tries in the latter half of the match. Meaghann Buitinga had a strong game for the Mustangs, notching five converts in the match to bring her OUAleading season total to 12, while teammate Lori Josephson sits in sixth place in overall scoring with 25 points this season.

Western’s men’s team travelled to Guelph to take on the undefeated Gryphons. After a hardfought match, the Mustangs suffered their first loss of the season, dropping the contest 12-5.

After a scoreless first half, Guelph managed to get on the board with their first try and conversion of the match, giving them a 7-0 lead. Not long after though, Mustangs Eric Selvaggi scored a try but after a failed convert attempt, still trailed the Gryphons 7-5.

Guelph added another try to pull away and earn the victory.

Both teams will be back on the field this weekend, with the men travelling to Kingston to take on the Queen’s Gaels while the women will travel to Waterloo to face the Laurier Golden Hawks.

The second started much like the first, with Calgary’s Iya Garilova netting another goal for the Dinos. The Mustangs opening came when Calgary got into penalty trouble, but the Mustangs weren’t able to capitalize on some five-on-three powerplays. After the game, Mustangs head coach Chris Higgins commented on his team’s inability to connect with the man advantage.

“We didn’t work on any penalty killing, we didn’t work on any powerplay,” he said. “If we had our powerplay going like we did in the playoffs last year, we would have scored two or three goals.”

Mustangs goaltender Kelly Campbell was a strong point of the team and kept the score from being much higher. Campbell took the loss in stride, and explained there is always a learning curve at the beginning of the season.

“We came in here with no expectations,” she said. “Our first game here is always going to be a little shaky, […] but we pulled it together and finished off strong.”

Another factor that may have led to their defeat was being starstruck playing against Wickenheiser, who received some of the biggest cheers when she scored in the first period.

“It’s an honour to play against her—she’s great for all female hockey players,” Campbell said.

“She’s an amazing inspiration and

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