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eBook Craze
They’ve been around
for decades,
but e-books are finally
surpassing paper
books in popularity.
With lower prices and
more mobility, are the
digital books on their
way to the classroom?
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Rebooting computer courses Education > Accessibility

A girls-only computer course could
help curb gender gap
Monica Blaylock
NEWS EDITOR
This past September, students at Cardinal
Leger Secondary School in Brampton were in
for an unusual surprise when they walked into
their Grade 10 computer science class: gender
segregation.
After 30 years of teaching, Dan Harmer
noticed girls were taking computer science a
lot less than boys, and those who braved the
male-dominated classrooms sat quietly,
toward the back and barely made a peep.
After witnessing a decrease in female par-
ticipation, Harmer decided to make a change.
He implemented an all-girls computer science
class with the hope of encouraging girls to take
a more active interest in the subject. And
according to him, it was a big success.
“When I first started the [computer science]
program in 2001, I had about 40 per cent girls
and the percentage has been dropping ever
since. I was becoming concerned. I knew we
were seeing the same pattern worldwide,” he
said. “The girls really liked [the class] and their
parents were thrilled. I didn’t have a single
female who turned around and said ‘I want
out’,” Harmer continued.
Representatives from Brescia University
College agreed with Harmer’s decision to sep-
arate boys and girls, claiming both genders
learn differently and by placing girls together
he has increased their ability to succeed.
“If classes are mainly one gender, the teacher
can adapt pedagogical styles to meet the needs
of the students in the class,” Colleen Hanycz,
principal of Brescia University College, said.
Harmer’s concern for the continued decline
of female enrolment in computer science is a
trend that’s becoming noticeable in programs
across the country. Women in computer sci-
ence and related work forces are dwindling,
and no one seems to know why.
At Western, female enrolment in computer
science classes has hit an all-time low.
“I’d say we’re about 10 to 12 per cent
women in our undergraduate program. This is
a decrease, it’s a major dip. At the height of
female enrolment in the mid-‘80s, it was about
38 to 40 per cent. It started to decrease in the
>> see FEWER pg.3
Corey Stanford GAZETTE
Second-year psychology student Laura Garcia works in a
computer lab — a place that’s commonly the domain of
computer science students. This field of study has been his-
torically dominated by men and it’s a trend that’s become
even more pronounced since the early 2000s.
University
choices made
in Grade 9,
says study
Cheryl Stone
NEWS EDITOR
Students are deciding earlier than
ever if they want to walk the halls of
a university or college.
According to a study released by
the Measuring the Effectiveness of
Student Aid project, half of all stu-
dents from low-income households
make their decisions about post-sec-
ondary education before Grade 9.
“Many, many students are mak-
ing these decisions quite early,” Ross
Finnie, author of the study, said.
“Offering more financial aid once
they get there won’t be enough.”
Miriam Kramer, the director of
the Canadian Education Project,
explained there are many reasons
for the early decision-making. She
said while the high cost of post-sec-
>> see OUTREACH pg.3

Campus > Support Services

Food support expansion helps struggling students

From discrete drop-offs to a fully stocked fridge, service takes aim at financially-strapped Westerners
Gloria Dickie
NEWS EDITOR
Western’s Food Support Service is set
to undergo an expansion in the com-
ing months as the student food bank
works to increase nutritional aid.
The program currently offers
anonymous food hamper drop-offs
of non-perishable goods to mem-
bers of the Western community who
are facing financial troubles.
Scott Kerr, vice-president campus
issues for the University Students’
Council, noted the service hopes to
create walk-in hours in the next
month or two, giving users the option
to choose items as opposed to pick-
ing up pre-packaged hampers.
He also said the service plans to
increase their selection to encompass
fresh food items as well as potential-
ly offer basic toiletries, such as tooth-
paste, soap and used clothing.
“This is the first year that the pro-
gram has been able to be seen as its
own entity,” Kerr said. “In the past it
was under the charity co-ordinator
who was under the umbrella of vice-
president student events, so this is
the first year it has been under the
campus issues portfolio.”
Kerr said he felt this was a better
fit for the service.
“The Food Support Service has
been very successful in the past, but
it’s been very basic — it’s tried to pro-
vide the basic needs, but we’d like to
make it so we can help students out
even more.”
Of the planned changes for the
Food Support Service, Kerr noted
while used clothing would be some-
thing he would like to offer, it
remains the least likely to be realized
due to space constraints.
The expansion will be paid for
out of the Food Support Service
budget, Kerr explained, adding the
majority of funds would be going
towards purchasing a refrigerator to
store the fresh food.
“We should still have money left
over in the budget after all this is
completed, as most of the goods
come from donations.”
Fresh food may come as a wel-
come change for those worried
about the nutritional value of
canned goods.
“The first thing I think of is the
sodium content,” Anne Zok, nutrition
manager at Western, said.
However, Zok believed the bene-
fits of canned goods must be
weighed.
“Some non-perishable items are
a bit healthier than others, as with
cereals,” Zok commented, noting in
general healthy non-perishable
items were easy to find.
Zok’s primary piece of advice for
students eating healthy on a limited
budget came in one simple answer:
legumes.
“They are truly the food of the
Gods. You can do so much with
them. They’re a good source of pro-
tein, they provide so many different
vitamins and minerals, they keep
you fuller longer — and they’re inex-
pensive.”
She observed some people are
not too receptive to the taste, but
recommended starting slow with
one serving according to the Cana-
dian food guide and working up.
“You buy them in dry form and
soak them over night. It’s a bit more
labour-intensive, but they make a
huge quantity. Cook them, maybe
add some Mexican seasoning, add
them to wrap or a soup, mash them
up with garlic and onion — they’re so
versatile.”

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Yesterday marked “Walk into my Hijab” day, where the traditional Muslim garments were handed out for women to wear.
They were invited to an art exhibition at Brescia University College’s Merici Lounge to talk about the experience

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on strike
Students at McMaster University
will have to wait a little longer for
their morning coffee — food service
workers at the university have been
striking since Friday.
“They’re demanding the lowest
paid workers on campus subsidize
senior administration’s exorbitant
negotiator for the union, said in a
press release.
On the table is increased job
security and the union said McMas-
ter is currently trying to replace
many workers with casual minimum
wage workers.
Also on the table is a proposed
rollback to sick leave and vacation
for members of the union. Accord-
ing to the union, the university is
“There have been considerable
delays entering campus and the Uni-
versity is working with police to do
as much as we can to minimize the
waiting time,” the University said in
a press release.
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E-books continue ascent to the top
After decades, e-books surpassing paper books in popularity, cost
Jesica Hurst
GAZETTE STAFF
After a huge increase in electronic
books sales over the holidays, it’s
appearing inevitable the way we
read is going to change very quickly.
Although it wasn’t until late 2010
when the prices for e-readers
decreased, sales of e-books have dou-
bled and even tripled for some stores.
“We are really talking about a
breakthrough with this technology,”
explained Paul Benedetti, a profes-
sor in the faculty of information and
media studies. “I think what we have
with the e-readers, including the Kin-
dle and Kobo, is a simple technolo-
gy. It’s a machine that does one thing
really well, it’s quite easy to operate,
has a simple interface, and people
liked it as soon as they tried it.”
The simplicity of the new tech-
nology is not the only reason people
are changing the way they read.
Benedetti said e-book prices are
Education > Gender
Fewer women enrolling in
computer science nationwide
>> continued from pg.1
‘90s,” Hanan Lutfiyya, a computer
science professor a Western, said.
Lutfiyya noted there are several
theories as to why this decrease in
female enrolment is occurring,
“There’s a lot of theories put out
about what caused the division.
Some claim it’s the way we teach
computer science — we focus on syn-
tax and maybe not enough on what
you can do if you write a program, on
the application,” Lutfiyya said.
“Another theory is that a lot of
women are interested in fields where
they feel they can help people, and
while computer science is a field you
can do that, it may not be as obvious
as being a doctor.”
Lutfiyya noted while the decline
in female enrolment is a problem
seen across the country, and not
unique to Western, there are certain
schools whose enrolment rates are
comparatively higher.
“Queen’s has close to 40 per cent
women, but they have a program in
medical computing — that’s where
Education > Accessibility
Outreach needed for students
>> continued from pg.1
ondary education was one factor,
misinformation and attitudes were
other less obvious influences.
“Students are not making deci-
sions in a vacuum,” Kramer
explained. She noted parents, peers,
and teachers were also factors in
students’ decisions. “These are all
influential in decision-making.”
Meaghan Coker, president of the
Ontario Undergraduate Student
Alliance, explained the results of the
study were not surprising.
“We would have already decided
in Grade 9,” she noted. “People were
asking questions in Grade 6.”
She noted programs such as
Pathways to Education and West-
ern’s Choose Your Own Adventure
encouraging new readers to make
more frequent purchases, since they
average about $10 each compared to
$35 for a hardcover book.
“This also leads to people making
impulse decisions when purchasing
e-books because the price is much
lower,” Benedetti added. “If a book is
only $9, you may just download it to
take a look and see how it is.”
The London Public Library has
had promising results with their
newly added e-book “popular col-
lection.”
Anna Dundas, London Public
Library’s new e-collection librarian, is
seeing great results since the e-read-
ers have quickly become popular.
“Dec. 25 was our busiest day ever
for electronic book checkouts,” Dun-
das explained. “It more than doubled
our daily average — sales shot
through the roof. They have even
stayed up around 50 per cent high-
er than they normally would be.”
The next step would be for uni-
Computer Science Students who are Female
(in the US and Canada — % of total)
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most of the women went,” she said,
adding women were more likely to
go into healthcare-related sciences.
According to Lutfiyya, Western
has tried a variety of media to attract
more female students — everything
from offering peer mentorship, to
attempting to restructure course
material, to being more “feminine.”
But, she says, she’s not sure how
successful it’s been.
conference acted to inform mem-
bers of a community about student
options.
“[We’re trying to] break down
these myths and misconceptions
they may have had,” Coker
explained.
“Our primary goal is to help them
make the best decisions possible,”
Lori Gribbon, director of undergrad-
uate recruitment and admissions,
explained.
She noted students who came to
them looking for help at recruitment
fairs could be referred to other
resources if necessary.
Coker noted information on
financial aid was provided to parents
and students through outreach pro-
grams.
Gribbon said some students
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versities to offer course materials mentally-friendly.”
and resources in the e-book format. Although the
The possible adaptation could be a bookstore purchas-
remarkable change for both the stu- es used books and
dents and e-book sales. re-sells them, Wil-
“You’re going to see a really rapid son and other
adaptation, particularly for text- advocates for
books, to help reduce costs,” digital books say
Benedetti said. “The cost for text- they are a step
books can be very much reduced if t o w a r d s
transferred over to e-books.” becoming
He added electronic versions also more “green.”
allow students to make digital notes “I person-
and is likely to become popular ally don’t
quickly. print out any of my
Ryan Wilson, a second-year soft- professors’ readings — it’s easier to Eventually more options would also
ware engineering student at West- keep them in a digital format,” Wil- be available for universities to pur-
ern, believed the switch from print son said. “I can’t count the number chase.
to electronic media would be a more of times I have printed out hundreds Until then, Dundas noted e-
resourceful way of studying. of my notes only to look at them for books will continue to increase in
“I can’t express how happy I one day. That’s a huge waste, and I popularity among the people who
would be if more was offered on dig- wanted to eliminate that as much as read for pleasure.
ital format,” Wilson explained. “It possible.” “I think that e-books are actually
would be great for the universities as For now, it’s merely a waiting making reading more popular and
well, because having more digital game until publishers and retails more available because people can
choices is definitely more environ- build up their e-book collections. do it from anywhere.”
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ed classes.
But, she noted if women have the
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and compete with boys, then the
idea is likely good for both the stu-
dents and the program.
attended university fairs with the
intention of attending a university,
while others were simply scoping
out the opportunities.
“Some for them are just collect-
ing information for a further look,”
Gribbon explained. “We see a broad
mix.”
Kramer explained many out-
reach methods reached out to stu-
dents, as opposed to the communi-
ties they are a part of.
“A lot of initiatives are geared
towards students, but students are
not living on their own.”
She explained teachers influ-
enced students through some of the
false ideas that were shared in the
classroom, such as students stuck
within an academic stream they
chose in Grade 9.
4• thegazette • Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Opinions A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore

— Yogi Berra

TIPPING

When
tipping loses
its meaning
At one point a tip was considered as just an addi-
tional bit of money given to a server indicating a
job well done. A big tip was a sign of someone
going above and beyond what was expected of
them. And, most importantly, at one point, giving
a tip was voluntary.
But as the service industry has evolved, so too
has the definition of what a tip is for. There is a Letters to the editor
lengthy list of services that, after the initial bill has
been footed, society expects a gratuity to be added. The bar is only as
Your cab driver, your hairdresser and even the good as the crowd
girl who charges you six bucks for a splash of
To the Editor:
liquor expects a tip after you pay them for their As Frost Week 2011 came to its sad con-
services. clusion this past Saturday night, I had the
When it comes to dining at a restaurant, peo- extreme pleasure of waiting in line at The
ple are generally more than willing to chip in a bit Ceeps for two hours. During this agoniz-
of change at the end of their meal — it’s a small Just because something is obscure, does- To say that all hipster clothing comes ing time I had to endure the whining of
n’t make it good. Tight clothes from the from the ‘80s is an unfair stereotype, many students who were gradually los-
price to pay for smiling faces, prompt service and
‘80s look ridiculous now — frankly they Daniel — in fact most hipster apparel ing their pre-bar buzz.
delicious food. This, however, raises the question looked ridiculous in the ‘80s. And Pabst stems from a different decade. It’s a pret- At this point, I had one question:
of how we’re expected to handle poor service. Blue Ribbon is a terrible beer. ty obscure decade though, you probably “What exactly are we doing here?”
Intuitively, tipping sparsely or not at all would Yes, I am talking to you, hipsters — I haven’t heard of it. After my toes had gone numb, I had
seem to be the correct thing to do after a poor din- know this is a very wide-ranging term, I understand why someone might not had enough. I walked to Jim Bob’s, where
ing experience. But, at least in North America, but I’m specifically talking to the group want to be a hipster — not everyone can I proceeded to walk right in (five dollar
of young people who wear tight pants, look good in skin-tight jeans, for exam- cover: money well spent).
withholding a gratuity may punish more than just have ironic t-shirts of movies nobody ple. Not everyone can grow a handlebar What’s more, Jim Bob’s was just as
a lax waiter. knows and only liked bands before they moustache. And not everyone wants to crazy as any Richmond Row bar would
Wages for workers who earn tips are allowed became mainstream. take MIT courses. be on the last night of Frost Week.
to be lower than the usual minimum hourly wage. I’m not totally against you guys. But the often ridiculously-dressed Ceeps Saturday is easily the most
This means instead of simply being a supplement to Frankly, arts and music would not be group of young people that seem to notorious line in Richmond Row. Why?
what it is without the support you give to cause you sleepless nights are not com- Because it’s where everyone goes; it’s the
their salary, a server’s tips may be their main source
artists at the beginning of their career. pletely bad. “place to be.”
of income. Having a few off nights at work should- Though I may not like said art, music or Who doesn’t take a certain pride in But ask yourself, what really makes a
n’t equate to earning a less-than-livable wage. film, I do appreciate what it adds to North being the first to introduce a group of bar great? The people. It’s not Ceeps the
Some establishments also pool the tips its American culture as a whole. friends to a particular band, television bar we love, it’s Ceeps the crowd. So we
employees receive and divide them equally Or at least from my point of view, show or video game? It might be a child- commit to waiting in a painful line that is
amongst the workers — failing to tip denies an that’s how it used to be. Now it is almost ish thing to be smug about, but it’s not deliberately slowed down in an attempt
mainstream and cool to be a hipster. exactly an unforgivable quality. to make Ceeps look hotter than it really is.
entire staff their wages. Maybe I’m wrong, but isn’t that the oppo- Yes, walking around acting as if you I do love certain things about Ceeps.
Society has come to view a once–optional site of what being a hipster is? possess superior taste in music, fashion Sledgehammer bingo and homebrew are
“thank you” as a standard practice, which has It seems like the whole culture has or anything is an annoying thing to do. But wicked. But I feel Ceeps plays the “UWO’s
caused a reduction in guaranteed earnings while become like every other clique in West- this is not a quality exclusive to hipsters. bar since 1890” card a little too much.
introducing a significant and unexpected fluctua- ern society. You all behave in a very sim- This is a quality exclusive to douchebags. Does it really meet expectations after
ilar way, listen to the same music and As you mentioned, Daniel, hipsters are such a painful wait? Is Ceeps Saturday
tion in server’s wages.
watch the same movies. probably only interested in trying to dress that superior? It’s just a building with
Mandatory gratuity — a tip automatically fac- Hipsters don’t really add anything more ironically than their friends. But I cheap beer and a dance floor, and the
tored into the bill — is becoming a prevalent poli- new to society anymore – other than don’t really see a problem with that — peo- wait to get inside is only as long as we
cy among eateries. While this might solve the bringing back fashion trends from previ- ple should just dress the way they want. decide to make it.
problem of unexpected lost wages, it shouldn’t be ous decades. In that sense, I don’t really If I decided to start sporting spectacles —Kevin Milne
necessary. know how hipsters are any different from without lenses and only wearing clothes English.II
goths, jocks or fake-tanned girls. that revealed chest hair, you might think
Tipping out of guilt, rather than rewarding Yet somehow, many of you have a sense that’s weird. But at the same time, I find it Dear Life
workers for a job well done, devalues the impor- of superiority with regard to your taste in weird that you seem to buy all of your
tance of providing good service. the arts and fashion. I don’t really under- clothes at Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Why come to the library’s silent study zone
Mandatory tipping, whether its through poli- stand why. Being the most ironic, obscure What’s really weird is labelling anyone and have your earphones going at full vol-
cy or convention, negatively affects the service or exclusive is a weird goal to strive for. who doesn’t always wear conventional ume while on Facebook and YouTube.
Really, I’d just like you all to tone down clothing as some sort of annoying, con- There are other places on campus for that.
experience and removes an employee’s motiva-
the attitude. ceited jerk. Ignoring their questionable
tion to go above and beyond — exactly what tip- Oh and hipster men, is it too much to beer tastes, hipsters are as harmless as
By the way, take a shower.
ping was for in the first place. ask that you shop in the men’s department? any other clique in society. Send your anonymous letters at
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Arts&Life
A guide to gratuity
Tips for tipping tax drivers, waitresses and hairdresser
MORE MONEY MORE PROBLEMS. Tipping can often be a grey area for students,
but there are certain practices that can be followed to make sure you’re not short-
changing anyone.
For your entertainment
What’s coming up in
ARTS & LIFE EDITORS
Last week we gave you a rundown
of the entertainment highs and lows
of 2010. This week, with great antic-
ipation, we are taking a look at
what’s in theatres, on disc, and on
the small screen in 2011.
On the big screen
It looks like the world of film will
continue the trend of sequels in 2011.
Everything from the last Harry Potter
installment to The Hangover Part II
will be making their way to the big
Corey Stanford GAZETTE
screen. Other anticipated sequels
include The Twilight Saga: Breaking
Dawn Part I in November, and Sher-
lock Holmes 2 mid-December.
Justin Bieber will make his film
debut with a movie about his life story
and the struggles he faced on the way
to stardom. Justin Bieber: Never Say
Never comes out in February.
In terms of horror films, you
can look forward to Apollo 18 in
March, and the latest installment of
the classic Scream franchise,
Scream 4 in April.
This summer, The Smurfs will hit
Jesica Hurst
GAZETTE STAFF
After enjoying dinner and drinks
with a few friends, questions often
come up when the bill arrives. How
much should you leave? Do you cal-
culate it before or after tax? Are you
being too generous?
Whether it’s for dinner and
drinks, a haircut, or a taxi service,
there are several guidelines to follow
before reading the bill and avoid
breaking the bank or making your
server feel belittled.
Tipping a Waiter/Waitress
Before going out to dinner, make
sure you factor in your financial sit-
uation. The more you spend on food
and drinks, the more you need to tip
your server, so take that into consid-
eration before ordering three drinks,
an appetizer, a main course and a
dessert.
You should tip at least 15 per cent
of your total bill before tax, or up to
20 per cent if you feel your server
went above and beyond their job.
“[Servers] are already making
less than minimum wage, and it’s not
worth it to work as a waitress on
only the hourly wage,” explains
Shannon Hill, a waitress at The
theatres in 3D. And we can’t forget
to throw in some books-turned-
movies. In June Something Borrowed
starring Kate Hudson comes to the-
atres and The Girl with the Dragon
Tattoo, another film adaptation, is set
for release around Christmas.
Anticipated albums
The music world will be in for a treat
this year with a collection of highly
anticipated albums making their
way to the charts.
This year we will see Jay-Z and
Kanye West team up to release a
saywhat?
I definitely can see myself still being out there in 20 years time. I
want to be around the way Madonna has done it.
>> Avril Lavigne
Wave. “We do rely on the tips to
counteract it.”
“Always do what you can, of
course,” Hill explains. “But even
though in some cultures it’s not
acceptable to tip, in this culture and
country it is.”
Every so often you may end up
with bad service or a server you do
not approve of. If this is the case,
leave a lesser tip, but make sure to
make note of it on the bill or to talk
to their supervisor so it does not
happen again.
Tipping a Hairdresser
Tipping your hairdresser is a way of
saying thank you and showing
appreciation for their time and ser-
vice.
You should typically leave your
hairdresser 20 per cent of your total
bill before tax. Don’t assume the size
of the tip depends on whether your
appointment was only for a trim or
for a full head of colour and high-
lights.
If you are in a tight financial situ-
ation, Shelle Cadman and Sherri
Brown, stylists at Hair Masters, rec-
ommend you keep it simple.
“Just do the basic service. We do
offer just a haircut as opposed to a
shampoo, cut, colour — the whole
2011
joint album titled Watch The Throne
while R.E.M. gets ready to release
their 15th album Collapse Into Now.
Other notable album releases
include U2’s Songs of Ascent and The
Decemberists’ The King Is Dead. Bey-
once and Aerosmith also have unti-
tled records in the works.
On the small screen
There are a number of television
shows premiering this month to
keep you company during the cold
weather.
Criminal Minds fans are in luck —
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works,” they explain. “If you do need
colour, just don’t get as many foils
put in. Do the basics so you can tip
the basics as well.”
Tipping a Taxi Driver
Getting around the city in the wee
hours of the night can be a lot easi-
er, and safer, when you call a taxi.
That being said, many question if it’s
even necessary to tip your taxi dri-
ver, when the drive can be quite
expensive by itself.
However, a tip of at least 10 per
cent of your final fare, and even
more if they helped with directions,
is ideal.
“Drivers make what comes in on
the meter, plus their tips, minus their
expenses. They absolutely need the
tips to help cover this,” explains James
Donnelly, vice-president and chief
operating officer for Aboutown Trans-
portation. “The money all goes to the
driver, but they have to take care of gas,
insurance, repairs and anything else.”
When in doubt, don’t be afraid
to talk to the taxi driver, Donnelly
says. Ask them if they would prefer
it in cash, or if they accept tips at
all. Make sure you let them know
whether to keep the change, or if
you will be tipping them with other
change.
a spin-off called Suspect Behaviour is
airing on CBS that follows agent Sam
Cooper and other agents in the FBI’s
behavioral analysis unit. The Cape
tells the story of a wrongfully
accused man who dons a superhero
persona to hunt down bad guys.
In the sitcom realm, there’s Love
Bites about three inter-connected
couples who navigate through the
worlds of dating and marriage.
Returning shows this month
include Pretty Little Liars, MTV’s Jer-
sey Shore and American Idol.
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SoulPancake lets users
get philosophical
Maddie Leznoff
ARTS & LIFE EDITOR
SoulPancake is a funky website
where users can get philosophical.
The site was co-created in 2008 by
Rainn Wilson – a.k.a Dwight Schrute
from the Office – and “is a place to
speak your mind, unload your ques-
tions, and figure out what it means
to be human.”
Users must set up a free account
in order to contribute to the discus-
sions on SoulPancake. In the “Life’s
Big Questions” section, past topics
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of humour?” to “Is poetry dead in the
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The website also has a Creative
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users to push their artistic boundaries
through suggestions that range from
uploading pictures that reflect the
simplicity of everyday life, to writing
out your ideal revenge scenario, to
writing your final haiku on your
deathbed. Though the challenges are
rather unorthodox, they certainly get
the creative juices flowing.
Only the website staff can post
discussion topics on the main page,
but there’s also a Question Collec-
tive where users can raise their own
questions and hopefully get some
answers.
With colourful backdrops and an
easy-to-navigate page, SoulPancake
makes philosophy cool for the
younger generation and sparks dis-
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Get philosophical at soulpan-
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@soulpancake.
Freelance Whales — “Starring“
New York’s Freelance Whales not
only have a sweet band name but
they make sweet electro-pop music
too. The five-person group has been
likened to Death Cab For Cutie and
The Postal Service, and their lyrics
have been compared to those of Suf-
jan Stevens — acclaim like that is
enough to give the band a listen.
“Starring” is one of the band’s
catchier track, and it’s loaded with
synth, toe-tapping percussion and
even a banjo line. It’s especially hard
to ignore lead singer Judah Dadone’s
uncanny vocal resemblance to Ben
Gibbard in this song. Despite the
upbeat and dance-like tempo, with
lyrics like “This is me, starring in a
stranger’s nightmare,” the track also
has a more serious tone.
— Maddie Leznoff
DJ Earworm —
“United States of Pop 2010
(Don’t Stop the Pop)”
As the new year commences, DJ
Earworm is at it again mashing up
the chart-toppers of 2010.
Review > Book
Off the Shelves
Brent Holmes
CONTRIBUTOR
Towers of Midnight
By Robert Jordan & Brandon Sander-
son
Since Brandon Sanderson started
writing the Wheel of Time series after
Robert Jordan’s death in 2006, the
books have become increasing fast-
paced. Whether it’s the change in
writer or the fact that the series is
approaching its end, the “wheel” is
spinning much faster now.
Towers of Midnight is a bit slower
than the previous entry in the series,
The Gathering Storm, though empha-
sis is still placed on the urgency of the
plot. Unfortunately, while Sanderson
effectively mimics Jordan’s descrip-
tive writing style, he is still unable to
mimic the depth of some of the char-
acters and the dialogue.
In this edition, Rand Al’Thor, the
Dragon Reborn and main character
of the series, returns from destroying
Choedan Kal, a weapon. He finds he
must convince everyone to follow a
suicidal plan to stop Tarmon Gaidon,
an inevitable apocalypse marking the
end of an age. Rand is largely absent
from the plot in this book. Unfortu-
nately, in the few chapters where he
is present, his dialogue is cheesy and
his character seems to be obnox-
iously absent of any flaws.
The plot largely follows Perrin
Aybara and Matrim Cauthon, two
main characters of the series, as they
try to rally forces to prepare for the
Last Battle. Mat remains the funni-
est and most enjoyable character,
and his pursuits are the most engag-
ing plotline in the book.
Perrin continues to deal with his
reluctant leader mentality, making
his actions the greatest hindrance to
the momentum of the story. What
makes his character compelling is in
spite of the morality behind his
choices others often disagree with
him, forcing him into a tense bal-
ancing act.
The biggest problem with Towers
Earworm’s latest song is a mash-
up of a variety of 2010 artists includ-
ing Kesha, Lady Antebellum, Train,
Katy Perry, Mike Posner and
Eminem.
This catchy song is five minutes
and 33 seconds of all the songs that
were stuck in your head throughout
2010. As of Jan 10, it had over 6.7 mil-
lion views on YouTube.
Earworm made his first mash-up
in 2007 with “United State of Pop”
which consisted on the top 25 songs
of the year including Beyoncé’s “Irre-
placeable,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella,”
Carrie Underwood’s “Before He
Cheats” and Gym Class Heroes’
“Cupid’s Chokehold.”
He became the first mash-up
artist to enter Billboard’s charts and
his 2007 success prompted him to
produce mash-ups in 2008, 2009
and 2010.
Earworm’s mash-ups are so
flawlessly produced that it is easy to
forget that the songs were once
played individually.
— Amber Garratt
www.westerngazette.ca
thegazette • Tuesday, January 11, 2011
>> Fast facts
Series: Wheel of Time
Author: Robert Jordan (died in
2007) and Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Fantasy
Number of books in the series: 14
(the last one to be released next year)
Other Wheel of Time merchandise:
Computer games
Roleplaying game
Soundtrack album
of Midnight is the same as Jordan’s
last book, Knife of Dream. Despite
everything that is happening, the
series still feels nowhere near being
able to wrap everything up effec-
tively in one book.
The attempt to tie-up loose ends
quickly results in a fast-paced fun
read, but the depth of the characters
is lost. In previous entries in the
series, what each character said was
covered in a mystery of subtext that
made every character thoroughly
engaging. Towers of Midnight loses a
lot of its powerful dialogue in its effort
to wrap up the series for the upcom-
ing 2012 novel, A Memory of Light.
In spite of this, Towers of Midnight
is an engaging read that gets better
as the story progresses. The result is
a 400-page crescendo of several
incredibly well set-up epic battles
for a climax.
Glen Hansard and Marketa
Irglova — “Falling Slowly”
Every so often a song will start to
play when your iTunes is on shuffle
that you love, but have completely
forgotten about. That was the case
with “Falling Slowly.”
The song is featured on the
soundtrack for the 2007 Irish film
Once, and won the Academy Award
for Best Original Song in 2008.
Once is a modern-day musical
Review > CD
Zac Crouse
You Plan To Do Nothing
The Little Caledonia Music Company
Halifax native Zac Crouse gives us a
taste of the ocean with his debut solo
album You Plan To Do Nothing — a
collection of acoustic, folk and pop
songs about women, politics and
adventure.
In the midst of winter, the sum-
mer sounds of this album are
enlightening. The track “Waiting on
the Wind” sparks vibrant images of a
sailboat on the ocean waiting for a
gust of wind to push it along.
The album features a multitude
of talented musicians including Old
Man Luedecke, Tanya Davis, Don
Brownrigg and Amelia Curran.
In between writing his own music
and touring with bandmates of East
Coast Music Association-nominat-
ed band Caledonia, Crouse is an avid
kayaker and adventurer. Krouse
wrote the album on a ukulele during
a kayak trip around Newfoundland.
With a unique mix of instru-
ments including the accordion,
trumpet, banjo, bass, drums and
organ, You Plan To Do Nothing has a
spontaneous, rustic and intimate
feel that makes you want to sit
around a campfire. The album
makes a great study partner.
— Laurie Roberts
Have a request?
Come to Rm 263 of the
UCC to write a CD review.
FREELANCE WHALES
about two strangers who meet and
become friends as they write and
perform songs that tell their love
story. The two characters have obvi-
ously felt their share of heartbreak
in the past, and the song reflects this
pain.
A simple piano melody accom-
panied by the untrained vocals of
Hansard and Irglova makes the song
both haunting and heartfelt.
— Meagan Kashty
thegazette • Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Sports
rundown >> The men’s volleyball team is still unbeaten, as they defeated both the Ryerson Rams and the York Lions 3-0 this weekend > With the weekend wins, the
Mustangs remain atop the OUA standings with 24 points | The women’s team followed suit as they also swept both Ryerson and York three sets to none.
Mustangs lose a
game of Hawk-ey
Late goal gives Laurier 2-1 win
Greg Colgan
GAZETTE STAFF
In an evenly matched and physical
hockey game at Thompson Arena
Saturday night, it seemed only fitting
the game would be decided in the
final minutes.
Laurier Golden Hawks forward
Benjamin Skinner scored his second
goal of the game on a deflection past
Mustang goalie Josh Unice. Skin-
ner’s goal came with two minutes
left, sealing the 2–1 Laurier victory.
“They played a real solid game
tonight,” Mustangs coach Clarke
Singer said. “It was a hard, tough
game. It was chippy, it was physical
[...] So it was a playoff–style game
and we haven’t played a lot of those.”
Both teams came out motivated
with lots of hitting and a scrum after
almost every whistle in front of one
of the largest crowds of the year.
“Tonight was a great environ-
ment to play in,” Unice said. “It
shows what a good environment can
do for a hockey game.”
Western, the fourth–ranked team
Falling just short
Mustangs lose 5-4 to Lancers
Andrew Piccininni
GAZETTE STAFF
The Western Mustangs women’s
hockey team outworked the Wind-
sor Lancers, but in the end, they lost
a nail-biter 5-4 on Saturday after-
noon at Thompson Arena.
Windsor took the first two meet-
ings between these teams, winning
both games 5-1. But on Saturday,
they faced a more experienced and
determined Mustangs team.
“We knew they weren’t going to
be easy tonight and they showed it.
They’re a tough, physical team with
lots of speed and potential,” Wind-
sor coach Jim Hunter said.
Halfway through the first frame,
Ellie Seedhouse notched her first of
two goals in the game on a power-
play, giving the Mustangs the early
lead. The rest of the period saw back
and forth scoring chances, but Mus-
tangs goalie Olivia Ross stood
strong between the pipes.
Western dominated play along
the boards using their speed and grit,
a style that head coach Chris Higgins
has instilled into his players.
“We’ve got three things we work
on, win the 10-foot races, win all the
battles and take the body — and we’ve
been focusing on that and we are
working at it,” Higgins said.
In the opening moments of the
second period there was a scramble
in front of the Lancers’ goal. The
puck appeared to cross the line — but
the celebration was premature as
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factattack
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi won the 2010 FIFA player of the
year award. This is the second consecutive year that the Argen-
tinean forward has won the prestigious award, making him only
the third player in history to win two years in row.
in the country, started the scoring in
the second period with a powerplay
goal when Keaton Turkiewicz beat a
screened Laurier goalie Ryan
Daniels on the blocker side.
Despite several scoring chances
in the second period, Turkiewicz’s
goal was the only marker of the peri-
od thanks to strong goaltending at
both ends.
The final minute saw one of
Unice’s best saves of the night as he
turned aside Laurier captain Jean-
Michel Rizk on a short-handed
breakaway, preserving the Mustangs
lead heading into the third period. Piotr Angiel GAZETTE
Laurier started the third with an THAT’S AN INTERESTING SKATING STYLE. HAVE YOU TRIED USING YOUR SKATE BLADES? Keaton Turkiewicz’s lone
aggressive forecheck, leading to the second period goal was not enough for the Mustangs as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Laurier. Golden Hawks forward
tying goal when Laurier crashed the Benjamin Skinner scored two third period goals, including the winner with two minutes left.
net and put a loose puck in.
“Any goaltender will tell you if occasion. making a playoff push. son.
there’s traffic in front, it’s going to “They crashed the net, but that’s “It’s the second half of the year “We have to be better, there’s no
make their job difficult,” Laurier legal,” Unice said. “We just have to and playoffs are only a month away,” doubt about it,” Singer said. “We
coach Greg Puhalski said. “Both battle in front more. We played well Singer said. “Teams are gearing up were OK tonight, but we weren’t as
goals came from traffic, so tonight it tonight, but those little battles cost and preparing; we’re expecting a lot good as we can be.”
worked out for us.” us.” of intensity.” The Mustangs will see action
Throughout the game, both The physical play is bound to be The loss is the Mustangs third in against Lakehead this weekend as
goalies battled traffic in front of the a continuing theme in the second their last seven games — a rough their rivals make the trek from
net and were run on more than one half of the season with every team patch in their otherwise strong sea- Thunder Bay.
the referees ruled it a no-goal.
“That one was tough […] he obvi-
ously didn’t see it,” Higgins said.
“He’s a human being, we all make
mistakes.”
Moments later, Windsor tied the
game on an odd-man rush. Just 36
seconds later, Mustang Taryn Brown
deflected a Tara Cation point-shot
past Windsor goalie Jamie Tessier to
take the lead once again.
The back and forth tilt continued
as the teams went into the intermis-
sion knotted at three.
Both teams traded goals to start
the third period, including Carly
Rolph’s first of the game. Rolph was Corey Stanford GAZETTE
sprung on a two-on-one rush and WHILE IT WAS A NICE GESTURE, STARTING AN AMPUTEE WAS UNLIKELY TO LEAD TO GOALS. Despite thoroughly out-
fired a quick shot through the wick- playing the Lancers on Saturday, the Mustangs dropped a close one by a 5-4 score. Ellie Seedhouse’s two goals led the team
ets of Tessier. in the disappointing defeat.
After some questionable penal-
ties late in the period, Western found
themselves two players short.
Despite some terrific goal keeping
and penalty-killing, a bouncing puck
sailed into the back of the net to give
the Lancers the win.
Despite the loss, Higgins was
proud of his team’s efforts and
acknowledged that sometimes in
hockey, things just don’t go your way.
“We killed a five-on-three, took it
right down to 20 seconds and then
they get a little bounce and it goes
up over the goalie’s shoulder. What
can you do? We totally outplayed
that team. The girls are pleased with
themselves and we know we’re
building for the future.”
Graphics by Anders Kravis GAZETTE
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Jon anytime 519-852-7993.
3 BDRM TOWN houses and apartments. These
units are just steps from campus at the corner of Sar-
nia and Western road, right next to Perth and Essex
residence. These units all have spacious bedrooms and
common areas. All come with free parking, mainte-
nance and full-time property management. Call Zach
anytime at 519-854-0505.
HOUSING
3 BDRM. #1 student rentals. Newly built red bricks,
right across from campus! Dishwasher, washer/dry-
er include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive clos-
ets. Networked for Internet and parking included.
These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John any-
time at 519-859-5563 or email johnm@londonprop-
erty.ca.
3 BEDROOM ADJACENT Western campus. Live in
the new red brick ones next year! Super sized room.
All appliances, very well maintained. Fully networked
for Internet, parking. So close to campus. Call Jon for
more information or showing 519-852-7993.
3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent. Live on Rich-
mond, near the gates, just south of Masonville or right
downtown. With a variety of options for you, we can
meet any student’s needs. Most units are newly built
and come with all 5 appliances. Call Zach at 519-854-
0505 anytime to view.
3 BEDROOM BROUGHDALE on path between
Med/- Syd. Newly renovated, 32” Sony flat screen
mounted on living room wall, glass brick, 2 showers,
massive 17’ rooms. $435+. 416-835- 5293, en-
mars@hotmail.com.
3 BEDROOM HARDWOOD floor apartments at Rich-
mond and Huron. Perfect for Kings students, and steps
to the main gates of UWO. With newly renovated
kitchens, and 3 huge bedrooms, these are a must see.
Contact Zach at 519-854-0505.
3 BEDROOM HOUSE Downtown. This 3 bedroom
house is steps to Richmond Row, free parking and a
backyard. Hardwood floors, and a loft bedroom.
This is one of kind, and will go quickly. Contact Zach
for a tour at zachs@londonproperty.ca 519-854-
0505.
3 BEDROOM REDBRICK townhomes on Richmond
near Masonville. 10 minute walk to campus, right on
bus route to campus and downtown. Great location,
near all amenities. All new appliances including wash-
er/dryer and dishwasher. Call John at (519) 859-5563
or email johnm@londonproperty.ca to book a tour.
3 BEDROOM REDBRICK townhomes on Western
Road. 10 minute walk to campus, right on bus route
to campus and downtown. Great location, near all
amenities. All new appliances including washer/dry-
er and dishwasher. Call John at (519) 859-5563 or email
johnm@londonproperty.ca to book a tour.
3&4 BDRM APARTMENTS and townhomes. These
are the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, very spa-
cious, and so close to campus. All appliances, very
clean and well maintained. For more information or
showing please call Jon anytime 519-852-7993.
3, 3 BEDROOM red brick apartment styles to choose
from. Our accommodations were recently construct-
ed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students.
These large, open-concept apartments feature laun-
dry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and
full time property management. All of our newly built
red brick buildings are located either right next to cam-
pus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO stu-
dents. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced,
these apartments will give you the finest off campus
experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670- 0327.
billh@londonproperty.ca
3, 4, 5 bdrms at 217 Sarnia. Live at one of the most
popular student corners in London. Within steps of
campus, you can’t get closer. All of these units have
big common rooms and spacious bedrooms. Live in
style with 5 appliances, free parking, free maintenance
and full time property management. Call Zach anytime
at 519-854-0505.
3,4 AND 5 Bedroom apartments and houses seconds
from front gates on Richmond. Directly on bus route
to campus and downtown. Most include washer/dry-
er and dishwasher. Call John at (519) 859-5563 or email
johnm@londonproperty.ca to book a tour.
3,4 BEDROOM apartments available at Varsity Com-
mons, London’s best Student Community. Enjoy
great amenities such as our cardio center, movie the-
atre and fun events. From $479 inclusive per room. For
more information please call 519.858.2525 or go to
www.varsitycommons.ca.
3 BDRM Upper Unit in House Castlegrove. Newly ren-
ovated, new appliances, LARGE rooms! Direct 5 min
bus to classes, laundry included. Great neighbourhood,
close amenities, $445/month, great value! Call Pat:
519-870-9941.
4 BDRM APARTMENTS for rent. Why not live with
Western’s most reputable suppliers of off- campus
housing? London Property Corp., offers the newest
homes in the best student areas. Western students
should be concerned with their studies- not house
problems. Let London Property Corp.’s team look af-
ter all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-
0327. billh@londonproperty.ca
4 BDRM BRAND new Red Brick townhouses, apart-
ments and single homes for rent. Most feature 5 brand
new appliances, huge rooms and closets, open con-
cept kitchen/ living room, free parking and net-
worked for high speed internet! Located in great stu-
dent areas. Act fast- these won’t last. For more in-
formation call Zach at 519-854-0505. zachs@lon-
donproperty.ca
4 BDRM TOWNHOUSES near all amenities. These
4 bedroom townhouses are 3 floors and 2 washrooms
for 4 people! Bedrooms are spacious, bright and have
huge closets. Free parking and property management.
Call Zach anytime at 519- 854-0505. zachs@london-
property.ca
4 BDRM. #1 student rentals. Newly built red bricks,
right across from campus! Dishwasher, washer/dry-
er include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive clos-
ets. Networked for Internet and parking included.
These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John any-
time at 519-859-5563 or email johnm@londonprop-
erty.ca.
4 BEDROOM ADJACENT to campus. Homes and
townhomes. Live in the new red brick ones next year!
Super sized rooms. All appliances, very well main-
tained. Fully networked for Internet, parking. So
close to campus. Call Jon for more information or
showing 519-852-7993.
HOUSING
4 BEDROOM AMAZING. Newly built large luxury
apartment. Super central location backing onto park,
2 bathrooms, ceramic and hardwood floors, hi-speed
internet, 5 new appliances, parking, 2.3 km to cam-
pus. $470-490 /bedroom. Call Wendy 519-667-0047,
view at www.oxfordrentals.ca
4 BEDROOM HOUSES at Oxford & Wharncliffe.
Available May 1, 2010. Clean, spacious and carpeted
with skylights, fireplaces, dishwasher, laundry & park-
ing. Call Jim Lovell at 519-691-5891.
4 BEDROOM HOUSES with skylights, fireplace,
hardwood floors, laundry and parking. Available, May
1 2011. Call Jim at 519-691-5891.
4 BEDROOM REDBRICK townhomes on Oxford. 10
minute walk to campus, right on bus route to campus
and downtown. Great location. Three floors, two full
washrooms! Huge rooms and closets. All new appli-
ances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call
John at (519) 859-5563 or email johnm@london-
property.ca with questions or to book a tour.
4&5 BDRM. HOMES and townhomes. Live in the awe-
some red brick ones next year. So close to campus.
Super sized rooms, all appliances, parking, prewired
for Internet. Many to choose from. Call Jon 519-852-
7993.
4, 4 BEDROOM red brick apartment styles to choose
from. Our accommodations were recently construct-
ed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students.
These large, open-concept apartments feature laun-
dry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and
full-time property management. All of our newly built
red brick buildings are located either right next to cam-
pus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO stu-
dents. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced,
these apartments will give you the finest off campus
experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670- 0327.
billh@londonproperty.ca
4-6 BDRM HOUSES and town homes for rent. Units
are modern, clean and close to campus. Get every-
thing you could ask for, with 5 appliances, free park-
ing, spacious bedrooms and common rooms and full
time maintenance. Bedrooms are network for internet.
Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505.
5 BDRM APARTMENTS for rent. Why not live with
Western’s most reputable suppliers of off- campus
housing? London Property Corp., offers the newest
homes in the best student areas. Western students
should be concerned with their studies- not house
problems. Let London Property Corp.’s team look af-
ter all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-
0327. billh@londonproperty.ca
5 BDRM HOUSE: $475+. 287 Steele St., front of West-
ern, walk to King’s. Clean, spacious, 2 full bathrooms,
A/C, six appliances, laundry, parking. Available May
1,2011. Appointments: Email exe.fax@gmail.com .
Txt/Voice mail: (24hrs) 519- 702-2988.
5 BDRM. #1 student rentals. Newly built red bricks,
right across from campus! Dishwasher, washer/dry-
er include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive clos-
ets. Networked for Internet and parking included.
These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John any-
time at 519-859-5563 or email johnm@londonprop-
erty.ca.
5 BDRMS. LIVE steps from campus in a 5 bedroom
apartment or townhouse. Live in style in a modern
building, all built within the last few years. Huge
kitchens come with tons of cupboards and counter
space, and centre island eating areas. Spacious bed-
rooms and huge closets. Call Zach anytime at 519-
854-0505 and view one of these units before they are
gone!
5 BEDROOM ADJACENT and very close to campus,
or downtown. These are the awesome red brick ones.
Really large room sizes, all appliances, networked for
Internet, parking. Call Jon for more information or
showing anytime 519-852-7993.
5 BEDROOM HOUSES and apartments right on bus
route to campus and downtown. Great locations. Huge
rooms and closets. Most have all new appliances in-
cluding washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call John at
(519) 859-5563 or email johnm@londonproperty.ca with
questions or to book a tour.
5 BEDROOM HOUSES and townhouses for rent on
all sides of campus. All places have free parking, free
maintenance and full time property management. Units
are rented on a first come first serve basis. Call Zach
at 519-854-0505, zachs@londonproperty.ca
5 BEDROOM HOUSES with skylights, fireplace,
hardwood floors, laundry and parking. Available, May
1 2011. Call Jim at 519-691-5891.
5 BEDROOM TOWN Home living at Varsity Mills.
Amenities include: on-site laundry and air condition-
ing. From $499 per room plus $50 dollar utility pack-
age. All students. 1 Beaufort St., easy walk to class
and bus routes, roommate matching services available.
For more information, please call 519.858.2525 or go
to www.varsitymills.ca.
5, 5 BEDROOM red brick apartment styles to choose
from. Our accommodations were recently construct-
ed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students.
These large, open-concept apartments feature laun-
dry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and
full time property management. All of our newly built
red brick buildings are located either right next to cam-
pus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO stu-
dents. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced,
these apartments will give you the finest off campus
experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670- 0327.
billh@londonproperty.ca
5, 6 BDRM House Near campus. Newly renovated,
new appliances, LARGE rooms! Direct 5 min bus to
classes, laundry included. Great neighbourhood,
close amenities, $445/month, great value! Call Pat:
519-870-9941.
6 AND 7 BDRMS all areas around campus. New and
spacious, with large/equal size bedrooms. Prewired
for high speed Internet, much parking, all appliances
including washer/dryer, dishwasher. Call Jon anytime
519-852-7993.
6 AND 7 bedroom adjacent to campus. The awesome
red brick homes and townhomes. Really large room
sizes. All appliances, fully networked for Internet, park-
ing included. For more info or showing call Jon any-
time 519-852-7993.
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6 BDRM APARTMENTS for rent. Why not live with
Westerns most reputable suppliers of off- campus
housing? London Property Corp., offers the newest
homes in the best student areas. Western students
should be concerned with their studies- not house
problems. Let London Property Corp.’s team look af-
ter all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-
0327. billh@londonproperty.ca
6 BDRM HOUSES on all sides of campus. Most fea-
ture 5 new appliances, spacious rooms and huge clos-
ets, open concept kitchen/ living room, free parking and
networked for high speed internet. Act fast- these won’t
last! For more information call Zach at 519-854-0505.
6 BDRM. #1 student rentals. Newly built red bricks in
all the best student areas around campus and down-
town! Dishwasher, washer/dryer included. Huge, spa-
cious rooms with massive closets. Networked for In-
ternet and parking included. These ones always go fast
so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 or
email johnm@londonproperty.ca.
6 BEDROOM VICTORIAN house downtown. Newly
renovated with skylights, glassblock, ceramic tile,
laundry & parking. Available May 1, 2011. Call Jim at
519-691-5891.
6 UNIVERSITY CRESCENT Large high-end bed-
rooms. Newly renovated, pool table, fireplace, pot-
lights, bamboo/slate flooring, 2 full baths, 2 fridges,
plenty of parking, garage. $465+. Call Martin 416-835-
5293, enmars@hotmail.com.
6, 7 BDRM houses downtown and near campus.
Huge houses with lots of common area and spacious
bedrooms. Places include new appliances, free park-
ing, and full time property management. Great prices.
Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505. zachs@london-
property.ca
6, 7 BEDROOM ADJACENT to campus and down-
town. Really spacious, newly constructed homes, all
appliances, 2 full bathrooms, multi car parking,
large/equal size bedrooms. Call for more information
or viewing 519-852-7993 any time . This service is free and confidential.
6,6 BEDROOM RED brick apartment styles to choose
from. Our accommodations were recently construct-
ed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students.
These large, open-concept apartments feature laun-
dry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and
full time property management. All of our newly built
red brick buildings are located either right next to cam-
pus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO stu-
dents. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced,
these apartments will give you the finest off campus
experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670- 0327.
billh@londonproperty.ca
7 BDRM APARTMENTS for rent. Why not live with
Western’s most reputable suppliers of off- campus
housing? London Property Corp., offers the newest
homes in the best student areas. Western students
should be concerned with their studies- not house
problems. Let London Property Corp.’s team look af-
ter all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-
0327. billh@londonproperty.ca
7 BDRM. #1 student rentals. Newly built red bricks in
all the best student areas around campus and down-
town! Dishwasher, washer/dryer included. Huge, spa-
cious rooms with massive closets. Networked for In-
ternet and parking included. These ones always go fast
so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 or
email johnm@londonproperty.ca.
7 BEDROOM MASSIVE house on Kent Street in the
heart of downtown available. No basement bedrooms!
All rooms are huge. High ceilings, very bright, this
house is one of a kind! Call now as it rents out in-
credibly quickly every year. John (519) 859-5563 or
email johnm@londonproperty.ca. Call anytime.
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7, 7 BEDROOM red brick apartment styles to choose
from. Our accommodations were recently construct-
ed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students.
These large, open-concept apartments feature laun-
dry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and
full time property management. All of our newly built
red brick buildings are located either right next to cam-
pus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO stu-
dents. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced,
these apartments will give you the finest off campus
experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670- 0327.
billh@londonproperty.ca
AN AMAZING NEWLY built 4 large bedroom luxury
apartment. Home-like setting, backing onto park, 2
bathrooms, ceramic and hardwood floors, high-
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ATTENTION UPPER-YEAR students, Newly built lux-
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490 /bedroom. Call Wendy 519-667- 0047. View at
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GORGEOUS 6 BEDROOM house available at prime
location, Richmond and Oxford. Don’t miss the
chance to live in the prime location that gives access
to both downtown and campus. Large bright rooms
with huge closets and tons of kitchen/living room
space make this place a must see. Also includes free
parking, in suite laundry and dishwasher. Call John at
519-859-5563 or email johnm@londonproperty.ca.
RED BRICK STUDENT rentals! We have 2-7 bed-
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campus and downtown. All have in suite laundry,
dishwashers, parking, massive bedrooms, closets
and living space included. Call John at 519- 859-
5563 or email johnm@londonproperty.ca any time for
more info.
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