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WESTERN’S DAILY STUDENT NEWSPAPER • EST.1906 • VOLUME 103, ISSUE 51

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN

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WESTERN GETS WHITE. Social science student Scott Kerr adjusts a banner for the White Ribbon Campaign to stop violence against women in the University Community Centre Atrium yesterday afternoon. The campaign, which is the largest effort in the world to end violence against women, will be going on for the rest of the week.

Post-secondary future Tuition increase possible troubling to OUSA University seeks to balance books By Stuart A. Thompson Gazette Staff

Ontario’s university system is unsustainable and underfunded at a time when demand for post-secondary education is climbing, according to two reports released this week. Dan Moulton, president of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, met with business leaders and government officials in Toronto yesterday to present OUSA’s report on Ontario’s “knowledge economy.” The report argues university education needs more money and attention from Queen’s Park to stay competitive. “We’re falling far short of where we need to be in the future knowledge economy,” Moulton said. “If we don’t appropriately invest in post-secondary education, we’re going to be far worse off.” The report, supported by five provincial groups including the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, argued universities are “economic

engines.” Degree-holders generate more tax dollars and contribute more to society, according to the report. It also emphasized the province needs to improve enrollment by helping underrepresented groups — such as low-income students, rural students and northern students — gain access to university. “We know that post-secondary education is the first step out of poverty for some people,” Moulton said. Kelly McManus, director of community services for United Way and the chair of the London and Middlesex Advisory Committee on literacy, said education improves living conditions for all groups, regardless of economic standing. “I think across the board, regardless of where an individual sits, whether from low income or not, we know the benefits of literacy and education,” she said. “Literacy and education [are] not tied PLEASE SEE CURRENT P3

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Students could be handing more cash over to the school next year if another way to budget the books cannot be found. At Western’s senate meeting on Nov. 13, several preliminary methods of increasing the school’s revenue were presented. Among them was a 4.5 per cent increase to students’ tuition. “This is in no way a concrete percentage increase,” Michael Tithecott, senator-at-large, said. “While it is likely that some sort of increase will happen, there is no clear percentage given at this time, rather estimates.” Tithecott explained the proposed increase was based on the increase amount from previous years. Emily Rowe, University Students’ Council president, said the USC will encourage proper resources are put in place to ensure all students will still have the opportunity to attend

post-secondary education. “Students never look forward to an increase in tuition, myself included,” Rowe said. While tuition increases are not ideal, they might be necessary in order to maintain Western’s edge on other schools. “I am against the raising of tuition beyond the inflation adjusted index […] but [I] recognize the need for funding growth to ensure Western remains and expands its international competitiveness,” Matt Hyland, senator-at-large, said. He added that provincial regulations peg tuition raises to inflation and yearly raises, limiting the extent to which fees can be increased. “I would say a tuition raise is not a possibility in the short-term, at least until after the Reaching Higher plan has expired.” The Reaching Higher plan was announced by the province of Ontario in 2005 and was meant to increase accessibility to higher education.

Other student senators offered more skeptical views of tuition increases at Western. “It is likely for an increase in tuition to occur because the University is still trying to recover their lost endowment funds [from] the previous year,” Nathan Caldwell, senator-at-large, said. “The University did, however, promise to stand by their mandate that no student will be refused access […] due to financial constraint,” Tithecott added. Western is not alone in its financial struggles, but some universities are taking a different approach. According to a press release from the University of Toronto, the school has decided to carry a shortterm debt of $45 million rather then increase fees to students. The university does not plan on cutting financial aid to balance the books. Fred Longstaffe, Western’s provost and vice-president academic, could not be reached for comment at press time.

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SUBWAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

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I SAID NO PICKLES, DAMMIT. One of the most eagerly anticipated days of the year — Subway’s customer appreciation day — happened yesterday at the Sarnia and Western Road location near campus. In a shocking revelation, staff confirmed the event proves to be one of the restaurant’s busiest days.

NEWSBRIEFS Choo choo choose to help food banks The holidays are coming and with them the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. For 11 years, Canadian Pacific has sent two holiday trains across Canada and the U.S. to host free, live performances and raise donations for local food banks. The train will stop in downtown London on Wednesday night, decorated for the festivities in lights and ornaments. One of the cars will serve as a stage for the perfor-

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mances, featuring Shaun Verreault of Canadian blues-rock trio Wide Mouth Mason and Prescott, the brother and sister duo of Kelly and Kaylen Prescott. Canadian Pacific spokesperson Michel Spenard encouraged audience members to bring money or food donations. He emphasized the impact of the holiday train on local communities. “We’ll run through about 133 communities in [Canada and the U.S.] to spread the message that food banks need our help,” Spenard said of the project. The CP Holiday Train arrives in London Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the Richmond Street railway crossing between Oxford Street and Central Street. Richmond Street will be closed between Mill Street and Piccadilly Street from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. —Cheryl Stone

SOGS president not recalled Rick Telfer remains the president of Western’s Society of Graduate Students after a recall vote was

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defeated. Graduate students assembled in North Campus Building Monday night to vote on Telfer’s presidential future after allegations were made about a conflict of interest. A total of 750 votes were counted, with 425 votes against the motion, 320 for the motion and five spoiled. A two-thirds majority was needed for the recall to pass. “This past March I was elected with 58 per cent support. Tonight I was reaffirmed as the president of SOGS — with 57 per cent support,” Telfer wrote on his blog after the results were announced. A blog entitled “Recall Rick” was published last week alleging a number of grievances against Telfer. “This is not a trial or impeachment and we don’t need to do that to get a recall,” the blog read. “We only need to demonstrate that, through his own actions, Rick Telfer has shown that the Society would be better off with a different leader at the helm.” The recall motion came shortly after a contentious campaign in support of holding a referendum on SOGS’ membership in the Canadian Federation of Students, a national student lobby group. When a proreferendum petition was circulated, Telfer circulated a counter-petition, resulting in some controversy. —Stuart A. Thompson

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Evgeny Moskalev, a professor at the Saint Petersburg Technology University, has developed a technique to solidify any alcohol of up to 96 per cent purity into a powder, which can then be packaged in a pill. “I think the same problems that arise when people consume the liquid form would arise with the solid form, so it would probably be of concern to alcohol policy makers,” said Samantha Wells, scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Wells explained in spite of the novelty of the idea it is not very likely to catch on. “Part of drinking isn’t just its effects, but its taste and the social environment.” If the idea did catch on, however, Wells was concerned about the effects solidified alcohol could have on underage drinking. “Those who don’t like the taste of alcohol are usually younger people. If taste is the issue, I could see it being appealing to the very young,” she continued. “Not only that, but if its in solid form and in small sizes, then it would be very easy to smuggle.”

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What next? Part IV: Teacher’s College By Lauren Pelley

ing, day care or anything with customer service would be beneficial to your application. Repeated or long-term volunteering experience shows dedication –– just don’t forget to keep track of individuals who can act as verifiers for your application and vouch on your behalf.

land you a job down the road than others. “Advice I can tell you is that everyone is saying right now that the teachables you want are French and music,” said Ward. According to the Ontario College of Teachers, the demand for English language

elementary and secondary school teachers is declining. “Some specialty areas such as French as a second language and technological education offer greater prospects for regular, fulltime work,” the OCT notes in their “Thinking about Teaching?” brochure.

Seeing where you fit Everyone remembers their favourite teacher, be it the cheery kindergarten teacher who taught you finger painting or the prof who inspired you to pursue a particular field. If you want to leave your mark on the next generation of students, then teaching might be the career for you. However, it’s good to keep in mind that teaching is competitive — and even getting into teachers’ college can be a challenge. Keep reading and give yourself a leg up on the competition.

Making the grade You can’t be expected to teach subjects you don’t have a handle on yourself. Getting good grades throughout university is, not surprisingly, an important prerequisite to teachers’ college. According to Western history and English grad Dave Ward, now in his first year of teachers’ college at Nipissing University, schools look at your marks first and foremost. “Nipissing is supposed to be a school that focuses more on the person and less on the marks, and a teacher told me the other day they don’t even read your application,” he said. Having “teachable” courses from your undergrad is also key. It’s important to check the specific

Did you know? You can check specific requirements for teachers’ college applications at different schools by visiting the Teacher Education Application Service website. Take note of these requirements –– they sometimes vary greatly between schools. Head to the TEAS website at www.ouac.on.ca/teas/teas-profiles.html to learn more about the particular requirements for your teachers’ college of choice. requirements of different teachers’ colleges to ensure your courses stack up. See the Q&A for more information on determining teachable courses.

Gaining relevant experience Well roundedness is also essential, Ward noted. Grades show you are capable of being a teacher, while your interests and extracurriculars show you want to be one. Western science grad Kevin Limeback, now in teachers’ college at Western, echoed Ward’s sentiment. “The more work or volunteer experience you have, the better — especially if you can demonstrate how that experience can make you an effective teacher,” he explained. Limeback noted experience such as coaching a sports team, working at a summer camp, tutor-

Teachers’ college isn’t a one-sizefits-all atmosphere, and teaching tykes the alphabet is far different from explaining high school chemistry. “Choose an age group that you work best with,” Limeback said. “You’ll find your practicum placements more enjoyable and rewarding if you relate well with the students.” Ward noted volunteering with children is crucial. “You can discover if working with young people is actually something you enjoy, or if you are just looking for something to keep you in school for another year.” Figuring out what you’re interested in teaching is important too – – and some areas are more likely to

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directly to your economic status — they’re more like tools.” Aboriginal students are one group underrepresented in universities everywhere, according to Vivian Peters, co-ordinator of indigenous services at Western. “Investing in education for aboriginal people would mean we would find ourselves on par with mainstream society,” she said. “We would enjoy the same fruits of the economy and the benefits of having that education.” She added Western is beginning to harness the potential of aboriginal groups on campus, introducing a new bursary based on financial need this year. Greg Moran, a professor of developmental and clinical psychology at Western, said recognizing cultural diversity is an important step for addressing underrepresentation. “We have an increasingly diverse community of immigrant populations who may not be as mobile for economic, family and social reasons,” he said. “Students are much more diverse now than when I was a student.” Moran, along with three other education experts, published a book this week about Ontario universities. In it, the authors argue Ontario’s education system focuses too much on research rather than undergraduate education. A return to undergraduatefocused education could be a solution for education quality and access, Moran said. “Ontario is unique,” he added.

“In a jurisdiction this size, you usually have institutions that focus on undergraduate education and we don’t any longer.” Since the 1960s, post-secondary education in Ontario has evolved from undergraduate-focused schools to those using a researchintensive model like Western. Ted Hewitt, Western’s vice-president of research and international relations, said while some universities in the United States are undergraduate-focused, that is not the case in Ontario.

“The six largest institutions in the province account for at least 80 per cent of research output of the province,” he said. Both publications acknowledge the biggest challenge for correcting Ontario’s post-secondary education system is money from the government. “Trying to offer undergraduatefocused education to the province as a whole is a very expensive way to go, Moran said. It’s pretty clear that the province and the students are reaching their limits.”

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Q&A Q: What exactly is a “teachable”? How do I know if I have them? A: Teachables are what they sound like: areas of study that you are qualified to teach because you’ve had extensive training in those areas. To get into teachers’ college, you’ll typically need to have one to two teachable subjects. Determining if you qualify can be tricky, however. The amount of teachables you have is based on your undergraduate study. A major in history, for instance, would likely qualify you to teach history. But unfortunately it’s not always so simple. Your undergrad in classics course might count as a history course to one teachers’ college but could be irrelevant to another. Check the Teacher Education Application Service website (see “Did You Know”) for specific requirements of each school. How many teachables you need to have varies as well, depending on what grade level you want to teach. Again, it’s best to check with individual schools, but usually the amount of teachables needed is as follows: Primary-Junior (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6) • A teachable subject is usually not required, but some teachers’ colleges prefer undergrad courses related to child studies or a core subject area. Junior-Intermediate (Grade 4 to Grade 10) • One teachable subject is required, but course requirements vary between teachers’ colleges. Intermediate-Senior (Grade 7 to Grade 12) • Two teachable subjects are typically required. Again, course requirements vary. Got a question about life after undergrad? E-mail us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to answer it.

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thegazette Volume 103, Issue 0 “Canada is the only country in the world that knows how to live without an identity.” — HERBERT MARSHALL MCLUHAN

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Proud to be Partners with the U.S. Some Canadians are outraged the contract for the new multi-million dollar Olympic pavilion known as Canada House — meant to honour and represent Canadian heritage for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics — has been awarded to an American-owned firm. Although the Conservative government has assured citizens the $9.2 million contract has gone to an American-based company with a division in Mississauga, some are still upset a building meant to encapsulate all-things Canadian will be overseen by Americans. It is unlikely this issue would have created the stir it has, had the contract gone to a firm associated with any other country than the United States. It is no secret many Canadians have an underlying disdain for our friends to the South. But in the wake of globalization, it is hard to ignore such an advantageous trade partner like the U.S. — especially when it shares common borders. After all, the two nations have been closely tied for years. For many, Canadian patriotism means removing our attachment to the U.S., but at the end of the day, they are our largest trading partner and money speaks louder than words. The decision to give the contract to an Americanbased company was not an underhanded attempt to outsource Canadian jobs or undermine Canadian sensibilities. The contract was awarded based on financial feasibility. In tough economic times, and with the Winter Games already raking up a hefty bill, it is in the best interest of the Canadian government and Olympic organizers to cut costs wherever they can. Furthermore, although the company is based in Chicago, the firm has a Canadian division in Mississauga where the majority of the pavilion’s construction will be done. Ulimately, Canada House will be built in Canada by Canadian labourers, and will only be overseen by Americans at the highest bureaucratic level. The controversy is really a non-issue. The fact the contract has riled such attention is a testament to the fear many Canadians feel that our culture has become too “Americanized.” Perhaps a monument like Canada House is precisely what our country needs to remind us that we can still maintain our Canadian identity while working in partnership with the U.S. Canadian, American, Chinese or British — why should it matter who builds Canada House, so long as it accurately portrays the Canadian values and history we cherish? To read the full story on the Canada House controversy visit the news section of the Toronto Star at www.thestar.com Editorials appearing under the ‘opinions’ heading are decided upon by a majority of the editorial board and are written by a member of the editorial board but are not necessarily the expressed opinion of each editorial board member. All other opinions are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USC, The Gazette, its editors or staff. Letters: Must include the contributor’s name, identification (ie. History II, Dean of Arts) and be submitted to [email protected]. Letters judged by the Editor-In-Chief to be libelous or derogatory will not be published. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters and submissions and makes no guarantees that a letter will be published. All articles, letters, photographs, graphics, illustrations and cartoons published in The Gazette, both in the newspaper and online versions, are the property of The Gazette. By submitting any such material to The Gazette for publication, you grant to The Gazette a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to publish such material in perpetuity in any media, including but not limited to, The Gazette‘s hard copy and online archives. • Please recycle this newspaper •

Default teachers don’t make the grade Students hurt most when teaching profession viewed as a fallback You don’t know Jac Jaclyn Haggarty Opinions Editor

As the old saying goes: those who can’t do, teach — and those who can’t teach, teach gym. But is this really how we should view the future faces of our education system? For so many panicked students facing life after graduation, teaching seems like a promising career path. If you’re able to find a full-time position within a school board, you’re set for life. You’ll enjoy a solid pension, summers off, and all you have to do is supervise a room full of kids a few hours a day — right? Wrong. Teaching is so much more than a glorified babysitting job and should not be considered the fallback profession, which seems to be the case for many undergraduates. Although the broad requirements for acceptance into teachers’ college make almost any student with any degree eligible, certain individuals are just not fit to teach. It takes a certain amount of patience and creativity to reach youth and inspire their desire to learn. Few people possess the necessary traits, but that does not stop thousands of unqualified hopefuls from applying to teachers college every year. Granted, some are simply born to teach. Whether they are in their element with children, or they live to structure lesson plans, certain individuals are just naturals when it comes to instructing. But there is another breed of prospective teachers. We all know who they are and a few of us may be guilty of this sham ourselves. The fourth-year crunch hits and out of fear of entering the work force with only a history degree and no transferable skills, they begin thinking of teachers’ college as an easy fix. Suddenly the person who has never taken an interest in youth is now volunteering with every children’s organiza-

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tion under the sun and is offering tutoring help to anyone they know with less than a B-average. They half-heartedly give their time, not because they want to, but so they can add another bullet on their resumé and another bragging point on their application. So much work goes into faking their love of teaching because they feel spending their career cutting and pasting or grading assignments is easier than finding “a real job.” But take the time to think about this: would you want this person teaching your child? Most students can remember a teacher or two who failed to inspire them — many can probably even remember a few teachers they down right hated. There likely was never anything wrong with these instructors other than they just didn’t want to be there. And what do you expect from individuals who fell into teaching as a last resort? Once the initial novelty of the profession wears off, an obvious distinction is made between the teachers that have always dreamt of teaching and the teachers who needed to decide on a fast career track. The ones really hurt by this halfhearted enthusiasm, however, are the children. When the enthusiasm is not present, the quality of education suffers and students do not get the attention and education they deserve. Primary and secondary school can influence the course of a student’s life and a bad experience can sometimes steer a child down the wrong path. This is why it is so vital we have qualified, passionate and sincere individuals entering the teaching profession, ones who can uphold these standards and ensure every child gets the best education possible. As so many graduates enter the job force with a bachelor of education, it is becoming increasingly difficult for prospective teachers to find a sound, full-time teaching position. Many potentially great teachers are currently unable to find steady work, and with the number of children entering the school system declining, the job pool is only

expected to shrink further. It would be a shame if dedicated hopefuls were denied teaching jobs because the positions were filled by individuals who would rather be someplace else. So as the deadline for teachers’ colleges loom, ask yourself if it would the best decision for you and for your potential students.

This feature takes excerpts from discussions happening right now on westerngazette.ca — log in today and add your voice to the debate. Re: “Extra help shouldn’t cost more” Nov. 26, 2009 “Why is it wrong for graduate students to ‘sell’ their knowledge by tutoring undergrads? The University, print shop, bookstore and computer store all make money from ‘selling’ education. In the past there were times when I would spend my entire weekend tutoring just to be able to buy groceries for my family […] Undergraduate students are willing to pay for extra help. If we deny graduate students the right to tutor or run review classes, then where will that extra help come from?” —Jamu Alford, PhD

“Extra help is just that — extra. Learning may not be limited at Western; however, the instructor’s time is a finite resource. [The fact] the review session is being run by grad students currently unaffiliated with the course may indicate a demand for increased TA presence in tutorials.” —Rebecca

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THIS IS WHAT YOU DO WITH A BA IN ENGLISH. Avenue Q is a must-see production that combines of talented puppeteers and politically incorrect lyrics. The show made a one-time stop in London on Saturday.

Politically incorrect musical entertains London Avenue Q made one-night stop Saturday at the John Labatt Centre By Lauren Moore Gazette Staff

London community members had a great opportunity to catch the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q at its one-day appearance at the John Labatt Centre this past Saturday. A satirical hybrid of Sesame Street meets Rent, Avenue Q is a must-see show that pushes every boundary. The songs are hysterical. From numbers like “What Do You Do With a BA in English?” to “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist,” each song’s witty lyrics confront taboo social subjects head-on. True to Sesame Street fashion,

many of the title characters are puppets carried by an actor dressed in black. Each puppet has its own distinctly comical voice and overthe-top movements to grasp the audience’s attention despite the present actor. The plot is relatable and easy-tofollow. Princeton (Brent Michael DiRoma) is a recently graduated puppet with big dreams of postuniversity life. However, budget restrictions and unemployment force Princeton to live in the outskirts of New York City on Avenue Q. As the show progresses, the personal crises of each puppet and human living on the block are revealed. Although the circumstances seem serious in their

nature, the outrageous jokes, situations and shock factor behind every character and musical number had the audience constantly laughing. Avenue Q contains mature comedy in nearly every aspect of the show. The song “You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want” accompanies an explicit scene of two puppets having sex. A seemingly innocent song about the wonders of the Internet matures into “The Internet is for Porn.” Since Avenue Q is a Broadway show, its set at the JLC was of the highest calibre and everything had an authentic New York City twist. The stage underwent lightningspeed transformations to replicate different areas of the city while

lighting accents added wow-factors to certain numbers and spotlighting techniques highlighted details of the show’s busy stage. Lisa Helmi Johanson stole the show as Christmas Eve, a Japanese immigrant working in a Korean restaurant. Whether wearing a flashing wedding dress or screaming indecipherable words at her neighbours in a heavy accent, Johanson ridicules Asian stereotypes brilliantly. Her ballad “The More You Ruv Someone” showed off the actress’ vocal and comedic talents. Avenue Q breaks musical traditions with full-force. The show brims with “Did he just say that?” moments, and has something for everyone.

Although the circumstances seem serious in their nature, the outrageous jokes, situations and shock factor behind every character and musical number had the audience constantly laughing.

Band-Aids focus of unique art exhibit Artist Andrew McPhail addresses living with HIV/AIDS By Mark Fillipowich Gazette Staff

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NEED A BAND-AID? Artist Andrew McPhail uses over 10,000 interlaced Band-Aids in his “All My Little Failures” piece currently on display at the McIntosh Gallery.

Over 58,000 people in Canada have been diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Among them is artist Andrew McPhail, whose drawings, sculptures and other forms of visual art have directly addressed the issue of living with the disease. One of McPhail’s more interesting pieces, “All My Little Failures,” is currently on display in the McIntosh Gallery at Western. The piece is a shawl made entirely of Band-Aids draped over a mannequin that stands in place of McPhail. Originally made from 5,000 bandages, the cloak now makes a long trail behind it as more and more are added. The use of

Band-Aids for the piece acts almost as a second skin that suggests both an attempt to hide and heal from the disease. Another piece appropriately entitled “Sorry” accompanies “All My Little Failures.” This second piece is composed of black rubber gloves posted on the gallery’s wall to form the word “sorry” in cursive writing. The gloves, interlocking at the fingers, form a chain that stays unbroken from beginning to end, with the tail of the “y” falling to the floor and coiling into a pile. Much of McPhail’s work begins with a legible concept that, once finished, continues trailing onto the floor. Another example of this is his piece “Poof,” not currently on display at McIntosh. Like “Sorry,”

Andrew McPhail “Poof” displays the word across the wall, this time in bleached blonde hair extensions that form a pile on the floor at the end. Both “All My Little Failures” and “Sorry” will be on display at McIntosh Gallery until Dec. 5. McPhail’s will be the last exhibit shown in McIntosh until the new year.

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The Blind Side Directed by: John Lee Hancock Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Kathy Bates The Blind Side, while entertaining at points, is just another tired addition to the countless number of movies that use football as a vehicle for poignant messages about believing in yourself, family values, teamwork, anti-racism, the power of friendship and whatever other well-worn moral lesson the writers manage to throw in. Some sports movies can come off as genuinely inspirational — sadly, The Blind Side falls short with flat characters, a weak plot and a preachy tone. Based on a true story, the film

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tells the tale of Michael Oher (Aaron), a homeless AfricanAmerican teenager from the projects who is taken in by upperclass soccer mom Leigh Anne Tuohy (Bullock). Leigh Anne’s character is that of a typical rich southern housewife — she’s a bleached blonde interior designer who wears Gucci sunglasses and too much gold jewellery, speaks with a painfully fake twang and is apparently on a one-woman crusade to right all social wrongs. We are never given any more insight into her motivation to help Michael than, “It’s the right thing to do,” which makes it difficult to believe she would turn her life upside down for a complete stranger on a whim. Her family is equally stereotypical, with a nauseatingly cute son S.J. (Jae Head), a cookie-cutter cheerleader daughter Collins (Lily Collins) and a calm and supportive husband Sean (McGraw), who serves as nothing more than a foil to his aggressive Good Samaritan of a wife. Worst of all is Aaron as the

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of those slow-motion, nothing-butthe-sound-of-him-breathing, rightbefore-the-whistle-blows scenes that overpopulate this genre. Add a few cutesy training scenes with S.J., Leigh Anne’s sanctimonious speeches to her racist friends, Bates in a woefully small role as Michael’s tutor and an ending Hallmark would be proud of, and you have The Blind Side. It’s a mystery how this movie opened second in the box office this weekend, but hey, that’s Hollywood.

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forties and taken on a different type of role. The plot is equally insubstantial, as all the conflict arises seemingly from nowhere — gang members with an unwarranted amount of interest in Michael suddenly appear, as does a NCAA investigator who questions the Tuohy’s reasons for taking him in to their home. The movie tends to focus on the touchy-feely stuff rather than Michael’s rising career as a left tackle, but it still manages to insert a few

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They say practice makes perfect – and Mustang swimming has shown it to be true. After many years of training and hard work, the women’s swim team came together last February and dethroned the eight-time defending Ontario University Athletics champion University of Toronto for the provincial title. “It’s something we’ve been trying to do in the seven years that I’ve been here,” Mustangs head coach Paul Midgley said. “U of T is a perennial power in swimming.” With the target on their backs, the women’s team is certainly feeling the heat. “There is definitely some added pressure because now we are the team to beat,” women’s captain Hayley Nell said. Meanwhile, the men’s side finished second to U of T last year. Although they still have work to do, Midgley feels the men’s side can follow the women’s lead. “It’s probably more of a surprise — the men coming second — than perhaps the women winning it,” he said. “They’re underestimated.” With the new season underway, the team is well into its training, putting in countless hours of work day in and day out. “We practice eight times a week,” men’s captain Bryn Jones said. “During those practice times we have eight swimming sessions, three weight sessions and three dry

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WHAT DO YOU USE FOR YOUR ARMPITS? VENUS OR MACH III? After winning the Ontario University Athletics championships last year, Western’s swimming teams are off to a solid start for the 2009-2010 season and are looking to keep archrivals U of T off the podium. land sessions.” Despite that challenging routine, staying motivated is hardly a problem. “Having both team and individual goals are a huge motivating factor,” Nell said. “If you have something to work towards and you know where you want to be at the end of the season, then you know what you need to be doing at practice on a daily basis.” That mindset has begun to pay dividends, as the swimmers have enjoyed an impressive start. “We’re actually undefeated, as a guys and girls team combined,” Jones said. “We’re the only unde-

feated team in the OUA.” Not only that, but several Mustangs have already qualified for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport national competition — eight from the women’s team and two from the men’s. “Last year we took a total of 10 girls to CIS,” Nell said. “[In terms of qualifiers] we are almost where we were at the end of last season at the beginning of this season, which is very promising.” Midgley attributed the team’s early success to strong recruiting. “We had an excellent recruiting season and we didn’t lose many of our veterans from last year,” Midg-

ley said. “The strong team that we had last year only got stronger.” With several newcomers on both sides of the team, Midgley will turn to his captains Nell and Jones to provide leadership. “They’ve both won the OUA Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet award in the past,” he said. “I expect big things from them come February and March.” “It’s important to have meetings involving the whole team so that everyone is on the same page and so that when we do compete, we act as a team,” Nell added. The desired full team effort will only make the decisions for Midg-

ley harder in February. That’s when he must cut down his roster for the OUA championship. “You have to realize that the limit on team size is 18,” he said. “We’re carrying in the upper 20s in women and while I’d say probably about 10 or 12 of those are solid spots, probably six to eight spots are still very much in play. As tough as that will be, Midgley urges his swimmers to stay focused. “It’s a very long season and there’s a lot of work to do to be successful come February,” he said. “I’d say we’re about halfway through the preparation — the most critical parts are coming up.”

MUSTANGS SWIMMING EARLY SEASON RESULTS SEASON OPENING DUAL MEET OCTOBER 3, 2009

2009 MUSTANGS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2009 OUA CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

Western 361.00 — 265.00 McMaster McMaster 365.00 — 244.00 Waterloo McMaster 391.00 — 151.00 Laurier Western 403.00 — 202.00 Waterloo Western 410.00 — 130.00 Laurier Waterloo 337.00 — 174.00 Laurier

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2009 CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Women Calgary 791 points UBC 566.5 Toronto 369 Laval 295 Western 255 Men 1. UBC 689 points 2. Calgary 661 3. Toronto 404 4. Laval 371.5 5. Montreal 199 12. Western 69 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

EYNON DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS NOVEMBER 14-15, 2009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Women Western 941.5 points Toronto 842.5 McMaster 591.5 Guelph 335 Brock 315 Men Toronto 906 points Western 588 Ottawa 560 McMaster 548 Guelph 412

Western 2054.5 Waterloo 1208 Ottawa 1150 Brock 750.5 Wilfrid Laurier 681 Trent 324 Jonas Hrebeniuk/Gazette

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