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WESTERN’S DAILY STUDENT NEWSPAPER • EST.1906 • VOLUME 103, ISSUE 39

Lest We Forget Western Remembers By Shreya Tekriwal Gazette Staff

While Remembrance Day takes place every year, a survey conducted by The Historica-Dominion Institute — a charitable organization, which promotes Canadian history and citizenship — indicated more Canadians will be “remembering” this year than previously. According to Marc Chalifoux, executive director of the Institute, the New Survey for Remembrance Day looked at attitudes Canadians have towards the annual event. “We are seeing a resurgence of interest in Remembrance [Day] […] last year, about 16 per cent of adult Canadians attended a Remembrance Day ceremony, which is about four million adults,” Chalifoux noted. He mentioned this year the number is expected to rise to 20 per cent. “[Remembering] doesn’t just happen once in the year [for veterans],” Phillip Biggs, a Second World War veteran, said. “I’m frequently thinking back to the people who have gone and the experiences.” However, Biggs noted Remembrance Day does give average citizens a chance to meet some of the individuals who were involved in the war. Chalifoux also attributed the increased interest in remembering to educational programs. He mentioned their Memory Project, which brings veterans into schools, has connected veterans with a “myriad” of students since 2001. “I think the war in Afghanistan is playing a role in the public consciousness of a new generation of veterans [as well],” he added. Biggs agreed Remembrance Day isn’t just for the veterans, but also for those fighting in Afghanistan right now.

Events in your community As part of Remembrance Day, Western’s University Students’ Council has organized a ceremony to be held in the University Community Centre Atrium. The ceremony will start at 10:40 a.m. today and will include a slideshow and speeches from Western President Amit Chakma as well as USC president Emily Rowe. “Sometimes during Remembrance Day, students feel a little disconnected […] Our goal — both last and this year — is really to identify relevance to students,” Will Bortolin, vice-president campus issues for the USC, said. Bortolin mentioned the slideshow will include images from wars and, in particular, students’ roles within those wars. Along with the USC, the Richard Ivey School of Business is also holding a small-scale ceremony in the atrium of their building. According to event organizer and second-year Ivey student James Arthurs, Ivey’s ceremony is tailored specifically towards international students. “It’s sort of difficult for students to teach themselves the importance of the day if [they] come from different countries,” Arthurs said. In addition to attending local ceremonies, citizens are encouraged by Historica-Dominion to take part in the nation-wide campaign called “Take Two Minutes to Remember.” According to Chalifoux, approximately 1,800 schools, businesses and organizations across Canada pledged to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. today. Policies The survey by Historica-Dominion also noted 71 per cent of Canadians thought the government should make it mandatory for individuals,

What does Remembrance Day mean to you?

“Obviously Canadians owe their patriotism [to] the veterans. It’s about respect for the veterans, the soldiers and the dead.” —Nadine Abdulkarim Science I

“It’s about the appreciation of the troops we have now fighting the war, but also for past soldiers.” —Natalie Charron Health Science III

“It’s about paying respect to the soldiers who gave their lives.” Laura Barclay/Gazette

THANK YOU VETERANS. Paul LeBlanc [shown above] and many other Canadian war veterans have taken notice of the increased participation in rate in Remembrance Day services. LeBlanc fought in WWII as well as the Korean War. schools and workplaces to observe two minutes of silence on Nov. 11 of each year. According to Western’s Remembrance Day policy, a minute of silence is to be observed at 11:00 a.m. throughout the University. “We’re trying to make it so there are no classes or no exams during that time period or that a student is legitimately allowed to say, ‘Remembrance Day is happening; I don’t want to go to class,’” Matthijs

Van Gaalen, senator-at-large for the USC, said. While Van Gaalen mentioned the proposed change is receiving a lot of positive response, some believe it to be unnecessary. “It would be nice, but it’s a bit excessive,” Natalie Charron, thirdyear health sciences student, said. “It’s a personal choice. People pay respects in their own way,” Syed Gilani, a first-year science student, added.

REMEMBRANCE DAY FACTS

—Syed Gilani Science I

“It’s about giving respect to the troops.” —Alison Rusling Kinesiology V

“[It’s about] the people who fought and died for our country.” —Christian Campbell MIT II

• Over three million adult Canadians (14%) have a direct relative who they know served in the First World War. • Some 10 million adult Canadians (43%) have a direct relative who served in the Second World War. • Over three million adult Canadians (14%) say they have a member of their family or direct relative who is currently an active-serving member of the Canadian Forces. • Approximately 1.7 million adult Canadians (7%) have a direct relative who served or is serving in Afghanistan. • Two in 10 (20%) Canadians — some 4.8 million adults — say they will attend an official Remembrance Day service on November 11. • In 2008, 16% of Canadians — some four million adults — said they attended an official service on Remembrance Day.

Source: The Historica-Dominion Institute for Remembrance Day

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COFFEE BREAK FOR UNITED WAY

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I SAID ONE SUGAR DAMMIT. HOW DO THESE GUYS GET HIRED? Mustangs football head coach Greg Marshall and starting QB Michael Faulds lent a hand to help with the fifth annual Coffee Day for United Way. Marshall and Faulds were serving up drinks at the Centre Spot Tim Horton’s from 9:30 to 10 a.m. yesterday morning.

NEWSBRIEFS McMaster strike resolved The McMaster strike was finally resolved Monday morning. As of last week, the University had tabled an offer, which the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3906 rejected. The University decided to keep the offer on the table for a week, giving the union time to reconsider. Andrea Farquhar, director of public and government relations for McMaster, noted the next day the union decided to hold a ratification meeting and let their membership vote on the offer. Monday night, McMaster received word 58 per cent of the union voted in favour of accepting the employer’s offer. “[The vote] immediately ended

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the strike,” Farquhar said. “It allowed everyone to move ahead with a quick resolution, which ultimately benefits all members of the University.” McMaster noted in a press release all tutorials and labs should run on their normal schedules by mid-week, once a return-to-work protocol has been finalized. —Meagan Kashty

Mini-dress woes A Sao Paulo university student has been reinstated after being expelled for wearing a mini-dress. Geisy Arruda, a tourism student at Bandeirante university in Brazil, was expelled on Oct. 22 after her outfit sparked outrage among students and faculty. According to an article in the Associated Press, University officials released a statement explaining Arruda was expelled for disrespecting “ethical principles, academic dignity and morality.” Amid severe backlash from the student union and the Ministry of Education in Brazil, and threats from Arruda’s lawyers, the dean of the school released a statement on Monday retracting the expulsion. According to the Associated Press, Arruda told media she was humiliated by the entire incident.

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DriveTest workers vote on “final offer” The end may finally be in sight for those waiting out the 11-week DriveTest strike. The company presented a final offer to the bargaining committee representing the striking workers last week. It was the second “final offer” tabled by the company. “The bargaining committee, on its own accord, decided to take the employers final offer and present it to the membership for a final vote,” Jim Young, president of the United Steel Workers Local 9511, said. The week-long voting process will end today and determine whether or not a resolution has been reached. In the event a resolution is not reached, some DriveTest centres may re-open in order to supplement the massive backlog of about 300,000 tests. Priority will go to those with commercial licences, specifically professional drivers who rely on licencing updates and eye exams in order to have their contracts renewed. If this is the case, young drivers who are anxious to take their first exam and individuals with regular licence renewals will have to wait. The results from the vote will be tallied and released late this morning.

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New cab company hits city streets London Taxi to use ownership model where drivers could share in profits, elect representatives By Stuart A. Thompson Gazette Staff

Since immigrating to Canada 20 years ago, Hasan Savehilaghi has worked as a teacher, translator and cab driver. Now he can add president to that list. Last week, Savehilaghi launched London Taxi, a new yellow cab company trying to compete in London’s competitive taxi market. His business strategy involves more than fares and service. After working as president of the London Taxi Association for 10 years, and as a cab driver on the side, Savehilaghi decided the traditional business model was flawed. “Currently the relation between taxi companies in the city and those who provide the services is nothing,” he said. “So the whole cost of the taxi business is on the shoulders of owners and operators.”

Savehilaghi noted cab drivers take on the risk, pay for gas, insurance and vehicles, while the cab company takes care of dispatching. “I went through many debates, many meetings and many disputes that cab drivers were involved in,” he said. “The only way to go was to introduce a [new] model for the cab industry.” Under a new co-op system, cab drivers will be more like shareholders and get a piece of year-end profits. Drivers can also elect representatives, who work with management and have a presence in decision-making. One of the main competitors in the London cab market is U-NeedA-Cab. General manager John Pepers, who has worked in the cab industry for 35 years, noted Savehilaghi’s concerns regarding the existing deal with drivers are normal. “Owners pay for their own vehi-

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cles [and] their own insurance. That’s commonplace. That’s done all over the planet,” he said. Over the years, Pepers said seven or eight new cab companies have come and gone in the Forest City. While it’s too soon to decide London Taxi’s fate, he said the demise of one cab company usually means more workers for another. “It happens from time to time in this industry and it’s not exclusive

to this city,” he said of the new company. “Sometimes they don’t want to do that anymore and come back to a bigger fleet.” Savehilaghi’s model doesn’t use flat rates, which are often negotiated between the cab company and other businesses. These private rates save consumers money, but means lost revenue for drivers, he said. While fare rates are controlled by the City, flat rates are considered

private deals. Aboutown, the other main cab competitor in the city, could not be reached for comment. Andrea Schwebel, a second-year student in media, information and technoculture noted the main problem is finding a cab on busy nights. “If there was more competition, I guess coming and going wouldn’t be so hectic.”

H1N1 fight goes virtual

New vehicle to give cops edge

Health Unit using Twitter for updates

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London Police Services unveiled an $800,000 command vehicle at a media gala last week that will be used to help survey the city. The state-of-the-art truck stands 12 feet tall and 40 feet long. Inside, there are an assortment of gadgets including a touch-screen computer and communications equipment. Police can also hold meetings inside the 11-foot-long conference room. “In a serious, large operational call, this vehicle is better equipped to handle the multiple demands of phone, computer traffic, radio traffic and multi-agency response,” Amy Phillipo, media relations officer for London police, said. She added the truck replaced an 18-year-old predecessor. “The only thing missing is a diaper changer for the students at Fanshawe,” Bernie MacDonald, Ward 3 councillor, said. MacDonald called the new

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As concerns surrounding the H1N1 flu mount, Western and health officials are relying on technology to help provide the public with information. The distribution of up-to-date information has become a particularly important issue, as the London death toll recently reached five. “We’re not releasing the specifics about the deaths,” Dan Flaherty, communications manager for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, said. “We’re basically trying to alarm the community of what is going on; for anyone who was wondering if the illness is here, it’s here.” Western has used an online absence-reporting tool, which allows students with flu-like symptoms to inform the University of their absence without setting foot on campus. “I would like to think that students who have got the flu will know that we will provide them with the academic accommodations, and [they will] recognize the risk of infecting other people,” Gitta Kulczycki, chair of the Western’s Emergency Operations Control Group, said. “I’m hopeful that they will appreciate that we are taking every measure we can to accommodate them with their academic studies, and [we] encourage them to stay home with their fever.” According to Kulczycki, the suc-

cess of the program is demonstrated by the number of people using it. “On any given day we have roughly 500 students who are reporting that they are absent [due to] the flu. To put that into perspective we have 30,000 students,” Kulczycki said. “It should give you an indication that 500 out of 30,000 is relatively low, and it has stayed pretty consistent at this point in time.” The MLHU has put a spin on this technological trend by using Twitter to help manage the volume of patrons at immunization stations. “It’s the first time that we’ve used Twitter, and we’ve been very pleased with the results,” Graham Pollett, medical officer of health for MLHU, said. “We have over 300 people who are members, but we also find that the media are using our tweets to make announcements over the radio and on television regarding the wait times.” Most of the tweets include reminders of who is eligible and what they should bring to the clinic. Updated regularly, the tweets even specify wait times, such as yesterday’s post: “People trickling into Westminster SS clinic today. The wait is somewhere between five and 10 minutes.” Frequent updates about immunization clinics and other important information regarding the vaccination are available on the MLHU Twitter feed, at twitter.com/MLHealthUnit.

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truck a “satellite police station on rubber tires.” The truck may be stationed at large student gatherings, but will not be used as a patrol vehicle. “Depending on the situation, the command vehicle could be used on Richmond Street [but] really the command vehicle could be used anywhere,” Phillipo explained. The vehicle’s priority is tactical issues, and will serve as a stationary base for officers to meet, she added. Chris Bentley, MPP London West, said the vehicle was paid for by a combination of federal and provincial grants. “The province has a program called the Civil Remedies Act where we seize money and assets from those who do people harm, turning it into cash through the courts and give it to police,” he noted. In response to cost concerns,

Bentley noted vehicles like this are becoming commonplace. “I don’t think it should be a surprise,” he said. “If there was a hostage taking at a house, you’d want mobile command capacity to manage the operations there.” MacDonald commented on the disturbance around Fanshawe this past Halloween, where police were called after a group of partygoers flooded the streets. “If [the police] had just been a little more aggressive, things would not have gone as far as it did,” he said. “So with one of these vehicles, it’s going to give us an advantage.”

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The Many Roles of Evolving Remembrance Remembering “Lest we forget” is a saying thrown around this time of year, but what are we remembering and for whom are we really remembering? Traditionally, Remembrance Day is a time to honour the brave soldiers who served and perished in the First and Second World Wars. But more than that, this day gives the rest of society the opportunity to properly thank and respect a generation that lived through atrocities today’s youth cannot possibly comprehend. In recent years, Remembrance Day has also been about recognizing the efforts of all those currently serving in the armed forces, especially those fighting overseas in Afghanistan. As death counts mount daily, Canadians who may not have ties to the World Wars are finding new reasons to remember. Education has become another role of Remembrance Day. Few living Canadians can recall a time when most of the world was at war. It is the fear of some that as the elderly population declines, so too will our appreciation for their efforts during the great wars. After all, it can be difficult to keep alive the memory of events no living person can remember. It is important new generations are made aware of the past, so they may learn from the experiences of their elders and avoid making similar mistakes. Being able to speak with a tangible witness of war, like a grandparent, makes understanding war much easier than reading about it in a textbook. Especially in a country like Canada, which lacks the physical reminders of war most European countries have in their landscapes, it’s important we do what we can to actively remember and ensure younger generations do the same. We are living in a different time than our parents. Fewer and fewer people can draw connections to the World Wars, but most can remember where they were when 9/11 happened. Perhaps with our changing experience of conflict, our approach to remembering and reflecting on it has also changed. Whether it is because Canada is still actively fighting in Afghanistan or because maybe people are seeking to identify with an important part of Canadian history, participation in Remembrance Day ceremonies is reportedly on the rise. Regardless, Remembrance Day means something different to everyone. Some will take the day to contemplate the World Wars, others will reflect on more current conflicts still happening overseas. Perhaps some will even remember a personal encounter with war unrelated to Canada. There is no right or wrong way to remember. The important part is that we try not to forget. 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 •

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As we celebrate Remembrance Day in Canada, our soldiers in Afghanistan continue to serve in what has become an increasingly controversial engagement overseas. At this time it seems appropriate to examine our shifting perception of Remembrance Day. The White Poppy campaign is one example of how society has dealt with changing perceptions of war and the honouring of veterans. Since the 1930s, individuals who want to send a message of peace, while also commemorating the dead, have used white poppies. The white poppy campaign stands behind the belief there are better ways to solve conflicts than killing strangers. Members of various legions in the U.K., Canada, New Zealand and Australia have spoken out against the white poppies, claiming the symbol is a dishonour to the fallen soldiers. Though I do not wish to take a side on the issue, what I think is important to note is how the growing white poppy campaign represents an evolution in how we remember our soldiers, both living and dead. After all, this year will be the 91st anniversary of the First World War, and Canada only has one veteran left. The erosion of time means our Second World War veterans also carry less of a presence at memorials every year. With these ties disappearing, I find my experience of Remembrance Day is now among a minority. Unlike many who have no connections to the war, I remember my godfather, a veteran who fought in Italy, France and Germany. He volunteered for combat at the beginning of the war, and while I would

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not presume to attribute a motive for his decision to fight, I would like to think he saw the importance of standing up to tyranny. But such excessive patriotism is difficult to understand in modern times. It is easy to simplify the campaign of the Allies against the Nazis into pure black and white terms. However, modern conflicts are waged in shades of grey, and as a result, one cannot help but wonder whether the “just wars” waged in Europe carried the same moral issues. After all, while we may attribute ultimate evil to the Nazi regime, all participants in all wars lose a bit of their humanity through their actions. Perhaps this is the message we should take as society evolves. There is no easy answer to the debate over how to support both veterans of past and present campaigns while expressing our dismay with Canada’s current battles. As sad as it may be, perhaps decades from now Remembrance Day will not carry the same weight as it does today. If we are to look back on the lessons of history, great wars have been fought in the past and as the immediate pain of such battles disappear from the social conscience, they become harder to memorialize. Outside the texts of history, do we remember the dead who came from the conflicts of Napoleon? Or the hundreds of thousands who died as a result of Britain and France’s conflict during the Hundred Years War? Personally, I hope at the eleventh hour of this eleventh day of the eleventh month, all members of the Western community will pause and reflect on what Remembrance Day means to them. Perhaps it will be an experience akin to my own. Perhaps it will be nothing. But in the act of remembering we must recognize it is through our respect for those who have died in conflict that we supersede the inhumanity embodied by all wars.

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Where in the world is Emily Rowe? Re: “USC, admin planning for LTC strike” Nov. 10, 2009 To the editor: In regards to the pending London Transit strike, where is Emily Rowe? As University Students’ Council president, it’s surprising that there has been no statement from her assuring us students the USC is fighting on our behalf to prevent a strike. In fact, since her election and effective campaign video, I haven’t heard anything from Emily Rowe — my last impression of her was garbage left all over campus. As USC president she needs to come out and assure us that she is actually doing something to ensure that we aren’t left stranded on Nov. 16. Emily Rowe, communicate to your students directly, not through Dan Moulton. And if you really “love your Western” — show us. —Mike Ellis Medical Sciences III

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LOOK WHAT I CAN DO. From flexible contortion to synchronized trapeze the acrobats of Alegria promise to put on unforgettable performances at the John Labatt Centre.

Breaking the boundaries of traditional circus Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria explores power and youth with high bars, contortion and trapeze Amber Garratt Gazette Staff

Cirque du Soleil is not your typical circus — instead of elephants and clowns, it is a sophisticated, lyrical experience with a wide range of artists going far beyond the boundaries of a traditional circus act. London audiences will have the opportunity to experience Cirque du Soleil as Alegria comes to the John Labatt Centre from Nov. 12-15. Alegria investigates the struggle for power and the revitalizing energy of youth. “We put Alegria theatrically on stage with opposites, with the young and the old. We have the old birds, for example. They are powerful on everything but they don’t do anything anymore because they are too old,” Carmen Ruest, one of Cirque du Soleil’s creative directors, explains. “We see the angels and the young ones who are light, white and bright. The story goes like that — the old figures, the young and the struggle in between the two.” Alegria is a Spanish word meaning happiness, joy and jubilation, but the tone of the show is dark and depicts a struggle. “In its Italian roots they say Ale-

gria, Alegria, Alegria — which means joy, joy, joy,” Ruest says. “They really say this word in a sentence when they are in pain and they are reaching for liberation. It’s a cry, like a scream of life. “Alegria brings the sadness in a very poetic and lyrical way,” she continues. “The brilliances has something like a painting — the beauty, the lyrical and the poetry is more than the other shows we have on stage.” The performance consists of traditional and non-traditional circus acts, including synchronized trapeze, power track, hand balancing, juggling, fire-knife dancing, flying men, Russian bars, contortion, aerial high bars and manipulation — which combines rhythmic gymnastics, flexible contortion, deft juggling and ballet. The essence of Alegria is the combination of acrobatics, art and music. The musical score, composed by René Dupéré, is a fusion of Spanish, French, African and Mediterranean music into dramatic new-age pieces. “The music from René Dupéré is powerful. It has always put the energy in the cry for life,” Ruest says. Alegria’s timeless theme and creative acts have allowed the show

to continue touring since its creation in 1994. “It is really surprising,” Ruest says. “The theatricality of how we brought that on stage — this idea of struggle, powerful over powerless, is still relevant and important.” While Alegria has been around for 15 years, the roots of Cirque du Soleil lie in the early 1980s with Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint Paul — a group of colourful acrobats and artists who wandered the streets of Baie-Saint Paul, Quebec walking on stilts, dancing, breathing fire, juggling and playing music. Guy Laliberté was a member of Les Échassiers who went on to develop Cirque du Soleil. In 1984 Laliberté took the concept of Les Échassiers and developed the Cirque du Soleil show. It was performed in Quebec City to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Canada’s discovery and has since developed into a world-renowned entertainment company that has caught the attention of more than 15 million people worldwide. Alegria runs at the John Labatt Centre from Nov. 12–15. Student tickets are available from the JLC box office for $25 for Thursday and Friday afternoon performances.

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FACIAL EXPRESSION IS KEY. The English department’s production of Chekhov plays was lackluster but a solid effort nonetheless. Andre Cormier and Lia Karidas (right photo) were two of the night’s standout performances.

Chekhov’s The Bear misses the mark English department productions a satisfactory evening By Jaela Bernstien

Last Friday a crowd lined up outside Conron Hall for the opening night of Anton Chekhov’s works. Hosted by the English depart-

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ment, the show featured two works from the acclaimed playwright — The Bear and Uncle Vanya. The show opened with The Bear, a slapstick farce centering around the thin line between loath and love. Meant to serve as a lighthearted opening to the show, the performance’s only achievement was making Uncle Vanya look better by comparison. The play follows the story of mourning widow Elena Ivanovna Popova, who discovers unexpected romance when Grigory Stepanovich Smirnov barges into her home, demanding to be repaid the debts owed by Elena’s late husband. Chekhov’s script is entertaining

as it pokes fun at stereotypes of both men and women, most of which are still familiar today. Despite the playwright’s biting wit, Friday’s performance missed the mark. Rushed pacing and generally poor acting prevented the play from leaving the realm of amateur for true entertainment. Carolyn Camman played an unbelievable and static Elena. Her forced sobs, perhaps intended to add comedy, instead played out as the awkward result of weak acting. Randy Nanjad also struggled with his role as Grigory. His strained display of the bumbling fool quickly grew tired and failed to provoke more than a few pity chuckles from

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the audience. While the actors warmed up as the play progressed, they peaked at mediocre. Occasional mistakes are expected on the first night, but the actors repeatedly fumbled dialogue and hurried their lines, creating a performance more suited for rehearsal than opening night. Fortunately, the second performance compensated for earlier failings as the talented cast of seasoned actors and gifted rookies took on Uncle Vanya — one of Chekhov’s renowned favourites. Set in the country home of an aged professor and his young wife, the play follows the struggles of multiple love triangles as the characters deal with the sombre themes of idleness, despair and death. Andre Cormier surpassed all with his ability to vibrantly project his character, Michael Astroff. He effectively played the part of the alcoholic doctor, delivering each line as if it were his own as he pursued his love interest in the professor’s wife. Cormier wasn’t alone in his talents. Much of Uncle Vanya’s success came from the dynamic relationship played between Cormier and Mitch Brown as Vanya Voitski. Despite being new to the stage, Brown seemed like a veteran. He and Cormier delighted the audience with their natural camaraderie, and believable animosity later as they competed to earn the love of the beautiful Helena. Among those worth mentioning is also Lia Karidas, who impressed as the naïve and impassioned Sonia. Karidas played her character beyond the script, shuffling towards Astroff in bashful awe and eyes wide in doe-like innocence. With the combination of a capable set of actors and a script that stands out in itself, Uncle Vanya was a delight for all in attendance. Taking into consideration Western’s new certificate in theatre arts program, both performances were successful. For a cast and crew of mostly amateurs, the English department pulled together an overall satisfactory evening.

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Men’s rugby buries Badgers in semifinal By Margot Smith Gazette Writer

Their ticket to the Ontario University Athletics finals has been signed, sealed and delivered as Western’s men’s rugby team battered the Brock Badgers, 24-3, in the OUA semifinal at home on Saturday. “I thought we played really well. The guys rose to the occasion. It is a big game and playing at home is huge for us, which is what the guys fought for all season. Mentally we definitely came to play and we backed that up on the field,” Western’s head coach Tony Roes said. Western’s mental toughness was key in dealing with the added pressure of the postseason. “There are only two games for us, semifinals and finals, so it is do or die and the pressure is enormous. But I think our guys rallied together. We prepared for it. We have a great coaching staff, a great captain, […] a maturing team and that held it together,” Mustang outside centre Marcus Mitchell said. If there were any post-season nerves, neither team showed it as both Western and Brock came out firing. Only five minutes into the game a tackle by Western fullback Matt McLeod stopped a Badger from finding the try line. Both teams had their chances before the midway point of the first half, when Andrew Crow opened up the scoring with a try for Western. A penalty kick by Brock put a dent in Western’s lead, bringing the score to 5-3. “The game was a battle. Both teams came out to play really well in the first half as the score line indicated. Western came out in the second half and really showed what their skill level is,” Brock’s coach Les Gilson said. The Badgers were scoreless in the second while Western had tries from captain David Jacks, Jesse Kliman and Conor Wade, in addition to two converts from Matthew Barrett, posting a final score of 24-3.

“The better team won [today],” Gilson said. “[You’ve] got to give them credit; they played good defence and they took their opportunities.” The Mustangs now move on to face off against the undefeated Queen’s Gaels in the OUA championship game next weekend in Markham. “We haven’t been in the gold medal [game] for three years so we are ecstatic. We only lost to [Queen’s] by a point at Homecoming, but now we are going to get a chance to get a little redemption,” Jacks said. Western’s success is attributed to their complete team effort and skilled individual performances. “I think our depth of talent and our respect for each other is our greatest asset,” Mitchell said. Meanwhile, Brock will face McMaster in the OUA bronze medal game next weekend. “We are going to take what we are given and give it our best — but obviously we wish we could be in the gold medal game,” Brock captain Tom Clancy said. Despite the loss in the semifinal, Brock is proud of their good showing. “It is disappointing that we lost. A lot of little things just didn’t come together today,” Brock flanker Mike Berry said. With the OUA championship looming, the work for the Western rugby team won’t end soon. “We will probably get into our usual groove. We were fortunate to not have any big injuries today and all of our top guys are healthy. We’ll go through the motions again at practice and keep up the intensity,” Mustang scrum-half Rory Tomlinson said. “You have to give all of the credit to the guys — they are the ones out here smashing each other every night while training in the snow and mud. “[They’re] putting in the effort and staying mentally focused,” Roes added. “They definitely deserved to win today and hopefully we can keep that up.”

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BREAKING FREE. The men’s rugby team dominated the Brock Badgers on Saturday, winning their OUA semifinal match 24-3. The team will travel to Markham next weekend where they face the Queen’s Gaels in the gold medal game.

Western hockey streaks to seven Turkewicz, power play key to Mustang success By James Hall Gazette Writer

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With a hard-fought 3-2 win over Waterloo on Friday night, the Mustangs men’s hockey team has extended their winning streak to seven games. The victory moves Western a point ahead of Waterloo in Ontario University Athletics standings and into sole possession of first place. “Anytime you can beat a team as good as Waterloo, it is very important,” Western head coach Clarke Singer said after the game. “We just need to remain focused and keep working hard.” The Warriors kicked off the scoring midway through the first period on a broken play. Western goaltender Anthony Grieco lost his stick before Waterloo captain Chris Ray put the puck in the net. Nevertheless, the Mustangs were able to bounce back with a power play marker from winger Kyle Lamb. The Mustangs’ power play, which was non-existent at the start of the year, has been on fire lately, with at least one power play goal in each of their last six games

and 10 in total on the season. “We went back to a group [Aaron Snow, Keaton Turkiewicz and Kevin Baker] that was together in last year’s playoffs,” Singer said of his team’s power play success. “We’ve really been focusing on it a lot in practice.” The shift in momentum continued for Western late in the first frame when forward Mike Sharp sniped home a goal from the slot courtesy of a perfect pass from Jason Swit. “We were very inconsistent. Up to this point our success has been about consistent hard work, which we didn’t have tonight,” Waterloo head coach Brian Bourque said about his team’s up and down performance. The second period ended better for Waterloo as an oddly angled shot squeaked between the pads of Grieco and knotted the game 2-2. “I was a little tired and lost my focus for a minute. The puck was thrown on net and sometimes it happens,” Grieco said. With the contest tied heading into the third, Western was looking for a game breaker. Yet again, it was

Mustang’s leading goal scorer Turkiewicz who played hero, potting the game winner halfway through the third. “I was cutting through the middle [and] I caught the goalie leaning the other way and took a shot far side,” Turkiewicz said. The goal extended his scoring streak to four games, with six over the course of that span. “Turk has been one of our best forwards [thus far]. He’s been on fire lately and gets us a lot of big goals, including the game winner tonight,” Singer said of Turkiewicz’s recent production. Western will face the top team in the East, the undefeated Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, this Friday at Thompson arena in a battle for top place in the OUA. The following night they will host the 1-8 Concordia Stingers. The Mustangs hope to maintain their hot streak on the way to their goal of winning the OUA title. “We’ve been working really hard since that rough start. We’ve fought back and we deserve to be near the top. I think we’ll go far this year,” Grieco said.

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