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Town and gown strategy released by City Post-bar hour buses, more on-campus housing seen as beneficial By Shreya Tekriwal Gazette Staff

The City of London has proposed a strategy to help improve neighbourhoods near campus and around the City — a plan that will directly impact students. The Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy, prepared by London city planner Michael Tomazincic, consists of 10 main strategies, which are further divided into specific proposed initiatives. After decades of tension between general Londoners and student residents, the strategy aims to harmonize differences and meet the needs of both demographics. One of the initiatives is the city planners’ recommendation of hosting an annual housing fair at both Western and Fanshawe College in order to welcome students into the community. Another objective is ensuring safe hous-

ing, which would involve training sessions for landlords and distributing an accredited housing list. While the strategy suggested a number of implementation techniques, Western already has several of these in place. “We did a workshop with landlords just to go over what landlords should be careful of. We also sent out communications to landlords to make them aware of what’s transpiring,” Glenn Matthews, housing mediation officer for Western and Fanshawe, said. Transit Under the eighth strategy, the city planners hope to improve transit linkages and the hours and regularity of the transit service. “You’re likely to see some changes as early as next week. They’re not tied directly to the campus strategy per se but are considered annually through our annual service plan,” John Ford, director of transportation and planning

for the London Transit Commission, said. Ford mentioned changes occurring next week will be made to the 19 Oakridge, 30 Newbold and 31 Orchard Park bus routes, resulting in a late-evening service. The Strategy also mentioned the possibility of providing bus service after bar hours downtown. “The [University Students’ Council] has for a long time been supportive of late night buses. We think it would increase both the safety in terms of getting students home safely at night and it would address the [neighbourhood] concerns of students wandering home near campus,” Dan Moulton, USC vice-president university affairs, said. According to Ford, LTC declined the implementation of this service last year due to workplace priorities and the availability of resources. “It was unfeasible with so many competing demands for reduced resources,” Ford said. “But it may happen later on down the line when we switch to a more ‘big-city’ transit system.” New residences on-campus The Strategy also suggested the construction of more on-campus housing —

built either by the academic institution or by a private sector partner. According to Matthews, Western does not plan to build another residence in the near future. “We probably spent $100 million on residences in the last 10 years and if the economy is the way it is, you have to be careful about what you’re doing,” he said. Matthews also mentioned this element of the plan is more directed towards Fanshawe as colleges were not allowed to build residences on-campus until the mid1990s. “Fanshawe has built three residences in the last 10 years and are looking to build more if they can. But there is no extra funding for residences on campus at either Western or Fanshawe,” he added. Response While the USC is supportive of the Strategy’s principles, Moulton mentioned there are several concerns from students. “At this time we’re reviewing the plans, looking at some of the benefits it will provide for students on-campus and for some of the concerns we have,” Moulton said. Moulton mentioned the USC will be drafting a letter to the City outlining recommendations that are more in line with what students want. “Generally the University has been supportive of the initiative […] from Western’s perspective, our main concern is that there is housing available for students and that it is safe,” Matthews noted. However, he expressed concern the Strategy mostly talked about goals that are not necessarily specific. “I’d like to think [the Strategy] enhances our current processes, but [the LTC] looks to those issues on an annual basis [either way],” Ford said. City planner Tomazincic noted the purpose of the strategy is to benefit students. “We wanted to make it clear that this is not an anti-student strategy,” he said.

GREAT NEAR-CAMPUS NEIGHBOURHOODS STRATEGY After consultation with stakeholders and coordination between Western, Fanshawe College and the City of London, a team of city planners has developed a plan to improve the neighbourhoods surrounding campus. The strategy is divided into 10 priorities as follows: • Welcome students as a vital part of our community • Provide for safe housing • Offer a higher level of public service to the community • Align expectations • Protect residential amenity • Provide alternatives to balance the mix • Create great places and spaces in our neighbourhoods • Investing in infrastructure • Level the playing field for landlords • Providing affordable housing IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Below is the Gazette’s keynote summary of the Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Implementation Plan. University of Western Ontario Administration Over the next six months … • Annual on-campus housing fair • Explore methods for conveying info on rights and responsibilities to students • Deliver landlord training sessions

Over the next year … • Seek opportunities for more student housing • Explore “blurring the line” between campus and community amenities • Prepare accredited housing list University of Western Ontario Students’ Council Over the next six months … • Develop a model lease for landlords

Over the next year … • Explore neighbourhood and housing co-ops • Explore housing co-op City of London & Community Transportation Over the next year … • Explore improved transit linkages for students City of London & Community Bylaw Enforcement Over the next six months … • Add after-hours enforcement • Amend Unauthorized Parking bylaw • Noise bylaw review including escalating fines City of London & Community Planning Over the next six months … • Modify Zoning bylaw to regulate number of bedrooms by structure type • Establish regulations to ensure parking is not accessed via front yard and parking on narrow driveways must be tandom

Over the next year … • Identify opportunities for medium and high density developments at strategic locations • Explore development projects in nearcampus neighbourhoods to enhance Creative City initiative City of London & Community Police Over the next year … • Lobby provincial government for additional tools for repetitive nuisance violations

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SSC arrest review underway Video viewed over 372,000 times since Oct. 14 By Angela Easby Gazette Staff

A review of the student arrest in the Social Science Centre began on Monday. The review is meant to address questions concerning the response by the Campus Community Police

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Service and London Police Service. The incident, which occurred Oct. 14, involved a disoriented student who evaded attempts by the campus police to detain him before being taken down by both police services. A video of the event was posted on YouTube and has since been viewed over 372,000 times. The review is being conducted in compliance with provincial requirements, which calls for an analysis each time an incident involves use of force. The review will examine factors such as whether the incident was preventable, co-ordination with London Police, response to calls for assistance and securing the area where a situation is occurring. Elgin Austen, director of campus police, hopes the release of the report will clear up concerns for both students and staff: “When any of these types of reviews come out, one hopes they will be educational.” In a press release, Western president and vice-chancellor Amit Chakma noted the goal of the review is to get an objective assessment and “determine if there is

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anything the University could do differently or better in the future.” Western has commissioned Gwen Boniface to conduct the review. Boniface was Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police from 1998 to 2006 and holds a bachelor of laws. “I would say she’s an individual that’s had wide experience in the administration of a very large police service,” Austen said. “[Boniface] has had oversight experience internationally on many types of issues that are police-related.” The answer to whether the results of the review will have any impact on student opinion is still unknown. Some students believe the impact of the review will depend on its findings. “If the review finds that the police reacted wrongly, I think students will definitely pay attention,” Zach Rychlik, fourth-year social science student, said. “But if the review says that they reacted properly, as it probably will, I don’t think it’s going to change student opinion.” London police is also conducting a routine “use of force” review. “That review is still ongoing, and I believe its findings are going to be made available to the public,” Juan Romero, a constable with the London police said. Austen mentioned although he did not know when the review’s findings would be made public, it was not expected to be available within the next month.

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Huron University College launched the public phase of its fundraising campaign on Monday, after having already achieved two-thirds of its goal. “Touch the Future: The Campaign for Huron” has established a goal of $12.5 million, with $8.6 million already received during the quiet phase of the campaign. Ramona Lumpkin, principal of Huron, noted the school is working to increase the amount of funding accessible to students. “The campaign is focused on raising endowments […] [which] will support key activities in college admission such as scholarships and bursaries for students,” Lumpkin said. According to Lumpkin, the previous campaign, which ended in 2002, raised $6.2 million. “We are thrilled that the campaign target is going to be double of what we were able to raise [in the previous campaign],” she said. Lumpkin added the College is confident it can reach the $12.5 million total. Apart from scholarships and bursaries, funds acquired through the campaign will also support amenities such as academic chairs, the Silcox Memorial Library, faculty research, the chapel, volunteer services and community-based learning opportunities for students at Huron. “It’s a capital campaign, which technically means money to build buildings. But in our case, we want to set up endowments, invest it and the return on those endowments will fund the College permanently,” Lumpkin said. —Shreya Tekriwal

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An aspiring poet? here’s your chance to share your telent with the rest of UWO at our annual Poetry Slam. You could win up to $100 from either one of the three categories: classical, spoken word or hiphop. On Thursday, November 19 come to the UCC for our first slam of the year. Check out www.usc.uwo.ca/poetryslam.

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If you want more information on any of our programs, or you would like to tell us about your awesome talents, fill out the form on www.iamgreat.ca and we will get back to you. Are you looking to slap the bass and rock out on stage in front of your screaming fans? This year The Spoke will play host to a student concert series that will run on Fridays at 9:30pm all year. Visit www.iamgreat.ca if you are in a band and are interested in performing on campus.

This year’s Western Idol winner will be given a trip for 2 to Paris, France courtesy of Travel Cuts. The USC is hosting acoustic lunch specials that will feature student singer-songwriters, duos, trios in the UCC. If you ar looking to perform i front of a chill audience over coffee then give us a shout. Acoustic gigs will be held every week at 12:30pm on Wednesdays. All interested singer songwriters can email the USC Student Life department at www.iamgreat.ca to sign up for a nooner acoustic set.

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thegazette Volume 103, issue 35 “Yo, Rugman! Haven’t seen you in a few millennia. Give me some tassel.” — GENIE FROM ALADDIN

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Need For Media Lit In support of Media Literacy Week, London’s Central Library will be screening the film Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A People. The documentary explores popular film’s misrepresentation of Middle Eastern people and the influence this has on perspectives in Western culture. There’s no question popular forms of media — from magazines and novels to movies and video games — have often provided skewed impressions of many races and cultures. Take Disney’s Aladdin, for example. While it may be hard to accept, a critical analysis of the children’s movie quickly reveals the telltale signs of racism. Just take a look at its opening song, “Arabian Nights.” Originally, the lyrics described a place where people will “cut off your ear if they don’t like your face — it’s barbaric, but hey, it’s home.” After initial screenings, however, the song was changed to be more acceptable. This film is just one example in a long history of films that dehumanize and vilify non-whites and non-Westerners. As a result, we need to take a closer look at how our perceptions are altered by popular media. It’s important we take advantage of programs such as Media Literacy Week, which provide us with opportunities to examine and contextualize the media that surrounds us. Disney movies are especially difficult to scrutinize. After all, kids won’t see the same hidden meanings adults do. These movies are animated fantasies — hardly the place we expect to see racist depictions. Nevertheless, we see characters such as Aladdin’s Jafar, who is a villainized presentation of a Middle Eastern man. The issue becomes even more drastic when applied to a wider scope. In Hollywood, the Middle East is shown as an exotic, foreign and dangerous place more often than not. Action flicks such as Iron Man are often guilty of depicting Middle Eastern people as villains and fanatics. Meanwhile, positive and humanizing depictions of the same people are largely absent from popular culture. These depictions are understandably a reflection of our times. During the Cold War, villains were typically associated with the Soviets. Before that, Nazis were the favoured antagonists. Stories always need villains, and it is logical directors would choose such largely recognizable and politically relevant archetypes. However, this type of portrayal is ultimately harmful. While individuals might debate the specifics of what movies dehumanize which characters and why, we can all agree increased media literacy is a necessary goal. Removing all stereotypes and bias from media is a difficult task, if not impossible. But with the ability to contextualize and critically scrutinize the content to which we are exposed, we will at least have the power to shape our own views, rather than assuming those of Hollywood. For more on Media Literacy Week, please see P.6. 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, world-wide, 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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Men: control your lust, not other women Re: “Niqab not the cause of oppression” Nov. 4, 2009 To the editor: While I think there is something to be said about looking past the physicality of a woman to see her true being, I have to argue with Mr. Siddiqui’s logic. I don’t understand the relationship between those who view pornography and the use of Niqab. Are people addicted to Internet porn? Surely. Is it “hundreds of thousands of men”? Questionable at best. However, the issue here isn’t about people addicted to porn — it’s about selfcontrol.Why must a woman cover herself to help men control their lust? Why can they not control their lust themselves? I am reminded of the recent case in Saudi Arabia where Sheikh Saad alShethry, a member of the Senior Committee of Islamic Scholars, decried the recent move by King Abdullah to allow co-ed university classes. “When men mix with women, their hearts burn,” he said. Perhaps the problem isn’t sexual liberation, but rather sexual repression. When a woman chooses to become a model or another symbol of “empty reality,” she is embracing her sexuality and celebrating the fact that she has the freedom to do anything she’d like — [she’s not] restricted in dress or other means because men can’t control their lust or behaviour towards women. I agree with Mr. Siddiqi when he says the Niqab shouldn’t be banned in Canada and, again, I think there is definitely something to the argument too much emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics of women rather than their minds.

However, from another standpoint, the Niqab creates a barrier. It’s hard to connect with a person who covers their face. Modest dress is one thing — being so covered as to only show the eyes is another. Should it be a personal choice and allowed? Absolutely. Should women who choose to wear a Niqab be persecuted? No — unless they refuse to take it off for ID purposes in certain circumstances. Should wearing the Niqab be encouraged? I’m not so sure. Canada is about more than tolerance and respect for diversity; it’s also about freedom of the individual and equality of all. Why don’t men cover up to protect themselves from the lust of women, or so that others look past their physical being and focus on their true inner essence? The responsibility must rest with the one being tempted. I am not advocating the banning of religious freedoms or oppression of women. I just want to disagree with Mr. Siddiqi’s argument and offer one guy’s insight into how this is viewed from an outsider’s perspective.

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Halloween chaos bad for student image Re: “Officers pelted by bottles at party near Fleming Drive” Nov. 3, 2009 To the editor: I was not shocked when I saw more student problem media coverage after the yearly Halloween shenanigans. Why does this keep coming up? If history is any indicator — and it usually is — then the majority of criminal charges will be laid on out-of-town adolescents. Do they think they are not responsible for their

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actions since this isn’t their city? That’s hard to say for sure. What we can say for sure is we are repeatedly targeted with the blame, even if we aren’t the actual offenders. We have responsibilities to each other to keep our parties under control due to this. We can exercise a measure of control over our parties as the hosts, and in so doing we can minimize the negative press that we have been receiving. I know parties don’t always transpire like planned, but please do your part to minimize the damage to our image. Please act responsibly and insist your guests do the same. Assault on police officers is not acceptable. In fact, requiring police intervention is not acceptable. We can do better, don’t you agree?

This feature takes excerpts from discussions happening right now on westerngazette.ca —log in today and add your voice to the discussion Re: “Bloodsuckers suck” Oct. 30, 2009 I blame Anne Rice. It wasn’t until Interview with the Vampire that the vampire was viewed as a sympathetic, emotional person. I don’t understand the whole appeal of vampires. I don’t really know why someone would love a creature who would be tempted to rip their face off, but then again the same can be said for most fads. —Matthew T

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I DRANK SO MUCH I CAN’T EVEN MOVE. The actors in the Grand Theatre’s production Dry Streak give a sometimes over-the-top, dramatic performance.

Dry Streak’s predictability hinders comedic potential Grand Theatre’s latest production offers mature dialogue, and over-the-top performances By Lauren Moore Gazette Writer

Dry Streak, the latest production on the Grand Theatre’s playbill, is a family-oriented story about a farm town’s reactions to impeding social changes during a drought in 1988. Written by Canadian playwright Leeann Minogue, the show contrasts traditional versus newage values. The premise of the play is simple. John Richards, the 28-year-old son of Olive and Peter, brings his city-dwelling girlfriend Kate Allen back to the Saskatchewan farming community of Stony Valley. Upon discussing the horrible drought, Kate’s carefree attitude is contrasted against the sheltered town. She promises to streak through Stony Valley at the drought’s end, creating much conflict with inhabitants and, in particular, the Richards’ stern, small-town views. As to be expected, Kate’s worldly perspective eventually opens the Richards family’s eyes. She encourages people to disregard the opinions of others and be true to themselves. Although the show features talented actors, the focus on the importance of family is typical and mundane. The play’s moral messages rival that of family-oriented sitcoms like The Cosby Show or Full House. Playing Mr. and Mrs. Richards are Brian McKay and Lorna Wilson.

They start off the show by comically sharing their hesitations about meeting John’s girlfriend. The pair uses incessant banter and fastpaced remarks to depict a couple that has been comfortably married for years. Darren Keay as John is one of the show’s better actors. Although not as overtly comical as the other characters, Keay effortlessly communicates John’s inner struggle of appeasing his free-spirited girlfriend while longing for permanent residence in Stony Valley. Charlotte Gowdy is disappointing in her role as Kate. Instead of portraying the character’s confidence and quirk, Gowdy is overdramatic, which creates an awkward performance. Dry Streak’s real gem is supporting actor Ben Sanders, who plays the youngest Richards son, Charlie. Sanders brings charisma to the stage as an urbanite radio announcer who cannot live up to the farm-related expectations of his father. Sadly, limited stage time undermines Charlie’s storyline. A greater emphasis on Sanders’ character would have added spark to Dry Streak’s often-dull plot. Jokes between the characters are corny and predictable, and despite its categorization as a humorous play for all ages, the show seems to be catered to either young audiences or middle-aged and older at different moments. Mr. and Mrs. Richards use expressive dialogue and actions to indi-

cate their fears of young, external influences on their beloved farming town, relating more to the audience’s older members. Younger viewers may be drawn to the play’s over-the-top character dynamics and actions. The dialogue is mature and reflective, but its delivery is borderline slapstick. Character reactions are occasionally too extravagant, which ultimately brings down the quality of the performance. Based in a setting that requires little in terms of aesthetics, the show is highlighted by frequent background and set changes. The Richards’ home looks like an actual residence with an authentic kitchen, porch and multiple doors. Scenes in the fields are accentuated with a massive backdrop featuring the desolate farmland setting. The plot isn’t complex but moves at a fast pace. Smooth transitions between scenes feature country twangs as quick reminders of the story’s setting and add a touch of authenticity to the play. Dry Streak has the potential for hilarity, but fails due to clichéd family issues and a predictable plot. The actors are, for the most part, talented and display chemistry onstage — but audiences are still left wanting more. Dry Streak plays at the Grand Theatre until Nov. 7. Tickets are on sale at www.grandtheatre.com. The Grand Theatre is located at 471 Richmond St.

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I CAN’T FIND MY PANTS. The family-oriented plot plays upon the contrast between country and urban lifestyles.

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theGazette • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009

London library advocates media literacy

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Topics include race representations in film and digital media By Maddie Leznoff Gazette Staff

It’s Media Literacy Week in Canada and London’s Central Library has a couple of thought-provoking events lined up. A screening of the film Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A People will be followed by discussion this evening, and on Thursday London freelancer Brian Frank will discuss digital media. Tonight’s film is an award-winning documentary exploring film’s depiction of Middle Eastern people. The viewing will be followed by a discussion with a panel of experts. The panel includes Wael Haddara, a board member of the Muslim Association of Canada; Ghada Turk, an elementary school teacher in both Canada and the Middle East; and Kane Faucher, a media, information and technoculture professor at Western. Faucher initiated this particular media literacy event. “Having been a volunteer participant for the London Public Library in the past, I felt it would bridge the gap between the University and the community, and also demonstrate [the faculty of information and media studies’] continuing legacy of commitment to the public,” he says. Heather McDonald, a librarian and organizer of the media literacy events in London, is also excited to have a connection to the FIMS department at Western. “In the past we had a lot more [involvement] with the department and I’m glad that relationship is building again,” she says. Faucher is extremely passionate about the misrepresentation of Middle Eastern people in popular culture, especially in film. “In recent decades, the discourse of a marginalized other has unfortunately been organized around the fabrication and caricaturization of Middle Eastern people

as the occupying role of the scapegoat,” he says. “As media consumers, we must be discerning and ever vigilant against any portrayals and depictions that incubate ethnic intolerance, fear, suspicion and hatred.” Faucher hopes the audience walks away with a greater awareness of the subject at hand. “Middle Eastern people have been negatively portrayed for far too long in popular media,” he says. “We as a multicultural community can better combat this [problem] by refusing to support ethnic intolerance and Western chauvinism.” The second event on the Media Literacy Week program is entitled “Digital Media: The New Democracy” and takes place tomorrow night. Frank, who runs his own successful blog, will host the discussion at Central Library. The talk will focus on making use of new platforms and tools online. “Brian approached the library with questions about how we use digital and social media as an institution and from that his program was developed,” McDonald says. “He has been amazing about blogging about his event — it has gained a lot of views online.” Media Literacy Week was initiated in 2006 by the Media Awareness Network — a non-profit Canadian organization — in conjunction with the Canadian Teachers Federation to encourage media and Internet literacy among youth. The library has played an integral part in Media Literacy Week from the start. “We were the first library system to have a library media centre that opened with our new building on Dundas, so we’ve been involved with it since the beginning,” McDonald says. “We do programs every year for Media Literacy Week.” McDonald is optimistic about a

solid turnout on both nights. “I’m hoping it will be pretty packed,” she says. “We’ve engaged the community and the word’s been spreading.” Media Literacy Week lasts until Nov. 6. Reel Bad Arabs is showing at the Central London Library tonight from 7-9 p.m. in Wolf Hall, and the digital media discussion is tomorrow evening from 7-9 p.m. in Stevenson & Hunt, also at Central. Both are free, drop-in events. See www.londonpubliclibrary.ca for more details.

“As media consumers we must be discerning and ever vigilant against any portrayals and depictions that incubate ethnic intolerance, fear, suspicion and hatred.” — Kane Faucher

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Having conquered Illinois and Michigan, Sufjan Stevens looks to New York’s Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for inspiration in his latest project, The BQE. Stevens transforms the cacophony of rush hour traffic into his most elegant album to date. Originally a live performance with an orchestra backing, the music on The BQE is classically inspired in its structure — the track listing is composed of a prelude, introductory, movements, interludes and a postlude. It may seem daunting, but the album is easy to listen to and never comes off as pretentious. The BQE is best listened to as one complete piece rather than randomly by song, and overall it sounds like a combination of the orchestra from Illinois and the electronic sound of Enjoy Your Rabbit, two of Stevens’ old albums. Most importantly, the record sounds great and will easily please Sufjan fans and anyone who enjoys instrumental music. —Adam Schwartz

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Mustangs topple six-time OUA champs Star players rise to occasion as women’s lacrosse earns first provincial title By Ryan Hendrick Gazette Staff

Women’s lacrosse head coach Dave Hastings needed only one year to turn his team into a provincial champion. Last September, Hastings took the reigns of what may have been best described as a mediocre team and developed them into a squad capable of knocking off the sixtime defending Ontario University Athletics champion Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 9-5.

“We could not have felt better about the team’s performance. They saved their best game till last and put every aspect of the game together. It’s what we’ve been striving for every game,” Hastings said. The fact the Mustangs faced Laurier in the final came as a bit of a surprise, considering the University of Toronto Varsity Blues went 12-0 through the regular season and carried their winning streak into the playoffs. “We really did not expect to see

Laurier and kudos to them for defeating U of T. Anytime you beat a team that good you deserve a shot for gold,” Hastings said. Sunday’s final — hosted by McMaster University at Alumni Field — saw the Mustangs buoyed by multiple goals from Emmi Morris and Lauren Crape and single scores from Beth Turowec, Nicole Pullen, Lindsay Doxtator, Adrianna Clapp and Carrie White. Following Pullen’s offensive contribution, her team was handicapped by her ejection from the

game for her part in an altercation. “Our bench strength and conditioning helped secure the win despite losing such a dominant player,” Hastings said of his team’s resiliency despite losing the services of an OUA all-star with 25 minutes remaining in the game. Beginning the second half with a five goal cushion, Western was able to hold Laurier down in the offensive zone, eating up valuable time on the play clock. “[It] was huge,” Hastings said of his team’s ability to hold posses-

sion of the ball for 15 minutes at such a crucial point in the game. “Lindsay Doxtator showed some amazing ball handling escaping double and triple teams from the Laurier defence while freshman Lauren Crape controlled the ball with her outside speed and poise,” he added. “Laurier had lots of swagger last year and they handed it to us, but I do not relish defeating [them],” Hastings said. “Winning feels great no matter who you beat.”

2009 Mustang OUA All-Stars First-Team Nicole Pullen – Midfield Laura Robinson – Defender Summer Windley – Goaltender Second-Team Lindsay Doxtator – Attack Meranda Hodgson – Defender

OUA Final Standings Toronto Western Queen’s Laurier McGill McMaster Guelph

W 12 9 8 7 3 2 0

L 0 3 4 5 8 10 11

T 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

GF 172 134 165 119 112 75 80

GA 85 84 114 96 153 157 168

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Badminton almost perfect By Meagan Kashty Gazette Staff

While most Western students were making final adjustments to their costumes on Saturday morning, the Western Mustangs badminton team was dominating the courts of Thames Hall. The Mustangs defeated the York Lions 12 to 1; the only loss coming in the heartbreaking finale between the mixed doubles teams. “I tried to put out a really strong lineup in singles, and a less experienced lineup to play some of the doubles and mixed,” head coach Rob Fowler said. “It gives our more experienced players practice matches where they can work on things and practice different shots in preparation for the finals. And it gives our less experienced pairings some experience to use for the rest of the year.” Fowler said he had no complaints with the team’s performance. Star player Alex Bruce concurred with Fowler’s sentiments. “York’s a weaker team, but we’re still happy to get out here,” Bruce said. “It gives us the opportunity to practice some new shots and play a new opponent.” Bruce carried a serene compo-

sure as she effortlessly passed from winning her women’s singles match to a doubles match victory. “I’ve been playing for a long time, and that’s always been my style,” Bruce said. “I try to keep composed and inward. I want to stay calm throughout my games.” Despite York’s weak showing at the game, the team remained optimistic. “We fought hard, and a lot of games were close — especially the last one,” head coach Robert Ha said. “I couldn’t be more proud of our players.” “We look up to the Western team a lot, and really play to mimic the players and the calibre you guys have here.” Ha also noted the great sportsmanship shown by the Western players, and expressed hope his players could emulate the Mustangs’ behaviour. Western’s near sweep of the match against York is not unheard of. The badminton team has a strong reputation, upheld by experienced players and an intense work ethic. “A lot of our players have junior experience, so their base has already been made,” Fowler said. “We’re just trying to connect everything, and tune everything up so

they can play as well as they can – we do a lot of endurance training to try and cut out unforced errors.” Fowler went on to mention a strong percentage of Mustang players have excelled in the sport outside of university athletics. “Some of our players on the team have played top level national and even international games,” Fowler boasted. “Alex Bruce just got back from the Pan Am games where she went undefeated in the team events, ladies doubles, and made the semifinal in the individual events and mixed doubles.” In addition to Bruce, the powerhouse Mustangs can boast of Martin Giuffre, the team’s number one singles player. The Calgary native won three events at the under-19 nationals last year. “Being able to have players like that – it’s also great for them to come in and share their experience with some players that might not necessarily have the same experience,” Fowler said. “It captivates everyone and brings the team together as a whole.” York chalked up its team spirit to a slightly different source. “I think the biggest attribute we have is the heart we have, the passion we have and the amount of spirit we have,” Ha said.

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MATTHEW WOO IS A BIRD KILLER. Woo prepares for a smash in one of Saturday’s matches between the Mustangs and York University at Thames Hall.

OUA Current Standings Western Toronto Waterloo Ryerson York McMaster

GP 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 3 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 3 3 4

T 0 0 0 0 0 0

GF 42 38 38 16 12 8

GA 8 14 14 36 40 44

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