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THEATRE WOES

Richmond and Tower attract the oh-so-elusive student audience to the theatre

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DECOR FOR ALL

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A HANDSOME BAND
Local group receives praise for latest album

A PAPER BUFFET
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The curtain rises on student theatre

Theatre really does have the potential to be kick-ass, to be just as good as any other entertainment [students] want to go seeits just they dont know it, Markus Liik, founding partner of Richmond and Tower Productions, says when asked about the potential for students to become theatregoers. He explains many students think of theatre as something that is not their thing. He notes many had seen a show that simply did not appeal to them, or shows that were more narcissistic than entertaining. There needs to be a focus on making it entertaining and making it relevant, Liik says. He says when the company decides on a production, they look for shows with a great hook to attract students. For example, the companys most recent show, Oleanna, featured a professorstudent relationship. For the fall one that we do, the more well-known the play is, the more audience we can pull in, Jo Devereux, an English professor at Western, explains. Devereux directs an annual show put on by the English department where students can get involved for credit. She says it was up to the students in the course to promote the show. She also explains several professors would include the play in their syllabi, which encouraged students to go see it. According to Liik, when Richmond and Tower chooses shows, they look at how to market them as wellincluding having a slick social media campaign. Their campaigns feature trailers and encourage their crews to feature the shows on their Facebook profiles. What you really need to do is have a network on campus, he explains, noting no other companies in London have that advantage. We reach out to an audience who wouldnt go see it. Liik also says many people are eager to help out. Lots of people just enjoy getting involved and being part of the process. Devereux explains she never has problems attracting crewmembers or actors for the shows. For auditions, we usually get lots, she says, noting crew volunteers come from all over. Liik explains part of the reason Richmond and Tower was started was simply because they found local theatre wasnt appealing to their network on campus. What we find is, by and large, it takes the right show. But if youre doing theatre through the university, youre kind of constrained, he explains. We found we could do whatever the hell we wanted.
Cheryl Stone

Ivey hosts a festival of opportunities

With the first London Domestic Arrivals Film Festival being held this year, students return to the editing room to prepare for Westerns student film festivals including the Ivey Film Festival. This is the fourth year [it has been run]this has been our flagship event every year, says Matt Boswick, president of the entertainment business club at the Richard Ivey School of Business. The goal of the club is to promote the entertainment industry and give [students] the opportunity to get involved in that industry, because there are not as many opportunities to get into the entertainment industry. Boswick, who was head of marketing for the previous Ivey Film Festival, observes an increased involvement within the student body as well as with companies. The festival has expanded to include more judges to reflect the increasing participation and recognition. Its a little bit different than [the other film festivals in London] because its completely free for anyone to come, Boswick says. Because of the sponsorship from these companies, we are able to promote it for students who can come and see all these films for free. It gives students the opportunities to network with people from these companies who come to judge. Among the judges is Darin Bristow, a producer for Corus Entertainment in Toronto. Bristow was impressed with the quality of the films screened at the festival and has been a judge at the festival since the first Ivey Film Festival four years ago. [The festival has] grown in terms of entriesthe quality was there since the very beginning. When I was asked to come be a judge [the first time], I was blown away with the quality of the films, Bristow says. Ivey Film Festivals are similarly fantastic opportunities for students to show off their filmmaking prowess and get some exposure, says Josh Litman, a student filmmaker who submitted two films to the festival last year and won Best Comedy for his comedy film Death by Hot Wings. This year, Litman is submitting two of his own films, as well as participating in three others. Taking into account the sheer number of films the Ivey Festival has to deal with, and the fact that its completely free to submit and attend, its a fantastic opportunity, Litman concludes. The Ivey Film Festival will be screening films on March 21 in room 1R40 of the Ivey Building. Submissions to the festival are due Sunday, March 18 by midnight.
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Whats in a font?
Believe it or not, fonts and typefaces have personalities. The right font for a resum, a PowerPoint presentation or a simple document easily makes a device that can enhance the quality of your message. Fonts fall into different categories and classifications, each with a different personality that visually and semantically imposes itself on your document. The aesthetics of each font will deliver your message in a different style. Helvetica The sans serif, modern typeface that loves to travel speaks eloquently and has a reputation for easily persuading others. In the world of fonts, Helvetica is the equivalent to brevity and precision in rhetoric. Comic Sans The child that Microsoft gave birth to, but never raised to be the typeface it could have beento this day, many question its style. Its important to note Comic Sans widespread usage was unprecedented. Use of Comic Sans spread not only among comic bookswhich is what it was intended forbut it also spread amongst business offices. This led to a movement among designers to ban Comic Sans. Baskerville The stuffy old Englishman who surreptitiously judges everyone while considering himself to be correct at all times, which is usually true. It is best used for the body text of a novel and longer publications. It will give you the voice of a scholar. Bodoni/Didot The modern, serif typeface used in fashion magazines like Harpers Bazaar and Vogue. It walks into a room commanding attention in a subtle, classy way. Both Bodoni and Didot are suitable for headlines. Their characteristic serifs and hairline strokes will give your headline elegance. If you are feeling skeptical about using the fancy fonts, Bodoni or Didot are great alternatives.
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A little idea can go a long way. This is true for Stephanie Buchy, owner and designer of A Paper Buffet, an online homemade card store. Buchy is a Western alumnus who graduated with a kinesiology degree in 2005. Seven years later, she is a successful small business owner and a proud member of the London arts community. I had been making cards on and off beforeIve always been kind of crafty, Buchy says. In 2008, she made a card for her hair stylist whod just opened a new studio. Her stylist was amazed by her artwork and convinced Buchy to make more and sell themso she did. She started selling cards year-round in her friends salon. Around the same time, she discovered Etsy, a place for artists to sell their handmade merchandise online. Once Buchy created a profile on Etsy, her online business became profitable. Most of her cus-

tomers are American, but shes also sold to Europe, Australia and Singapore. As for local sales, they mostly happen when Buchy showcases her work at community art shows. It has certainly been a learning experience, and I never thought Id own a business clearly not in that respect, she recalls. With the Internet, Buchy has found a way to make her business thrive without sacrificing her fulltime career. While she notes its not easy to be found on the web, shes confident anyone can be successful with the right knowledge and skills. If you can adapt to being on the Internet you really have to juggle a lot of hats because you have to present your items in a way that people want to buy them, she explains. People cant feel them, cant touch them, cant see them or smell them, so you have to learn how to be a good photographer and communicate

in words in your description explaining why people should buy this item. Buchy works hard to make sure her cards are unique, only making about two cards with the same design. Thats why you want a handmade cardyou dont want one thats mass-produced where there are 30,000 other cards, she says. She notes when it comes to gifts and cards, people are looking for something differentand turning to local artists is a great way to find that. The success of her card business inspired Buchy to start a secondan online knitting store set to launch in the next couple of months. She says theres nothing wrong with turning something you do for fun into a business. Its really about finding out what people want, she encourages. And if people want what you have to offer, you can make it happen. apaperbuffet.blogspot.com
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Across Canada, Vladimir Putin glared out from the front cover of the Globe and Mail two Saturdays ago. It wasnt a photograph of the newly-elected Russian president, but rather an illustrationone that came from the hands of Western graduate Antony Hare. They hadnt had an illustrated cover in four years, Hare smiles. Its pretty awesome. And though gracing the front page of Canadas largest national newspaper would be a highlight in anyones career, Hare has had work in many big-name newspapers and magazines during his span as an illustrator. His creations most of them black and white portraitshave been featured in The New York Times, Esquire and The New Yorker.

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But for someone with such a prolific portfolio, Hare wasnt always set on becoming an illustrator. After graduating from Western in 1998 with a degree in philosophy and economics, he went on to study at OCAD University. Spending only a year there, he then decided to attend graduate school for philosophy in Nottingham, England. I did a year there, but really, I just ended up drawing when I was there. I started to realize that creative-type professional stuff was where I was headed. When the Internet bubble began to swell around the turn of the millennium, Hare adjusted his focus to illustrations. His first jobs were at web shops and ad agencies, but that work proved to be unstable. In 2001, I was laid off from one of those digital agencies, he recalls. And it was fine, shops like that closed all the time. But it did teach me that that kind of loyalty was, like, 3-months based. Since then, Hare has built up an impressive body of work, producing thousands of pieces a year from his London home. But being an illustrator in the age of Internet piracy comes with the same problems that artists of every medium face. Rather than go out of his way to

combat copyright infringement, the 35-year-old is trying to embrace the fact that people want to use his work for free. I started to think, OK, how can I really start to own that? And then I started to realize a lot of musicians, especially hip hop artists, release their mix tapes for free. Theres a real model there. Hare recently released a torrent of his own, giving some of his work a licence to be used in whatever way the downloader chooses. I think theres something to be said for letting go at some, and not fighting every use [of my work for free], he says. He plans on releasing packages of his work online periodically, and seeing where the experiment goes. But what else does an illustrator who gets his work on the front cover of the Globe and Mail strive for? For Hare, its sharing his experience with the world through teaching. Think theres an educational side to this, he says. I really think theres a nice opportunity for underprivileged schools and underfunded computer labs to incorporate this kind of drawing style as part of their arts program. Ideally, Id like to do that. ahpi.ca
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Student decor can be cheap and simple

Jordan Whelan is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of student housingespecially when it comes to moving. The McMaster University graduate changed living quarters every year while attending university, and even now recalls the sweat and tears while [he] wrestled with an Allen key. My biggest struggle was in terms of transport, he says. Moving vans can become expensive, especially when dealing with escalating fuel costs. Now, Whelan and a group of fellow Ontario university graduates are looking to make things better for future generations. Whelan is co-owner and director of marketing for Our Paper Life, a start-up company dedicated to producing cheap and reusable cardboard furniture. The product is ideal because university students are nomadic by nature and cash strapped, Whelan explains. We have created a product that addresses all the pitfalls in temporary furnishing. It is a lower price point, it is lightweight and yet it still has great weight-bearing capability. So far, Our Paper Life has only two models available for purchasea desk and a bookshelf, both retailing for $22.99. While weighing less than five pounds each, they can hold 60 and 90 pounds, respectively. But Whelan assures that more products are in the works. Geoff Christou is currently working out the kinks in designing a couch, which will be at least 50 per cent cheaper than our competitions, yet customizable in terms of being either a two-seater or a sectional, Whelan notes. Think of it as real-life Tetris in your student housing. And if the price point isnt attractive enough, the pieces are some of the most environmentally-friendly furnishings money can buy. Both the desk and the bookshelf are made from 90 per cent recycled materials and are 100 per cent recyclable, making it pretty easy to be green. According to Whelan, Our Paper Life has already expanded outside of the countrys borders, moving towards markets in Mexico and Brazil. Ourpaperlife.com
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The construction process is a bit bumpy for novices, and despite the companys claim of a five-minute assembly time, we found it took anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour for each piece of furniture. The main grievance we had was that pieces arent marked to correspond to the instructions. This can be overwhelming when youre confronted with a lot of cardboard pieces that look the same, so having a few guiding stickers would have been nice. We were pleasantly surprised with how sturdy and waterproof the products were. They withstood our weight and water tests, living up to the claims on the box. And because the material is paper-like, its easy to customizewhether its with colourful graphics or a few scribbled math equations.

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Boost your brain function Is your cellphone with omega-3 fatty acids making you a jerk?
Your parents might have told you to eat your veggies, but what they shouldve been worrying about was your omega-3 intake. A new study published in the Journal of Neurology suggests a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may protect against premature brain cell decline as well as memory loss. There are other benefits associated with the fats, which are often associated with oily fish like salmon and tuna. Regular omega-3 consumption has actually been correlated with improved mood as well as the reduction or delay of some of the various degenerative mental health conditions, Jennifer Broxterman, registered dietitian and owner of NutritionRx in London, says. Broxterman adds that these conditions include those that can lead to Alzheimers or dementia. Broxterman also says plenty of foods contain the fatsincluding options for those who dont eat meat. There are lots of high-dose omega-3 plant sources, she explains, citing certain vegetable oils, nutsespecially walnutsand flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is an amazing source of omega-3s. Aside from helping to slow down brain decline and improving your memory, omega-3s have other health benefits. They actually raise our good cholesterol number and help to bring down bad cholesterol, Broxterman says. So it really is something thats going to help most people. According to Broxterman, adult males should aim for 1.6 grams of omega-3s each day, and women should try for 1.1 grams daily.
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It may sound odd, but a new study finds that its nothing to LOL about. At least not according to the Robert H. Smith School of Business behind the study called The Effect of Mobile Phone Use on Prosocial Behaviour. Prosocial behaviour is any behaviour that has positive outcomes for society as a whole. An example might be volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter or helping to clean up a hiking trail, explains Rosellina Ferraro, one of the marketing professors leading the study. A series of experiments were administered on test groups of cellphone users, all of who were less inclined to volunteer for community service activities when asked. Ferraro sees reason behind such results. Cellphone usage satisfies ones need to belong, and thereby reduces concern for others in that

moment, she says. We capture this reduced concern with measures of prosocial behaviour. With the increasing number of cellphone owners, could we be creating an apathetic generation? It is possible that continuous use of a cellphone may create a chronic condition of lessened concern for other people beyond ones immediate connections, says Ferraro, who also acknowledges that social networking devices other than the cellphone may also be contributing to artificial social satisfaction. Any device that helps to fulfill needs to connect with others would reduce prosocial behavior, she explains. The degree to which any device or mechanism would do so depends on the nature of the connection that the device enables.
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With fit versus fat, fit is where its at

Ask a newbie exerciser what their goals are and it wouldnt be surprising to hear a response about wanting to firm up or lose weight. Many people think exercising to lose weight or change how their body looks will make them healthier, and while its true that adding physical activity can benefit health in a multitude of ways, the link between body weight and health may not be straightforward. Peter Lemon, a professor of kinesiology at Western who specializes in exercise nutrition, explains the confusion. You see a lean person and think that person must be healthy, but maybe not, he says. If theyre not physically active, they actually have higher risk for a number of health conditions than a person who is fat but fit. A study published last month by the University of South Carolina assessing fitness, fatness and cardiovascular disease concluded that maintaining and improving fitness, not just preventing fat gain, is important in reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease risk factors in healthy individuals. This conclusion, Lemon says, has previous support. Theres clear data that if you regularly participate in exercise, the risk for several health problems decreases substantially, even below the risk for someone who is lean but unfit, he explains. This perspective is gaining support in both fitness and healthcare. The Health At Every Size movement, based on honouring your body using habits aimed MSTRKRFT Monster Hospital (Metric Remix) MSTRKRFTs remix of Metrics hit single is a great tune to start your workout. It begins quietly before launching into a chugging fouron-the-floor beat that will keep you pumped and engaged. Sum 41 Fat Lip Who cares if Sum 41 stopped being cool when you were in high school? Thats the beauty of workout musicif youre wearing headphones, no one ever has to know that you still think pop-punk from 1999 is totally bad-ass. This is the definition of a perfect workout songupbeat, energetic and insanely catchy.
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at health rather than weight control, urges people to move for the sake of finding joy. Julie Rochefort, a registered dietitian and proponent of the movement, says people should consider their motivation for exercising. Active living looks different from person to person, but the important thing sits with our intentions. Are we moving to lose weight? Are we moving to feel better about our body image? she questions. These intentions may seem harmless, but can bring forth feelings of shame and blame when weight loss or a sixpack doesnt surface. Being active, she says, should make you feel good.

Being physically active should bring you joy and satisfaction. Active living includes a broad range of activities ranging in frequency and intensity, she says. Lemon says people should shift their focus. While being fit and lean is better than being fit and fat, people shouldnt be overly concerned with the lean part of it, he explains. Its enough trouble trying to get people fit. While statistics often cite an obesity epidemic, they miss an important point. Recent estimates suggest that only about 10 per cent of Canadians are physically active to the point of health benefits, he says. That means 90 per cent of us are

not active enough. While people often use lack of time as a reason for not exercising, Lemon says they should rethink their priorities. If you place priority on health, youll find the time to do the exercise that you need to do, he says. Rochefort agrees that getting active should be easy. She says aerobics and weightliftingif you love themare good options, and walks, shoveling snow and climbing stairs all count as exercise too. With clear associations between fitnessbut not necessarily fatnessand health, Lemon says the message is clear. Everyone needs to be exercising on a regular basis.
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Justice Genesis French electronica duo Justice makes house music for people who dont really like house musiceven the most devoted haters will be helpless against this tracks infectious hooks. It will make you want to move, whether youre dancing at a bar or pumping iron at Campus Recreation. Megadeth Holy WarsThe Punishment Due The opening track of Megadeths 1990 album Rust in Peace may be a bit heavy for some, but for fans of classic thrash metal, this song is essential for any workout playlist. The guitar riffs will keep you head-banging long after youve left the treadmill.
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Hot yoga: dont sweat it

I am not a fitness freak. I get to the gym a few times a month when I find the time, and between visits Im known to indulge in a Spoke burger or two. I certainly dont have much experience with yoga, so when I visited Moksha Yoga on Richmond Street to try hot yoga for the first time, I didnt know what to expect. Yoga should be easy, right? I thought to myself. Its just stretching and breathing. Maybe the room will be a little hot. No big deal. Ive been to deserts in Nevada and Arizona. Ive been stuck in traffic on the 401 in a car with no air conditioning in the middle of Julybut I have never been as hot and sweaty as I was during my first yoga class. Hot yoga is generally practiced at around 40 degrees Celsius, with about 40 per cent humidity entering the yoga studio, or hot room, was like walking into a sauna. Though the room was hot, at first I thought it was easy. The heat was relaxing, and the poses werent too difficultbut we kept holding them. Arent you only supposed to hold stretches for 15 seconds? I thought as I struggled to maintain my balance in the one-legged tree pose. Yoga isnt only about stretchingits also about building strength and balance, which is achieved by holding unnatural poses at length. As the class continued, poses that began as stretches often became tests of my muscular endurance. Meanwhile, the room continued to get hotter. This isnt just stretching, I realized as I struggled not to collapse. This is a full body workoutcardio included. About a quarter of the class was male. When I first got there, I noticed most of them had chosen not to wear shirts. I thought they were just showing off, but about halfway through the class I found out the hard way that wearing a cotton T-shirt to hot yoga is an exercise in futility. I felt like I had been pushed in a pool with my clothes on. The heat was stiflingby the end, the water in my bottle was actually hotbut when it was all over, I was struck by a sudden realization: I was relaxed. I didnt even realize how tense Id been, but afterwards I was acutely aware of how tense I wasnt. Hot yoga isnt for everybody. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or are otherwise medically afflicted, you should ask your doctor before trying hot yoga. Those with low tolerance for humidity have been known to faint. But in other ways, it is for everybodymy class was composed of people big and small, young and old. I felt better after an hour of hot yoga than I ever have after any workout. I may not be a fitness freak, but I can tell you where Ill be next time I have an hour to exerciseand it wont be at the gym.
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#1 AMAZING NEWLY built 4 and 5 large bedroom luxury units. Home like setting, backing onto park, parking, 2 bathrooms, 5 appliances, ceramic and hardwood floors, high speed internet. $475$525/bedroom. On bus route, 2km to campus, walk to shopping and downtown. View at www.oxfordrentals.ca or call Wendy 519-667-0047 #1 JUST BUILT luxury 5 large bedroom units. Everything brand new! Home like setting, backing onto park, parking, 2 bathrooms, 5 new appliances, ceramic and hardwood floors, high speed internet. $525/bedroom. On bus route, 2km to campus, walk to shopping and downtown. View at www.oxfordrentals.ca or call Wendy at 519-667-0047 #1 REDBRICK APARTMENTS! Why not live with Westerns most reputable suppliers of off-campus housing? Our large, open-concept apartments feature laundry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and full time property management. All of our newly built red brick buildings are located either right next to campus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO students. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced, these apartments will give you the finest off campus experience available. Western students should be concerned with their studies- not house problems. Let London Property Corp.s team look after all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-0327 billh@londonproperty.ca

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, the closest 2 bedrooms to UWO. Hardwood floors, loads of space. Great student area, right on Western bus route. Great price, and some utilities included. Loads of free parking. These places truly are a steal!! Call Nathan at 519-495-5363 or email nathanc@londonproperty.ca

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3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE. Oxford/Wharncliffe area. Many updates, 2 full bathrooms, 5 appliances. 150 feet from bus stop. $425-$450/month inclusive. Call Ted 519-697-5746 or 1-877-582-9004 or ken@soundinvestments4.com 3, 3 BEDROOM red brick apartment styles to choose from. Our accommodations were recently constructed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students. These large, open-concept apartments feature laundry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and full time property management. All of our newly built red brick buildings are located either right next to campus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO students. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced, these apartments will give you the finest off campus experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670-0327. billh@londonproperty.ca 3, 4 AND 5 Bedroom apartments and houses seconds from front gates on Richmond. Directly on bus route to campus and downtown. Most include washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call John @ 519-859-5563 or email johnm@londonproperty.ca to book a tour

5 BDRM. **#1 student rentals** Newly built red bricks, right across from campus!! Dishwasher, washer/dryer include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 5 BEDROOM HOUSES and townhouses for rent on all sides of campus. All places have free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Units are rented on a first come first serve basis. Call Nathan at 519-495-5363, nathanc@londonproperty.ca

APARTMENTS AND SHARED accomodations available. Check photos, prices, location online at www.rent3000.ca Rooms from $395, Studios/1 Bdrs from $595, 2 Bdrs from $895, 3 Bdrs from $1250, 4 Bdrs from $1250. Multi-Bedroom Houses also available.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, the closest 2 bedrooms to UWO. Newly renovated kitchens, hardwood floors, loads of space. Great student area, right on Western bus route. Great price, and utilities included. Loads of free parking. These places truly are a steal!! Call me (John) at 519859-5563 or email johnm@londonproperty.ca 2, 2 BEDROOM apartment styles to choose from. Located very close to Campus. Hardwood floors, free parking, laundry, and free snow and lawn care. Call Bill anytime 519-670-0327. billh@londonproperty.ca 3 BDRM APARTMENT Near the Ceeps. 17 Yale St. Two-level apartment, all utilities included. Wi-fi, parking, laundry, dishwasher. Available May 1st. $500/bedroom. Call, email or text Steve at 519-8715235, e-mail for pics wegman@sympatico.ca. 3 BDRM APARTMENTS for rent. Why not live with Westerns most reputable suppliers of off-campus housing? London Property Corp. offers the newest homes in the best student areas. Western students should be concerned with their studiesnot house problems. Let London Property Corp.s team look after all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519670-0327. billh@londonproperty.ca 3 BDRM TOWN houses and apartments. These units are just steps from campus at the corner of Sarnia and Western road, right next to Perth and Essex residence. These units all have spacious bedrooms and common areas. All come with free parking, maintenance and full-time property management. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS at the corner of Richmond and Huron. This 7 unit apartment complex of 3 bedrooms is steps to the front gates. Students always love these traditional hardwood floor units. Brand new kitchens, huge bedrooms and living room, balcony. Rent includes heat, water and free parking. Call Zach right away to book a tour 519-854-0505 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Downtown. This 3 bedroom house is steps to Richmond Row, free parking and a backyard. Hardwood floors, and a loft bedroom. This is one of kind, and will go quickly. Contact Nathan for a tour at nathanc@londonproperty.ca 519-495-5363 3 BEDROOM MODERN townhouses close to Masonville area. Close walk to campus and steps to major bus route. Spacious bedrooms, with huge closets and close to all amenities. Contact Nathan to book a viewing; units will rent very quickly. nathanc@londonproperty.ca 519-495-5363 3 BEDROOM MODERN townhouses close to Masonville area. Close walk to campus and steps to major bus route. Spacious bedrooms, with huge closets and close to all amenities. Contact Zach to book a viewing; units will rent very quickly. zachs@londonproperty.ca 519-854-0505 3 BEDROOM REDBRICK townhomes on Richmond near Masonville. 10 minute walk to campus, right on bus route to campus and downtown. Great location, near all amenities. All new appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call John @ 519-8595563 to book a tour. 3 BEDROOM REDBRICK townhomes on Sarnia and Western right beside subway. 2 minute walk to campus, right on bus route to campus and downtown. Great location, near all amenities. All new appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call John @ 519-859-5563 any time.

5 BEDROOM HOUSES and apartments right on bus route to campus and downtown. Great locations. Huge rooms and closets. Most have all new appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call Nathan @ 519-495-5363 or email nathanc@londonproperty.ca with questions or to book a tour. 5 BEDROOM HOUSES and townhouses for rent on all sides of campus. All places have free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Units are rented on a first come first serve basis. Call Sam 519-495-7661, samm@londonproperty.ca 5 BEDROOM HOUSES and townhouses for rent on all sides of campus. All places have free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Units are rented on a first come first serve basis. Call Zach at 519-854-0505, zachs@londonproperty.ca 5, 6 AND 7 bedroom houses on all sides of campus. Great sized rooms, 5 appliances, parking, and networked for internet. Enjoy your student experience in one of our fantastic houses! Contact Nathan today for a viewing as they usually go fast. 519-495-5363, nathanc@londonproperty.ca 5, 6 AND 7 bedroom houses on all sides of campus. Great sized rooms, 5 appliances, parking, and networked for internet. Enjoy your student experience in one of our fantastic houses! Contact Sam today for a viewing as they usually go fast. 519-495-7661, samm@londonproperty.ca 6 BDRM HOUSES on all sides of campus. Most feature 5 new appliances, spacious rooms and huge closets, open concept kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked for high speed internet. Act fast- these wont last! For more information call Zach at 519-854-0505 6 BDRM REDBRICK apartments for rent. Why not live with Westerns most reputable suppliers of offcampus housing? London Property Corp., offers the newest homes in the best student areas. Western students should be concerned with their studies not house problems. Let London Property Corp.s team look after all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-0327. billh@londonproperty.ca 6 BDRM. #1 student rentals. Newly built red bricks in all the best student areas around campus and downtown! Includes 5 appliances. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-495-7661 or email samm@londonproperty.ca 6 BDRM. **#1 student rentals** Newly built red bricks in all the best student areas around campus and downtown!! Dishwasher, washer/dryer include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 6 BDRM. **#1 student rentals** Newly built red bricks in all the best student. 5 appliances included. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call Nathan anytime at 519-495-5363 6,6 BEDROOM RED brick apartment styles to choose from. Our accommodations were recently constructed to fit the discerning taste of UWO students.These large, open-concept apartments feature laundry, dishwasher, free parking, oversized closets, and full time property management. All of our newly built red brick buildings are located either right next to campus, or in other areas that are popular with UWO students. Safe, new, comfortable, and reasonably priced, these apartments will give you the finest off campus experience available. Call Bill anytime 519-670-0327. billh@londonproperty.ca 7 BDRM. **#1 student rentals** Newly built red bricks in all the best student areas around campus and downtown!! Dishwasher, washer/dryer include. Huge, spacious rooms with massive closets. Networked for Internet and parking included. These ones always go fast so call soon. Call John anytime at 519-859-5563 TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A CLASSIFIED AD THAT SELLS 4. If theres a genuine sense of URGENCY, say so. The words, Were Moving or Must Sell Fast suggests that readers respond immediately.

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOMES OFF Western Road, Individual leases, utilities included, 5 bd 2.5 bath. Groups and individuals welcome. Laundry included, 24hr maintenance. www.varsitymills.com 519-8582525. Call to book tour.

CLOSE TO CAMPUS. 1/2 bedroom 229 Riverside Dr. and 2 bedroom 337 Wharncliffe N. Available May 1st. Parking, laundry on-site, hardwood floors, ceramics, controlled entry. Utilities included, Contact Luigi 519-852-2674 or luigistudentliving@gmail.com FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE $385 each. 469 Regent Street. Steps to Kings College Area. Bus top in front of house. Parking for 5. Garage. New Kitchen. Large Liv/Din. Two Gas fireplaces. No basement bedrooms. Central air. 5 appliances included. May 01 or earlier. Kings women preferred. Contact Matthew Kennedy cell 519-317-3023 email mattkennedy@rogers.com

#1 STUDENT HOUSING in London. 2-7 bdrms. Popular Redbrick apartments and townhouses, plus houses in various student locations. Come with 5 appliances, huge rooms and closets and are networked for internet. Call now! These rent on a first come first serve basis. Nathan 519-495-5363, nathanc@londonproperty.ca

3, 4, 5 bdrms at 217 Sarnia. Live at one of the most popular student corners in London. Within steps of campus, you cant get closer. All of these units have big common rooms and spacious bedrooms. Live in style with 5 appliances, free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Call Zach anytime at 519-854-0505 4 BDRM BRAND new red brick townhouses, apartments and single homes for rent. Most feature 5 brand new appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept kitchen/ living room, free parking, free grass cutting and snow removal, and a 24 hour maintenance line. Located in great student areas. Act fast- these wont last. For more information call Zach at 519-854-0505 4 BDRM NEW Red Brick townhouses, apartments and single homes for rent. Features 5 appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked for internet! Located in great student areas. Act fast- these wont last. For more info call Nathan: 519-495-5363 4 BDRM NEW Red Brick townhouses, apartments and single homes for rent. Most feature 5 appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked for internet! Located in great student areas. Act fastthese wont last. For more info contact Sam at 519-495-7661. samm@londonproperty.ca 4 BDRM REDBRICK apartments for rent. Why not live with Westerns most reputable suppliers of offcampus housing? London Property Corp., offers the newest homes in the best student areas. Western students should be concerned with their studiesnot house problems. Let London Property Corp.s team look after all your housing needs. Call Bill anytime 519-670-0327. billh@londonproperty.ca

GREAT 6 BEDROOM units available. Large bedrooms with lots of closet space. Great location, very close to the heart of campus! Live in style with 5 appliances, free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Call Nathan anytime at 519-495-5363.

#1 STUDENT HOUSING in London. 2-7 bdrms. Popular Redbrick apartments and townhouses, plus houses in various student locations. Come with 5 appliances, huge rooms and closets and are networked for internet. Call now! These rent on a first come first serve basis. Sam 519-495-7661, samm@londonproperty.ca

GREAT 6 BEDROOM units available. Large bedrooms with lots of closet space. Great location, very close to the heart of campus! Live in style with 5 appliances, free parking, free maintenance and full time property management. Call Sam anytime 519-495-7661

#1 STUDENT HOUSING in London. 2-7 bdrms. Popular Redbrick apartments and townhouses, plus houses in various student locations. Come with 5 appliances, huge rooms and closets and are networked for internet. Call now! These rent on a first come first serve basis. Zach 519-854-0505, zachs@londonproperty.ca

#1 STUDENT RENTALS . 2-7 Bedroom units in the best students areas around campus and downtown. Houses/apartments and townhouses available. All in great shape, and most include dishwasher and washer/dryer. Call John at 519859-5563 for more info or email johnm@londonproperty.ca 1 BEDROOM AVAILABLE in 3 bedroom townhouse. Wharncliffe/Oxford area. $412/month. 5 appliances, near bus stop, quiet. Call Ted 519-697-5746 or 1877-582-9004 or ken@soundinvestments4.com 2 BD. APARTMENTS. 519-854-0505. One of the closest 2 Beds to Campus, close walk and steps to 2 Dundas bus route. Heat and Water Included. Newly Renovated Kitchens. Hardwood floors, and free parking. Call Zach 519-854-0505 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS available. Hardwood floors, large common area, and newly renovated kitchen. Right on the #2 Dundas 7route, closest 2 bedroom to the heart of campus. Contact Sam today 519-495-7661.

3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS redbrick apartments. Open concept 1 floor or 2 floor units just steps from campus, on major bus route and close to all amenities. Includes parking, 5 appliances and 24 hour property management. Call Sam, these rent fast! 519-495-7661 samm@londonproperty.ca

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UPCOMING EVENTS
GOD...? SO WHAT? Seek to understand why knowledge and reflection of God is important. On March 15, 16, 17 Chad Kreuzer, a speaker from Oregon, will be holding a lecture series in the UCC atrium. THE INDIA HEALTH initiative is hosting An Evening in India, a show of Indian dance and culture, March 30th, 7-9:30pm. Tickets $20/$15 for students. Proceeds to charity. Details at www.indiahealthinitiative.blogspot.com

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Make the best decision and eat in season

If you can buy strawberries at Valumart in December, they must be okay, right? Wrong. Most people are entirely unconscious about where their food came from, the conditions under which it was produced and the distances it has travelled, explains Anthony Weis, a geography professor at Western. We, in rich countries like Canada, have increasingly come to expect allseason availability of most fresh produce, even if it is coming from the other side of the world. Fruits and vegetables are flown across the world on a daily basis to meet the needs of consumers. What people often dont realize are the environmental and social impacts that accompany the products they are purchasing. Food miles has a significant amount of popular traction [...] given the hundreds and often thousands of kilometres the average food item consumed in Canada has travelled from land to mouth. This in turn involves the consumption of fossil energy and greenhouse gas emissions, Weis says. According to the food miles calculator on organiclinker.com, blueberries purchased at Metro grocery store in March are a product of Chile, which means they travelled approximately 8,782 kilometres, emitting 536 kilograms of carbon in the process. Therefore, a 170 gram container of blueberries has made a considerable environmental impact. If you can resist purchasing blueberries until the summer months you can buy Ontario blueberries, which have travelled a shorter distance. Eating seasonally is better for you, for the planet and better for the local economy, says Erin McCarthy, program associate for GRACE Communications Foundation. Its better for the local economy because youre supporting small farmers, rather than not knowing where your food came from. While reducing energy and carbon emissions is important, Weis says being conscious of how the food system is organized is also critical. One of the most important

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things about trying to eat as local and seasonal as possible is that it helps to make us more conscious about how our current food system is organized, some of the environmental problems associated with it, and how we might try to re-build food systems in ways that can support our local farmers,

Weis says. Another big concern in the inseason debate is the population of farmers in Ontario, as farmers are facing low margins and pressures to get big or get out. You want to make sure that you are supporting a local farmer that is sustainable. It is important

to note the growing method and talk to the farmer, McCarthy says. In an ideal world, we would all be shopping at farmers markets and talking to the farmer about how they grew their tomatoes.
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Simple snacks suited for slackers

If theres one thing students have in common, its that theyre hungry and have no time. Some of us are poor, too. To help, here are some delicious meals that come together quickly, are easy on the wallet and taste awesome. Estimated price: $3 Directions: 1. Boil Kraft Dinner noodles on a stovetop as directed. 2. After draining the noodles, place them in a pot or bowl. 3. Add beans, margarine and cheese sauce, stirring until combined. While this meal is cheap, its extremely filling and should feed two people. Try kicking this meal up a notch with grated cheddar cheese, bacon and Italian sausage.

The breakfast club

Healthy choice Billys Deli Cutting out the unnecessary grease, Billys serves up fresh cut home fries, homemade jam and quality bacon and eggs. With an entire menu dedicated to breakfast, Billys offers a huge variety of options, including their famous deli meats, along with more health-conscious choices like the fresh start breakfasttwo eggs, a cup of fresh fruit, a whole-wheat bagel or toast with homemade jamall for $7.50. 113 Dundas St.

Pepper egg
Ingredients: 1 tsp butter 1 bell pepper (any colour) 1 egg 2 slices of bread (optional) Estimated price: $2 Directions: 1. Prepare the pepper by trimming off the top and the bottom, cleaning out any seeds to leave a clean pepper ring. 2. Cut a cross section about an inch thick, making sure to keep the pepper intact. 3. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the pepper ring and when the pan is hot, crack the egg into the pepper. 4. Once the bottom has solidified, flip the whole ring over to cook the other side. 5. Remove your pepper egg and serve as is, or place on toast for a more substantial meal. You can get creative by adding cheese to the sandwich version of the meal. Black pepper, mayonnaise and Sriracha hot sauce are other tasty additions worth trying.

Almost a hash brown

Ingredients: 1 gold potato 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil Estimated Price: $1.75 Directions: 1. Use a cheese grater to shred the potato completely. 2. Squeeze the water out of the grated potato. 3. Drop the grated potato in a frying pan coated with olive oil. Crack the egg in and add the salt. 4. Cook until browned. Remove from pan and enjoy! As far as personal experience dictates, it is a complete crapshoot as far as the hash brown sticking together goes. Take this as you will. Try spicing it up with pepper or paprika, or use zucchini instead of potato for a healthier touch.
Ryan Hurlbut

Homey atmosphere Toddle Inn Toddle Inn is a cute little restaurant right on Richmond Row. Although on the pricier side for greasy-spoon breakfasts, the portions are generous and the coffee is refilled throughout the meal. The marble rye toast, from Londons International Bakery, is exceptionally good. Toddle Inn has a homey atmosphere and is a great to alleviate a hangover. 640 Richmond St.

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Ingredients: 1 box of Kraft Dinner 1 can of Heinz maple beans 1 tsp margarine

Greasy spoon Campus HiFi Campus HiFi is the classic hangover breakfast go-to. Roll out of bed and onto Richmond Row and you will find Campus Hi Fi packed with students. The food will satisfy any craving for greasy food and is also easy on your wallet. The portions are generous and there are a variety of options, including the hungry mans breakfast, stacked with sausage, bacon, eggs and pancakes. 736 Richmond St.
Hillete Warner

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Handsome Dan talks about becoming a group and winning awards

As the winner of CHRWs Album of the Year Award, youd expect Daniel Mancini of Handsome Dan and his Gallimaufry to be a little more excited. Its not because hes unappreciative of the groups recent achievement, hes just so humble he barely knows how to respond to the success. It just feels weird because Im so used to The Best There WasI listened to all the other bands and I think theyre so much better than us, he laughs. It does feel great though, and Im really happy that people can listen to it and think its good. The singer-songwriter has spent the last five years in London becoming acquainted with the music communitysomething he expresses has become stronger over time. When he first started Handsome Dan and his Gallimaufry, it really only was Handsome Dan. But his Gallimaufry did come in time, lending new inspiration to the sound he was originally striving for. I was going to play a show on my own and decided to ask a bunch of people if they wanted to play, he explains. The people that showed the most interest also had willingness to keep going with it, so I kept them on. But the other members didnt only bring the sound to another level. Keyboardist Jake Szuminskis house in Sackville, New Brunswicka small town with a strong music sceneended up being the location where they recorded their award winning album, The Best There Was. We came up with the idea to go out in the spring of 2011, but I hadnt written any songs yet, Mancini says. It took me about five or six months to write and then we spent two weeks arranging and two weeks recording there. It was a really quick process from beginning to end. With the $500 prize from their CHRW win, Handsome Dan and his Gallimaufry will be recording a six song EP for Record Store Day on April 21. Mancini says they are songs he wrote before he was with the band that are played live on a regular basis, but have no recording. Despite their recent success, the band members are all at different places in their lives, making it difficult to continue this project. Without time to tour or push the boundaries, Mancini doubts that this project will become a career. Music is just a hard thing for meits emotionally draining, he says. Its hard at this point to stay committed in that capacity, so its important, at this point, that we only go so far. I mean, we enjoy the reception of the London community and thats where it stands at this point, and were okay with that.
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