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Brescia > Residence

New Brescia residence

AWKWARD
Social media may promote political discussion, but estimates show
irks neighbours
Cheryl Stone
NEWS FEATURES EDITOR
dence will be several storeys tall, the
first building of that height along
Ramsay Road. Levin worried city
Brescia University College is build- planners would take this as an invi-
that Facebook and Twitter #failed to increase youth voter turnout. ing a new residence, complete with tation to place other multi-storey
private rooms and large closets — buildings in the area.
but the building’s future neighbours Western’s new residence, which
aren’t thrilled about the new space. will be constructed near Althouse
Colleen Hanycz, principal of college, also raised other concerns
Brescia, said the new residence is for the Ratepayers.
needed because Ursuline Hall, built “The bigger concern to the neigh-
in 1925, no longer met their needs. bourhood is increased undergradu-
The space was not very accessible, ate enrolment,” Levin explained.
the dining facilities were not up to “Sometimes students aren’t the best
par, and renovating the old space neighbours they could be.”
was outside of their budget. Levin said more upper-year
The building will add 300 new housing could alleviate his concern.
beds, although some of the old dorm “If the university is in a financial
space will be turned into offices, position to meet the [housing]
meaning only about 110 new student demands of upper-year [students],
rooms will be added in total. that would be great for us,” Levin
There are also plans for a new explained.
dining hall focusing on local and He also noted he would like to
organic foods. This, alongside the see the university continue to keep
creation of private rooms, is due to the first-year residence guarantee.
Photo Illustration by Corey Stanford GAZETTE student consultation. “Make sure it’s on campus and does-
“This was their space, it was crit- n’t intrude into adjacent neighbour-
By Nicole Gibillini and that’s what we have to remem- ical we hear from them,” Hanycz hoods,” he said.
ARTS AND LIFE ber,” she said. said. Susan Grindrod, vice-president
FEATURES EDITOR This may come as a surprise to Brescia’s neighbours, however, housing and ancillary services,
young Canadians, especially since are less than excited about the plans. explained a bit of shuffling was
“That’s been a hashtag fail on this “It was definitely more they frequently engage with social “The concern [with Brescia] is going on to ensure this was the case.
issue,” Jack Layton stated in regards media. However, students like Jessi- more of a physical change. The London Hall will house first-
to failed crime policies during the
through discussions ca Lund, a fourth-year health sci- green space currently offers a buffer years until the new space is open in
English language debates in the that I had with my ences student, said social media did- between the buildings,” Sandy Levin, September 2013, but after the new
recent election. It seemed social peers and through n’t affect her decision to vote. president of the Orchard Park Sher- residence is built, more space will be
media was a priority for all the party “The only places I saw anything wood Forest Ratepayers, explained. available for upper-year students.
leaders, but it was nothing more
friends’ Facebook sta- about voting were the commercials Levin represents residents of the The new space has not been
than wishful thinking that youth tuses that prompted on TV, and friends’ Facebook status- area west of the campus and north without conflicts for Western as well.
voter turnout would increase in me to look into the var- es. I don’t think their social media of Sarnia road. He said the new Residents near the new space have
Canada’s last federal election after a strategies were very successful housing at Brescia could affect the raised concerns about noise.
surge of social media promotion on ious parties’ platforms when trying to encourage young types of tenants who choose to live “The neighbours that are close to
the web. and to form my own people to vote,” she said. “I knew of there. the site have concerns about the
Social media has been at the fore- many other young people who were “How do you balance that stu- proximity of the new residence to
opinions from there.”
front of election campaigns as an in the dark about the election and dent rite of passage with what you their homes. They would like a bar-
attempt to engage more people — – Jessica Lund, didn’t care to vote because of it.” want to see in a neighbourhood?” rier between them and the resi-
fourth-year health sciences student
especially youth — in politics. Many politicians are on Twitter Levin wondered. dence,” Grindrod said, although she
Despite efforts by student groups and use social media for personal There are also concerns about did not say if any type of partition
and politicians, experts agree there and political economy of the media, branding and to convey information the area’s aesthetics. The new resi- was in the works.
was at best a modest increase in agreed that efforts like student-run about their platforms. This makes it
youth voter turnout in the recent vote mobs didn’t do much to easier for voters to become
election. increase voter turnout. informed, but that doesn’t necessar-
Although Elections Canada won’t “They were very well intentioned. ily make them more likely to vote.
release voting statistics for months, I attended the event in Victoria Park Stephenson said that while using
The Historica-Dominion Institute, a with my family. But one needs to social media is a good idea, it does
Canadian charitable organization, separate the promotional hype from not necessarily produce results.
conducted a two-part poll of 18 to 24 empirical evidence,” he said. “There’s a big difference between
year-olds at the beginning and end Laura Stephenson, a political sci- responding to a Twitter feed and
of the election and found that only ence professor at Western, is hopeful actually voting,” she said.
about three per cent of those sur- about events like this but knows it Incoming University Students’
veyed joined Twitter to follow the takes more than just talk to get Council President Andrew Forgione
election. young people voting. “I would love saw success after using social media
James Compton, a media, infor- to see a vote mob have an effect on as the driving force of his USC cam-
mation and technoculture professor voter turnout, but events like that, paign.
at Western whose research interests even though they may have a polit-
include political communication ical purpose, are still a social event >> see TWEETING pg.3
Jesse Tahirali GAZETTE
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Caught on Camera

Maddie Leznoff GAZETTE The Puzzle Panel


THEY WON’T PUT THIS IN THE VIEWBOOK. Western Road is currently under construction, making the commute to cam-
pus a lot slower than usual. Plan your route wisely.

News Briefs

Rising gas prices which could mean a boost for ference in which 85 travel writers,
won’t affect student tourism. editors and journalists visited the
The city was selected as number city. We have received an incredible
LTC riders 25 by TripAdvisor, a website that amount of positive editorial support
Gas prices have been going up, but it reviews tourist destinations. The across North America as a result of
won’t affect Western students who results were based on the number of their writing efforts since the con-
use London Transit. people who tagged London as a des- ference,” said Rice.
The London Transit Commission tination on the group’s Facebook While tourism is important to the
has been budgeting more for gas, page. Other cities on the list includ- city’s economy, some people worry
according to Larry Ducharme, the ed Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver that increased prestige could come
LTC’s general manager. He said if gas and Banff. with increased prices from busi-
price holds, they would be $600,000 “For many years, Tourism Lon- nesses. However, Rice said that price
to $800,000 over budget. don has taken an aggressive increases are not expected.
“We’re in the middle of assessing approach in promoting the city as a “Our partners are very much
what’s the best option,” Ducharme viable, exciting and unique leisure aware that the efforts we have joint-
said. He explained they could not travel destination,” said Marty Rice, ly put together over the years is a
take action yet because they were director of Advertising and Leisure result of London being promoted, as
unsure if the high prices will be short Travel for Tourism London. “We I say, by our three As — affordable,
CLUES ACROSS 34. Salmonella CLUES DOWN 34. Future destiny
or long term. have an excellent variety of strong attractive and accessible,” he said. 1. Annualized aftermath 1. Resistance unit 35. Relating to an
Western bus riding students, industry sectors that include family — Aaron Zaltzman percentage rate 39. Counterbalance 2. One rejected oracle
however, will not be affected by the product, entertainment, shopping, 4. Short term to obtain net from society 36. Salespersons
memory weight 3. E. Central 37. Opaque gem
price of gas and its impact on the dining, festivals and events, arts, New OUSA executive 7. Outward flow of 40. About pope African nation 38. 3rd largest
LTC. The university is covered by a heritage and culture, ecology, envi- the tide 41. 45th state 4. Mexican hat Italian city
contract that protects students from ronment, winery and brewery.”
announced 10. Sob loudly 42. Slips by 5. Arboreal plant 39. Vessel used for
12. Minerals 45. Be suitable for 6. Unkind washing
raised fees for bus passes included According to Rice, the increased The Ontario Undergraduate Student 14. Integrated data 48. Right angle 7. XVIII 43. Birds of prey
in their tuition. tourism is a result of both building Alliance elected its new executive processing building 8. Bundle (abbr.) 44. One bound in
15. Mountain extension 9. Characters in servitude
“It’s already covered by contract up market-ready industries, as well this past week, marking the first time spinach 49. Chicken ___ one inch of tape 46. 41st state
and I think we can continue to, in the as online advertising. in two years the presidency has not 17. Animal flesh king (computers) 47. Denotes
short term, hold [the student bus “We have launched a very solid been held by a student at the Uni- 18. Grapefruit & 51. Azotaemias 11. Computer substance is
tangerine hybrid 54. 55120 MN screen material present in the
pass pricing] true. If the prices social media and social networking versity of Western Ontario. 19. Language of No. 56. Cologne 13. Retain a printing blood
increase over the next two years, strategy where we are incorporating Sean Madden of Wilfrid Laurier India 58. A thing or unit correction 50. Administer an oil
there will be an impact on everyone,” video and vignettes, QR Codes, Twit- University was elected as president 20. Below 59. Ointment 16. Booed and 52. What you
22. Angry 60. Actress Lupino 18. Implements scratch
Ducharme added. ter, Facebook, mobile apps and for the 2011-12 academic year, 23. Soviet Socialist 61. 4,840 sq. yards 21. To the same 53. Relating to
— Danielle Veale Google analytics in our daily pro- replacing former vice-president uni- Republic 62. Film spool extent aircraft
25. Blood-sucking 63. For every 24. Swat 55. Swiss river
motion of the city,” Rice said. versity affairs at Western, Meaghan African fly 64. NYSE for 26. Musically 56. Weight = to
London ranks as a top The tourism increase is also due Coker. University of Waterloo stu- 28. Fusses Honeywell vocalized 1000 pounds
in part to increased presence in dent Natalie Cockburn will act as 31. Close by 65. Point midway 27. Before 57. Lyric poem
Canadian destination mainstream media dealing with vice-president finance.
32. Blood pumping between S and 29. Used for easing
organ SE the foot into a
London’s image has taken a presti- travel. However, Western is still leaving 33. W. Samoan shoe
gious upswing — it is now ranked in “We hosted the Travel Media its mark on the OUSA executive. The monetary unit 30. Supporting stalk

the top 25 Canadian destinations, Association of Canada’s annual con- University Students’ Council vice-
president university affairs-elect Put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Patrick Searle will fill the position of
Here’s How It Works:
vice president administration for
Sudoku puzzles are for-
OUSA. matted as a 9x9 grid,
“Madden, Cockburn and Searle broken down into nine
are accomplished student leaders 3x3 boxes. To solve a
sudoku, the numbers 1
who have demonstrated a strong through 9 must fill each
commitment to improving post-sec- row, column and box.
ondary education in Ontario,” Sam Each number can ap-
pear only once in each
Andrey, OUSA Executive Director, row, column and box.
said. “I am confident they will lead You can figure out the
OUSA to new heights.” order in which the num-
bers will appear by
Additionally, OUSA will welcome using the numeric clues
two new members this year – the already provided in the
Trent in Oshawa Student Associa- boxes. The more num-
bers you name, the eas-
tion as associate members, and the
ier it gets to solve the
McMaster Association of Part-Time puzzle!
Students as full members.
OUSA now represents over
145,000 full and part-time universi-
ty students at nine student associa-
tions across Ontario.
— Gloria Dickie For solutions see page 8
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Tweeting Vote mobs rally students,
for turnout
>> continued from pg.1 fail to get them voting
“Right now I think elections are By Alex Carmona
huge with social media. I think one NEWS EDITOR
thing for the future is that it would
be better for the environment as Voter turnout is up, but it doesn’t
well,” he commented. look like the youth vote rose with it.
Even though Forgione engaged Elections Canada recently
students through a strong social released a report that measured
media strategy, voter turnout rates overall voter turnout for the recent
for the USC presidential election general election at 61.4 per cent.
were not much higher — turnout was However, despite this rise from
31 per cent this year versus 30 per- 2008’s historic low of 59.1 per cent, it
cent in 2010. is likely that less than 40 per cent of
Despite the statistics, Forgione feels Canada’s youth found their way to a
he was able to reach students who take polling station on May 2.
online courses or who attend affiliates “Elections Canada will release a
— students who wouldn’t necessarily report containing the exact statistics
see on-campus campaigning. concerning the youth vote later this
“I really felt that not only were year, but based on trends from the
students more engaged, but that last elections combined with numer-
they wanted to learn more about the ous other factors, we’ve come up Genevieve Moreau/Gazette
actual elections,” he said. with a pretty good guess,” Ilona THROW YOUR HANDS UP. Rick Mercer made an appearance at the London vote
Social media seems to create Dougherty, executive director of mob on April 30 in Victoria Park.
hype around elections and encour- youth political advocacy group Apa-
ages people to talk about them, but thy is Boring, said. appearance by Canadian television while, what we’ve found is that these
most political knowledge is obtained “The youth vote in 2008 was personality Rick Mercer. types of movements tend to mobi-
through friends and family. roughly 37 per cent,” Dougherty “It helps when we’re told politi- lize young voters who are already
“It was definitely more through continued. “It’s most likely that this cians don’t care about students engaged in the political process,”
discussions that I had with my peers year it stayed the same, or saw a very because students don’t vote,” Pat Dougherty said. She added the best
and through friends’ Facebook sta- modest increase.” Searle, vice-president university way to connect with apathetic
tuses that prompted me to look into University students may be sur- affairs for the University Students’ youths is for those who are involved
the various parties’ platforms and to prised to hear this. In the weeks pre- Council, noted. in democracy to educate their peers
form my own opinions,” Lund said. ceding the election, Western played “Youth like to cause a stir when about politics on a personal level.
Stephenson agrees with this idea host to an extensive campaign they are told things they don’t agree “A large part of the blame rests
that social media can facilitate more designed to get students to exercise with,” he said. with the politicians. Students and
political discussion. their right to vote. According to Searle, a major part young people don’t vote because
“Peer-to-peer information is eas- Vote mobs also spread across of the campaign played off students’ political parties don’t ask them to.
ier to transfer if you can look up a university campuses, attempting to desire not to be thought of as unim- After all, it’s way easier to engage a
political party, and it’s important to rally the traditionally apathetic portant on the greater political stage. voter that’s already engaged than it is
have these political tools available youth demographic. Western stu- Unfortunately, grassroots move- to engage new voters,” Dougherty
to people,” she said. “But it’s too soon dents were encouraged via social ments do not always engage the cor- said. “It’s a long-term generational
to tell if [social media] is going to media to attend the vote mob in Vic- rect target demographic. problem that needs a long-term
have a lasting effect.” toria Park on April 30, which saw an “While they are certainly worth- solution.”
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Opinions “He that travels much knows much.”


— Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia

LONDON TOURISM

London
lacks draw
for tourists
London may have made the list of top 25 destina-
tions in Canada on TripAdvisor, but it still has a long
way to go before we can expect to see flocks of
tourists taking in its sights.
Most people couldn’t even name 25 cities in
Canada, so it’s not necessarily a huge accomplish-
ment to crack this list. While London may have
something of a pleasant, small town feel, it’s hard to
Je ne parle pas français
imagine visitors from Europe scheduling some about two-thirds of the caucus eligible why are education administrations half-
time to see Fanshawe Pioneer Village or Eldon for the job. assing it? That’s right — I blame the
house. Cam-Optican Admittedly, it makes sense for political administration for my inability to speak
Every city needs to have its own image to be leaders to be bilingual. They represent all multiple languages.
of Canada if elected Prime Minister, and We’re forced to take math for three
attractive to tourists. London has restaurants,
that means representing both French and years of high school. Math is something
shopping and the occasional festival, but while English speakers. But for us regular folks, very few will pursue in post-secondary
these attractions make London a lovely day trip, it’s Cam Parkes is bilingualism really helpful? education, and even fewer will need in
still not quite a place one could spend a few days ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR Like most people, I was forced to take their careers. If high school is going to
enjoying like Toronto or Halifax. French throughout elementary school. I force us to take subjects, why not French?
Nice restaurants and shops may be good for res- Puis-je aller à la toilette? took the required year of it in high school, We are required to learn the basics of
That’s probably the only useful phrase then said “screw this” and forgot about it the language up until grade nine, but after
idents, but tourists come to a city for a special rea-
I know in French. My Facebook claims I in lieu of exciting courses such as gym. that we can just forget it. If we were
son. London doesn’t have the same big city feel as speak English, French and Spanish, but And now I’ve come to regret it. forced to take French throughout high
Toronto or Montreal, nor does it have the natural two-thirds of that is a lie. So far, only The fact that we’re forced to learn school we’d have the language more con-
beauty of Banff. Simply stated, London may be nice, being fluent in English hasn’t hindered French from a young age contributes to cretely stuck in our heads. Speaking mul-
but it isn’t unique. me in my worldly aspirations—but will it feelings of discontent. No one likes what tiple languages is a valuable asset, not
eventually? they have to do, right? Take me for exam- only for job opportunities, but also when
However, there is plenty for London to build on
Obviously if I pursued Canadian pol- ple — after six years of forced French, I travelling internationally.
to achieve a special place in the hearts of tourists. itics I’d be out of luck. Those folks dismissed it, only to take Spanish in first If I could go back in time, I’d take
One suggestion would be to give the downtown demand bilingualism, which was made year as my elective. French all the way through high school.
more gleam. The “big city with a small town” theme fairly obvious when the Liberal Party Unfortunately, the only sure-fire way Then perhaps I’d know enough to say
may seem like a good idea, but it leaves the core decreed their new interim leader must be to make young students learn a language more than “may I go to the toilet?”
with the dirty, gritty feel of Toronto, and none of its bilingual, even though that eliminated is to force them. Bearing that in mind,
big city beauty.
While it’s redecorating, the city should also look
to bring in more independent businesses, bars and
restaurants. People don’t travel the world to eat at
Growing up is hard to do
The Keg or Molly Bloom’s. Another good move
technological advancements than any girl he had to — gasp — call her home
would be to try hosting a national-scale festival —
generation before us, and I’m beginning phone. And that’s not even the most
consider how much money the Toronto Interna- Wrath of to come to terms with the fact that every- shocking part. After he dialed the num-
tional Film Festival brings in – or attract musical McGrath thing I used to treasure as a child is ber, he had to speak to her with his actu-
festivals like Bayfest in Sarnia. becoming extinct. al voice.
The main thing London needs for tourism is a Today, even toys seem to be designed So sure, all these technologies make
unique image. Not something like the world’s by NASA engineers. Kids from the ’90s life easier, and kids of the future will
Kaitlyn McGrath used to be entertained for hours by small, probably all be geniuses as a result. But
largest pumpkin, but rather something to offer
OPINIONS EDITOR round pieces of cardboard. But without I’m still left wondering — is it really all
tourists that they won’t get anywhere else, the way Pogs, the only cardboard a kid probably necessary?
Whistler offers superb skiing or Toronto a cheaper, Sometimes I feel old. encounters these days is the box that I’ve never really been inconvenienced
friendlier New York. Now you might be thinking, “you’re holds their new iPad. by not having an app for every conceiv-
It may never become a cultural capital like Mon- only 21, how could you possibly feel old?” I used to get so excited when I able task — I’m really just fine without a
Ignoring the fact that you somehow received a letter in the mail. But just like virtual disco ball, even though there’s an
treal, or as ostentatious as Vancouver, but it can def-
know my age, consider how much has the Olsen twins, letters lost their cool in app for that.
initely build on its culture to become a unique changed in my short lifetime — video- the ’90s. I can only imagine that soon the But maybe I should stop dragging my
experience for visitors. tapes are obsolete, the iPod virtually only envelope kids will be familiar with feet toward the inevitable future and
However, until it does, London is staying out of destroyed the Walkman, and even books is the “unread message” icon on their embrace the wonderful world of technol-
our travel recommendations. seem to have been thrust into the 21st BlackBerry. ogy that will surround me for years to
century with the invention of electronic Even teens these days greatly benefit come — even if it means leaving my
readers. from 21st-century advancements. Not so beloved Pogs behind.
Our generation is experiencing more long ago, when a guy was interested in a

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Arts&Life saywhat?
“Some days you feel like shit, some days you want to quit and
just be normal for a bit, yet I love my family till death do us part.”
— Patrick Schwarzenegger
on twitter responding to news of his dad’s infidelity

dians enjoyed, and noticed a gap in


the London market.
Marky’s menu now offers a wide
variety of items, both sweet and
savoury, which range from tuna- “People are crazy for
stuffed crêpes to waffles smothered
with pineapple, coconut, chocolate
Nutella in Europe. Even
syrup and Nutella. now, when Europeans
“People are crazy for Nutella in come here they always
Europe,” Markovic laughs. “Even
By Gloria Dickie now, when Europeans come here
want it. It is never
NEWS FEATURES EDITOR they always want it. It is never enough for them.”
enough for them.”
— Milica Markovic,
Sitting on a wrought iron stool in the Kristina, who works in the shop, Marky’s owner
front of her small shop on Rich- points out the most popular menu
mond Row, Milica Markovic recalls options are Fruity Haze-Nut and Ice
how at one time she considered Cream Explosion.
opening up a wedding cake busi- “Ice Cream Explosion is really
ness, before she succumbed to her something new, because I make the
European roots. crêpe in a cone shape and then you
Six weeks ago Markovic, with the eat the ice cream from the middle.
help of her daughter, Kristina, opened But when people order it, they
London’s first French crêpe and Bel- expect it on a plate,” she says.
gian waffle shop, called Marky’s, on Milica acknowledges it was a
Richmond Street. It’s a dream she huge risk for her to leave her job as
waited a long time to realize. a dental assistant, especially when
“I was working in Europe as a opening a food business, because
nutritionist for eight years, and I she had to pass the test with people.
always had a passion for food,” “For one month, I am so happy,”
Markovic explains. “But when I Markovic says. “When I see people
came here to Canada, my degree coming back, it means a lot to me —
wasn’t accepted and I became a den- that what I’m doing is good quality.”
tal assistant instead for 11 years, just Marky’s Crêpes & Waffles cur-
to have a job.” rently opens at 10 a.m., draws a
Despite enjoying working with lunch crowd, and stays open until 10 Corey Stanford GAZETTE
patients, Markovic says she missed p.m. on weeknights and even later
experimenting with food, and always on weekends. It provides those din- In the meantime, Milica is plot- no time.” Looking around her tidy red and
tried to be a nutritionist at home. ing in nearby restaurants a cheaper ting and planning new recipes for Even the customers have a beige shop, which looks similar to a
“I grew up in Europe and I knew dessert option. the shop, but has yet to find the time plethora of suggestions for the small French café with handwritten
how to make original French crêpes But Kristina, who also happens to to make them reality. entrepreneur. blackboards and artwork on the
and Belgian waffles and I was doing be a student at Western, is encour- “My goal is that if my business is “People come into the shop with walls, Milica smiles.
that all the time at home. I liked it aging her mother to start experi- going well, I’d rather have someone all these ideas — some of them are “This is unique. I think London
and I enjoyed doing it,” she says. menting with later hours during else working on the crêpes, and I crazy. They recommend doing a needs this.”
When she traveled to Toronto September, hoping to turn crêpes will go into my preparation area and pizza crêpe, someone wanted a Marky’s is located at 484 Rich-
and Montreal, she realized crêpes and waffles into the perfect post-bar work on more recipes and ideas. curry crêpe. People are getting excit- mond St. at Dufferin St. and is open 10
and waffles were something Cana- food for students. Right now I have lots of ideas, but ed,” Kristina says. a.m. to 10 p.m. All items under $10.

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6• thegazette • Friday, May 20, 2011

Drag community dismisses taboos on stage


APK Live provides venue for queer visibility and accessibility
By Nicole Gibillini silencing influenced us to create
ARTS & LIFE more events that explicitly state
FEATURES EDITOR feminist, lesbian or drag in their
titles,” she says.
The term “express yourself” has Marc Gammal, one of the owners
taken on a whole new meaning with of APK Live, says the event fits nat-
the YOUR Drag Show performances urally into the venue’s arts and cul-
at APK Live. ture mandate. Funds from the event
The event’s final show until Sep- support Ladyfest London — a com-
tember takes place Thursday, May munity-based, not-for-profit global
26. Amazon Collective — the group female music and arts festival that
that organized Slut Walk in April — takes place in June. The volunteer-
has hosted all the YOUR Drag Show organized event features musical
events at APK Live since December groups, performance artists,
2010. They were previously held at authors, spoken word and visual
London Music Club. artists, films, lectures, art exhibitions
Lavender Menace, one of the and workshops.
show’s coordinators, helped initiate Part of the show’s ongoing suc-
the event in order to create an cess is due to the positive space it
avenue for drag queens and kings to creates for supporters and partici-
challenge the taboos often associat- pants. The event is receptive as it
ed with drag culture. welcomes all performers from
“A few of us wanted to start per- beginners to professionals.
forming and realized there wasn’t a “There’s a special energy in the
drag venue where we felt comfort- room that is infectious. We enjoy
able to do so. We’re not profession- being ridiculous and support what
als and like to take drag further than you bring to the night,” Menace says. Courtesy of Ruthless Images
performing an opposite gender,” Gammal sees YOUR Drag Show BABY, I WAS BORN THIS WAY. YOUR Drag Show at APK Live is a variety style performance that embraces freedom of
Menace says. as an opportunity for the LGBT expression and the queer community.
Menace has organized a number community in London to present a
of queer and feminist events and variety style show in drag format. The shows facilitate networking, minded. we are the change we want to see.”
found that many spaces that adver- “It’s safe, inclusive and non-judg- exposure and expression. It makes “We discourage big egos and The next YOUR Drag Show takes
tised for these events felt uncom- mental,” he explains. “The audience the queer community in London negative energy that tend to be place May 26 at the APK Live, located at
fortable about it. is encouraging and performances more visible and accessible — but expected of drag culture,” Menace 340 Wellington Street. Doors open at 8:30
“This experience of shaming or are considered fun and engaging.” only invites those who are open- says. “It is YOUR Drag Show because p.m. Admission is pay what you can.

By Jesica Hurst balls of your feet. While inhaling,


ARTS & LIFE EDITOR slowly lower your chest to the floor
until your elbows create a 90-degree
The Trainer: Sandra Hamilton angle, then exhale and return to your
Program: Honors specialization in starting position.
Kinesiology “Either do as many push-ups as
Years as a fitness instructor: 1.5 years possible in one set. or multiple sets
near complete failure,” Hamilton says.
Summer weather brings that uneasi- “Keeping proper form is essential.”
ness of stepping into a bathing suit
again. If you haven’t had time to Lunges
work out because of exams and job Lunges are a great exercise because
hunting, don’t fret – with these three they can be adjusted according to
basic exercises you can tone up your the level of difficulty you’re looking
body and feel confident without hid- for. They’re a basic exercise to help
ing under layers of winter clothing. tone the quadriceps and gluteal
Corey Stanford GAZETTE
muscles.
The Push-up “Lunges can be done anywhere

Buy local art at The Met Push-ups are one of the most effec-
tive exercises for both men and
women because they give a full body
and you can use a backpack to add
weight if you wish,” Hamilton
explains. “Long lunges will empha-
By Brent Holmes artwork. workout while targeting the chest, size quads and short lunges will
ARTS & LIFE EDITOR One of the vendors is blacksmith triceps and shoulders. emphasize the gluteal muscles.”
Scott McKay. The owner of Strong “There are multiple variations of To do a lunge, step forward with
The Metropolitan, a new artisans’ Arm Forge has committed his skill push-ups and almost everyone one leg and lower your body down
market in downtown London, is “We are creating a place with metal to building sculptures. knows how to do them,” Hamilton while keeping your upper body
becoming a popular destination for “There’s not really a need any- explains. “There’s also no equipment straight. When your knee is aligned
London artists.
for people to actually more, at least on a commercial scale, needed.” with your toe, push yourself up into
Located on Dundas near Rich- think twice about where for the more traditional black- To do a push-up, start by posi- the starting position.
mond, the weekend art market seeks their products are smithing methods,” McKay says. tioning your palms down on the Hamilton suggests doing multi-
to bring out and support the artistic “There is a resurgence of black- floor, approximately shoulder width ple sets near complete failure and to
and cultural community. With room coming from.” smithing but it’s more towards the apart. Lift your body up so you are repeat the same amount with the
for 50 vendors who sell handmade, — Savanah Sewell, artistic end of it.” resting on both your palms and the other leg.
vintage and historical artifacts, manager of The Met For Kirwin, Sewell and McKay,
owner Chris Kirwin and manager the opening of The Met is just the
Savanah Sewell have created a space beginning of what could be a signif-
that highlights local talent. to actually think twice about where icant artistic and cultural force in
With The Met nearing its one- their products are coming from,” she London.
month anniversary, it may soon says. “It’s not engaging for people to “We are trying to make this place
become a downtown hub for stu- go to the mall anymore because you a destination,” Sewell says. “What we
dents. feel so disconnected from your prod- would really like to see is to have this
“We want to engage the stu- uct. You come here, you are going to model come off of the ground, work,
dents,” Sewell says. “It’s so important meet people who have created this and get the kinks worked out over the
to engage the young people in this with their own hands.” summer so that when students come
community.” The Met presently supports a back in the fall we are ready to go.”
Sewell also explained what sets wide range of vendors showcasing The Met is located at 140 Dundas
the market apart. everything from handmade jewelry St. and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur-
“We are creating a place for people to vintage clothing and other unique days and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Corey Stanford GAZETTE
thegazette • Friday, May 20, 2011 •7

Sports tweet of the week


“@nflcommish if I ride a bull in the endzone you’d
fine me a bulligerent amount of money (get it bull-igerent)
correct way = belligerent”
— Chad Ochocinco

rundown >> Langley, British Columbia native Larry Blyth is joining the Mustangs men’s basketball team for the 2011-2012 season | Former associate and assistant coach
of both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams, Dave Edwards will be stepping into the head coach position for the Mustangs women’s volleyball team.

OUA Championships. Lumley has


Mustang all-stars also won three OUA Coach of the
want redemption Year awards.
The recruiting and development
in 2011 of young talent, paired with a team-
first attitude instilled by Lumley and
By Ryan Stern his staff is a large part of why the
SPORTS EDITOR Mustangs have had such sustained
success.
An outstanding season from the “Coach Lumley and the Western
Mustangs men’s baseball team was coaching staff have been amazing.
recognized on May 8 as five players They are the best coaches I’ve ever
were chosen to represent Western as had and I credit much of my
part of the Ontario University Ath- improvement to their great baseball
letics all-star team in the fifth annu- knowledge and dedication,” sopho-
al OUA Baseball All-Star Showcase. more Daniel Goldberg said.
“It was a great feeling knowing While the all-star nod may be
the OUA recognized the season I had gratifying for the players, anything
last year. Being an all-star in any less than avenging their heartbreak-
sport, at any age level, is a ing loss by winning the OUA cham-
great accomplishment,” Mustangs pionship will be a huge disappoint-
pitcher Paul Lytwynec said. ment. With many returning players
Joining Lytwynec were team- and a lot of rising talent, Western has
mates Adam Paish, Shawn Robin- all the tools needed to climb to the
son, Ian Campbell and Andrew top of the OUA yet again.
Bergman as they competed against “To win the OUA championship,
the 2010 OUA champion Brock Bad- Corey Stanford GAZETTE that’s all that matters,” Lytwynec
gers in an exhibition match at the BUY ME SOME PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACK. Paul Lytwynec was one of five Mustangs named to the OUA All-Star team ear- said. “I don’t care what my numbers
Rogers Centre in Toronto. lier this month. The all-stars took on the defending OUA champions Brock Badgers in an exhibition game at the Rogers Centre. are at the end of the year. If I have
“We took on the all-stars last year that championship ring on my fin-
after winning the championship, but ger, I’ve accomplished my goal.”
this was my first time invited to the The Mustangs’ 2010 season 3 record and look to repeat that reg- best baseball and we didn’t,” “I know for a fact we have the tal-
OUA All-Star Showcase as an all- ended with a heartbreaking 5-1 loss ular season success, albeit with dif- Bergman said. ent to win the OUA championship
star, so I was quite excited,” Bergman to the same Brock Badgers in the ferent playoff results. Under the guidance of head this year, not including the players
explained. “Anytime you get a OUA championship game. The Mus- “We had a great season and when coach Mike Lumley, the Mustangs we will add at the beginning of the
chance to play on a Major League tangs ended the regular season on it comes down to a single game you have consistently been a contending year. What we need is for the season
Baseball field, it’s pretty cool.” top of the OUA standings with an 11- got to go out there and play your team, having won four of the past six to start,” Goldberg added.

Western wrestlers
compete for Canada
By Jason Sinukoff 20 international tournaments, and
SPORTS EDITOR that experience will go a long way in
this year’s championships.
The best and brightest members of “Brianne was a member of the
the Mustangs wrestling team will be Junior Team last year, placing fifth at
representing Western on the inter- the Junior Worlds [and] Steven was
national stage this summer. on the B Team that competed at
Steven Takahashi, Ilya Abelev, Junior Pan Am [championships],
Brianne Barry and Larissa D’Alleva placing second,” Takahashi explained.
all earned spots on the Canadian “Previous experience is a big factor in
Junior National Team by winning a sports, especially with international
qualifying event on March 23 in wrestling.”
Edmonton. Competing alongside the Barry anticipates nothing less
four Mustangs is incoming Mus- from herself in this year’s tourna-
tangs recruit Richard Balfour. ments after her success last year.
“Richard is a member of the Lon- “With placing fifth last year, I feel
don-Western Wrestling Club, our as though I more clearly understand Courtesy of Ray Takahashi
affiliate ‘feeder’ program,” Mustangs the level of training and competition ON AN UNRELATED NOTE, ‘RIDIN’ THE MUSTANG’ IS A REALLY HOT POSITION. Mustang wrestler Ilya Abelev is one of
head coach Ray Takahashi said. that will be at this year’s World four Mustangs heading to Europe to compete for the Canadian National Junior Team. After a few warm-up tournaments,
Balfour will be competing on the Championships. I expect I will place the four athletes will test their skills at the World Junior Championships in Romania.
Junior B team in the Junior Pan- at least this well again with high
American Championships in Sao expectations of medalling and high
Paulo, Brazil, while the other four hopes of a gold,” Barry said. level before, they still have interna- rience, is ready for the challenges After the Juniors, the four Mus-
will be vying for international gold Barry’s hopes are echoed by Dave tional experience going into this that lay ahead on the Junior Team. tangs will be back to lead the West-
in two tournaments taking place in Spinney, head coach of the women’s year’s event. “It feels great to have finally ern wrestling team into the Ontario
Romania and Turkey, before com- Junior Team. “Both Ilya and Larissa have com- made the team. It’s nice to have all University Athletics season.
peting in the Junior Wrestling World “Placing fifth last year was a peted internationally before, but at my hard work paid off when it mat- “All four are members of the var-
Championships in Bucharest, strong finish for Brianne but [...] I the under-17 level. There’s a big jump tered most,” she said. “Even with it sity team and will be returning in
Romania this July. believe Brianne can achieve a from under-17 to junior, but they being my first time on the national 2011-12,” Takahashi said. “Together
Of the four Mustangs on the medal,” he said. should make the transition well,” team, I would like to medal at all the they formed the core of the team.”
Junior National Team, two already Though Abelev and D’Alleva Takahashi noted. tournaments I compete in at the
have previous experience in under- haven’t competed at the under-20 D’Alleva, after her under-17 expe- international level.”
8• thegazette • Friday, May 20, 2011

Faulds finds quick


success in coaching
York, West team coordinator
will have last hurrah in Austria
The Good
Despite being ravaged by injuries to start the season,
the Toronto Blue Jays began to take flight by winning
six games in a row. The hot-hitting Jose Bautista has
been the only consistent piece of a streaky offense as
the Jays have relied heavily on the youngest starting
rotation in the MLB.
Under the guidance of new manager John Farrell,
the Jays have shown a penchant for stealing bases –
they’ve stolen 43 bags already this year as opposed to
the 58 stolen all of last year.
The recent returns of Aaron Hill and Rajai Davis
along with the sizzling play of Yunel Escobar and
Bautista have sparked the Jays. All this is despite the
demotions of Travis Snider and Brett Cecil paired with
the injury of Adam Lind.
Unexpected contributions from Cory Patterson and
John McDonald have allowed the Jays to bridge the
gaps between injuries as they move towards the glut of
the season and the beginning of interleague play.

The Bad
Superstition states that deaths come in threes and this
past week the sports world has been hit hard. The loss-
es of Harmon Killebrew, Derek Boogaard and Robert
“Tractor” Traylor have reverberated through the sport-
ing world and have been felt by fans and players alike.
Traylor passed away on May 11 at the young age of
34 from a heart attack. Remembered for his rim-shat-
tering slams, the former Michigan Wolverine’s career
spanned four NBA teams and led him to Europe where
he represented Halcones UV Xalapa of the Liga
Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional in Mexico during
the 2010-11 season.
Just two days later, Boogaard of the New York
Laura Barclay GAZETTE
Rangers, a beloved NHL goon, was found dead in his
Minneapolis apartment. Affectionately known as “The
By Daniel Da Silva man. It seemed like he was coaching Boogey Man” due to his penchant for fighting,
SPORTS FEATURES EDITOR for 20 years already.” Boogaard’s death shocked the NHL landscape as he
“Mike is the best. He is so fun to was just a month shy of his 29th birthday.
Finishing a season with the most play with. He did a great job,” Faulds’ After a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer, for-
passing yards in Canadian Interuni- predecessor, Donnie Marshall, said. mer Minnesota Twin Killebrew succumbed to the dis-
versity Sport history may be enough Calgary Dinos and West head ease on the morning of May 17. He was ranked 11th on
the career home runs list with 573 and was known as
for some people to hang their hats coach Blake Nill, a former CIS coach
much for his hitting as he was for his kind nature.
on, but for York Lions offensive of the year and two-time Vanier Cup
Beloved by many, Killebrew was the face of the Twins
coordinator Michael Faulds, a five- champion, also had high praise for
franchise during their move to Minnesota before the
year career at Western that featured Faulds after witnessing first-hand 1961 season. Along with Kirby Puckett, he is the most
two Yates Cup championships and a what the offensive coordinator can celebrated player in team history.
Mitchell Bowl title didn’t satisfy his do.
craving. “He did a very good job. He
If trophies weren’t enough for understands the game very well. He The Ugly
Faulds, surely accepting the chal- knows the kind of situations he The disintegration of the Yankees immortal “Big Four”
lenge of coaching this perennial bot- wants to put the players in and I has unfolded in an unpleasant fashion and the New
tom-feeder will whet his appetite. think being a former QB he knows York media has spared no details. After the dragged-out
“Obviously being at the bottom what kind of plays are needed in cer- retirement of Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter’s contract
of the CIS for many years, we knew tain scenarios,” Nill said. “He is going debacle, Yankees brass optimistically believed they had
we would have to work harder than to be a very good football coach.” seen the worst — but they were mistaken.
any other coaching staff in the coun- Though Faulds’ CIS football Continuing his foreseeable demise, Jeter is hitting a
try,” he said. career is finished, he will get the paltry .255 with only five extra-base hits at home in the
hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. Paired with his atrocious
Although York finished winless opportunity to represent Canada at
batting numbers, his lacklustre defense has the Yankees
yet again, Faulds was pleased with the International Federation of
sitting two games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the
his first season at the helm of the American Football World Cup in American League East lead.
Lions offence. Austria in July. This is the first time
Unfortunately for the Yankees, the story of Jeter’s
“It was good. It was a lot of fun,” Canada will be at the event, with
demise has taken a back seat to the unforeseen fall of
he said. “Obviously I learned a lot Faulds expected to be under centre Yankee legend Jorge Posada. Hitting a laughable .165,
going into year two that I am taking as the team’s starting quarterback. manager Joe Girardi dropped Posada down to ninth in
advantage of now in the off-season.” “It’s an exciting honour to go over the order, prompting Posada to remove himself from the
Despite the lack of victories, the and play in Austria. I think we are line-up. This rift is something the Yankees could do with-
team’s on-field improvement was going to put out a quality team,” out as they continue to sputter, going 3-7 in their last ten
enough to garner Faulds a major Faulds said. games. Ironically, it was a young Posada who replaced
coaching accolade — the honour of For Faulds, it will be his last Girardi back in 1996 as the Yankees starting catcher.
coaching the offence for the West opportunity to play the game at a Yankees fans can take solace in the fact that the
team at the annual CIS East-West high level before focusing solely on fourth member of the “Big Four” is holding up his end
Bowl. The game is a showcase of the his coaching career. of the bargain as the unflappable Mariano Rivera has
best CFL draft-eligible prospects “I’m not really looking at [the 13 saves at the ripe age of 41.
from the Canadian university game. CFL]. I’m looking at the national
“It was pretty neat to be the team as one last hurrah. To prove to
offensive coordinator for that game. people I still have it,” he explained. Puzzle solutions (from pg. 2)
There was great talent on every After the tournament is over,
aspect of the offence [...] it was a Faulds hopes that York’s stellar
good chance for me to play with recruiting class will allow him and
things in terms of my play calling,” the rest of the Lions coaching staff
Faulds noted. to turn the team’s fortunes around.
The players under the direction “We are excited about our
of Faulds seemed to enjoy the expe- recruiting class here. You have to
rience too, especially a few of Faulds’ start with a good recruiting class,” he
former Mustang teammates. said. “We have the players, now it’s
“[He is] an unreal coach. He is our job as coaches to get them ready
going to do very well for himself,” to play in a short period of time. I
offensive lineman Matt Norman think we are up to the challenge.”
said. “He is a very knowledgeable

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