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affiliate councils reach agreement

alex Carmona news ediTor Affiliate college students can now officially pencil some extra money into their budgets next year. The University Students Council recently passed a motion to change the student fee structure, which had been imposing an undue financial burden on affiliate students. Under the old structure, Brescia, Huron and Kings students had to pay the full $210.35 USC fee, which primarily serves main campus students, along with their own affiliate student council fees. This amounted to another $79 for a Kings students, for example. We had to pay double fees on both endsstudents were being overcharged and underserved, Barshan Quadry, president of the Kings University College Students Council, explained. With the new system, currently under negotiation, HBK students will pay a smaller percentage of the USC fee. This will primarily cover overarching fees not restricted to individual campuses, such as the presidents office. Affiliate councils will also have an option to opt out of the faculty council fee and the grants committee fee. According to Meagan Zettler, president of the Brescia University College Students Council, affiliates should pay a smaller percentage of the USC feebetween 20 and 40 per centbecause a large part of the USC fee pays for advocacy on the part of main campus students, and only main campus students. Though our students pay 100 per cent to the USC, seen on our campuses as the main campus students council, technically main campus student representatives have no jurisdiction on our campuses, she said. For example, the administration at Brescia would recognize myself as the legitimate student representative for Brescia students on lobbying issues, not Andrew [Forgione, the USC president], she

we had to pay double fees on both ends students were being overcharged and underserved

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president of the Kings university College students Council

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continued. Quadry also noted affiliates have many internal services that are duplicated on main campus, taking up valuable funding from their own services. For example, the USC has EnviroWestern and we have our Environmental Kings Club and Enviro commissioners. Obviously we dont have enough funds to fund their budget because were paying double fees, he said. Its better if our Enviro commissioners are empowered with the resources to identify issues at Kings, and the same with Huron and Brescia. Laurence Batmazian, a science councillor for the USC, likened the upcoming system to the split between federal and provincial taxes. It makes sense if you think of main campus as Ontario and you think of HBK as, say, Newfoundland, and in the sense that the percentage of the USC fee the affiliates are going to pay as federal taxes, he explained. That 20 to 40 per cent of the USC fee that affiliates are to pay covers things that encompass all Western students, just like federal taxes do for Canada. The remaining 80 per cent that main campus is now paying that affiliates will not, you could consider as provincial fees.

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unfairness that Caterpillar is putting on its workers here, Tim Carrie, Canadian Auto Workers council president for local 27, said. Caterpillar employees have continued to take action against the companys decision to cut their wages. They have blocked a locomotive from transferring to another plant for painting. Our position is that it is not going to get to the finishing because painting that locomotive is our work, and were continuing to fight for our work, Carrie stated. In regards to a possible end to the strike, Carrie noted the integral nature of community support. Support from the community is important, support from other businesses is important, and support from government is crucial. I think, if all those things can come together, perhaps it will put enough pressure on Caterpillar to go back to the bargaining table. Ryan Hurlbut

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The University Students Council is taking action this week to analyze and interpret data received from their strategic plan student survey. The survey results consisted of feedback from more than 11,000 respondents and will assist in formulating the USCs strategic plan. The strategic plan is intended to be used as a guiding document for the USC over the next four years to address student concerns and enhance the university experience. This is the first year in a very long time that the USC has released such a successful survey to students, Andrew Forgione, president of the USC, said. I strongly believe over the past few years the USC has perhaps lost touch with our current studentsso it is about time we reviewed their needs and wants. The survey revealed some intriguing statistics60 per cent of respondents did not vote in the USCs presidential election. It was also revealed that while students were aware of what was run by the USC, they lacked information on how to make use of these programs and services. Students are aware of what we do, but lack knowledge of how to get involved, job opportunities, and how to express a complaint or issue, Forgione said. Despite some of the more discouraging statistics, Forgione remained confident the forthcoming strategic plan will allow the USC to effectively address student issues. Richard Raycraft
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USC looks into fee to clean up fields

Cheryl Stone news FeaTures ediTor Students are being asked to foot the bill to clean up the slip n slide that the rugby fields turn into every fall. Andrew Forgione, president of the University Students Council, approached Campus Recreation about the mess and the potential for students to pay for the fields to be turned into turf. Ruban Chelladurai, with institutional planning and budgeting at Western, explained he wanted to see $4.3 million in improvements to four different fields. He noted the two fields across from the Health Sciences Building would need to be converted into turf, and improvements in drainage and lighting would be needed for the two fields behind TD Waterhouse Stadium. He also explained these improvements would make the fields available year-round. The grass fields turn completely into mud fields in the fall and require significant maintenance in the springresulting in closure for most of the spring and limited use in the summer, Chelladurai explained. I received complaints from students about intramurals being cancelled due to field condition, and by mid-October the fields were essentially beyond repair, Forgione explained. He noted his time on intramural teams had also exposed him to the problem. Chelladurai added they had looked into replacing the fields with turf for the past several years, but the funds had never been available. Absolutely this work needs to be doneby early fall it is never in playing condition, we try not to even practice on our own field to lessen the damage, Demetris Christopher, a player on the Mustangs rugby team, explained. It is embarrassing to host other schools and it becomes an injury hazard because the field dries up, leaving uneven ground to play on. Christopher explained he did not want to see students pay for the upgrades to the field, however. He felt the rugby team gave back to the Western community, and an investment in the field was an investment in the team. He also noted turf was not the option he wanted to see. Artificial turf for rugby is not that great to play on. We wear little equipment [] and it is a real stress on our bodies. Forgione argued students should be paying for the fields because they benefit a large portion of the student body. He noted the number of students playing intramurals rivaled the number of students involved in clubs. But Chris-

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My precious. switching the rugby fields across from the Health sciences Building to turf might fix this muddy problem, but still isnt the ideal solution for some athletes.

topher explained these programs were part of the problem. I disagree in letting intramurals play on the field every week, multiple days a week, because that is what does the field in. Find a different spot or use the stadium,

which is turf. Forgione said a survey would be going out to students to see how much they would be willing to pay for improvements. I want to know how much they would be willing to pay, what they think about the

project, and if it is a priority for students at this time. He noted if the survey found students would be willing to pay for the improvements, the question would eventually go to students in the form of a referendum.

Londons official plan up for review

richard raycraft GaZeTTe sTaFF Is there something you would like to see changed about London? Is there a particular issue or concern you feel has gone unaddressed? Now may be your chance to get your voice heardthe City of London has begun its review of Londons official plan, the most important document for the citys growth over the next 20 years. The plan, which is reviewed every five years, was last put up for review in 2006, and completed in 2008. The plan was finalized, including amendments, on December 17, 2009. While review of the official plan is opening up now, it is a long and detailed process that will take between 18 and 24 months to complete. The official plan addresses a broad range of issues, including land development and use, regulatory bylaws, environmental concerns and urban growth. This mandates input from many sources, ranging from institutions and bodies such as the Upper Thames Conservation Authority and the London Development Institute, to common residents of London who just want to have their say. Residents hoping to get involved are encouraged to attend a series of public meetings, the details of which are posted on the City of Londons website. A significant issue is the overall size of London, Joe Swan, city councillor for Ward 3, said. There are some who would like to see London grow in landmass, other people feel that we should contain the urban growth boundary and look for more efficient use of land inside the city. The debate over Londons geographical territory is consistently a central issue in the official plan. Proponents of Londons growth include landowners and developers who have land holdings outside the city limits. If that land were to be brought into the urban boundary, development as part of the city of London could commence. Others, like Swan, suggest an alternative approach focusing on development within the current boundary. They reason this strategy is less harmful to the environment and puts less strain on public transit. In addition, internal development may be less expensive. I think the most important people are people in the community, small business owners who need to understand these rules and regulations, Swan said. These rules are being set today, so if youre not involved its hard to complain. While everyone is encouraged to let their voices be heard, past reviews of the plan have seen very little input from Londons postsecondary students. I think this is a great opportunity for students engaged in issues to get involved, Joni Baechler, city councillor for Ward 5, said. The official plan policies reflect how we will build the city of the future, and to me the youth have a great stake in that plan. While Baechler felt the present plan is strong, like Swan, she thought the growth may have financial consequences that will add to the citys infrastructure deficit. Baechler also observed the sprawling of London could have environmental consequences, something students may be passionate about. I think university and college students should get involved and make a difference, she said.

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To surf or turf?
The rugby pitches across from the Health Sciences Building are in a state of disrepair. The fields are more goopy plains of dirt and mud than a surface of play, and to call them fields misrepresents them as something that has some semblance of grass. The University Students Council proposes to solve this muddy mess by turfing the heck out them, laying down an artificial ground that would potentially be in a perpetual state of playable conditions. The issue confronting the USC is that this solution would potentially come at the expense of students as an extra fee. The endeavour will potentially come to referendum this year, and students will decide whether or not it will be worth it for them to chip in extra cash for some flashy new rugby fields. With many intramural leagues and groups of students using these fields every night of the week, it is understandable to think that students might be expected to bear the brunt of the cost, and pay for this luxury. At the same time, varsity teams also use the fields, and even students passing through campus on their way to class would benefit from these fields. This project will at the very least serve to beautify our school, so should more than just the USC be expected to pay for these all-encompassing issues? Would removing those miles of caution tape blocking off the field truly beautify the campus? On the surface, turf seems sort of superfluous. Were here to learnwhy would students want to spend their money on something as intellectually empty as rugby field renovation? But really, even if we are only talking in terms of intramurals, this renovation would affect a good number of students. As students, we are all here for a complete experience, and with things like O-Week, the Spoke and the Gazette, the USC here is looking to give us a wellrounded education. Marketed as the best student experience in Canada the USC is responsible for more than just the education of its students. If the students are able to give their input through a referendum, why shouldnt they give us the option of turfin the hell out of those pitches? The Gazette Editorial Board

rugby is a beastly game played by gentlemen, soccer is a gentlemans game played by beasts.

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aaron Zaltzman news ediTor The most publicized trial in Canada since Robert Pickton ended on Sunday when Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Yahya and son Hamed were found guilty of the murder of four family members. It is human nature to try and make sense of any tragedyto attach some sort of meaning to it so as to extract a lesson. The problem in this case is a disagreement over what the lesson is. The deaths of Zainab, Sahar and Geeti Shafia, as well as Rona Mohammed, have been called one of Canadas few official honour killings, an unfamiliar term to Western society that refers to the murder of a family member who has brought some sort of shame to the household. The term, as well as its application to the murder of these four women, has drawn some criticism from Muslim and Southeast Asian communities, who feel that its usage is unfairly focused on the cultural aspect of the Shafia trial. Many have tried to frame the affair as a case of domestic violence however, in doing so they are ignoring many of the chilling features of the brutal quadruple homicide. To be fair, the case has many aspects characteristic of domestic violence, but the comparison overlooks the conspiratorial nature of the crime at hand. Domestic violence is usually a systemic, but impulsive series of abuses, generally committed against a female by a male. The Shafia trial revealed a deeper, more dangerous household mentality. Not only were the girls abused, but in the hierarchy of the family they were property, tokens of the father to denote his worth. The chilling, cruel manner in which Shafia spoke of his dead daughters spoke to a deep-seated mindset, that once the girls had brought shame to their family, they didnt just deserve to die. They had to die. It is important to understand this mindset, as alien as it may seem to us. This understanding is crucial in the lessons to learn from this horrific tragedy. The social programs in place must learn to deal with family pressures that prevent girls like Sahar Shafia or Aqsa Parveza 2007 honour killing victim from actually receiving the help they need, even when they ask for it. Muslim community leaders, as many have in response to these crimes, must make efforts to break the mindset of honour over life that festers in the fringes of their communities and creates an environment for murders like these. Honour killing is a dangerous phenomenon that can lurk in the shadows of our society. The only way to deal with them is to bring them into the harshest spotlightwhich starts when we call them by their name.

dear LIfe Your anonymous letters to life Dear Life, why is apple juice the only drink that comes in those large cans? Dear Life, why do some girls put on makeup before going to the gym? Dear Life, sometimes Im baffled by the fact that people get paid in real money to write some of these TV commercials. Dear Life, I feel bad for the hot dog man. not all the hot dogs in the world could warm him on cold days. Dear Life, Power Rangers on netflix? Its morPHinG Time! Dear Life, Ive been chewing with a tongue for 20 years now, why would i still screw that up and bite it? Dear Life, I sort of just assumed that when i grew up my handwriting would improve. it never did. Dear Life, im glad The university of western ontario has changed its visual identity to western university. However much money it cost, i know it was worth every penny. i can finally see this institution gaining greater recognition because it is no longer hindered by words such as the and of. Dear Life, Im not on the nickelback sucks bandwagon. there are worse bands. I like a lot of their stuff. i will however admit that nickelback is not nearly as good as nickelback thinks they are. wgaz.ca/dearlife

Letter to the Editor

Students left in dark about name change

Re: Western rebranded (Jan. 27, 2011) To the Editor: I figure I might as well toss my hat into the fray right away. Western has announced that they are rebranding us away from UWO/University of Western Ontario to Western or Western University. While I am not necessarily against the changealthough I heartily dislike Western UniversityI can understand why students are upset.

The university says that they polled students on the name and that most called it Western. It should be noted that this is different from Western University, a name I have never heard said among students. Secondly, there had been absolutely no talk of changing the name. Its nice that they talked to 5,000 people, but I doubt they mentioned a name change to anyone. I believe that this rebranding can be a positive thing, but the university did not do it the proper way. Jon Dunning
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Arts&Life
Sumedha arya GaZeTTe sTaFF The Grand Theatre is currently showing Eds Garage, a comedy set in the rural town of Port Petunia. Ed, played by Rod Beattie, is an old multitasking farmer. He also acts as a mechanic, a counsellor and even a part-time policeman on the side. With help from his right-hand man Nick, Ed manages his farm as well as his community. The audience begins to see Ed as the communitys counsellor. A reliable man, he advises people on their day to day issues in a straightforward manner. His unorthodox methods are outwardly humorous, but they prove effective. Nick explains that Eds garage is more than just a garage as he tells one of the other characters, We fix stuff. We fix people. However, Eds free counselling is what gets him into a predicament early in the play. An accredited urban psychotherapist, Cassandra, moves into the cottage next to Eds garage. Ed unknowingly steals Cassandras client Peter, counselling him on handling his anger. When Cassandra later finds that Ed does some psychotherapy of his own, she agrees to counsel Peter alongside Ed. She is intrigued with Eds garage, calling it a theme park with an outpatient wing. Cassan-

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Eds Garage mixes humour and philosophy

Rod Beattie does a fantastic job playing Ed. The dry sense of humour and calm, generous manner he portrays make him an ideal counsellor who gets right to the problem. Douglas Hughes is great as Nick, who keeps Ed on track while trying to convince Ed to profit a little more from all he does. There is also great chemistry between Adrienne Gould, who plays Cassandra, and Tim Campbell, who plays Peter. Gould frets over her romantic feelings for Peter convincingly, knowing she cant have feelings for a client. Tim Campbell acts chivalrous enough for her to have this dilemma. The love story, which quickly becomes the plays main focus, does seem a little obvious and a little rushed, but the audience cant help rooting for Cassandra and Peter anyways. Overall, the tranquil setting of Eds Garage is a great place for relationships to developperhaps it even catalyzes them? A younger audience might not be able to appreciate all of the plays dated humour or its rural references. Still, director Douglas Beattie entertains with a good combination of humorous dialogue and sage advice. If youre looking for a laugh, youll probably find a way to relax in Eds Garage. Eds Garage is showing at the Grand Theatre until Feb. 5. Tickets start at $48.59.

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dra, Ed, Nick and Peter become a team and learn from each other, providing the audience with a good laugh. One of the things the play does best is contrast rural and urban sensibilities. Putting a name to seemingly odd techniques Ed uses, Cassandra can identify what Ed calls the lizard brain as the brain stem. When Ed asks Peter to close his eyes and hold a stone in one

hand and wood in the other, Cassandra says he is easing Peters anxiety by grounding him. Even without a degree to support him, Ed knows what hes doing. While the play doesnt bash city life, it shows the advantages of quiet rural life. Cassandra speaks about issues around modern inventions, but Ed traces everything back to a bale of hay that became too large. According to Ed, perhaps

having too much and moving too quickly is what leads to vandalism and crystal meth. Movement to the city is what leads to networking, manipulating and fretting about real estate. Things in Eds garage are simpler. There is joy in the birthing of a calf and in a strange bout of aquatic paintball. There is also the potential for love to develop in unlikely scenarios.

New boutique a beacon for arts lovers

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matthew trocchi ConTriBuTor Over the past couple of years, the number of record stores in London has dwindled. Music World chains folded, followed by local record store CD Plus closingsigns of the struggling music industry. While buying music on disc has become less commonplace, the practice is far from extinct. In fact, a new beacon of hope for music and film lovers alike has emerged in downtown London. Hot Dog, a new fringe music and film boutique, is trying to buck the trend. The boutique, owned and operated by Mike Bott and Pam Haasen, sells a wide selection of fringe music, film obscurities, local zines and cassette tapes. Bott worked at CD Plus for several years and described the important role the job had in opening Hot Dog. That experience was greatI got to learn the ropes. I noticed a market for alternative music, but working in a mall record store, I lacked the power to access that market. In the summer, the couple, who

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also host the Bill Murray Radio Show on CHRW, got more involved in the local music scene by putting on rock shows and supporting local art. A strong sense of community is still vital to them as they sell a significant amount of local music and zines. A good amount of the initial stock was comprised of records and films the two had collected over time. Bott notes it was difficult for him to part with some items, but worth it. I would rather someone else take them and have more use for

them, Bott said. I mean, some items I had a hard time letting go of, but I knew that there were other people who would enjoy them even more. From the sign out front to the art on the walls, their personal touch is seen throughout the store. Haasen hand-painted the Hot Dog sign out frontjust one of the many reminders that this is not your average record store. The simple idea of a record store is one that doesnt fully represent what Hot Dog is. The store has become a hub for local musicians

and artists alike, offering a friendly and familiar setting. They have even hosted one punk rock show and have new ideas to further utilize the space. Wed like to transform the space downstairs into a do-it-yourself sort of club that could have live shows and also function as an art gallery for local artists. It is their dedication to do more that makes Hot Dog so special. We really want to start expanding our book section and are close to being able to offer video rentals, he said. The first month has been

incredible, but we know theres still so much more we have to offer, and are learning new ways to improve the store. Mainstream coverage coupled with the pairs involvement in the arts scene has created a diverse and growing clientele. While it may not be conveniently located in the mall, Hot Dog is well worth the trip off the beaten path. Hot Dog is located at 256 Richmond St., just north of Horton. The store is open Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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tertained. The album is split into two parts that feature vastly different content. With hits like When I was Young, Part A focuses on childhood experiences and innocence. The album then moves into Part B and looks to The Future. The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy has a few standout hits but also features a couple of disappointing tracks. Waiting For Someone is an extremely mellow song with no dynamic changes and might be a song to skip when listening to the album. In contrast, Let The Fight Do The Fighting uses a variety of instruments including trumpets and cellos to add extra dimension to the song. It will definitely make listeners want to get up and dance. Overall, Nada Surf combines creative lyrics with rocking rhythms to produce another solid album. Hopefully the New York band does not call it quits any time soon. Katherine Horodnyk

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Kevin Hurren GaZeTTe sTaFF In the 1975 thriller Jaws, the patrons of Amity Beach had to keep an eye on the waters for the ominous approaching fin. It seems Western now has its own Amity Beach to watch out for, but instead of imminent danger, eyes fall on uprising talent. The band Amity Beach comes out of Grand Bend, a southern Ontario town on the shore of Lake Huron, which is where the five members met. It started as a pretty small town kind of thing. We went to the same high school [and] then just started playing music and it developed from there, Andrew Gill, a trumpet major in the music program at Western and one of the members of the band, says. Though Amity Beach has humble origins, they recently launched a threetrack extended play album, a feat which the band couldnt have done without the help of a former educator. We recorded [the EP album] at Swamp Songs Studios with Matt Weston. Hes our former music teacher and hes great at recording because he went to Juilliard, says Gill. With him we really worked hard on these songs to make them as good as we could for a solid EP . This wouldnt be the last time Amity Beach took advantage of the resources available to them thanks to their educational background. The band recently did an on-air performance with Westerns radio station, CHRW. Were a pretty young band at this point and doing a live performance like that added a lot of pressure, but it was definitely a great experience and something were starting to get used to, adds Gill. The band isnt done with CHRW yet as they get ready to compete in the stations battle of the bands on February 3. In preparation for the competition, the band will fine tune their many instruments including everything from guitars to glockenspiels. I think what sets us apart from a lot of other bands is our instrumentation. Its kind of difficult, but it is more fun than anything, explains Gill, who also cites Westerns music program as an assisting factor. We have a lot of horns in our music, which I think stems from the fact that I play trumpet in the band, and since Im going to Westerns music program for the trumpet, Ive gained some knowledge in horns and other instruments, so thats helped out. As the band makes plans to tour around Ontario for the summer, they continue to develop their signature sound thatmuch like the shark in the other Amity Beach Gill says they hope will follow you around for a while. [Our instruments] create a pool of memorable, summery tunes which is really what were going for at this point. Nice catchy tunes. Catch Amity Beach perform at CHRWs Battle of the Bands at the Spoke on Friday at 8:30 p.m. The 19+ event is free.

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Tennis Cape Dory Several artists tend to use their most personal experiences as the main influence on their music, limiting what we hear most of the time to stories of love and heartbreak. Tennis, an indie-pop band from Denver, base their lyrics on their own life events, but they were the events they experienced while traveling by boat along the Eastern Seaboard. The musical husband and wife duo, joined by drummer James Barone, released their debut album in January of last year and have been making waves in the music industry ever since. The third track, Cape Dory, is one of the many solid pop ballads off of their album and has a similar sound to several girl-groups from the 60s. Listening to the lyrics, we can play in the surf holding hands and nap through the day on sun bathed sands, will take your ears and mind on a mini getaway. Cape

Dory will have you longing for the 60s, the summer and a nice, cold drink. Jesica Hurst Lana Del Rey Off To The Races Breakout songstress Lana Del Rey has enjoyed time in the spotlight, having appeared on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago to perform hits Video Games and Blue Jeans.

With the bluesy tone of her voice and nostalgia for 1960s Americana, the singer is already becoming a well-known name. Off to the Races shows off Del Reys vocal range, and contrasts a pop chorus with drawling, jazzy verses. It also proves shes no one hit wonder, and that her album Born to Die is a worthy investment. Maddie Leznoff

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Graham Pap GaZeTTe sTaFF Scribes and pundits alike were predicting a Clash of the Titans-esque script for Saturdays match between the Western Mustangs mens volleyball team and their rivals from McMaster at Alumni Hall. Unfortunately, like the 2010 remake of the classic film, that storyline fell flat quickly. The Mustangs trounced the Marauders in three methodical sets, all but clinching their perch at the top of the standings. There were no real hiccups in Westerns game, as they rarely trailed in any set. Right-side hitter Matt Poulin led the Mustangs offence once again with three aces and 12 kills, including an enormous blow in the third set that pushed McMaster to the brink of defeat at 24-20. He decided on a different tactic on the subsequent point, ending the match with a cheeky tip over the helpless Marauder blocking tandem. Veteran hitter Phil James credited his team with executing the game plan perfectly, but cautioned against getting overly elated with the victory. Its easy to say we beat one of the top teams from Ontario very handily, James said. But were not going to get complacent. Today, every one of us did our job on the court, and I think thats the most important thing. Western star Garrett May, who was back in the starting lineup after missing last weekends win against Windsor, treated the rambunctious home crowd to a pair of eye-popping kills early in the first set, showing no ill effects from the malady that kept him out last

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The aFC set a Pro Bowl record with 59 points in their 59-41 victory over the nFc. the 100 points is the second most combined points in Pro Bowl history.

rundown >> The mustangs track and field team competed in the 17th annual mcGill Team Challenge this weekend > Considered one of the most competitive meets of the season, the Mustangs women won the event while the men finished second to the York Lions by 12 points.

mustangs rolling stone gathering no moss

Mens volleyball team keeps momentum with 3-0 sweep
Playing so well at home is a really nice thing to see, and not losing a set is just amazing, Sage said. I think the guys take a lot of pride in that. It was surprising we were able to beat McMaster 3-0, because theyre a quality team. Marauders head coach Dave Preston had difficulty spotting any quality in his teams performance, suggesting that his players fundamental skills decided to take the afternoon off. I dont care what level of volleyball youre playing at, serving and passing is everything, Preston explained. I thought we were relatively prepared coming in, but we didnt pass and serve well. We have to just throw this game away, because theres nothing we can do about it now. Sage had another theory, crediting the loud Western fans, armed with inflatable thundersticks, with throwing the Marauders off their game early. Weve had great crowds all year, and we really appreciate that, Sage said. But once those thundersticks got here, you could see they were rattled a bit with their serves, so the fans really do make a difference. The Mustangs wont have the comforts of home court this weekend, as they look to place the cherry on top of what has been yet another exemplary regular season. Their final two games see them travel to Kingston for a date with the Queens Gaels on Saturday, before capping their season Sunday at Royal Military College. In Sundays action, the Mustangs defeated the York Lions in straight sets, finishing their home schedule 9-0 without a single set dropped.

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crop tops are in tHis season. Mustangs middle Mathew Waite soaring over the Marauders blockers during Saturday afternoons game. With their 3-0 sweep over McMaster and a win the following day over the York Lions, the Mustangs end their season undefeated at Alumni Hall. The Mustangs will hit the road next week when they take on Queens and Royal Military College on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

weekend. The Mustangs victory helped give them a perfect regular season record at Alumni Hall, where, in-

credibly enough, they did not lose a single set. Head coach Jim Sage said his players relish the opportunity to play in front of their home

fans, and are proud that theyve turned Alumni Hall into one of the most inhospitable courts in the country.

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