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Kaleigh rogers mulTimedia direcTOr The battle over London methadone clinics rages on. A new proposed policy for future clinics was released on the Citys website late Tuesday. It recommended spreading small-scale clinics around the city, instead of having a cluster of larger clinics downtown. The clinics use methadone, a synthetic drug, as treatment for patients addicted to opiods such as oxycodone and heroine. Currently, there are a handful of methadone treatment clinics across the city, including a large-scale clinic on Dundas Street, causing varying levels of controversy over the past few years. Last November, city council passed a ban on any new methadone clinics from opening until they had time to plan for where and how the clinics should be situated. A private city planning company, Scott Burns Planning Consultants, was hired to collect opinions from methadone treatment patients, medical professionals, city officials and private citizens around the city. They released the results of their research in a discussion paper in March. The paper suggested the city provide education and options for other forms of addiction treatment. As one addiction counsellor noted, users want access to other treatment options, like withdrawal management rather than the liquid handcuffs, the paper read. Eric Lalande, a city planner, explained the proposed policies will still need to be reviewed by Londons Built and Natural Environment committee when they meet
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Education quality examined

Cheryl madliger GazeTTe sTaff Ideally, graduates leave university with the knowledge, skills and capabilities to make themselves marketable in the workforce. While passing final exams shows graduates can master a particular subject area, the skills post-secondary programs claim to teach are harder to demonstrate. According to Harvey Weingarten, president of the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, this is a serious issue. Universities measure how much content youve learned brilliantly. The truth is, what employers and you are looking for are things that go beyond content, skills like critical thinking, appraisal skills, being able to work in a team and we never measure those things, Weingarten said. Weingarten said the issue is coming to the forefront now, driven by effort from students, politicians and institutes themselves. Janice Deakin, provost and vicepresident academic at Western, said while high enrolment illustrates people appreciate the value of post-secondary education, it should have broader goals. Its important to recognize that university education is not by any means exclusively about career preparation, nor should its benefits be measured exclusively in these terms, she said. According to Weingarten, the issue is being recognized around the world. This is not an Ontario phenomenon. People are attending to what is actually going on, to the quality of the educational experience, and to what we can do to improve the quality and outcomes, he said, pointing to other nations initiatives. Theres still a lot of work to be done on assessment, Weingarten said. We need a lot more research and its exactly the kind of work that
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controversial dVds distributed on campus

Cheryl Stone news feaTures ediTOr A DVD produced by the Living Waters Ministry was distributed to several students yesterday near the Huron tunnel. The DVD uses a discussion of the holocaust as a segue to promote a pro-life agenda. The surprise gift left a bad taste in the mouths of some students. I didnt know what it was, because they gave it away for free, Devin Barnes, a fourth-year philosophy student, explained. The pro-life people obviously have the right to their opinion, but this was coercion. In regards to the incident that occurred yesterday, we were not aware that a group was handing out DVDs to students, Eliot Hong, communications officer for the University Students Council, explained. Once we heard word of it, we went to inquire about it but found out the group had already left campus. Hong said if the group wanted to use space in the University Community Centre, the handouts would need to be reviewed by the USC. Student organizations advisors approve club materials, while commissioners and coordinators get approval from their corresponding executive officer, and external groups get approval from a full-time staff member at InPrint or InfoSource. This is to ensure that groups are following the Advertising Materials Policy and are in line with the Universitys environment of providing a safe, supportive campus while being sensitive to the diverse student, staff and faculty population that are a part of Western, Hong said. Barnes noted while he supported freedom of speech, he didnt want this type of material being distributed on campus. Hong explained complaints about materials were forwarded to him. If that is not satisfactory, the president will then address the complaint. Jonathan Forani, editor-in-chief of the MIT Zine, said these policies were generally pretty fair. We are required to print a short disclaimer on the covers of all our

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issues saying the sole responsibility for the content is ours, not the USCs. Apart from these things, the USC is not restrictive in any way and does not get involved with anything else we publish. They have the right to distribute this, but they should make it clear what theyre distributing,

Barnes explained. Forani also noted controversy was encouraged in some ways by the policies. To be honest, we have gotten more complaints from students within our facultybut thats part of the intent of an alternative publication like the MIT Zine, to incite discussion.

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next Monday, and that theyre really just early recommendations. The main points of concern were people loitering outside, the ability to attract drugs and other types of illicit activity in the area. That was brought on mainly by residents and neighbours of the area that were telling council these

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concerns, Lalande said. Lalande said theyve looked for locations in the city that are spread out and away from residential areas, rather than a major downtown hub, like clinic 528 on Dundas Street. It doesnt mean that [central clinics] will create the problems but there is a potential to attract these types of problems, he said. By scattering smaller clinics around the city, the proposed policy is intended to dissimenate methadone treatment and make access to treatment easier. Thats something London doctor Gurpreet Sidhu, who treats patients for addiction using methadone, thinks should be a focus.

I think theyre helping a lot of needy people and keeping the community safe, he said. Ive seen such remarkable recovery in these people, getting back to a place where theyre functioning. Its like day and night. While he wasnt surprised to hear that residents and neighbours near clinics are concerned, he said its mostly based on a lack of understanding. I think its mainly because theres a stigma, he said. People dont like patients with mental illnesses, they dont like patients with addiction problems or alcohol problems. They just want to put them on a boat and send them off to sea.

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mo money, mo downtown parking

Brent Holmes arTs & life ediTOr London drivers will soon have a few more places to park their cars downtown. On Monday, the City of London approved a plan for Tricar Group to bring 300 parking spots to the downtown core at King and Ridout Street. It is generally acknowledged that we do not have enough downtown parking, Paul Hubert, city councillor for ward 8, stated. When Tricar Group built the two towers we lost 400 downtown parking spots. Really what we are looking at is putting some of those parking spaces back. The plan to reinstate these parking spaces has been met with criticism. Councillor Judy Bryant noted the city seems to be jumping the gun. The downtown parking issue has been studied in the past a few years ago. That report is now out of date, she said. I do think one thing that is required is monthly parking for people who are coming into work. Thats what is in the reportbut we havent updated that, Bryan added. However, Tourism London and Downtown London are approving of the plan to put the parking spaces back. With events like the Tim Hortons Brier bringing many people to the John Labatt Centre, an inadequate amount of parking spaces is a severe problem. John Winston, general manager of Tourism London, noted there is a paucity of parking spaces in the

we, with the colleges and universities of Ontario, are trying to do. Grant Terry, a fourth-year health sciences student atWestern, doesnt think such a test is warranted. Skills like critical thinking, research ability and communication skills are basic skills that are required to get into university. The completion of a degree at a leading university like Western should further develop these skills, Terry said. Western even has compulsory educational categories to make sure that each student completes courses which take them out of their element and further develop these skills. According to Deakin, part of the responsibility lies with students. Learning is an incredibly personal journey and the outcomes for each individual will be different depending on their particular background, their goals and aspirations and the academic programs they choose to pursue, she said. While Weingarten said the assessment would prove the value of a post-secondary education, Terry looked at the issue differently. A test of ones skills would make me and others question the credibility and validity of a Canadian university education, he explained. If we need to be tested afterwards, whats the point of a four year degree?

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core. The addition of another potential 300 parking spots would be very beneficial. Janette MacDonald, manager of Downtown London, acknowledged, It is a very smart thing to do. The city is not building [the parking garage], the city is going to rent it [from Tricar]. Yet while these additional parking spaces may be good for downtown businesses, how the city will pay for these parking spots is an important issue. The deal is expected to cost $500,000 of taxpayer money per year. One idea involved increasing the price of parking tickets in order to accommodate the cost of the new parking complex. However,

this idea has been met with criticism as it would be counterproductive to increasing business in the downtown core. MacDonald disapproved of the idea. I really hope that wont be the case because that wont help usthatll hinder us, she said. Winston shared MacDonalds concerns. When you get a $20 parking ticket, you are not exactly enamoured with coming into the downtown core knowing that you potentially could be fined for doing your business or shopping in the corewe have had numerous complaints about that. However, Hubert asserted this idea has not even come forward yet. What we have asked to have

happened is there to be a downtown parking or working group. That group has not yet and it needs to be reformatted and we need to update the status of our parking and what is cost appropriate, Hubert said. Then we will look at how we fund itthere has even been some discussion as to whether we should be looking at establishing a parking authority as theyve done in other municipalities. With funding and the value of these new parking spaces still uncertain, the dialogue between the Londons downtown core and City Hall will remain central in maximizing the value of parking.

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Opinions
Grading your degree
There are now one million undergrad students in Canada, meaning going to university isnt that special. It used to be that a university-educated person was probably an intellectual in the highest percentile, but today it seems university is just the next level of high school. Studies have shown that were not graduating with the critical thinking skills that we probably should boast when were finally ready to enter the real world. These sorts of skills are more general, and cater to the types of people who arent specializing in anything. Science and engineering degrees lead to scientists and engineers, but people in the social sciences and arts and humanities are looking to gain things like writing and communication skills, rather than a direct path to becoming a social scientist. Our breadth requirements are designed to ensure an all-rounded education. In reality though, those who take Rocks for Jocks are probably no more scientifically literate than the rocks they are studying. And with lab reports meeting the requirements for essay courses, science students may be able to escape university without ever writing a critical essay. Some have suggested a sort of standardized test that students would have to take before graduating university, which would put some sort of minimum standard value on a degree. Ideally, it would be nice if we could implement some sort of magic test of knowledge and skill that was unbiased and impossible to scam. With test prep courses and different learning types, some people are always going to have an advantage. How is the university supposed to ensure that everyone is getting a proper education? Or considering students enrolled in university are adults, shouldnt they be the ones who are responsible for getting the most out of their educations? We expect certain things from university, and one is getting a solid education. They offer the courses and try to test us on the course material in the most efficient way they can. If students dont want to learn, theyre not going to. If you wanted to do more practical work, and didnt want to attend a research-intensive school, then maybe you should have done a bit of research before choosing schools.
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Propaganda not for campus

To the Editor: I am writing in regards to a DVD given away to students on campus in the past few days. For those who have neither seen nor heard of it, a small group of people were giving away DVDs entitled 180 with the cover bearing a similar logo and colour template to the Nazi Swastika. While the content within it appears at first to seriously discuss issues relating to Nazism and the Holocaust, the

preliminary subject matter is actually a decoy for the anti-abortion preachings of an Evangelical group based in California. While campus should be an arena for intellectual discourse of all faculties, the 20-minute movie uses footage of the Nazi atrocities to sidle abortion with systematic genocide. I agree that everyone has a right to express their views on the pro-choice/ pro-life debate, but the inclusion of death camp footage in this shocking documentaryas the cover insists not only offends me, but undermines

the suffering of the various ethnic groups that died at the hands of the Nazis. Also, it makes a mockery of the countless who have undergone the anguish of abortion itself. This movie seems to think pro-choice is more of a Sophies Choice than anything. Again, I write this not in opposition to their views; however, such debasement of atrocity should not be tolerated on campus. Phil James
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dently found offensive. I watched some of the materialit was strange and disjointed to say the least, and I ended up shutting it off once I got the gist of their message. Of course, I personally agree that to compare abortion to one of the worst genocides in human history is deplorable. But, I dont think freedom of speech is something you can pick and choose, especially on a university campus where thoughtful, fair dialogue should reign supreme. Its not against the law to hand out a DVD that people disagree with. Canada does have hate speech laws, and section 319 of the Criminal Code clearly prevents someone from distributing anything that advocates or promotes genocide, and thats a good thing. But anything outside of those laws is fair game, whether you find it annoying, distasteful or downright offensive. To offend is not a crime, and nor should it be. In this free democracy we call Canada, each person has just as much of a right to offend others as they do to practice whatever religion they want and wear whatever clothing they choose. The question has been raised whether or not the school should have policies in place to prevent materials like the Living Water DVD from being distributed on campus, but such a policy would only serve to stifle free speech and discourage dialogue. It might seem easy to side with shutting down discussion when youre on the majority side of a contentious issue, but what if something you were passionate about wasnt so popular? What if you were the one being silenced? Suddenly the situation seems quite different. I dont want to use the clich of the slippery slope, but lets just say putting constrictions on free speech at all is an icy incline. If youre not interested in the material certain people choose to share, then dont engage with it. But dont ask my university to prevent people from openly sharing their opinions just because manyor even mostpeople disagree with them. Freedom of speech has to be an absolute, because any other option just doesnt work.

Kaleigh rogers mulTimedia direcTOr Getting offended is a fact of lifeits unpleasant but its true. Even saying that might have offended a handful of you. It seems a daily inevitability that this newspaper will print something that seems innocuous to us but that deeply offends one of our readerssometimes enough to spur a letter to the editor, sometimes not. But luckily for us were not the only propagators of offence on this campus. We received a letter to the editor expressing concern over a DVD from an organization called Living Water Ministries distributed by anonymous sources on campus Tuesday. The DVD featured bizarre propaganda concerning the holocaust and comparing it to pro-life messages, which some students evi-

Grocery Checkout not so fresh

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amber Garratt manaGinG ediTOr Believe it or not, I like fresh food. It shouldnt be too much to ask that grocery stores ensure their food is not mouldy, expired or stale. In the past months I have been shopping at Grocery Checkout twice and both times I have returned home with inedible foodstale pita and mouldy English muffins. This isnt just my bad luck. Over the past few weeks I have heard from friends that they have purchased brown lettuce and expired pitas. Getting a grocery store on campus was a huge accomplishment for the University Students Council and I am happy that I can grab healthy, fairly priced foodbut Id like it to at least be fresh. Or I could refrain from purchasing fresh food and just buy packaged foods like pasta and soup, but thats not really what I want to eat in the middle of the day. With the amount of people that are employed in Grocery Checkout it should not be hard to check the quality or expiry dates of the food they are selling. The point for opening a grocery store on campus was convenience for students, but having to make a trip back to return mouldy food isnt convenient at all. Both times I have purchased mouldy food from Grocery Checkout I have gone back and returned the items with the hope that they will realize it is an
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issue and do something to remedy it, yet it continues to happen. The reason for this sub-par food could be slow a turnover rate at Grocery Checkout, so maybe management should order food supplies accordingly. It is a disadvantage for the grocery store to purchase large quantities of food if it is not going to sell. There is no point stocking the shelves full of food if students arent purchasing it. The best way to muster up customers is to give them the best service possible and the best service includes selling fresh food. I am all for the convenience, especially when I am on campus for such long hours, but I want good quality, fresh food. For now I think it would be best to reserve the weekends for a trip to Loblaws to purchase my groceries rather than chancing it with Grocery Checkout.

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Arts&Life
Laura trabucco cOnTribuTOr Performance Openers Setlist Crowd Worth the cash Aeolian Hall had the pleasure of hosting four of Canadas finest vocal talents Sunday night. Both Laura Smith and The Once, which is comprised of Phil Churchill, Geraldine Hollet and Andrew Dale, brought otherworldly voices, strikingly poetic lyrics, and the culture of the Martimes to the audience. Smith began the show standing alone on the stage, a few instruments around her. She is an emotional performerthe longing and nostalgia heard in her songs showed through on her expressive face. Gracious and soft-spoken, Smith won over the audience completely with her self-deprecating wit and whimsical stories. She stood, coaxing music out of her guitar, and told the audience about the inspiration she found in Cape Breton and Eastern Canada, how she moved there when she fell in love with a lighthouse keeper. The personal stories she shares between songs add an unusual dimension to her already evocative lyrics. Smith is clearly a seasoned performer, full of humility despite her many jokes to the contrary. She ended with My Bonnie, her version of the classic Scottish song, quipping, I usually make people beg for it. She finished with a standing ovation from every seat in the house. After a half-hour pause, The Once took the stage. Their music started out soft, their setlist beginning with the first song from their new album, Cradle Hill. The remarkable energy that went into their performance is to be commendedit was impossible for the audience to resist tapping their feet. The strength of their vocal harmonies and the racing pulse of the music combined seamlessly. They graciously thanked Smith, acknowledging her as a pioneer in their genre of music and an inspiration, and performed their own arrangement of Leonard Cohens Coming Back to You, dedicating it to her. The band spent their time between songs making fun of each other in the way that only close friends can. Their music had an infectious energytowards the end, they taught the audience part

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of a song and had the crowd sing along. At the end of their show they were dragged back for not one, but two encores by the enthralled audience. In a way, the night was an immersion in the culture of Eastern Canada. The Once, like Smith,

explained the quirky and often personal inspirations for their beautiful lyricsthey spoke with enthusiasm about the dance culture of the Maritimes, about growing up in fishing communities full of folktales and superstitions, and even disguised a brief history

lesson, explaining in detail Newfoundlands role in the first world war and the impact it still carries today. Their stories communicated a strong sense of community, as well as pride in their homes.

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would seem to make short stories the preferred mode of literature. But regardless of where it stands, the just under two dozen contributors of Prose to Go make a reasonably strong case for the short story. Prose to Go includes five sections of creative nonfiction from journalists, humourists and other writers. The five sections cover the writers odd but everyday experiences that have somehow stayed with them and impacted who they are. Most stories are only about three pages of large print but the writing is conversational and direct. As journalists, many of the writers are used to working within a set word limit, and are effective with such a short space. In fact, many of the stories are previously published in other publications ranging from the Ottawa Citizen, Todays Seniors and the London Free Press. Even so, none are too closely related to a time and place as to be unrelatable. On the reverse, as nonfiction, the stories are also far less demanding than something more literary. Most readers will have stories quite like those told in the compilation. The story of a young man trying to impress his new boss but having gas all over him at the pumps or the culture shock of a road-trip through the southern United States are easily identified. Even when at its heaviest, all the stories are still identifiable. Its never hard for a reader to imagine themselves in the writers position and acting similarly. The tone is always approachable and the way such brisk stories are told almost in response to one another feels almost like the reader is witness to all the writers sharing stories over drinks. Prose to Go is at its best when it matches this pace, and becomes most difficult to put down. It isnt very deep, but it isnt heavy-handed either. As the name implies, Prose to Go is perfect for a short train ride or flight. Its light hearted and its enjoyable. It isnt likely to change anyones life but it doesnt need to. Its a solid set of good stories to pass the time.

I just had (safe) sex

Kevin Hurren cOnTribuTOr Whether its no glove, no love or dont be a fool, wrap your tool, young people have been told about safe sex practicesbut is anyone taking these words to heart? According to a recent study released by the National Survey of Family Growth, the answer is yes. The survey aimed to map out the sexual habits of teens and young adults, and compare these statistics to previous surveys. Although most numbers stay the same, there was a significant increase in the awareness of safe sex practices and the use of contraceptives, especially among males. In fact, 80 per cent of males surveyed report the use of a condom during their first sexual experience. An increased number of males also said they used a condom as well as another form of birth control for additional protection. With Western finishing up its two Safe Sex Awareness weeks, which began on October 11 and concluded on the 21st, the same trends found in the survey are reflected in Westerns student demographic. Safe-sex practices are absolutely becoming more popular in the Western community, Marissa Joffre, University Students Council vice-president of campus issues, says. In the USCs very own sex survey, 70.4 per cent of students surveyed say they use protection, and 87.6 per cent of these students use condoms as their main contraceptive. Participation in the campaigns Condom Game, where students carry around condoms to prevent the fictional transmission of sexually transmitted infections, is also quite high. We have nearly 300 students registered in the Condom Game [and] have decided to extend the game for an additional week, adds Joffre, who also notes the positive feedback. The response to this campaign has been wildly encouraging for the USC, and not just because students have been enthusiastic about programming, but because it seems we were correct in feeling there is a need for education on safe-sex practices on campus. Students can visit oneinfourcollegestudents.ca for more information about the campaign, getting tested and other safe sex practices.

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alan Chan cOnTribuTOr Windows users can rejoicethis month Intel, in co-operation with other manufacturers such as Acer, Asus and Toshiba, are coming out with a new category of laptops dubbed Ultrabooks, which are defined as being thin and lightweight. Intel has invested over $300 million in marketing initiatives, in hopes of stimulating the market for Intel-based laptops. These will be similar to the ubiquitous Apple product, the Macbook Air. The Ultrabooks are initially being released in two sizes at launch, with options for 11 inch and 13 inch screen sizes, which will incorporate the new CULV Intel processors with integrated graphics and flash-based SSD. What does this mean for the average user? The new processors will provide increased battery life, which Intel claim will range anywhere from five to nine hours of usage with a full charge. As for the SSD hard drives, Intel claims a two second resume of the notebook from sleep, with up to two weeks of standby time. Additionally, once the device reaches five per cent battery life, it will automatically perform a data backup. Moreover, to all these enhanced features, the key thing is the super thin profile that measures at minimum thickness only 0.12 inches and weighing no more than three pounds depending on the model chosen. A full aluminum body makes the Ultrabook both elegant and durable. These units are priced similarly to Apples Macbook Air. Therefore, students considering buying a Windows based laptop for school or personal use now have an alternative option.

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Sarah Baker cOnTribuTOr Director: Henry Joost, Ariel Sculman Starring: Chloe Csengery, Jessica Tyler Brown Paranormal Activity 3 is a standalone film and is a surprisingly good addition to the series, beating out the original by a long shot. The film follows Katie (Katie Featherston) and Kristi (Sprague Grayden) from the first two films using videotapes found in the basement of Kristi and Daniel (Brian Boland) in Paranormal Activity 2. The tapes date back to 1988, when the trouble began, with Chloe Csengery playing a young Katie and Jessica Taylor Brown as a young Kristi. Throughout the film, Kristi is seen talking to Toby, a spirit she claims is her best friend. With each conversation, weird things happen in their house and progressively get worse. As a prequel to the first two films, it makes the other two easier to understand by providing the full story, presenting all the details rather than leaving holes to fill. It uses the found footage style, as if someone found the missing tapes and is viewing them for the first time. Because of its home-video realism, this technique creates a believable suspense and relatable fear interspersed with a few relieving laughs, such as when the babysitter jumps in front of the camera. While the first two films barely made a horror fan jump, this film has more than enough frightening scenes. It plays on peoples traditional fearsKaties terror is palpable when she is dragged into a cubbyhole, which the audience cannot see inside of, and the claustrophobia she feels is felt by the viewer. The ending itself is more frightening and disturbing than the endings of the first two. Actresses Chloe Csengery, age eleven, and Jessica Taylor Brown, age six, display talent beyond their years. While some actors their age may seem fake and forced, Csengery and Brown make their fear authentic, almost as if they were really in danger. The only real disappointment from the film, or really not in the film, comes from the trailer. There are several scenes shown that are not in the film itself, such as the doctor being attacked while talking with the parents and the scene where Kristi throws water on Toby to prove that he is real. Paranormal Activity 3 is the best so far and rumours of a fourth film are already swarming. The film fits perfectly in the series and was released at the perfect timeit offers a break from midterms and a great way to celebrate Halloween for those who crave a scare.

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Sports
Nicole Gibillini arTs and life feaTures ediTOr The Mustangs mens volleyball team had a strong start to the year, winning their first two regular season games this past weekend. Defeating the York Lions Friday 3-1, the Mustangs continued their success Saturday at McMaster University, where they beat the Marauders 3-1. Overall, the weekend was very successful, Jim Sage, Mustangs head coach, said. Two big league games on the road and the guys played well for the most part. Saturday was a big win for the team as they lost to the McMaster Marauders in the Ontario University Athletics finals last season. Obviously theres a little bit of resentment [towards McMaster] but we came out as prepared for these past two games as we do for every other game, Matt Poulin, Mustangs captain and right side hitter, explained. The Marauders head coach Dave Preston was expecting a battle from the Mustangs. We prepared the same way we prepare for every matchtake care of our side of the net first and make the in-match adjustments necessary, Preston said. Sage said the Marauders team is a bit different than last year, so the Mustangs strategy changed, but only slightly. We try to prepare for each team consistently with video, tendencies of the opponent, and our game plan against them, Sage explained. The Mustangs won the first two sets, lost the third, but came back strong in the fourth to take the game. They are currently ranked ninth in the country, but the teams success wont stop them from working hard and improving for their upcoming matches. We need to work on being more consistent with serving and hitting, and then improve our blocking and digging to produce transition points, Sage said. We cant remain complacent or satisfied with early success. Sages thoughts are echoed by Poulin, who also thinks the team can improve. We just need to hit at a higher percentage, focus on defence and serving, he said. We just need to improve on every aspect of the game. Despite the loss, the Marauders are confident in their progression throughout the season. Our fundamentals will continue to improve. Our systems will improve and preparations will improve, Preston said. Sage and the Mustangs will host Royal Military College and the Queens Gaels next weekend for their home openers. We are just going to have a tough week of practice, Poulin explained. We have a week off and then we need to prepare for RMC and then Saturday focus on Queens and come out gun blazing. The Western Mustangs will host RMC on Friday, November 4 at 7 p.m., and the Queens Gaels Saturday November 5 at 8 p.m., both at Alumni Hall.

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Lions and Marauders fall victim to Mustangs hot start

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is tHis a Good enouGH Mr. fantastic iMpression? The Mustangs won their first two regular season games this past weekend against the York Lions and McMaster Marauders. The Mustangs will host the Royal Military College Paladins and the Queens Gaels on November 4 and November 5 respectively.

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the Good
Manchester city is fresh off one of their biggest wins in recent memorya 6-1 victory over rivals Manchester united. Manchester city has been tearing it up in the Premier League. they have scored 33 goals in nine Premier League matches and have won eight of those nine games, good enough for first place in the League with 25 points. city has been great on the other side of the field as well, only relinquishing seven goals in their nine games. citys strikers are bulldozing through any and every team that stands in their way, with sergio aguero, edin Dzeko and Mario Balotelli scoring a combined 22 goals. If city continues on the path theyre on now, theyll be giving Manchester united and chelsea a run for their money.

the Ugly
Free agent receiver terrell owens worked out on tuesday in an attempt to catch on with an nFL team following off-season knee surgery. the much anticipated workout in calabasas, california drew hoards of media attention but lacked one vital aspectnFL scouts. no teams showed up to watch the 37-year-old receiver run routes and perform agility drills. Having caught 72 passes for 983 yards and nine touchdowns for the cincinnati Bengals last season, owens agent Drew rosenhaus figured owens would draw the attention of nFL teams in need of a veteran receiver. though no scouts showed up to the workout, owens will still stave off retirement in hopes of one last shot at nFL glory.

the Bad
going 1-7-1 in nine games, the columbus Blue Jackets are off to their worst start in franchise history. there are problems everywhere you look on this team, on defence, offence and goaltending. steve Mason has been horrible in eight of his nine starts. James wisniewski, the star free agent acquisition, has been suspended for the beginning of the season and Jeff carter, the prized possession in the trade that saw carter go to the Jackets for Jakub Voracek and the eighth overall draft pick in this years draft, is injured. the Blue Jackets schedule isnt helping their cause either. Facing the sabres, Blackhawks and Ducks in their next three games, the Jackets will have to find their game soon.

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